Chamberlain: Chris and Andrew Moment carry on family tennis legacy as coaches
It wasn't a big moment in the grand scheme of things. Yet, there's no denying it was a momentous occasion for at least one family. When the Judson men's tennis...
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Bartlett’s Rotondo adds power to strong offense
Junior catcher/first baseman Taylor Rotondo wields a powerful bat for Bartlett, even if her intention is more modest. "I just go up there and want to hit nice line drives...
St. Edward sprinter Bella Uscila chasing Elgin girls track history
St. Edward junior Bella Uscila discovered her calling is track, even if she can't always run on one. "I played basketball and soccer and they were fun experiences for me,...
Baseball notes: Jack Stancl continues South Elgin pitching tradition
Senior right-hander Jack Stancl is a reminder why South Elgin rarely gets left out of conversations over which teams will challenge in the Upstate Eight Valley and during the postseason....
Martin Radomski stands tall as Bartlett overwhelms U-46 Tournament opponents
At 5 feet 9 and 130 pounds, Bartlett's Martin Radomski looks a bit overmatched facing off against the taller towers of power who dominate the net in boys volleyball. At...
Chamberlain: Elgin Academy baseball player Jonathan Cruz rewarded by pitching in
A month ago at a showcase event, Elgin Academy junior Jonathan Cruz threw 88 mph for scouts. It's a number many potential college pitchers would love to reach as juniors....
Burlington Central’s Nicolas Welker builds tennis reputation as one-player team
When boys tennis players across the state go to their school courts to practice or play matches, they have it easier than Burlington Central junior Nicolas Welker. The only thing...
Nate Gomez homers and South Elgin offense catches fire to defeat Hampshire
Even if his numbers show the opposite, South Elgin shortstop Nate Gomez dislikes batting in the cold weather. After two quiet offensive efforts, it was time Wednesday for Gomez to...
Swing and a miss: Elgin-area high school coaches find flaws in pitch-count rule
Three games into his first season as St. Edward's baseball coach, Trent Golz ran face-first into the IHSA's new pitch-count rule. Starter Matthew Schimbke left the mound Thursday against Larkin...
Chamberlain: Central Michigan’s Tyler Hankins completes return from ACL tear
It could be labeled a case of piling on, although no one would begrudge former South Elgin pitcher Tyler Hankins after his ordeal. At almost the same time Northwestern's campus...