Articles filed under High Schools
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Hersey High School wrestling coaches dismissed amid probe of student residency, recruitingJan 21, 2026 7:16 pm - Five wrestling coaches at John Hersey High School were relieved of their duties following concerns over recruiting practices, in-season training activities, and students from outside the school’s attendance boundaries being on the team.
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Quiet on the set! Teens strip away sound for the ninth annual Student Silent Film FestivalJan 21, 2026 4:44 pm - The Student Silent Film Festival is a competition where students from 12 Chicago area high schools create original silent films without voices or sound effects. The ninth annual festival will be Jan. 28 at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove.
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Getting a volleyball past Schaumburg’s Vincent is one tall orderJan 21, 2026 2:59 pm - Schaumburg High School freshman Frankie Vincent was among several area players who in November helped win a bronze medal at the NORCECA U17 Continental Championship in Managua, Nicaraugua.
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Carmel Catholic quarterback Trae Taylor transferring to Millard South in OmahaJan 21, 2026 12:24 pm - Carmel junior quarterback and Nebraska football recruit Trae Taylor announced via social media Wednesday morning that he will transfer to Millard South High School in Omaha for his senior season.
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A heart of gold: St. Viator student honored for ‘exceptional’ volunteerism in Arlington HeightsJan 21, 2026 11:07 am - Saint Viator junior Shane Smith was named the Young Champion by the Arlington Heights Hearts of Gold Committee, which recognizes a middle or high school student who has made an exceptional impact on the local community.
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Boys basketball: Dundee-Crown pushes McHenry to OT in FVC lossJan 20, 2026 10:32 pm - The Blake Renfro who started for McHenry against Dundee-Crown wasn’t the same one who finished the basketball game. Renfro made amends for a slow start by sinking a clutc...
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Girls basketball: Melhuish Crystal Lake South rise to challenge in FVC win over JacobsJan 20, 2026 10:27 pm - Crystal Lake South expected a physically-challenging game against Jacobs, one of the tallest teams in the Fox Valley Conference. The Gators liked their chances Tuesday ni...
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Boys basketball: Willowbrook falls short at MortonJan 20, 2026 10:17 pm - Morton junior guard Angelo Lazo started Tuesday’s game on a hot streak. Junior guard Jeramyah Tucker saved the majority of his scoring for the final two quarters, while s...
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Girls basketball: Hackett scores 27, helps Naperville Central rally past St. Charles North in OTJan 20, 2026 10:00 pm - This wasn’t simply another nonconference game for Naperville Central senior captain Erin Hackett against St. Charles North on Tuesday. She was playing against Riley Barb...
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Boys wrestling: Crystal Lake Central celebrates senior night by beating JacobsJan 20, 2026 9:51 pm - Logan Gough wanted to go out with a bang. Wrestling in the final home dual match of his career at Crystal Lake Central, Gough immediately went to work during his match ag...