Post-Season

 Bartlett's, from left, Kristin Conniff (25,) Tracy Raggio (33,) and Haley Videckis (22) celebrate after their Class 4A Supersectional victory at Elgin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Monday, February 27, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Bartlett's Haley Videckis (22, right) battles on the floor with DeKalb's Rachel Torres (34) during the third quarter at Elgin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Monday, February 27, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Dundee-Crown's Cordero Parson (3) hits the floor with Larkin's Kendale McCullum (10) and Quantice Hunter (1) during the second quarter at Huntley High School in Huntley, Ill., on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Larkin's Quentin Ruff (20) battles with Dundee-Crown's Bruce Dantzler (25) and Will Stupar (4) during the first quarter at Huntley High School in Huntley, Ill., on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

New Forest Preserve

Valerie Blaine, nature programs manager for the Kane County Forest Preserve District, tells visitors about prairie plant life during Saturday's grand opening of Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve in Plato Township. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

 Larkin's Erik Rodriguez (10) battles with Bartlett's Fabio Aiello (7) during the first half at St. Charles East High School in St. Charles, Ill., on Saturday, October 22, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

Town Jug

 Larkin's Luka Bogicevic (14) holds the TownJug after the Royals' victory over rival Elgin on Saturday at Memorial Field. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Elgin's Travon Hal (55) reacts after Larkin takes the lead during the fourth quarter Saturday at Memorial Field. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media 

Link: http://couriernews.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/7817495-417/larkin-edges-rival-elgin-in-50th-varsity-town-jug-game.html

Even More Football

South Elgin players take to the field of the brand new South Elgin High School Stadium in South Elgin, Ill., on Saturday, September 17, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

South Elgin's Tommy Asa (15) shakes off Metea Valley's Breon Hoosier (20) during the first quarter at South Elgin High School in South Elgin, Ill., on Saturday, September 17, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

South Elgin senior Eric Dela Merced cheers during the third quarter of Saturday's football game against Metea Valley. The contest marked the first-ever home game for the Storm on it new on-campus field. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

 

Larkin's Kyle Newquist (12) carries the ball during the second quarter at St. Charles East High School in St. Charles, Ill., on Friday, September 16, 2011. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media 

Maroon Post-Season Victory

Elgin's Kory Brown (#22) celebrates his game winning shot with teammates Jordan Dean, left, and Arie Williams, right, after Elgin's victory in the Class 4A Regional semifinal at Larkin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Tuesday, March 1, 2011. Brown narrowly scored a two-point basket in the final seconds of the fourth quarter, resulting in a 60-58 victory against Streamwood High School. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Elgin Defeats Larkin

Elgin's Dennis Moore shoots during the second quarter Tuesday. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media |

Elgin's Matt Andres (right) advances past Larkin's Blake Grantham during the first quarter Tuesday. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Gallery: http://couriernews.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/index.html?story=3377654

Volleyball

Larkin's Olivia Kofie (#1) and Lexi Smithberg (#4) celebrate after their win at Elgin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Tuesday, September 14, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

Larkin vs. St. Charles North Baseball

St. Charles North's Ryan Richardson safely makes it to first as Larkin's Shane Glasgow makes a catch during the first inning at St. Charles North High School in St. Charles, Ill., on Monday, April 26, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

Story: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/sports/2204224,3_2_EL27_SCN_S1-100427.article

More Basketball

St. Charles North's David Johnson (#11) shoots past Larkin's Brian Cooks (#25) during the first quarter at Larkin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Thursday, January 21, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

Photo Gallery: http://yourseason.suntimes.com/boys_basketball/2005174,012110stcharlesnorthgal.photogallery

Powder Puff

Larkin juniors Cynthia Martinez (left) and Amber Conde (right) go for a catch during Larkin High School's powder puff game at Elgin High School in Elgin, Ill. on Wednesday, October 7, 2009. The juniors defeated the freshmen 30-8. (Photo for The Courier-News by Andrew A. Nelles)