Steve Millar

Mount Carmel’s Tommy Egan strikes out eight over 7 1/3 innings to send Troy University to College World Series for first time.

When Mount Carmel graduate Tommy Egan got the ball with a chance to make history for Troy University, it was the culmination of quite a journey.

For Riverdale native and his many local supporters, the last few months have been unforgettable.

Neither injuries nor a position change could slow down former Brother Rice star on his way to professional baseball.

Neither injuries nor a position change could slow down former Brother Rice star Zion Rose on his way to professional baseball.

When he didn't sign with the Tampa Bay Rays, despite being chosen in the second round of the 2024 MLB draft, Lincoln-Way East's surprised many people around baseball.

Moments after meeting some of his childhood heroes, Brother Rice's stepped into the batter's box in front of over 40,000 fans at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

When , the 2021 Daily Southtown Football Player of the Year, made the decision to pursue that sport in college and committed to play quarterback at Northwestern, the Brother Rice graduate didn't close the door on baseball.

The 2026 season marks the start of a new chapter of high school football in Illinois. The playoffs have been expanded, with 48 teams set to qualify in each of the eight classes.