Mike Clark

Buenik pitched three-hit ball over 6 2/3 innings as Libertyville moved closer to a second straight Class 4A state title with a 3-1 win over Mount Carmel at Slammers Stadium in Joliet.

St. Rita players and coaches pose with the Class 3A championship trophy after beating Triad 12-11 in eight innings on June 13 at Slammers Stadium in Joliet. Southwest Regional photo

With final records and last week’s rankings in parentheses

The MVP of the 2010 NABF World Series, Brandon DuBois has won 110 games across 25 seasons for the Beecher Muskies.

A new science hub is open in Pittsburgh’s Hill District neighborhood. The MLK Center for Scientific Excellence aims to inspire the next generation of scientists and thinkers.

Wide receiver is also a track star Prospect's Jack Skoog (14) celebrates with Nathan Cichy (6) after scoring a touchdown against Hersey.

Quinn Durkin had 899 total yards and 12 touchdowns last season as Sandburg won a share of its first conference title since 1995.

Shepard's Amari Williams (shown during a game last season) is drawing college interest from Brown, Kent State and Illinois State, among others. Photo by Xavier Sanchez

Marist junior Soleil Tate (shown hitting against Oak Park-River Forest in April) was 27-2 as a pitcher and batted.483 this season. Southwest Regional photo

Rising senior Nick Honkisz is a returning All-Illinois Central Eight first-team running back.