Boys Volleyball: Titans get pumped-up for playoffs

BOYS VOLLEYBALL: Behind Peter Rafalo’s five kills and three blocks, Glenbrook South clinched the CSL South championship last week with a 25-18, 25-15 win over Evanston in the final game of the regular season.

Boys Tennis: Glenbrook South’s McCanna, Lyon learn from state’s top team

BOYS TENNIS: At the mid-point of this season, Glenbrook South coach Larry Faulkner rearranged his No. 2 doubles team, pairing senior Luke McCanna with Will Lyon and giving them ample time to prepare for the Schaumburg sectional.

Boys Track: Glenbrook South’s Ilenikhena takes big jump in technique

BOYS TRACK: Six days after winning two events at the CSL South boys track meet, Glenbrook South continued its trend of exceeding expectations this season and captured four individual titles at the Loyola sectional.

Girls Lacrosse: Leibrandt moving forward as Titans chase Final Four

GIRLS LACROSSE: Jackie Leibrandt has worked her way up the field in her three varsity seasons at Glenbrook South. After playing on defense as a sophomore and in the midfield as a junior, the senior now stars on the attack.

Boys Track: Loyola’s Ford filled with confidence after defeating Later

BOYS TRACK: Todd Ford accomplished something no one else in the state has been able to do this season. The Loyola senior beat New Trier’s Leland Later in the 1,600-meter run last week at the Loyola sectional.

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GIRLS LACROSSE: Sarah Soleiman and Kerry Spence are program players. The two Loyola seniors waited their turn until getting finally a chance to contribute this season. Both are taking advantage of the opportunity this spring.

Girls Soccer: Iatarola corners market on Loyola set kicks

GIRLS SOCCER: Loyola Academy girls soccer coach Craig Snower distinctly remembers sophomore Tori Iatarola, who’s now playing a vital role for the Ramblers, as a 6-year-old running around after the conclusion of her older sister’s soccer games at Loyola.

Rowing: Four Loyola boats put in oars for nationals

ROWING: Three Loyola Academy boats placed second at the Midwest Scholastic Championship in Cincinnati last week.

Boys Tennis: Loyola soph Arocho nets spot st state meet

BOYS TENNIS: Loyola sophomore Anthony Arocho qualified for the 2012 state meet in singles play during the New Trier Sectional.

Girls Soccer: Blue Demons committed to being their best

GIRLS SOCCER: The Maine East girls soccer team went just 2-15-1 this season, which ended May 16 when the No. 14-seeded Blue Demons suffered a 9-0 defeat to No. 3 Lane in the Class 3A Evanston regional semifinal.

BOYS TENNIS: Five days after winning their first CSL South doubles title together, the Titans’ Michael Levin and Michael Sellitto were able to cross off two more of their preseason goals following Saturday’s Schaumburg sectional.

Boys Track: New Trier heads 8-team list of 4x800 qualifiers

BOYS TRACK: Xavier Levy was part of four firsts as Evanston won the Loyola sectional team title with 79 points. The senior captured the 100 (11.03) and the 200 (22.29) and anchored both the 4x100 (42.65) and the 4x200 (1:28.52) relays.

Girls Soccer: Loyola draws Public League champs in regional final

GIRLS SOCCER:Scoring the game-winning goal to win the Public League title in double overtime is a moment Whitney Young forward Azia Javier knows isn’t likely to be trumped this season.

Boys Tennis: Hoogland moves up Glenbrook South ladder

BOYS TENNIS: Glenbrook South’s Sam Hoogland moved into the No. 1 spot, and is ready to represent the Titans at the state meet.

Baseball: Carlson tabbed to close games for Glenbrook South

BASEBALL: Josiah Carlson was moved from Glenbrook South’s starting rotation to the bullpen, and he earned a save in the Titans’ 3-0 win over Maine South last week.