IHSA

The ESPY Award winner has become friends with the Indians' coach and many of the team's players.

History teacher Randy Coe has been the RedHawks' public address announcer for the past 35 years.

Sam Schmakel, who also has claimed five national titles, leads his team into this weekend's IHSA finals.

The Raiders' top point producer also recently scored a 27 on his ACT exam.

The state's fourth-ranked heavyweight is 20-0 and also has an extensive martial arts background.

The Mustangs' standout quarterback accounted for 38 touchdowns during his senior season.

The one-time teammate of Kevin Garnett dubbed his squad the Admirals, after his alma mater's team.

O'Neill, who works at the Southwest Side Catholic school, is a longtime Big Ten official.

Ogden International senior Jeremiah Smith has been aided by his unofficial grandmother, Marcy Goldberg.

The state's top two academic high schools have a heated rivalry on the basketball court.

The Rams, coached by former superstar player Tom Kleinschmidt, can claim victory No. 1,000 Friday night.

The Caravan's Luke Cipich has always looked out for his sibling Keith, who has cerebral palsy.

More than three decades later, the Raiders remain the only CPS team to reach an IHSA state championship.

The Lions senior, committed to play at Syracuse, has been able to jam a basketball since seventh grade.

Senior Jack Hynes has been hiking the ball to his classmate and friend Jack Donegan since fifth grade.