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The Daily Herald held its annual Preps Sports Excellence Awards Monday night at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates.

About 1,000 people attended the banquet recognizing the best athletes and coaches in the area for the past school year.

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  The Daily Herald Preps Sports Excellence Awards Monday night at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. About 1,000 people attended the banquet recognizing the best athletes and coaches in the area for the past school year. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  The Daily Herald Preps Sports Excellence Awards Monday night at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. About 1,000 people attended the banquet recognizing the best athletes and coaches in the area for the past school year. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  Grant High School athlete Ben Kusiak poses with his cousin, Callie Wilson, as his mother Kathy takes his picture in front of an ice sculpture during the Daily Herald Preps Sports Excellence Awards Monday night at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. About 1,000 people attended the banquet recognizing the best athletes and coaches in the area for the past school year. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  Griffen Pschigoda of Wheaton-Warrenville South High School puts a ticket into the raffle during the Daily Herald Preps Sports Excellence Awards Monday night at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. About 1,000 people attended the banquet recognizing the best athletes and coaches in the area for the past school year. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  Libertyville High School athletes Kelly Keefe thanks everyone with her sister, Claire, after they won "Overcoming Obstacles" award during the Daily Herald Preps Sports Excellence Awards Monday night at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. About 1,000 people attended the banquet recognizing the best athletes and coaches in the area for the past school year. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  Geneva High School athlete Grace Loberg watches a video of her highlights after winning "Sweetest Moment" award during the Daily Herald Preps Sports Excellence Awards Monday night at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. About 1,000 people attended the banquet recognizing the best athletes and coaches in the area for the past school year. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  Senior Jordan McDonald speaks for the Buffalo Grove basketball team as they accept the "Sprit of Sportsmanship" award during the Daily Herald Preps Sports Excellence Awards Monday night at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. About 1,000 people attended the banquet recognizing the best athletes and coaches in the area for the past school year. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  Conant boys basketball coach Tom McCormack was named "Coach of the Year" for boys sports during the Daily Herald Preps Sports Excellence Awards Monday night at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. About 1,000 people attended the banquet recognizing the best athletes and coaches in the area for the past school year. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  Elgin High School gymnast Nolan Williamson wins "Overcoming Obstacles" award for boys during the Daily Herald Preps Sports Excellence Awards Monday night at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. About 1,000 people attended the banquet recognizing the best athletes and coaches in the area for the past school year. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  Jack Aho speaks for the Grayslake Central running family with Matt, left, and their sister Elizabeth, not in attendance, after winning the "Sprit of Sportsmanship" award during the Daily Herald Preps Sports Excellence Awards Monday night at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. About 1,000 people attended the banquet recognizing the best athletes and coaches in the area for the past school year. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  Daily Herald sports writer Patricia Babcock McGraw congratulates Larkin coach Eric Corn who accepted the "Heart and Soul" award for basketball player Marlee Kyles during the Daily Herald Preps Sports Excellence Awards Monday night at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. About 1,000 people attended the banquet recognizing the best athletes and coaches in the area for the past school year. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  IC Catholic Prep athlete Jordan Rowell watches a highlight video after winning "Sweetest Moment" award for boys sports during the Daily Herald Preps Sports Excellence Awards Monday night at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. About 1,000 people attended the banquet recognizing the best athletes and coaches in the area for the past school year. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  Warren High School athlete Jake Lange receives a free lava lamp during the Daily Herald Preps Sports Excellence Awards Monday night at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. About 1,000 people attended the banquet recognizing the best athletes and coaches in the area for the past school year. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  Barrington High School swimmer Mitch Gavars, right, receives the "Heart and Soul" award from Emir Abinion, president of the Fox Valley Auto Group, during the Daily Herald Preps Sports Excellence Awards Monday night at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. About 1,000 people attended the banquet recognizing the best athletes and coaches in the area for the past school year. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  Neuqua Valley Athletic Director Barb Barrows wins "Coach of the Year" for girls sports during the Daily Herald Preps Sports Excellence Awards Monday night at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. About 1,000 people attended the banquet recognizing the best athletes and coaches in the area for the past school year. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  High school athletes check in and receive awards during the Daily Herald Preps Sports Excellence Awards Monday night at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. About 1,000 people attended the banquet recognizing the best athletes and coaches in the area for the past school year. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  The Daily Herald Preps Sports Excellence Awards Monday night at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. About 1,000 people attended the banquet recognizing the best athletes and coaches in the area for the past school year. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  Buffet at the Daily Herald Preps Sports Excellence Awards Monday night at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. About 1,000 people attended the banquet recognizing the best athletes and coaches in the area for the past school year. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  The Prospect Knights marching band opens up the Daily Herald Preps Sports Excellence Awards Monday night at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. About 1,000 people attended the banquet recognizing the best athletes and coaches in the area for the past school year. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  Lake County Sports Editor Joe Aguilar was one of the master of ceremonies during the Daily Herald Preps Sports Excellence Awards Monday night at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. About 1,000 people attended the banquet recognizing the best athletes and coaches in the area for the past school year. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
  The Buffalo Grove basketball team walks up to the stage as they accept the "Spirit of Sportsmanship" award during the Daily Herald Preps Sports Excellence Awards Monday night at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. About 1,000 people attended the banquet recognizing the best athletes and coaches in the area for the past school year. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
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