Brent Zell Stories | Lake County Gazette

Future Sun Devil already shining at Mundelein

By Brent Zell | Apr 18, 2017

The first baseball honor Brendan Murphy remembers came from a teammate.

There's still life in the last lane for Grayslake runner

By Brent Zell | Apr 12, 2017

Jack Aho is ready to dominate his Illinois opponents in distance running one final time.

Conference shines light on CLC bright spot Sage

By Brent Zell | Mar 10, 2017

The College of Lake County basketball season was forgettable, but Ethan Sage wasn't. The sophomore forward from Lindenhurst has been named to the All-Skyway Conference second team, according to the school's athletics website.

Dodgeball tournament set for Buffalo Grove

By Brent Zell | Feb 2, 2017

The Buffalo Grove Park District will hold a dodgeball tournament on Sunday, Feb. 12, at Cooper Middle School, according to bgparks.org.

Winter Fest, School’s Out Program held in Vernon Hills

By Brent Zell | Jan 25, 2017

Winter Fest, a free day of outdoor activities for families, was held 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, near the pavilion in Century Park North in Vernon Hills, according to www.vhparkdistrict.org.

CLC's sophomore forward earns Player of the Week honor

By Brent Zell | Jan 5, 2017

Ethan Sage, a sophomore forward at the College of Lake County (CLC), recently received the National Junior College Athletic Association Region IV Player of the Week award.

Warren Township High star golfer signs with College of Lake County

By Brent Zell | Dec 19, 2016

Warren Township High School golfer Trevor Britton has signed a letter of intent to join the College of Lake County (CLC) program, according to clclancers.com.

College of Lake County signs two high school tennis stars

By Brent Zell | Dec 8, 2016

The College of Lake County (CLC) women's tennis program recently added two scholarship signees, according to the school's athletics website.

Mundelein High grad excels on Northwestern soccer team

By Brent Zell | Dec 2, 2016

Michele Chernesky's dreams of becoming the next Shawn Johnson were put aside when she had to make a tough choice.

Mundelein youth floor hockey, tennis clinic registration underway

By Brent Zell | Dec 2, 2016

Registration is underway for youth floor hockey and tennis clinics in the Mundelein Park District, according to the district's online program catalog.

Vernon Hills hoopsters hoping to improve on last season

By Brent Zell | Nov 25, 2016

Vernon Hills will have to wait a while to get the band back together this season.

Ring in 2017 Vernon Hills-style at New Year's Eve Family Party

By Brent Zell | Nov 25, 2016

The New Year's Eve Family Party will be held 4-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, at the Sullivan Community Center in Vernon Hills, according to the Vernon Hills Park District's website.

Signup underway for Grayslake Park District's final '16 self-defense class

By Brent Zell | Nov 17, 2016

The final class of 2016 of the Grayslake Community Park District's Brave Way Self Defense program is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the Grayslake Recreation Center MPA in Grayslake, according to www.glpd.com.

Libertyville High grad matures into solid TCU hockey player

By Brent Zell | Nov 11, 2016

Bryan Constable has found his new hockey home deep in the heart of Texas.

Carmel Catholic High golf star focuses on developing mental edge

By Brent Zell | Nov 7, 2016

Tyler Anderson's golf resume has grown much longer this year.

Sign up for Buffalo Grove Park District adult men's basketball, co-rec volleyball

By Brent Zell | Nov 3, 2016

Two sports for adults will begin soon in the Buffalo Grove Park District, according to bgparks.org.

Buffalo Grove High grad enjoying stellar soccer season at ISU

By Brent Zell | Oct 27, 2016

Kelli Zickert's earliest memories of soccer include getting trinkets after games.

Annual Track Friday fundraiser returning to Gurnee's Warren High

By Brent Zell | Oct 25, 2016

The Warren Special Recreation Association (WSRA) will participate in Track Friday by having open track time from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, at Warren Township High School in Gurnee, according to the Gurnee Park District's Facebook page.

CLC volleyball team enters postseason play on hot streak

By Brent Zell | Oct 24, 2016

It wasn't that long ago that the College of Lake County (CLC) volleyball team was struggling through the first half of its season. The closer the postseason got, however, the stronger the Lancers played.