Lake County Sports
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North Central one step away from sixth straight Division III title gameDec 18, 2025 8:38 pm - Two in-state playoff semifinals are on Saturday’s college football schedule. North Central will try to return to the Division III title game against John Carroll, while Illinois State looks for another road win at Villanova.
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‘Illinois cannot afford to lose this’: Local leaders hope to keep Bears in stateDec 18, 2025 7:45 pm - Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia urged Springfield legislators to support the Bears’ request for a property tax break and public infrastructure funding, arguing that losing the team would be a “dark day” for Illinois.
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Boys basketball: Stevenson stymies South ElginDec 17, 2025 10:07 pm - Stevenson’s boys basketball team beat South Elgin 75-33 on Wednesday.
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Gracey LePage sparks Crystal Lake South defense against Grayslake NorthDec 16, 2025 7:46 pm - With Crystal Lake South struggling from 3-point range, Gracey LePage became the defensive catalyst for a team needing a spark during Tuesday’s girls basketball game again...
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Who had the area’s top prep football performances during the 2025 season?Dec 15, 2025 5:43 pm - This edition of the High Five looks at the area’s top prep football performances from the entire 2025 season.
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College Achievers: Stevenson grad Mimi Van Zanten can’t decide which NCAA title is bestDec 14, 2025 3:11 pm - College Achievers: Stevenson graduate Mimi Van Zanten, a starting defender for the Florida State University women’s soccer team, helped the Seminoles win their second NCAA College Cup in her three seasons.
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Boys basketball: Warren’s new starters deliver in win at WaukeganDec 13, 2025 9:30 pm - Jaxson Davis scored 23 points as Warren held off Waukegan 60-57 in an intense North Suburban Conference battle.
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Girls basketball: Fremd snaps two-game skid with entertaining win over CarmelDec 13, 2025 8:19 pm - Near the end of a taut, highly entertaining girls basketball game at Carmel Catholic on Saturday afternoon, Fremd coach Jim Weaver shouted a reminder to his Vikings as Fr...
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Hersey High School wrestling coaches placed on leave amid internal investigationDec 13, 2025 6:35 pm - Wrestling coaches at John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights have been placed on administrative leave pending an internal review.
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Boys basketball: Rolling Meadows comes from 10 down in fourth quarter, beats Barrington in OTDec 12, 2025 10:35 pm - Twice in the past five seasons Rolling Meadows and Barrington fought for the Mid-Suburban League boys basketball title. The Mustangs prevailed at home in the COVID-19 sho...