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  •  Mundelein’s Dylan Delaquila tries to take the ball from Libertyville’s Nick Carlucci after the two collided during Friday’s game in Libertyville.

    Images: Daily Herald prep photos of the week Feb 12, 2013 12:00 AM
    The Prep Photos of the Week gallery includes the best high school sports pictures by Daily Herald photographers. This week's gallery features photos from basketball, swimming and gymnastics.

     
  • Grainger January sales up 8 percent Feb 12, 2013 12:00 AM
    W.W. Grainger reported January sales increased 8 percent over the same period last year, the company said in a release.

     
  • Wheeling’s Deanna Kuzmanic drives in between Libertyville’s Olivia Mayer, left, and Becky Deichl during the Class 4A girls basketball regional play-in game Monday night at Wheeling.

    Libertyville surges past Wheeling Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
    Libertyville's girls basketball team sure picked the right time of the season for a lengthy winning streak. The string has reached six after Monday's Class 4A regional play-in game, as No. 13 seed Libertyville topped No. 17 Wheeling, the regional host, 52-47. Libertyville's Dana Kym pulled down 12 of her 14 rebounds in second half, including one with 30 seconds remaining after Wheeling attempted a 3-pointer. Kym was fouled on the play and made 2 free throws that gave Libertyville a 50-43 lead.

     
  •  Libertyville’s Dana Kym, left, and Olivia Mayer celebrate after beating Wheeling.

    Images: Libertyville vs. Wheeling, girls basketball Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
    The Libertyville Wildcats won 52-47 over the Wheeling Wildcats in Class 4A regional basketball action on Monday, Feb. 11 in Wheeling.

     
  • Connor Black of Mundelein checks his time after the 50-yard freestyle during the North Suburban Conference boys swim meet at Lake Forest High School on Saturday.

    Black sets the pace as Stevenson, LF share NSC crown Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
    In Saturday's North Suburban Conference boys swimming meet, Mundelein's Connor Black broke the 100 butterfly pool record set in 1994 by Tucker Shade of Decatur MacArthur in a quick 48.76. Host Lake Forest (286) edged Stevenson (283) in the team standings, meaning those teams share the overall conference championship.

     
  • Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com Brandon Mabry of Huntley, right, wrestles Kevin Barbian of Libertyville at 195 lbs. during Sectional wrestling at Barrington.

    It all clicks for Warren’s Hicks Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
    Flying under the radar last season as teammate Shakhiem Chapman enjoyed most of the spoils on his way to a third-place state finish, Warren’s Danny Hicks had a wonderful year himself in 2012. It’s looking like 2013 might be even better for Hicks after Saturday’s result at the Class 3A Barrington sectional. The senior won his second consecutive sectional title, this one coming at the expense of Libertyville junior Austin Koziol (28-11) in a 5-0 decision to send the star 170-pounder into the state tournament next weekend with a full head of steam.

     
  • Montini leads the way at Antioch Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
    With the top-ranked Class 2A wrestling team in the state in the field, getting out of the Antioch individual sectional was going to be a difficult task Saturday. Ten-time state champion Montini headlined the powerful meet with eight champions going to Champaign next weekend for the state meet. The top four finishers in each of the 14 weight classes earned a berth to the Assembly Hall, and the Broncos had qualifiers in every division except for 285 pounds. Carmel Catholic proved to be the big winners out of Lake County, as the Corsairs will send four individuals downstate, including No. 1-ranked senior Jake Cochrane (40-1).

     
  • Learn about 'Cemetery Sleuthing for Ancestors' Feb. 16Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
    Kathy Kult will share tips for ancestors in cemeteries effectively, recording what one finds.Join the Computer-Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois (CAGGNI) as she shares tips for searching for your departed ancestors in cemeteries and effectively recording what you find.

     
  • This Valentine's Day Focus on Your HeartFeb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
    Many people give their loved ones chocolates or flowers for Valentine’s Day. While appeasing the hearts of others is the focus, the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center is encouraging people to also pay attention to their own hearts in observance of this day.

