Not long ago, Libertyville’s Avery Maddux wanted to become a basketball star. Several signs pointed to another sport. Among them, Maddux’s mother, Sarah, played volleyball at Loyola Chicago.

MOUNT VERNON — The Mount Vernon High School volleyball team notched a 3-1 Northwest Conference victory over Blaine on Monday ... six kills and 16 digs, and Avery Eco 16 digs.

It's been a whirlwind week for Avery Skinner. Just hours before the 2024 Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony Aug. 11, the athlete, along with her Team USA women's volleyball squad, won the silver ...