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North Chicago’s Marlin Jeffries knows how to make an entrance. Is ‘dynamic’ multisport star ready for encore?

Jeffries, an all-state long jumper in his first year in the event, returned a kickoff for a touchdown in his first varsity game.

Hudson Jr.’s father, Ramar Hudson Sr., was a star during Zion-Benton’s playoff season in 1997.

Libertyville, Warren and Stevenson will likely compete for the North Suburban Conference title.

Maddux didn’t give volleyball a chance until eighth grade. Three years later, Libertyville is building around her.

Goalkeeper Ethan Cole returns for Warren, which is among the contenders in the North Suburban Conference.

Hernandez, who struggled at Lake Forest Academy, has become a key player for Round Lake.

Welsch, a backup running back who might begin the season as Antioch’s kicker, went to Guatemala in July.

Lamberti not only protects Trae Taylor and opens holes for Donovan Dey. Lamberti leads.

Although its historic run ended Sunday with a 4-0 loss to Staten Island, Hinsdale comes home with good memories.

Junia, a two-way stalwart last season, has taken on even more responsibility since then.