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Donovan Brown (left) ran for two touchdowns to help Leyden rally past Hinsdale South on Friday, Oct. 7, and improve to 4-0 in the West Suburban Gold.

Leyden nears playoff berth after overtime victory at Hinsdale South

June 9, 2018 at 12:19 p.m.

Leyden's bid to remain undefeated in West Suburban Gold play looked bleak at halftime. Hinsdale South led the Eagles 14-0 on Friday, Oct. 7, and were controlling the pace on...

Hinsdale South's Bartosz Majerczyk looks for a teammate during the Hornets' 3-0 loss at Downers Grove South on Thursday, Sept. 22.

Hornets coach encouraged despite loss to Downers Grove South

June 12, 2018 at 12:02 p.m.

Even though the final score was 3-0 and Hinsdale South was on the wrong end of the scoreboard, Hornets boys soccer coach Danny Makaric said they played their best game...

Timothy Christian forward Jimmy Allen scores one of his three goals against Plainfield South on Saturday, Sept. 10.

Martens, Allen form potent attacking combination for Timothy Christian

June 15, 2018 at 4:47 a.m.

If its opening game of the PepsiCo Showdown in Aurora was any indication, the Timothy Christian boys soccer team won't have many problems scoring this season. The Trojans, missing three...

Ridgewood goalie Brian Kwiatkowski dives for the ball during a game against Crystal Lake South on Saturday, Sept. 10, at Stuart Sports Complex in Aurora.

Ridgewood goalie Brian Kwiatkowski plays through the pain

June 12, 2018 at 7:55 a.m.

Ridgewood junior goalie Brian Kwiatkowski has been fighting two battles for the last several days: He's been fighting against the Rebels' opponents and he's been fighting through a right knee...

Timothy Christian's Tracy Westra (middle) and Ava Venema (right) jump to block a shot during their victory over Elmwood Park on Thursday, Sept. 8.

Timothy Christian girls volleyball off to another strong start

June 12, 2018 at 7:34 a.m.

Timothy Christian's girls volleyball team looks as if it hasn't missed a beat after a third-place finish last year in the 2A playoffs. The Trojans finished first in the TC/Westmont...

Hinsdale Central senior goalkeeper Connor Wilke makes a save during the Red Devils' 5-2 win at York on Tuesday, Sept. 6.

Connor Wilke continues Red Devils’ trend of strong goalkeepers

June 14, 2018 at 6:47 a.m.

Hinsdale Central boys soccer coach Michael Wiggins said he has been fortunate to have had a number of great goalkeepers with the Red Devils over the years. He mentioned recent...

Hinsdale South's Destin Talbert (middle) carries the ball during the Hornets' 14-6 loss to Glenbard West on Friday, Sept. 2.

Hinsdale South football falls to Glenbard West in defensive duel

June 13, 2018 at 1:57 p.m.

For three quarters, the football game between Hinsdale South and Glenbard West was more like a battle of attrition. Neither side could get an advantage on the ground, and neither...

New Trier's Francis Fay tries to escape the grasp of York's John Goehl in a Week 1 football game.

Francis Fay contributes in all facets for New Trier football

June 14, 2018 at 1:46 p.m.

New Trier's Francis Fay is more than just a running back. He's also a receiver, a kick returner and a defensive back. He was also a major contributor for the...

New Trier's Francis Fay gains yards as York defends Friday, Aug. 26, in Elmhurst.

New Trier hangs on to beat York in season debut

June 9, 2018 at 7:08 a.m.

In a game that came down to the final play, New Trier had just enough as the Trevians gutted out a 14-10 road win against York in Elmhurst. Trevians senior...

Luke Ricobene returns to lead a high-scoring IC Catholic offense.

Pioneer Press Football Preview: IC Catholic Knights

June 9, 2018 at 12:09 p.m.

Pioneer Press previews the 2016 IC Catholic football season. Coach: Bill Krefft, entering fifth season 2015 record: 11-2 (5-0 Metro Suburban West), lost 42-14 to Bishop McNamara in Class 3A...

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