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Libertyville starter Brady Buenik delivers a pitch during Tuesday’s game against Lake Zurich.

Baseball: Butt’s strong stint in relief keys Libertyville’s win over Lake Zurich

Fifteen warmup pitches. That’s all it took for Libertyville junior Kaden Butt to get ready when coach Matt Thompson needed him in the bottom of the first. “Coach asked wh...

Softball: Hubert’s early blast helps Palatine hand Schaumburg its first loss

Jenna Hubert's 2-run homer in the first inning over the center field fence proved to be the game-winner on Tuesday when her Palatine softball team hosted unbeaten Schaumb...

Boys volleyball: Warren’s firepower too much for Carmel

Host Carmel Catholic had its hands full when the Corsairs faced Warren in nonconference boys volleyball action Tuesday night in Mundelein. The Blue Devils (7-2) built a c...

Baseball: Franks settles in after shaky start in Wheaton Warrenville South’s win over St. Charles East

Considering the start to the day of Wheaton Warrenville South pitcher Reece Franks it would have been reasonable, if not even justifiable, for him to doubt himself. Frank...

Crystal Lake Central's Katelyn Hallum controls the ball in front of Huntley's Mia Moyer during a Fox Valley Conference soccer match on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Huntley High School.

Girls soccer: Crystal Lake Central scores early, shuts out Huntley

All Peyton McMahon could think about was putting the ball away. Awarded a penalty kick after a hand-ball foul inside the Huntley box, Crystal Lake Central called upon its...

Baseball: Lozano’s grand slam turns tide in Geneva’s high-scoring victory over St. Charles North

It’s a moment that every kid dreams of in some way. Bases loaded, two outs and a full count in a close ball game. That’s the moment Nick Lozano found himself in with Gen...

Junior Mia Woldman has thrown multiple no-hitters and recently surpassed 400 strikeouts at Palatine.

Cook County softball notes: Freshmen provide boost for Wheeling; Woldman delivering gem after gem for Palatine

If you were at any of Wheeling's first games this season, one thing was for sure. You saw a freshman on the mound. That's because Olivia Aquino pitched every inning, spor...