Dan Shalin – Page 29 –

Talented freshman class helps New Trier reach state gymnastics meet

June 5, 2018 at 9:48 p.m.

New Trier gymnastics coach Jen Pistorius had been eagerly anticipating the 2016-17 season because that's when talented gymnasts like Maeve Murdock and twins Rachel and Amy Zun would be freshmen....

In this Jan. 21 photo, Maine East's Julio Cabrales, left, brings down Niles North's Nick Slater at the Central Suburban League tournament at Maine South in Park Ridge.

Maine East’s Julio Cabrales doesn’t let concussion derail his season

June 5, 2018 at 9:47 p.m.

Maine East junior wrestler Julio Cabrales' performance at the Class 3A Conant Sectional — he came up one win shy of reaching the state tournament — showed that the 132-pounder...

Loyola grad Dylan Remick vying for playing time with Houston Dynamo

June 5, 2018 at 10:18 p.m.

Loyola graduate Dylan Remick said he received an education in professional soccer during his four seasons with the Seattle Sounders, the last of which ended with the club capturing its...

Evanston's Adrian Bytyqi (back) wrestles Prospect's Alex Koczwara during their 182-pound match at the Class 3A Conant Sectional on Saturday.

Evanston wrestler Adrian Bytyqi advances to state as alternate

June 5, 2018 at 10:09 p.m.

Evanston junior Adrian Bytyqi will head to Champaign this weekend for the Class 3A state wrestling tournament, but there are no guarantees he'll participate. As an alternate, Bytyqi could be...

In this Jan. 13 photo, Niles North's Peter Govis, right, wrestles Maine South's Jim Nuzzo in Park Ridge.

Hard work in offseason helps Peter Govis make most of senior year

June 5, 2018 at 10:09 p.m.

Niles North senior wrestler Peter Govis may have come up two wins shy of reaching the Class 3A state tournament, but the 138-pounder still declared himself proud of his performance...

Notre Dame's Josh Barzowski (right) and Wheaton North's Devin Donovan wrestle at 160 pounds on Saturday at the Class 3A Conant Sectional.

Notre Dame ‘workaholic’ Nick Prozanski just misses out on state berth

June 5, 2018 at 10:09 p.m.

Notre Dame senior Nick Prozanski's 3-2 loss to Oak Park-River Forest senior Tariq Thurman in the 182-pound semifinals was part of a larger trend for the Dons at the Class...

Maine South's Eugene Lee looks for his opening while wrestling Rolling Meadows' Michael Womeldorf at the Class 3A Conant Sectional on Saturday.

Wrestling state-qualifier Eugene Lee learns how to use judo background

June 5, 2018 at 10:08 p.m.

Maine South junior 152-pounder Eugene Lee, one of three Hawks to qualify for the Class 3A state tournament, began participating in judo at the age of 7, before taking up...

Veteran Evanston coach the inspiration for children’s book character

June 6, 2018 at 12:21 a.m.

Evanston boys assistant track coach George Woolridge has been many things in life: Star athlete, coach of the year, mentor, father figure, financial trader and minister. Now, Woolridge can add...

New Trier's Griffin Ryan brings the ball up the court against Evanston on Friday in Evanston.

Versatile Griffin Ryan gives New Trier a boost upon return from mono

June 6, 2018 at 12:24 a.m.

New Trier's 65-33 loss at rival Evanston yielded few positives for the Trevians, though junior Griffin Ryan — both in presence and performance — was a notable exception. Ryan, a...

Loyola's Julian DeGuzman (4) plays defense against Fenwick on Jan. 31 in Wilmette.

To aid team chemistry, Loyola’s Julian DeGuzman becomes more inclusive

June 6, 2018 at 12:25 a.m.

After the Loyola boys basketball team started the season 5-5, the Ramblers' players received a writing assignment from the coaching staff. "They had us write our thoughts about basketball and...

All Stories