From Downers Grove North to March Madness

By Magazine Staff | June 23, 2026 |

Four former Trojans reunited on college basketball’s biggest stage By Bill Esbrook Call it serendipity, good fortune, or a happy twist of fate. More likely, it’s a combination of talent, ambition, and a strong work ethic. Ryann Wendt, Maggie Fleming, Kate Gross and Violet Mitchell were friends and teammates on the Downers Grove North varsity…

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Netting Another Prize

By Jeff Vorva | June 23, 2026 |

Hinsdale Central wins 56th top-3 state trophy By Jeff Vorva Another year, another state trophy. True, it wasn’t quite the state trophy Hinsdale Central’s boys tennis team was looking for. But it still kept a remarkable streak alive. The Red Devils had one streak snapped – their string of four straight state championships-when they were runner-up…

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Hunting Down Sports and Academics

By Jeff Vorva | April 22, 2026

York’s Stepanich helps three teams make history while earning all-state in academics BY JEFF VORVA Let’s get this straight. During his sophomore year, Hunter Stepanich helped lead York to second place in the state boys volleyball tournament. It was the best finish in history for that team. During his junior season, he helped the Dukes…

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