Missy Carroll has been in cheerleading since 6th grade, but never thought she would cheer after high school. Now she leads a first-place team.

Edith Benitez, an Oak Lawn resident, talks about playing soccer at Moraine Valley Community College and how she balances her athletics and academics.

Basketball has been a source of struggle and lately joy for sophomore Jordan Radcliff.

Jeremy Morgan is a competitive guy. He ran for the Cyclone men’s cross country team the last two years earning consecutive All-Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference and All-NJCAA Region IV honors and competing individually at nationals. He also helped his team win the 2016 Skyway championship, not done since 2004.

Marbella Rodriguez is not a superhero, but her skills on the soccer field are super.

Joe, a sophomore Cyclone from Orland Park, comes from a basketball family. It’s in his blood. But it’s also a means to a future career in computer science.