Matt Harness

Reserve quarterback, two-way players help ignite Loyola’s offense

Aidan Walsh tallied 113 yards passing in the Ramblers’ win Saturday and teammates Cal Falkenhayn, Mark Nichol and Dara Laja formed a formidable backfield.

By Matt Harness

High School Sports

Loyola’s Grace Tierney verbally commits to Wisconsin

Grace Tierney had a “breakout meet” at last year’s state meet when she took second in the 500-yard freestyle and third in the 200-yard freestyle.

By Matt Harness

High School Sports

Loyola, New Trier state tournament notebook

The Trevians took third place, finishing four strokes behind runner-up Loyola, and Lois Suh’s 82 and 86 counted in both of the rounds.

By Matt Harness

High School Sports

Niles North’s Michelle Bacalla enjoys being part of team

Michelle Bacalla became the first girls player at Niles North to advance to the state tournament since Anastasjia Dabiza accomplished the feat in 2008.

By Matt Harness

High School Sports

Glenbrook North Sectional notebook: Annemarie Emme advances to state

This story contains information about Glenbrook South’s Annemarie Emme, Glenbrook North’s state qualifiers and Maine East.

By Matt Harness

High School Sports

Maine South’s Leia Atas concludes memorable career

Leia Atas was a four-time qualifier for the Class AA state tournament and finished 46th Saturday. She has verbally committed to the Illinois State Redbirds.

By Matt Harness

High School Football

Dan Ellsworth helps Maine South roll past Evanston

Dan Ellsworth, a senior safety for the Hawks, excels at defending the pass and is a great tackler. He also plays on every special teams unit.

By Matt Harness

Maine East’s Yamat leads IHSA state golf after one round

Wrapping up the opening round of the girls and boys state golf tournaments, including Maine East senior Orion Yamat’s stellar start.

By Matt Harness

High School Football

Quran Spillman’s broken leg a big setback for Niles West

Wolves senior receiver Quran Spillman had 22 catches for 374 yards and seven touchdowns before suffering the season-ending injury in practice.

By Matt Harness