Prep Sports
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Why July is an important month for Glenbard East’s Michael Nee
Jul 18, 2025 10:00 am - Michael Nee is one of several experienced seniors slated to return this season for the Rams, leading to high expectations for the program. The Rams finished last season with a 21-11 record, including first place with a 12-1 mark in the Upstate Eight Conference East Division. Glenbard East won a regional championship.
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Countdown to prep football: Seven new coaches on the sidelineJul 17, 2025 12:00 pm - Our countdown to high school football continues this week with seven new area coaches on the sideline this season.
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Lakes graduate Larson came into Fargo as No. 1 wrestler in the nationJul 16, 2025 11:17 am - Josephine Larson, who graduated from Lakes Community High School and will wrestle at Division I Sacred Heart University in Connecticut, ended the 2024-25 school year as the nation’s No. 1 ranked girls wrestler at 190 pounds.
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Five college football players from the suburbs to watch this seasonJul 14, 2025 5:41 pm - This week’s High Five looks at five area football players ready to contribute this season for their college teams.
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St. Francis receiver Zachary Washington soars to national profileJul 12, 2025 9:00 am - A three-year starter and returning Class 5A all-state receiver, St. Francis senior Zachary Washington will graduate early in order to join the Michigan State football program.
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IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson discusses private schools, flag football and moreJul 12, 2025 9:00 am - In a wide-ranging Q&A, IHSA Executive Director discusses the Right to Play Act, the debate about private schools and the rapid rise of girls flag football.
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Shooting Star: In biggest moments, St. Charles North’s Keaton Reinke earned college offerJul 11, 2025 4:56 pm - St. Charles North wide receiver Keaton Reinke came up big last season, earning a football scholarship offer from Northwestern University, an offer that resulted in his commitment to the Wildcats.
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Joining forces: St. Charles East will be counting on the Schilb sisters this seasonJul 10, 2025 4:27 pm - Fiercely competitive while playing 1-on-1, Addie and Brooklyn Schilb have been united on the basketball court at St. Charles East.
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Countdown to prep football: Eight area non-quarterbacks to see this seasonJul 10, 2025 1:52 pm - Our countdown to high school football continues this week with eight area non-quarterbacks to see play this season.
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Maine South’s Purcell shows at 7-on-7 why he’s a top QB recruitJul 09, 2025 9:40 pm - It may be just July, Maine South quarterback Jameson Purcell already looks like he is in midseason form. Purcell, who is a junior and threw for over 2,500 yards last seas...