Boys’ basketball: Jack O’Neill, senior

“Jack is a three year Varsity basketball player and a two year starter. Jack is a great shooter and ballhandler for our team, which is having its best season in many years at 18-5. He had 15 points versus Lake Forest and in the game before, held Vernon Hills’ best player to only 2 points. I am really proud for Jack to have this kind of success. He is a hard worker, great kid, and a great teammate.” -Billy Pitcher

Girls’ basketball: Elly Daleske, senior

“I would like to nominate senior Elly Daleske. Elly is our leading scorer and rebounder and could become our first player in history to average a double-double. She has a great passion for competition and always brings her best every game.”-Christopher Bennett

Cheerleading: Monica Carrillo, senior

“Monica is an outstanding athlete. She is dedicated and driven to succeed. Monica is passionate about her team and her sport. She takes time to help mold the younger team members into the athletes they need to be in order to be successful in our program. She is beyond dedicated. I believe in [her] four years of varsity cheerleading, Monica has missed one practice, and that was only after a trip to the ER after a fall. She always pushes herself and her teammates to be the best that they can be!” -Pam Bonnevier

Wrestling: Josh Spiwak, senior

“Josh studies the sport at every level. He tells me which Junior High kids he thinks are good. He watches college wrestling and is passionate about certain athletes. He is a team captain for LZ Wrestling and takes the position very seriously, helping the coaches make sure we put out our best line up for meets. It would be difficult to find someone more passionate about their sport.” -Dan Strickler