High School Sports

Connor Williams, who made more of a name for himself with a big performance in the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic, continued his surge Friday.

Some parents say schools have been slow to devote resources, leaving girls without their own teams or dedicated coaches and with fewer chances to compete.

Naperville North’s Natalie Frempong, sparingly used as a freshman last season, leads the team in scoring and has emerged as a leader.

Led by Jack Hatton's defense, a revamped Geneva got the jump on St. Charles East in a Thursday matinee. for a 60-49 DuKane Conference win.

Maddie Yacobozzi continues to prove she has what it would take to play at the next level, including Thursday night in a 65-31 win over Sandburg.

Jake Johnson tallies three steals, two deflections and two blocked shots to go with team highs of 18 points and nine rebounds Wednesday.

Laney Stark's role in St. Charles North's pressure defense has increased this season. And the senior guard has turned it up a notch.

Batavia moves up to the second spot in the rankings behind Waubonsie Valley, while Batavia’s Brooke Carlson is the player of the week.

Waukegan climbs after winning nine straight games, while Vernon Hills and Antioch enter the rankings.

Joey Favia has been fabulous as a sophomore, emerging as the heir apparent as Marmion's next great Division I prospect in the upper weights.

Ben McLaughlin made three 3-pointers in the first quarter as Lincoln-Way Central beat Ag Science 61-28 in a rare Wednesday morning game.

Freshman guards Reagan McCracken and Mackenzie Roesner are already making a difference as varsity rookies for Lincoln-Way West.

Lincoln-Way East takes over the top spot, while Stagg enters the rankings. Stagg’s Ameli Sanchez is the player of the week.

The Sports Field Management Association named Tom Dedin Field at Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox Field of the Year in the Schools and Parks Baseball division of its national competition.

Lily Newton’s importance to Waubonsie Valley grows with each passing day in its best season since 2011-12.

Xavi Granville, the leading scorer for revamped Grayslake Central in his first varsity season, has topped the 20-point mark five times.

Wauconda junior Grace Parker is aiming to make a name for herself in the Northern Lake County Conference and beyond.

Benet’s Patrick Walsh toils in relative anonymity despite starting on one of the most high-profile teams in the state.

Wisconsin-Whitewater football recruit Troyer Carlson hit the winning shot with 3.3 seconds left for Kaneland in the Plano Christmas Classic final.

Geneva's Leah Palmer scored 27 points against unbeaten Alton, which beat Batavia for the title at the Morton Community College Christmas Tournament.

Kate Rule leads No. 2 Libertyville to a tournament title as Carmel and Lake Zurich move up in the rankings.

The 5-foot-6 shooting guard, who played the point as a freshman, has reprised that role as a sophomore starter and captain for Bloom.

Zack Sharkey was named to Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic all-tournament team as Marian Catholic took second and stunned unbeaten Brother Rice.

Carson Brownfield was named to the all-tournament team after the Vikings topped Thornton 53-52 in the 50th Big Dipper championship game.

Metea Valley makes biggest move up the rankings, while Plano enters the fold. Oswego East’s Jehvion Starwood is the player of the week.