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Prep football: Indiana commit Purcell ready to lead Maine South

Maine South quarterback Jameson Purcell, an Indiana recruit, is ready to lead his team this season.

Countdown to prep football: Seven of the area’s new football coaches

Established in 1933 in Aurora, Marmion Academy will for the first time enroll female students, and offer girls athletics.

After 93 years, Marmion dives into girls athletics

Illinois baseball adds former Libertyville star Quinn Schambow. Will he be ‘the best catcher in the Big Ten’?

‘Edgy’ Tim: Wilson settling in after transfer to St. Francis

2025-26 Herald Cup: No. 1 Stevenson

Barrington anchor Victoria Tarara takes the baton on the way to the Fillies’ first-place finish in the 3,200-meter relay during the MSL girls track and field meet at Hoffman Estates High School on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

2025-26 Herald Cup: No. 2 Barrington

Barrington High School finished second in the Herald Cup large school standings for the 2025-26 school year.

Hinsdale Central’s Matthew Vatev wins the 100-yard breaststroke during the boys state swimming and diving finals in February at the FMC Natatorium in Westmont.

2025-26 Herald Cup: No. 3 Hinsdale Central

Hinsdale Central High School finished third in the Herald Cup large school standings for the 2025-26 school year.

Caroline Coan of York won the Class 2A singles state tennis championship.

The 2025-26 Herald Cup: No. 4 York

York High School finished fourth in the large school Herald Cup standings for the 2025-26 school year.

Hersey’s Matthew Sikorski advanced to the semifinals of the Class 2A state boys tennis meet.

The 2025-26 Herald Cup: No. 5 Hersey

Hersey High School finished fifth in the large school Herald Cup standings for the 2025-26 school year.

Libertyville baseball players celebrate back-to-back championships after defeating Maine South 7-6 in eight innings during the IHSA Class 4A state final earlier this month in Joliet.

High Five: The top prep sports boys teams of the 2025-26 school year

This edition of the High Five looks at the top prep sports boys teams of the school year.

Barrington's Lamar Osterhues carries the ball for a touchdown during a game last season.

Countdown to prep football: Nine area juniors to watch

Kevin Schmit: Our countdown to high school football continues this week with nine area juniors to see play this season.

Members of the St. Francis football team hoist the Class 5A championship trophy on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, in Hancock Stadium at Illinois State University in Normal.

The 2025-26 Herald Cup: No. 1 St. Francis

St. Francis finished first in the small school Herald Cup standings for 2025-26.

Photo Galleries

Photo Gallery: Images from the boys state volleyball quarterfinals

Photos: York, Benet and Kaneland boys basketball state semifinals

Friday’s IHSA state girls basketball: St. Viator and Rolling Meadows

Photo Gallery: IHSA state girls wrestling

Photo Gallery: IHSA state boys swimming

Photos: Boys wrestling state championships

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Ready to step in: Fremd in a good place with Will Clark following Johnny O’Brien at quarterback

By Dick Quagliano
Jul 09, 2026 9:09 pm - Fremd’s Will Clark knows he will have huge shoes to fill this season. But the junior quarterback is also confident that his own shoes are very comfortable. Clark will be ...