Steve Reaven

Lake Zurich pitcher Josh Marzec’s first win of the season may not be recorded anywhere. But the 6-foot-2 senior right-hander understands his subsequent success has been built upon it. “I took the offseason more seriously,” Marzec said. “I was more […]

The bookends of Yashir “DJ” Cole’s varsity experience in the Waukegan boys basketball program could not be any more different. The initial luster of Cole’s promotion in the middle of the 2021-22 season dimmed considerably amid a seemingly endless string

Warren returns to No. 1 after winning the Proviso West Holiday Tournament, while Grant and Lake Zurich enter the top 10. TOP 10 With records through Thursday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Warren 10-2 (2) Zach Ausburn has come

Senior center Zach Ausburn probably wouldn’t have been on many people’s lists of reasons for Warren’s lofty prospects this season. After all, the 6-7 Ausburn was used sparingly during the Blue Devils’ run to a Class 4A sectional title last

Waukegan coach Ron Ashlaw reaches a milestone, while Lake Forest and Deerfield rise in the rankings. TOP 10 With records through Thursday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Waukegan 8-3 (1) Ron Ashlaw becomes the Bulldogs’ all-time winningest coach with

Antioch senior Jason Lee is playing a different game this season. It’s no coincidence the 6-foot-6 forward is also much more effective for the Sequoits. “Last year, I really didn’t want to do anything with the ball,” Lee said. “I

Libertyville and Lake Forest each take a step closer to the top, Antioch returns to the rankings and Grayslake Central’s Chris Jaimes is the player of the week. TOP 10 With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1.

Simon Moschin hasn’t had a pronounced growth spurt since he joined Highland Park’s varsity team two years ago. But don’t let the senior guard’s 5-foot-10-inch frame fool you. Moschin’s game has grown by leaps and bounds. “I’ve always been undersized,

Jayden Hunt begins his fourth season as a starter for Grayslake North knowing he can contribute in a number of ways. Whatever Hunt is doing from moment to moment, there’s a good chance the 6-foot senior guard has a cheering

Warren’s Anthony Soto is a man of few words. The 6-foot, 235-pound senior defensive tackle did most of his talking on the field for three seasons, a span of time in which he grew immensely as a player. Throughout it