Patrick McGavin

In 2006 Brody Roybal was a bright and ambitious seven-year old kid determined to find a suitable sport that transcended his disability.

By Patrick McGavin

Leyden’s Brody Roybal is limitless on the ice in sled hockey

The 16-year-old from Northfield is not content simply to participate in sled hockey. He is one of the best players in the country.

By Patrick McGavin

High School Baseball

Dylan Gilbert only begins to shine as a diversified athlete

Dylan Gilbert is the state’s 25th rated player in the class of 2016, according to Prep Baseball Report.

By Patrick McGavin

High School Baseball

De La Salle crushes struggling Seton

Everything worked to perfection for host De La Salle who registered season-highs in runs and hits as they blasted Seton 17-0 in five innings.

By Patrick McGavin

High School Baseball

Mount Carmel puts on hitting clinic against St. Ignatius

No. 3 Mount Carmel pounded six extra base hits, two home runs and registered 14 hits in smashing host St. Ignatius 14-3 in five innings on Wednesday afternoon.

By Patrick McGavin

High School Baseball

Speedy shortstop Taylor Jackson thrives for Kenwood

Jackson hit .424 last year and he is only getting better. The 5-8, 165-pound shortstop is one of the top prospects in the city’s class of 2017.

By Patrick McGavin

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High School Football

IHSA files motion to dismiss concussion lawsuit

The Illinois High School Association filed a motion with the Cook County Circuit Court on Friday to dismiss the class action lawsuit brought against it in November. According to the filing the lawsuit “threatens high school football.”

By Patrick McGavin

High School Basketball

Kenwood’s Rahamanh Katumbusi in no rush to make decision

Rahamanh Katumbusi angled toward the rim in moving between two defenders for a crucial putback that helped his South team hold off the North in the Kiwane Garris Future SuperStars All-Star game last Saturday.

By Patrick McGavin

High School Basketball

Homewood-Flossmoor’s Destin Barnes leaves options open

Destin Barnes does not have everything mapped out. He is open and free and considering everything on the table. The 6-6 Homewood-Flossmoor wing is one of the top remaining unsigned players.

By Patrick McGavin