Wrestling: Highland Park’s Garcia-Galvan claims regional crown

WRESTLING: Highland Park’s Garcia-Galvan will be joined by two fellow Giants at the Barrington Sectional this weekend.

Boys Soccer: Deerfield’s Kayne to play at Tufts

Saying that it’s a “good fit,” Deerfield standout Jason Kayne has made a commitment to play soccer at Tufts University in Boston. Kayne, who helped the Warriors to an 18-6-1 record and a sectional final berth, is one of the area’s most heralded players. A …

Boys Hockey: Gordon shines in goal for Highland Park

BOYS HOCKEY: Highland Park High School senior goalie Michael Gordon has been a standout for the Giants this season. He was named one of the MVP in the Metro North All-Star game.

Boys Swimming: Highland Park gearing up for league meet

BOYS SWIMMING: Highland Park is prepping for the CSL North conference meet, to be held at Deerfield on Saturday.

Girls Gymnastics: HP’s Ablin solid at regional

A Garryowen, or an up-and-under kick, is a high, short punt in rugby.

Laura Koehler, a 12-year women’s rugby league player, knows that.

Koehler also coaches girls gymnastics at Highland Park High School, meaning she must be the only one in Illinois — if not …

Highland Park’s Redei heading to U.S. National Team camp

GIRLS SOCCER — Three players from the Eclipse Select Soccer Club, including Highland Park’s Zoe Redei and Lake Forest’s Ginny McGowan, have been called up to the U.S. U-15 National Team for a February camp. Kayla McCoy of Lincolnwood also got the nod. Redei will …

Boys Basketball: Highland Park edges Lake Forest Academy

Highland Park’s boys basketball team got back on track on Tuesday. Led by Jake Norcia’s 17 points, the Giants defeated visiting Lake Forest Academy 54-51. The Giants (13-9, 4-4) received 12 points from Danny Dlugie, while Ross Chukerman finished with nine points and 14 rebounds. …

Boys Basketball: Highland Park has no answer for league leader Glenbrook North

BOYS BASKETBALL: Kurt Karis scored 11 of his game-high 16 points in the first quarter, and Glenbrook North totally shut down Highland Park’s offense in a 44-20 Central Suburban League North victory Friday night.

Hockey: Highland Park’s Kalter makes all-state team

Highland Park defenseman Zachary Kalter has been named to the 2012 Amateur Hockey Association Illinois (AHAI) all-state team. The Giants senior, a defenseman, will be playing in the AHAI all-state game on Monday night at The Edge in Bensenville. He’ll be part of the Red …

Hockey: Highland Park’s Gordon earns MVP honor

Being named to the Metro North All-Star team is one thing.

Being selected as one of the game MVPs is an even better thing.

Highland Park hockey player Michael Gordon earned that honor following Sunday’s all-star game at Northbrook Sports Center.

The senior, a goalie, …

Swimming: Highland Park drops heartbreaker to rival Deerfield

BOYS SWIMMING: Highland Park High School dropped a 93-91 heartbreaker to host Deerfield last week.

Gymnastics: Carmel Catholic cruises at regional meet

Phase 1 is complete. Carmel Catholic’s gymnastics team opened the postseason in impressive fashion on Thursday night, when the Corsairs put up a 153.225 score at the Deerfield Regional. Phase 2 will be on Feb. 9, when the team contends for a sectional championship at …

Gymnastics: Highland Park’s Lev plays fun name game to deal with pain

GIRLS GYMNASTICS: The Giants came up with their season-high score on Saturday at the CSL North meet.

Boys Basketball: Deutsch, Highland Park lay it on the line in loss

BOYS BASKETBALL: Highland Park rebounded from Friday night’s 50-40 loss to Niles North with a 41-37 win over Lincoln Park on Saturday.

Girls Basketball: LoGrande gives Highland Park a boost

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Sophomore Lizzy LoGrande has made an impact for Highland Park as a member of the starting lineup.