Illinois linebacker TJ Griffin, a Stagg graduate, is one of 36 nominees for the Big Ten’s Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award.
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Trinity Christian closure saddens Brother Rice grads
One Brother Rice grad at Trinity Christian (Garrette Greene) will be done this season, but another (Ryan Gierhahn) needs a place to play.
Area roundup: Fire send Burbank’s Brian Gutierrez to Mexican club
The Fire transferred Reavis grad Brian Gutierrez tp Club Deportivo Guadalajara of Liga MX.
Area roundup: Marist’s Stephen Brown picks football for his future
Marist two-sport star Stephen Brown is committed to North Carolina State for football.
College notebook: Michigan’s Jimmy Rolder realizes Wrigley dream
Marist graduate and Michigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder, a Cubs fan growing up, got to share a moment on their field with another ex-RedHawk.
St. Xavier football’s Terry Elias Jr. juggled academics, football
St. Xavier linebacker Terry Elias Jr., a Crete-Monee graduate, plans to pursue a career in nursing.
Area roundup: Reavis football coach Tim Zasada steps down
Tim Zasada was 72-58 at Reavis with eight trips to the IHSA football playoffs.
Area roundup: Stars’ Alyssa Naeher reflects on SeatGeek era
Alyssa Naeher witnessed both highs and lows during her 10 seasons with the Chicago Stars, who called SeatGeek Stadium home that whole time.
Area roundup: Fire eliminated before 17,431 at SeatGeek Stadium
The Fire played without starting goalkeeper Chris Brady, who was injured in training the day before the match.
Area roundup: Chicago Fire falls to Philadelphia on PKs
The Chicago Fire rallied from a 2-0 deficit before losing to Philadelphia in the MLS Eastern Conference opening round.
