Kam Alikhan’s standout play in center field helps Nazareth top Montini in sectional semifinal

Shaylen Kshatriya, Lake Park’s team manager last year, gets big hit to rally team past York in sectional semi

Shaylen Kshatriya didn't make Lake Park's team as a junior and opted to be the team manager. But he's worked his way into the Lancers' lineup this year, and on Wednesday hit a tie-breaking two-run double in the sixth to rally Lake Park past York 10-6 in a sectional semifinal.

Downers Grove PrideFest returns to Fishel Park on Saturday

Downers Grove's annual PrideFest will take place Saturday at Fishel Park

IC Catholic’s Maddy DiNino, Leilani Mendez haven’t allowed a run in IHSA playoffs. Next up? Duo’s state debut

IC Catholic Prep senior pitchers Maddy DiNino and Leilani Mendez have not allowed a run so far in the playoffs. Next up? The Knights' first state tournament appearance and a Class 2A state semifinal on Thursday in Peoria against Seneca.

Ashley Klein’s goal in second overtime sends St. Francis past Elmwood Park in Class 2A supersectional

St. Francis junior forward Ashley Klein missed the last couple weeks of the regular season while recovering from a concussion – but returned just in time for the playoffs. Klein's goal in the second overtime sent St. Francis past Elmwood Park 1-0 in a Class 2A supersectional.

Family affair vibes as Wheaton North outlasts Wheaton-Warrenville South to win sectional title

Aidan Syswerda pounded 23 kills, and Wheaton North's boys volleyball team earned it first state berth since 2000 by beating Wheaton-Warrenville South 27-25, 24-26, 25-21 in the Larkin Sectional final.