1+ week, 5+ day ago   (603+ words) If senior middle hitter Leila Taylor seems like she’s playing lights out during the early portion of this season for Lincoln-Way East, there’s a reason for that. The 5-foot-11 Taylor did some intense offseason training with the Chicago-based Lights Out…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (485+ words) Oswego will rely on a pair of experienced seniors while also welcoming aboard a transfer from Class 4A state powerhouse Benet. 1. Oswego (24-13): Senior outside hitter Hannah Herrick (Dayton) will be one of the area’s top players. Senior libero Amelia Mosley (Illinois…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (582+ words) Stevenson outside hitter Abby Inman was already one of the best players in Lake County last season. Inman wasn’t quite satisfied with that, however. “The second my junior season ended, I was already working out at my school gym, which…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (466+ words) Two-time defending champion Marist, Mother McAuley and Lockport return a ton of talent and should be state title contenders. 1. Marist (36-5): Is a third straight Class 4A state title in the works? Senior outside hitters Taylor Berg (Western Michigan) and Maggie Kurpeikis…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (662+ words) Lake County teams are loaded with talent this season, so No. 1 Carmel and No. 2 Libertyville aren’t the only ones that could make a postseason run. 1. Carmel (28-11): The Corsairs are top contenders for the Class 3A state title following a run to…...