Soccer

Grayslake Central’s Madalene Meckl has a wide range of interests. Or challenges to tackle. Meckl rides horses. She has played the bassoon in concerts. She’s one of the Rambassadors, who make school welcoming and fun. She’s a student representative on the principal advisory committee. “No one is as diverse as Madalene,” Grayslake Central coach Arian Colton said. No other Lake … [Read more...] about Madalene Meckl becomes a ‘big-time player’ for Grayslake Central, where a big-time season may be in the making

Richards coach Nick Costa has a favorite story about junior outside hitter Peyton Craan. It involves the first day she showed up on his court. It was her freshman year, and although Craan came in with a reputation as a talented player, Costa wanted to make sure. So … “Once she entered the gym, I think I gave her one swing with the JV,” Costa said. It must have been some … [Read more...] about Richards’ Peyton Craan can hit hard. And Craan can hit soft. What’s her favorite? ‘I love to be aggressive.’

Public Safety Open House to include police, fire demonstrations The Naperville Police and Fire departments will hold their annual joint Public Safety Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the public safety campus, 1380 Aurora Ave. The event is free and features safety information, activities and demonstrations by the city’s public safety teams. Members of the … [Read more...] about Naperville News Digest: Public Safety Open House to include police, fire demonstrations; breast cancer awareness rally to be held at Free Speech Pavilion

As the only Latina in Indiana University Northwest’s cabinet, Chief of Staff Amy Diaz knows representation matters. “We’re increasing belongingness on campus for our Latino students,” Diaz said. “It means that they get to see themselves represented, and they can see that their institution celebrates them.” IUN on Wednesday hosted its fourth annual Hispanic Heritage Month … [Read more...] about IUN celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with campus celebration

Junior goalkeeper Vin Diesi feels he’s at his best when all eyes are on him for St. Laurence. The biggest moments bring out the best in him. That’s why Diesi enjoys playing between the posts. “I’ve been a goalie since kindergarten or first grade,” he said. “It was just one of those things where it’s like, ‘You’re getting tossed in the goal. Put on a pinnie and get in … [Read more...] about Being in the spotlight as a goalkeeper doesn’t bother St. Laurence’s Vin Diesi. Not at all. ‘I love the attention.’