Bobby Narang

Seven players from Class 3A state champion Antioch, five players from Warren, and four players each from Class 4A state runner-up Mundelein, Stevenson and Vernon Hills are among the selections.

Shae Johnson, who was unable to pitch last year after suffering a torn labrum, led Mundelein to its first state championship game this season.

The IHSA girls season has several area teams vying for a state championship.

The three-class IHSA boys golf season is underway and several teams have ambition for a solid season.

Lake County teams are loaded with talent this season, so No. 1 Carmel and No. 2 Libertyville aren't the only ones that could make a postseason run.

Stevenson outside hitter Abby Inman was already one of the best players in Lake County last season. Inman wasn't quite satisfied with that, however.

A bounce-back season by Libertyville could create a fierce race for the North Suburban Conference title, while Grayslake North will try to unseat Grayslake Central in the Northern Lake County Conference.

Vernon Hills senior Max Gral is not a typical goalkeeper. The 6-foot-2 Gral also wrestles for the Cougars.

Stevenson outside hitter Abby Inman was already one of the best players in Lake County last season. Inman wasn’t quite satisfied with that, however. “The second my junior season ended, I was alrea...

Vernon Hills senior Max Gral is not a typical goalkeeper. The 6-foot-2 Gral also wrestles for the Cougars. “Goalie is the most mentally challenging position on the soccer field,” he said. “It’...