Western Michigan junior linebacker Robert Spillane, a Fenwick graduate and Oak Park native, helped the Broncos get off to a 3-0 start, with two wins coming against Big Ten opponents.
He recorded a sack in a Week 1 victory at Northwestern and had 11 total tackles and an interception during the Broncos’ 34-10 win at Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 17. Through three games, Spillane led the team in total tackles with 25.
Zach Novoselsky, a Stevenson graduate and redshirt sophomore offensive lineman, joins Spillane on the team.
Walding shines for Northeastern volleyball
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Northeastern junior Kristen Walding, a Lake Zurich graduate, has relished in her role of lead setter for the Huskies women’s volleyball team, which had won seven straight matches through Sept. 20. In the team’s first 14 matches, Walding tallied 484 assists, leading the team and ranking fourth in the Colonial Athletic Association.
Locals stand out in North Central-Illinois Wesleyan matchup
North Central College senior running back Oshayne Brown, a Niles North graduate, ran for 90 yards and a touchdown in the team’s 34-7 victory over Illinois Wesleyan on Saturday, Sept. 17. Pat Cravens, a junior defensive back from Notre Dame Prep, recorded one of the Cardinals’ six interceptions.
Illinois Wesleyan senior linebacker Sean Garvey, who attended Glenbrook South, registered 14 tackles (eight solo) in the game. York graduate Andrew Iwaszkiewicz had a 65-yard punt in the game, and Rolling Meadows graduate Matt Campbell had three tackles.
Chernesky contributes to Northwestern’s strong defense
The Northwestern women’s soccer team stormed out to a 9-0 start this season. Sophomore defender Michele Chernesky, a Mundelein graduate, started in eight of those matches and helped the Wildcats hold opponents to just one goal combined. Chernesky, who also has one assist, is joined by Abby Dein from Glenbrook South, Kya Suzuki, a Stevenson graduate from Buffalo Grove, and Loyola graduate Aspyn Repp.
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Sam Brief is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press.