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South Elgin’s Collier, who says ‘I feel like I can do it all,’ stars at receiver, cornerback and safety

With the number of roles Semaj Collier handles for South Elgin, it’s hard for him to pick a favorite. The junior standout plays both cornerback and safety on defense. He’...

Naperville North's Grace Anderson, left, and Kristen Anderson, shown after a DuPage Valley Conference win over Naperville Central in Naperville on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, are twins. (Matt Le Cren / Naperville Sun)

Girls volleyball: Twin sisters Grace and Kristen Anderson are in sync for Naperville North

As twin sisters, Naperville North seniors Grace and Kristen Anderson have always had a great connection. Their bond is obvious on the volleyball court. “We started the sp...

St. Charles North's Mya Mikos (16) serves against Batavia during a DuKane Conference match on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026 in Batavia.H. Rick Bamman/for the Beacon-News

Girls volleyball: St. Charles North’s Mikos, who steps into shoes left by Penn State’s Haley Burgdorf, overpowers Batavia

Over the years, junior outside hitter Mya Mikos prepared herself to be ready for the moment that she would be starting for St Charles North. Being a player in a high-powe...

Grayslake North's Brena Dalton (4) gives her pitcher Riley O'Brien (1) some encouragement. Grayslake North’s softball team hosted the Cougars of Vernon Hills in a non-conference matchup, Monday, April 13, 2026. (Rob Dicker / for the News-Sun)

Softball: Loyola gets commitment from Grayslake North’s Dalton, who plays many positions but had one college in mind

Grayslake North junior Brena Dalton has long been adept at playing multiple positions. As a freshman, Dalton played third base for the first time, and she even had a shor...

Conant’s Madeline Gutierrez smiles as she watches her first tee shot at the MSL girls golf tournament at Fox Run Golf Links in Elk Grove Village on Thursday. (John Starks/Daily Herald)

High school scores for Sept. 24

Thursday, Sep 24 Girls volleyball Barrington d. Fremd 25-19, 25-20 Burlington Central d. Crystal Lake South 20-25, 25-22, 25-20 Carmel d. Warren 25-15, 25-16 De...

Geneva’s Nelson Wendell runs for a touchdown against Wheaton Warrenville South during a game earlier this month in Wheaton. (John Starks/Daily Herald)

Talking with ‘Edgy’ Tim: Best defenses, Barrington’s playoff chances, rivalry week in the DKC

Daily Herald columnist Kevin Schmit talks to Rivals prep football expert “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran about the area’s top defenses, Barrington’s playoff chances, rivalry week in the DuKane Conference and more.

Hersey’s Zel Walton, right, avoids a tackle by Buffalo Grove’s Alex Glenn during a football game in Arlington Heights on Sept. 18, 2026. (Joe Lewnard/Daily Herald)

Chicagoland high school football rankings: Get Mike McGraw’s Top 25 for Week 6

Lincoln-Way East, Loyola and Mount Carmel continue to lead the way as Huntley and Lincoln-Way Central crack the top 25.