From Downers Grove North to March Madness

By Magazine Staff | June 23, 2026 |

Four former Trojans reunited on college basketball’s biggest stage By Bill Esbrook Call it serendipity, good fortune, or a happy twist of fate. More likely, it’s a combination of talent, ambition, and a strong work ethic. Ryann Wendt, Maggie Fleming, Kate Gross and Violet Mitchell were friends and teammates on the Downers Grove North varsity…

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Netting Another Prize

By Jeff Vorva | June 23, 2026 |

Hinsdale Central wins 56th top-3 state trophy By Jeff Vorva Another year, another state trophy. True, it wasn’t quite the state trophy Hinsdale Central’s boys tennis team was looking for. But it still kept a remarkable streak alive. The Red Devils had one streak snapped – their string of four straight state championships-when they were runner-up…

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Back to Back

By Jeff Vorva | April 23, 2026

The Vatev brothers win consecutive events to help the Red Devils win the state title By Jeff Vorva | Photos by Jeff Vorva Matthew and Luke Vatev have experienced a lot of spectacular accomplishments together during their swimming careers. The Hinsdale Central brothers have been on state-championship teams and comprised half of the 200-yard medley…

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