
Steve Millar
Steve Millar is a sports reporter for the Daily Southtown. Millar has covered prep, collegiate and pro sports in Illinois for over 15 years.
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Giuliana Conte takes shot at being a goalkeeper for Marist. What gives? No goals. ‘Finally took that jump.’
Giuliana Conte makes a big shootout save as Marist prevails 5-4 in six rounds to beat Lockport 1-0 in the Windy City Ram Classic.

Notre Dame commit Michael Pettit still plans to pitch in at first base for Lincoln-Way West. ‘Be a vocal guy.’
Despite not being able to pitch, Notre Dame recruit Michael Pettit will hit and play first base for Lincoln-Way West.

Inspired by his dad, Marist’s Charles Barnes is the 2025-26 Daily Southtown Boys Basketball Player of the Year
Charles Barnes, the 2025-26 Daily Southtown Boys Basketball Player of the Year, averaged 17.2 points and 5.6 rebounds for Marist.

Introducing the 2025-26 Daily Southtown Boys Basketball All-Area Team
Three players from Class 4A state champion Marist and one from state qualifier Leo headline first three teams.

After working her way back from a torn ACL, Mia Sherry scores two goals for Marist. ‘Felt like myself again.’
Mia Sherry scores twice in less than a minute in the second half Marist beats Lemont 3-0 in the Windy City Ram Classic.

Alexa Thompson, whose mom was an all-state forward at Lincoln-Way, leads Providence’s defense. ‘So grateful.’
Alexa Thompson, whose mom Kim was an all-state forward at Lincoln-Way, is a stalwart on defense for Providence.

Steve Millar’s top 10 girls soccer teams and 25 players to watch in the Southland for the 2026 season
Lockport looks to make some noise again this spring, but Providence brings back a bunch from powerhouse team.

Louisville commit Cory Les looks to lead St. Laurence to state title repeat. This time in 4A. ‘Bring it on.’
Cory Les, a Lousville recruit, wants to help St. Laurence repeat as state champions after moving up to Class 4A.

Steve Millar’s top 10 baseball teams and 25 players to watch in the Southland for the 2026 season
St. Laurence brings back strong pitching and moves up a class, where Brother Rice and Mount Carmel await.
