Anthony’s steady defense reaches 500 digs By Paul Katula • Oct 2, 2025 While national records soar past 1,000, Anthony’s mark early in her senior year shows the kind of reliability every team needs.
Flag football’s rise brings focus on mental health By Paul Katula • Sep 25, 2025 As new sports grow in popularity, teens remind us that the toughest battles often happen off the field.
Victory for veterans with “Hits for Heroes” night By Paul Katula • Sep 22, 2025 A sweep on the court, a victory for veterans: Coppell volleyball raised $4,000 for One Tribe Foundation during “Hits for Heroes” night.
Owning the flame: A student finds her lacrosse passion By Paul Katula • Sep 17, 2025 Pushed into lacrosse at first, a Barrington High School student turned resistance into passion and learned lessons worth remembering.
Centennial works to change culture, wins are elusive By Paul Katula • Sep 17, 2025 History says it’s an uphill battle, but this team is ready to prove otherwise. Show up Friday and be part of it.
Big plays not enough as Pinecrest edges Davie By Paul Katula • Sep 10, 2025 The War Eagles controlled most of the game, but a fourth-quarter rally and a last-drive fumble sealed a narrow loss.
Big Ten ad campaign highlights impact of universities By Paul Katula • Sep 6, 2025 As the Trump administration slashes science budgets, 18 universities speak up to showcase the public good of discovery and innovation.
North Central has 1st football win in 4 years By Paul Katula • Sep 2, 2025 The team hadn't won a football game since Oct. 2021 — until they ran up the score in this season's first game.
Wet bulb globe temps too high; games cancelled By Paul Katula • Aug 23, 2025 While most US weather reports use heat index to estimate the danger from high temps, sports played in the sun use WBGT.
Relentless prep to chase college athletic dreams By Paul Katula • Aug 20, 2025 From highlight reels to cold emails, high school athletes prepare off the field as much as on it to chase athletic scholarships.