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Tuesday, August 4, 2020

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Benet’s volleyball team will get a chance to defend its Class 4A state championship, but not until spring under the IHSA’s four-season plan for high school sports.

Columns | The IHSA's new prep sports plan -- some pros and cons

There are pros and cons to the new IHSA prep sports plan. After a few days of reflection, it's time to break it down.
Cross county will be one of the few fall sports competing under the IHSA's new plan announced on Wednesday.

Prep Football | Answering some key questions about state's plan for high school sports

We don't have all the answers to your questions about the IHSA's new plan for prep sports, but we'll do our best.
The stadium lights won’t be turned on at Illinois high schools for football this fall.

News | IHSA moves football, girls volleyball, boys soccer seasons to spring

The Illinois High School Association board of directors voted on Wednesday to move the football, girls volleyball and boys soccer seasons to spring.
Warren tennis player Collin Sorge holds his plaque and sign acknowledging him as the 2020 Pitchford Sportsmanship Award winner.

Prep Sports | Warren's Sorge nets sportsmanship award

Despite the absence of a 2020 boys tennis season, Warren senior Collin Sorge still won, netting the 2020 Pitchford Sportsmanship Award.
Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host "Tailgating with Dave and Kevin" in a podcast format.
Prep Football | PODCAST: Tailgating with Dave and Kevin
PODCAST: On this special edition of Tailgating with Dave and Kevin we talk to Naperville North athletic director Bob Quinn about the new IHSA return-to-play plan.
When high school football returns, IHSA official Mike Babicz, 63, plans to return for his 46th season, despite COVID-19 concerns.
Prep Football | 'I'm torn': IHSA officials have concerns about working during pandemic
There was a shortage of IHSA officials before the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, considering many officials are in the high-risk age for contracting the coronavirus, there figures to be even fewer willing to step back on a field or court anytime soon, electronic whistle in hand.
Glenbard West's Denin Limouris, left, celebrates a touchdown last season.
Columns | 'We really don't want this season taken away from us': Athletes, coaches wait for IHSA decision
There's no question just how much Denin Limouris wants to play football for Glenbard West this fall. "We really don't want this season taken away from us," the Hilltoppers senior said. "We want to play and we want to go for that state championship."
Vernon Hills' Jackson Wiegold has committed to play at Ball State.
Prep Football | Vernon Hills' Wiegold heading to Ball State
Vernon Hills' Jackson Wiegold has committed to play football at Ball State.
The renovation of Memorial Field at Elgin High School is nearing completion, including the installation of new turf.
Prep Football | Elgin's Memorial Field renovation nearing completion
The $4.6 million Memorial Field makeover is nearing completion.The renovation project on the grounds of Elgin High School that began in late March recently marked a milestone with the installation of the new turf field.
Illinois high schools won’t play football this fall, but the could by spring according to the IHSA’s 2020-21 plan that was laid out on Wednesday.
Prep Sports | 'I think it's a realistic schedule': Prep teams glad to still have seasons
Friday night lights are moving from August to March this year, which promises to be a strange sight on numerous levels. But schools are still planning to flip the switch.
Ken Snow
Prep Sports | Hoffman Estates soccer legend Ken Snow dies
Ken Snow, one of the best soccer players to come from Illinois, died of complications from COVID-19 Sunday, according to reports. He was 50 years old.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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