TribLocal is expanding its coverage of local prep sports this year and partnering with Chicago Tribune sports staff along with The Mash to bring readers more news about their high school teams.

Sports stories, scores and game photos — find it all here, with reporting on the teams before the game and after the big night is over.

Read more stories starting this week, including these from your towns:

Zimmer leads Thunderbolts as players mourn loss of teammate

Fall football preview: Southwest Suburban Red

Fall sports preview: Southwest Suburban Blue

Suburban Christian Gold at a glance

Fall football preview: Southwest Suburban Red

For comprehensive high school sports coverage, go to PrepsPlus.