Josh Gesky didn’t play football till high school, was a three-star prospect and wasn’t invited to the NFL Combine. But the former Manteno star is one step closer to realizing his pro football dream. Gesky, who wrapped up an illustrious college career at I... See more
Beecher freshman Easton Lane knows he has quite a legacy to live up to, but so far he’s doing a good job. Lane’s dad, Steve, was one of the greatest players in Bobcats history and went on to a long career with the Beecher Muskies semipro team. “He’s helpe... See more
One way or another, Braydon McKendrick’s evening was about to come to an end. It was the top of the seventh inning against Mount Carmel on a warm evening at Wrigley Field, and the Brother Rice lefty was almost at the high-school pitch-count limit. Two wal... See more
New Trier’s Jackie Ryder was playing wide receiver in middle school when his dad Brian — a former tight end at Arizona State — had an idea that changed the trajectory of his son’s career. “It was my dad who wanted me to switch ,” Ryder told the Sun-Times.... See more
It’s 23 April 2026 and my little brother Mark, now taller than me, but still 3 years younger (he’s 71), is about to lose his battle with pancreatic cancer. I always thought he would outlive me, but that’s the way the cookie crumbles. Apparently. He and hi... See more
