High School Sports
Stanton is the latest Illinois high school basketball star headed to Princeton, which has built an undeniable pipeline in the state.
The latest rankings of Illinois high school football teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters.
Five starters return on defense from a team that won the Class 8A title last season. The new starters stepping in are nearly all seniors.
It would have been easy to slot the Roadrunners several notches higher. The talent level in LaGrange Park is among the highest in the state.
Ryan Fitzgerald, a junior, will be the Ramblers’ starting quarterback this season.
The Hawks have a returning quarterback and a team full of experienced seniors.
There are new faces in charge at Lemont, Loyola. St. Rita, Bolingbrook and Kankakee.
The Dukes, ranked No. 7 in the preseason Super 25, played in front of huge home crowds last season.
Defense is king in Gurnee. Coach Bryan McNulty’s defense at Warren is one of the most dependably dominant units in the state every season.
As usual, there are some intriguing transfers around the area, including two who landed at a Public League power.
The bulk of the starters return on the offensive and defensive lines. John Fallaw, a leader on both lines, believes this year’s group is significantly better than last season’s team that finished 12-2 and lost to East St. Louis in the Class 6A state title game.
Ball’s senior season was always going to be special for Palatine’s football program.
What stood out to Ciaravino was the instant connection he had to Northwestern while on his visit this past weekend.
Mark Krueger, a fixture on the local high school and college broadcasting scene for several decades, has died unexpectedly.
Prep football fans don’t have to wait long to see one of the best matchups of the season.
Here are four seniors, poised for big seasons, who shouldn’t be forgotten by college coaches.
Bolingbrook quarterback Jonas Williams’ freshman season was one of the best in Illinois high school history. He threw for 2,737 yards and 37 touchdowns.
The Wolverines were consistently one of the best teams in the Public League under Culbreath.
Take a lesson from the Northwestern scandal: Every coach, school administrator and district superintendent must make sure no student-athlete becomes a victim of hazing.
The senior athlete from Hersey committed to Northwestern on Monday, a milestone in interim coach David Braun’s efforts to bring some stability to the troubled program.
Here is a wide-ranging list of a dozen high school basketball winners from the past couple of months.
Darrion Dupree is the third Illinois senior in Wisconsin’s recruiting class, joining Jacobs tight end Grant Stec and Joliet Catholic defensive lineman Dillan Johnson.
Navy recruit Randall Nauden was the workhorse for the Crusaders’ offense with 32 carries for 110 yards.
All the scores from the first week of the season.
The list includes top prospects heading to two-time defending national champ Georgia, Notre Dame, Clemson and a variety of Big Ten schools.
Here’s a look at some of Week 1’s best games.
The Flyers are ranked No. 25 in the nation by ESPN. They consistently play a national-level schedule, travel all over the country and are followed by a load of fans.
The best high school football players in the area for the 2023-24 season.
A look at the best teams in the area heading into the upcoming season.
Mount Carmel’s new starting quarterback already has experienced a moment in the spotlight.
Nelson, who coached Kevin Garnett and Ronnie Fields, leaves Farragut with a record of 541-320.
Chicago Public Schools announced on Tuesday afternoon that all outdoor games on Wednesday and Thursday have been postponed and all practices must be canceled or moved indoors due to the excessive heat that is expected.
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