Q&A: Lake Zurich football coach David Proffitt
The Lake Zurich football team finished 4-5 last fall for its first losing season since 2001. It also marked the end of the Bears' streak of 13 consecutive playoff appearances....
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Barrington freshmen quickly learn expectations at summer football camp
On Monday, July 18, after more than three hours of drills, whistles and hollering from coaches, freshman football camp at Barrington finally concluded for the day. It was just before...
Q&A: Carmel girls basketball coach Kelly Perz
This fall, Kelly Perz will begin her seventh season as the Carmel girls basketball coach. She's also a Carmel grad who once played for the Corsairs. Pioneer Press contributor Tim...
Becky Bahlmann leads retooled Vernon Hills girls basketball team
After the Vernon Hills girls basketball team lost to Antioch 35-31 in a summer league game on Thursday, June 23, Cougars coach Paul Brettner gathered a group of his veteran...
Q&A: Lincolnshire travel baseball director Lee Fell
Late in June, 52 teams took part in the Lincolnshire Sports Association's third annual Summer Slam baseball tournament for travel teams of players age 8 to 14. Because Lincolnshire doesn't...
Buffalo Grove preaches leadership, versatility during summer ball
With its top two scorers returning, the Buffalo Grove boys basketball team knows there will be times it's able to put up points in bunches. Incoming junior point guard Jack...
College or pro? Area baseball stars weigh in on tough choice
For baseball prospects, choosing whether to turn pro right out of high school or accept a college athletic scholarship can be one of the most difficult choices of their young...
Libertyville grad Evan Skoug still in hot pursuit of MLB dream
Soon after the 2014 MLB amateur draft, when current TCU catcher Evan Skoug was wrapping up his senior high school season at Libertyville, he made a bold prediction. Skoug had...
Fenwick baseball shows its character with midseason turnaround
When the Fenwick baseball team started the season 4-14 and at one point lost 10 in a row, few could have envisioned the Friars being one victory shy of going...
Barrington already excited about 2017 softball team
The Barrington girls softball team hasn't lost a regional playoff game since this season's seniors were in preschool. The Fillies have won 15 consecutive regional championships dating back to 2002...