Lake County Sports
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Softball: Lake County All-Area captain Hillner helps Antioch win first state crown to cap four standout seasonsJun 17, 2026 4:31 pm - Antioch senior softball standout Samantha Hillner’s formula for success this season was fairly straightforward. “I got more comfortable,” she said. “You have to go out an...
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Softball: Cook County All-Area captain Taraschewsky finishes her four seasons with most wins in MSL historyJun 17, 2026 4:30 pm - Katie Taraschewsky has always emphasized how extremely grateful she is to be playing the Barrington softball program. "It's done everything for me, on and off the field,"...
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Girls soccer: Lake County captain Krakowski completes stellar four seasons at Libertyville in styleJun 16, 2026 2:17 pm - The role of a captain cannot be understated. Not only whoever wears the armband leads by example on and off the pitch, but also is a key component in keeping her teammate...
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High Five: Top boys prep sports performances of the school yearJun 15, 2026 3:53 pm - This edition of the High Five looks at the top boys prep sports performances of the school year.
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College Achievers: Downers North graduate Janicki leads Troy to first CWS berthJun 14, 2026 6:09 pm - A second-team All-American by Perfect Game, Downers Grove North graduate Jimmy Janicki set Troy University RBI record and became its first baseball player to hit 20 home runs and 20 doubles in the same season.
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Jalen Brunson bet on himself and bet on the Knicks. A championship and a Finals MVP was his rewardJun 14, 2026 1:08 pm - SAN ANTONIO — Jalen Brunson was fully aware of how much money some people spent to see the New York Knicks finally become champions again. Some tickets during the NBA Fin...
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The Comeback Knicks are the Champion Knicks. Brunson scores 45, and New York tops Spurs for titleJun 13, 2026 10:55 pm - Jalen Brunson and the Comeback Knicks did it again. And now they're the Champion Knicks.
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Baseball: Libertyville rallies from 3 down, beats Maine South in extra innings for 2nd straight state titleJun 13, 2026 10:22 pm - Libertyville has been waiting all season for an opportunity to win its second consecutive Class 4A title. The Wildcats had to wait just a little bit longer Saturday night...
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Change of plans: DaVaris Daniels reflects on finding his home in the CFLJun 13, 2026 7:59 pm - Vernon Hills native DaVaris Daniels had a great career in pro football, just not the one he expected. Daniels announced his retirement last month after 10 years and three championships in the CFL.
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Baseball: Libertyville’s one win away from second straight state title after Buenik’s gemJun 12, 2026 10:20 pm - Libertyville’s Brady Buenik saved his best outing of the season for just the right moment. Buenik, who entered the game with a 4.76 ERA, held Mt. Carmel in check as defen...