Tony Baranek

Tony Baranek’s girls volleyball rankings and player of the week

A chill Cayla Prohaska puts up big blocks as Mother McAuley sweeps past Marist. ‘Just feeling some empowerment.’

Tony Baranek’s Daily Southtown girls volleyball rankings and player of the week

Tony Baranek’s top 10 girls volleyball teams and 25 players to watch in the Southland for the 2024 season

Column: Bob Doherty, a former US Navy Seabee, built up quite a legacy in local racing. ‘He was his own guy.’

Alex Gay, who is battling chronic Lyme disease, is having a career year at Grundy Speedway.

Tony Baranek’s Daily Southtown softball rankings and player of the week

Marist, the Class 4A state champion, returns with star-studded lineup, but watch out for Lincoln-Way Central, Lockport and Lemont.

NORMAL — It wasn’t that unusual a scene, really. But it was pretty fitting, given what had occurred during the match. At the finish, none of the winners took a second to celebrate individually or even high-five each other. It was a straight beeline to the floor. Michigan recruit Ellie White, Mother McAuley’s star of stars, described it perfectly. “It was one big hug at the end — that’s a great way to put it,” White said. “Because we are one team. Everything is one.” Everything was beautiful in t…

Column: A legend of the fall. Jen DeJarld demands best, gives more as Mother McAuley’s coach. ‘She’s just a class act.’