Anita Patel

Sports Reporter · Naperville, IL

Anita Patel, a graduate of DePaul University, has over 8 years of experience covering high school athletics for various local publications. She has a deep passion for sports and youth development, often championing the stories of student-athletes making an impact in their communities.

2 stories from Anita Patel in Rockford

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Suburban Life Athlete of the Week: Max Sklaryk, Lyons, soccer, senior

Name: Max SklarykSchool: Lyons, seniorSport: SoccerWhy he was selected: Sklaryk scored the game-winning goal in Lyons’ 2-0 win over Oak Park-River Forest in the regional final.He was voted the Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Other nominees was the Wheaton Warrenville South tennis doubles...

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2026 IHSA playoffs: Steve Soucie’s Class 6A playoff analysis and picks

Round of 32 matchupsSt. Charles East (4-6) at Harlem (9-0): St. Charles East snapped a five-game losing streak with its opening round playoff win over Elk Grove Village. The Saints were dangerously close to having a better mark to speak of, losing several close games. Harlem largely ran rough shod...

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