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Ridgewood grad has chance to play for Poland national basketball team

June 3, 2018 at 10:43 a.m.

Having just completed a stellar rookie season for Kavala of the Greek A2 Basket League, Ridgewood alumnus Andy Mazurczak is on the precipice of his hoops dream. The 23-year-old point...

Hinsdale Central graduate Louis St. John (red) tries to steal the ball from New Trier graduate Jeff Farina (green) during a Chicago FC United practice on June 8 in Northbrook.

Local collegiate players showcase soccer skills for Chicago FC United

June 3, 2018 at 12:00 p.m.

Moments after his team's 1-0 loss to Christos FC in the third round of the U.S. Open Cup soccer tournament, Chicago FC United forward Jeff Farina was understandably frustrated. Farina...

Park Ridge's Paul DiFranco watches his shot during the second round of the Western Junior on June 21 at Park Ridge Country Club.

Western Junior notes: No college golf? No problem for Paul DiFranco

June 3, 2018 at 11:54 a.m.

Although he does not play college golf, Paul DiFranco said coming home to compete in the 100th Western Junior was a no-brainer. DiFranco, a Park Ridge resident and Northridge alumnus,...

Michael Tanaka watches his shot during the second round of the Western Junior on June 21 at Park Ridge Country Club.

Aggressive play helps New Trier’s Michael Tanaka at Western Junior

June 3, 2018 at 11:54 a.m.

After struggling in the first round of the 100th Western Junior at Park Ridge Country Club, New Trier senior-to-be Michael Tanaka regrouped on Day 2 and fired a 2-under-par 68....

Reb Banas fired a 74 on the second day of the Western Junior on June 21 at Park Ridge Country Club.

Loyola grad Reb Banas prepares for golf career at Villanova

June 3, 2018 at 11:54 a.m.

With his high school golf days in the rearview mirror, recent Loyola graduate Reb Banas entered the 100th Western Junior with his sights set on preparing for college golf. Banas,...

Rob St. John, who is pictured with his wife Laura, was named Athletic Director of the Year in Class 1A/2A Division II.

Ridgewood’s Rob St. John receives athletic director of the year award

June 3, 2018 at 11:52 a.m.

A year removed from the most decorated athletic year in Ridgewood history, it only made sense for the man in charge of it all, athletic director Rob St. John, to...

Thomas Calbi of South Barrington will head to Wisconsin to play golf next school year.

Northwest suburban golfers prep for next steps

June 3, 2018 at 12:36 p.m.

After an even-par round of 70 on the first day of the Western Junior Championship at Park Ridge Country Club, Dominic Scaletta found himself right in the thick of things...

Kevin Meehan of Lincolnshire competes during the second round of the Western Junior Championship on June 21 at Park Ridge Country Club.

Lincolnshire’s Kevin Meehan among Loyola golfers at Western Junior

June 3, 2018 at 12:56 p.m.

In what might very well have been his last competitive golf tournament before heading to college at the University of Pennsylvania, Lincolnshire resident Kevin Meehan competed against some of the...

Hinsdale Central graduate and Illinois recruit Brendan O'Reilly tied for 13th at the Western Junior Championship last week at Park Ridge Country Club.

Brendan O’Reilly ‘excited’ to tune up for Illinois golf career

June 3, 2018 at 12:54 p.m.

On the cusp of beginning his college golf career, Brendan O'Reilly knew the Western Junior Championship would be a more than sufficient test for the next level. The recent Hinsdale...

Mundelein pitcher Brendan Murphy throws to first base to check on the Stevenson runner on April 12.

Q&A: Brendan Murphy, Chardonnay Harris talk pitching

June 3, 2018 at 1:08 p.m.

Over the last two seasons, Mundelein left-handed pitcher Brendan Murphy and Oak Park-River Forest lefty Chardonnay Harris have combined to strike out 616 batters, go 54-5 and earn four Pioneer...

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