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Lake County News-Sun

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Eyeing the NFL, Lake Zurich’s Hunter Welcing to make his case at Ohio State. He’s already ‘overcome a lot’ at NU.

Tight end Hunter Welcing, who found his footing in his sixth year at Northwestern, is poised to shine for a national title contender.

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Hoping to play college football, Highland Park’s John Boman has ‘an extra motivator to keep working hard’

Junior John Boman wants to do more this season to help Highland Park continue to win.

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Division I prospect Logan Lennon makes things happen for Antioch. ‘The creative part is finding ways.’

Logan Lennon, a versatile junior with an offer from Miami of Ohio, presents Antioch’s coaches with an unusual but welcome complication.

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Lake Zurich DE Jackson Lewandowski can ‘blow things up’ for offenses. Yet Division I prospect is new to it.

Jackson Lewandowski, a 6-foot-3, 235-pound junior, led Lake Zurich in sacks at a new position in his first varsity season.

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Illinois and Notre Dame pursue Carmel’s 6-foot-7 Wyatt VanBoening, who knows ‘talent will only get you so far’

Carmel’s Wyatt VanBoening, an offensive tackle with only one season of varsity experience, is one of the top prospects in the 2028 class.

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Nick Farmakis ‘thrived’ in role for 2-time state champion Libertyville. No less for team’s academic award.

Nick Farmakis and his teammates on Libertyville’s baseball team learn their academic record sets them apart too.

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