Playing in his first varsity season, Perry Tchiegne helps No. 1 Benet beat No. 5 Warren in a rematch of the 2025 Class 4A state championship game.

Lenee Beaumont, the 2023 Ms. Basketball of Illinois, is averaging 13.3 points and 4.5 rebounds in her first season as a starter.

Cooper Page’s willingness to sacrifice his body by going for loose balls inspires his Naperville Central teammates.

North Central College commit Michayla Stone inspired teammates as she worked her way back to the court after surgery.

Vincent Johnson’s book “Illustrious” captures high school gymnasiums across the state — your memories may be pictured here, too.

High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.

NWSL veteran Ryan Gareis, a former Neuqua Valley star, recently signed a contract to play for the Chicago Stars.