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The Port Washington High School baseball team posted a winning record above .500 for the first time, finishing 14‑13 overall and second in the GTC, with standout performances from Max Webb and five other teammates.
A junior shortstop from Crystal Lake South has been recognized as the 2026 Northwest Herald Baseball Player of the Year after leading his team to the state tournament and committing to the University of Illinois.
Under Leah Rutkowski's guidance, Crystal Lake Central's girls soccer team finished 22‑2, captured a state championship and set a 15‑game winning streak, earning widespread recognition.