TikTok Drama in Darien Feeds a Football Rivalry
A viral TikTok sparks heated rivalry and administrative backlash before Hinsdale South and Wauconda clash on the football field.
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Pioneers: Growing Pains & Blowouts in Flag Football
Pioneer seasons: As girls’ flag football expands across the nation, teams navigate growing pains and blowouts
Sports Teams Shift Gears in Response to Intense Heat
The heat continues, threatening students' and student-athletes' health as they give their all to turn in their best.
10,000 schools & counting: The Unified Movement
We track the explosive rise of Unified Sports as more high schools adopt the inclusive model of state-level competition.
A team travels for talent and tradition
A coach reflects on a 4-year goal finally realized as his teams find success through intense out-of-state bonding.
4 classes, 4 blowouts: IHSA girls’ b-ball finals
From Nazareth’s defensive masterclass to Dee-Mack’s third-quarter surge, we wrap up the action from the state finals in Normal.
Decoding the IHSA’s new ‘Super Team’ rule
We break down the 3,500-student enrollment cap that is set to end championship eligibility for major co-ops across Illinois.
Iowa boys’ wrestling crowns 2 brothers again
Like father like sons: Olympic mats to high school glory: the Schwab family continues to define the standard for wrestling excellence.
Girls’ wrestling finds a national stage
Local highlights from Ohio, Nebraska, and Oklahoma reveal how a sanctioned varsity sport is creating opportunities for female student-athletes.
Scituate athletes prove success takes more than talent
Ten seniors commit to college teams, showing that dedication on the field must be matched by discipline in the classroom.