Mother McAuley's Courtney Joyce (8) celebrates a point with her team mates. | Allen Cunningham/For Sun-Times Media
Marian Catholic's John Oliver throws down a dunk against St. Viator. | Allen Cunningham/For Sun-Times Media
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Maine South's Fotis Kokosioulis runs around would-be tacklers and dives for the end zone in the first quarter against Glenbard West, August 26, 2017. Allen Cunningham / for Chicago Sun-Times
Meghan Martin scores the winning run for Providence in the IHSA sectional semi-final against Tinley Park. Allen Cunningham~for Sun-Times Media.
Lincoln-Way West's Ian McGrath (9) shoots the ball against Washington High School in New Lenox Tuesday, October 23, 2012. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
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Phillips' Craig Elmore (1) follows his blocking to score four touch downs in the first half against Solorio, November 4, 2017. Allen Cunningham / for Chicago Sun Times
Lincoln-Way North's Jake Walenga hits against Lincoln-Way East in the sectional final, May 28, 2013. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Stagg's Zach Amandola takes a shot against Andrew Monday, April 1, 2013. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Lincoln-Way East's Marcus Cosby (1) returns an interception for a touchdown against Plainfield East. | Allen Cunningham/For Sun-Times Media
Oak Lawn's LaTondra Brooks (32) blocks a shot by Marist's Bri Rosa (31) with seconds left in the sectional semi-final game. | Allen Cunningham/For Sun-Times Media
Providence's Dylan Rossa reacts after the Celtics get the final out of a one-run victory over Prairie Ridge. | Allen Cunningham/For Sun-Times Media
Thornton's Keondre Woods (23) hits a running jumper against Thornwood in Harvey, December 5, 2014. | Allen Cunningham/For Chicago Tribune Media Group
Lincoln-Way West's Gabe Montalvo (32) jumps over Bryan Brokop as he runs against Lincoln-Way Central, October 24, 2014. | Allen Cunningham/For Sun-Times Media
Sandburg's Katie Makina makes a tough defensive play against Marist. | Allen Cunningham/For Sun-Times Media
St. Rita pitcher Jake Shepski battles to shut down the late Mt. Caramel charge, May 7, 2013. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Providence's Jimmy Sharkey (50) fights through the blocking of East St. Louis, November 16, 2013. | Allen Cunningham/For Sun-Times Media
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Curie's Elijah Joiner (2) hits from beyond the arc in the first half much to the displeasure of the Kenwood coach staff, January 10, 2017 Allen Cunningham / for Chicago Sun-Times
Lockport's Rachel Weis digs a ball in a match against Lincoln-Way Central. | Allen Cunningham/For Sun-Times Media
Thornton-Fractional South's Drakkar Frazier (8) is a step ahead of Bremen's Juan Garciaval as he picks up a first down. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Lincoln-Way North's Josh Reid hammers a two-run homerun against Lincoln-Way East, April 29, 2013. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Lincoln-Way North's catcher Conor Grove eyes a base runner. | Allen Cunningham/For Sun-Times Media
Tinley Park's Carlye Arden keeps a positive attitude as a broken leg keeps her out of the semi-final sectional game against Marian Catholic. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Lincoln-Way East's Nick Colangelo makes a big gain. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Providence's Dominic Lagone fights off the tackle of Crete-Monee's Jehari Butler (13). | Allen Cunningham/For Sun-Times Media
St. Rita's shortstop Marty Bechina makes the throw to first for the out against Simeon , Chicago, March 26, 2015. | Allen Cunningham/for Chicago Sun-Times
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Glenbard West's Alec Pierce dives to make a catch for a fifty-two yard gain against Maine South, August 26, 2017. Allen Cunningham / for Chicago Sun-Times
Homewood Flossmoor's Jason Scott dribbles along the baseline as Lockport's Ryan Reed defends. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Crete-Monee's Chris Slayton (99) stiff arms Simeon's Malik Holcomb, September 13, 2013. | Allen Cunningham/For Sun-Times Media
St. Rita's Dominic Fosco pitches against Mt. Caramel, May 7, 2013. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Oak Forest's Tyler Usterbowski (2) scores a touchdown on a sixty-nine yard run against Shepard. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media