Illinois commit Liam Kelly wins Class 3A state title in OT after a whirlwind month of February for Mount Carmel.

Lowell’s Cayden Yuran, who has qualified for the state meet, will compete with a smile, and he may talk opponents’ ears off too.

Valparaiso senior Jonny Klumpe, who began the season as a starter, has remained dedicated to the team despite reduced playing time.

Crown Point’s Sidney Hale, known for her shutdown defense, nearly matched her career high in scoring with 13 points against Penn in the regional final.

MJ Wilson shows his potential by scoring 33 points in less than 17 minutes off the bench in No. 3 Crown Point’s win over rival Valparaiso.

Prentiss Gates, a 6-foot-7 forward who leads West Side in rebounds and blocks, is focused on improving, not recruiting.

Andrean transfer Jerry Triplett III joins childhood friends at 21st Century, where he aspires to win a state title.

A little-used freshman last season, Noah Ladra has grown in various senses of the word to become Morgan Township’s second-leading scorer.