Bob Narang

Despite the loss of nearly every top pitcher from its staff from last season’s Class 4A fourth-place team, namely superstar Ryan Sloan, York is missing a beat this spring. That, plus notes on Glenbard West and more in Bob Narang's baseball notebook.

Twelve games into the season, Riverside-Brookfield has dealt with an unusual schedule, but the Bulldogs have managed to keep on winning. That, how Downers Grove North has overcome key graduations to get off to a hot start and more in Bob Narang's baseball notebook.

Lyons senior Tucker King, an all-conference pitcher last year, is showcasing a different version of himself this spring. And that's bad news for opponents. The Cincinnati commit is leading a strong Lions' staff. That and more in Bob Narang's baseball notes.

Lemont, Class 3A runner-up last season, lost Ohio State recruit Jacob Parr to a high ankle sprain before the season, but the team has shaken off the early adversity and is enjoying a spring break trip to Florida. That, plus notes on Nazareth, Montini and Riverside-Brookfield.

The 2025 high school baseball season starts this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Suburban Life coverage area.

Riverside-Brookfield senior Vince Dockendorf's steady play at point guard is a good sign for the Bulldogs as they head into holiday tournament season. That, York a work in progress heading into Jack Tosh Holiday Classic and more in Bob Narang's boys basketball notes.

Here is the 2024 Suburban Life All-Area football team.

Nazareth senior linebacker and Stanford recruit Gabe Kaminski, who led the Roadrunners to three consecutive Class 5A state championships, is the Suburban Life Player of the Year.

Rob Munaco scored two straight baskets in the final minute of the second overtime to power Lake Park to a thrilling 46-45 road victory at St. Charles East.

Jayden Wright hit two long three-pointers and took a key charge in the fourth quarter, and Benet rode that momentum to a scintillating 74-66 win over Marist.

After two solid seasons at Glenbard North, junior guard Josh Abushanab transferred to Glenbard West in early June. He immediately provided an offensive and defensive boost for the Hilltoppers. That, plus notes on Lemont and more from Bob Narang.

Batavia senior forward Hallie Crane scored a team-high 18 points and Kaidyn King added 12 in a 51-48 comeback win over Butler Prep at Saturday’s Dave Yates Chicagoland Showcase.

Nazareth sophomore Sophia Towne stole the spotlight with a team-high 22 points in a 54-38 win over Downers Grove North on Saturday at the Dave Yates Chicagoland Showcase.

Logan Glover scored six of his team-high 12 points in the fourth quarter, the biggest the game-winning free throws with 8.2 seconds left as Glenbard West won a 42-40 thriller at Hinsdale Central.

Timothy Christian senior goalkeeper Timothy Buikema, who recorded 13 shutouts, while giving up 13 goals in 22 games for a 0.678 goals-against-average, is the Suburban Life boys soccer Player of the Year.