     
  •  Libertyville guard Jack Lipp looks for running room after grabbing a defensive rebound.

    Images: Mundelein vs. Libertyville, boys basketball Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
    The Libertyville Wildcats hosted and won 87-80 over the Mundelein Mustangs for boys basketball action on Friday, Feb. 8 in Libertyville.

     
  • Smooth sailing for Lake County on Day 1 at Barrington Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
    Nearly all of the Lake County favorites got off to a flying start Friday night on the first day of action at the Class 3A Barrington wrestling sectional.

     
  • Dunning’s FT help Grant past Vernon Hills Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
    Three-pointers were here, there and everywhere at Grant on Friday night. The host Bulldogs hit a total of six 3-pointers while visiting Vernon Hills hit five of its own. At one point in the second quarter, the teams combined to hit four straight shots from long distance, and five overall. Yet, despite the importance that the triples played for both teams, it was a shot that was worth a single solitary point that made the biggest difference of all. Junior forward Steve Dunning hit a free throw with 2.2 seconds remaining in the game to give Grant a 59-58 North Suburban Conference Prairie Division victory and send the home fans into an excited frenzy on senior night.

     
  • Libertyville guard Jack Lipp looks for running room after grabbing a defensive rebound against Mundelein at Libertyville on Friday.

    Reed gets it right as Libertyville wins Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
    Matt Reed kept using the word “special.” Libertyville’s junior guard had just shot a crazy 8 of 8 from the floor, sinking five 3-pointers and scoring a career-high 25 points to help his Wildcats stun visiting Mundelein 87-80 in a North Suburban Lake Division thriller Friday night.

     
  •  Stevenson’s Riley Trebilco works the floor exercise during the sectional action at Stevenson on Thursday.

    Carmel’s Feely’s looking forward Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
    Carmel Catholic’s Lauren Feely is looking forward to next week’s state gymnastics meet at Palatine, but it won’t be the same this year. Feely chalked up the all-around championship with a 38.175 Thursday night in the Stevenson sectional. She also flew to top honors on vault (9.85) and floor exercise (9.65), while placing third on uneven parallel bars (9.5) and fourth on beam (9.175).

     
  • Advocate Condell offers free heart health lectures, screeningsFeb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
    Advocate Condell Medical Center is offering community education lectures and screenings on a wide range of heart health issues in February, which is American Heart Month. All programs are free, but registration is required.

     
  • Football / Lake County signees Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM

     
  •  Images from the Vernon Hills at Zion-Benton girls basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 6 in Zion.

    Images: Zion-Benton vs. Vernon Hills, girls basketball Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
    The Vernon Hills Cougars and the Zion-Benton Zee-Bees played for the North Suburban Conference girls basketball championship on Wednesday, Feb. 6 in Zion.

     
  • Vernon Hills' Lauren Webb, right, drives on Zion-Benton's Krystal Walker during the NSC title game Wednesday night at Zion-Benton.

    Prairie pride: Super victory for Vernon Hills Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
    By edging Zion-Benton 51-50, Vernon Hills became the first Prairie Division team to win the NSC title game, which has been contested since 2001. "I think it's awesome for our division and also for our program to be the pioneers of this feat," said VH's Meri Bennett-Swanson, who scored 15 points on 7-of-14 shooting and collected 5 rebounds. "It's an amazing accomplishment."

     
  •  Stevenson High School officials are considering creating an app that would allow students and parents to access schedules, calendars and other information on smartphones and tablets.

    Stevenson High considering going mobile with an app Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
    Stevenson High School officials are considering creating an app that would allow students and parents to access schedules, calendars and other information on smart phones and tablets. Neighboring Libertyville and Vernon Hills high schools launched their first apps in December.

     
  • Don't Forget about your eyesFeb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
    January was devoted to informing people about the importance of eye care, but it doesn’t stop there. There are many ways you can help keep promoting eye care health.

     
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