Rick Armstrong

For Harvest-Westminster's , there was no indication before his school's merger with an Elgin neighbor that his could be the gateway to the state finals, but here they are.

For Harvest-Westminster's Ryan St. Louis , there was no indication before his school's merger with an Elgin neighbor that his could be the gateway to the state finals, but here they are.

Was this her time? Senior pitcher/first baseman entered her fourth varsity season for St. Charles North knowing it could be, but also feeling like she had more to prove in her finale this spring.

Four players from St. Charles North and three each from Oswego, Yorkville and St. Charles East headline first two teams. First Team

We're talking special. It's not necessarily a trending phenomenon, but senior has joined what has become something of a new tradition for West Aurora's football program.

We're talking special. It's not necessarily a trending phenomenon, but senior Warren Flatt has joined what has become something of a new tradition for West Aurora's football program.

When push came to shove, St. Charles North's did what she had to do. She bet on herself, continued to work hard and made the most of it.

When push came to shove, St. Charles North's Abby Zawadzki did what she had to do. She bet on herself, continued to work hard and made the most of it.

As a junior, Geneva's became an expert on the subject of speed. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound wide receiver learned his lessons, which resulted in a slew of accomplishments.

When push came to shove, St. Charles North’s Abby Zawadzki did what she had to do. She bet on herself, continued to work hard and made the most of it. Fortunately, a familiar connection struck again...