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Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald, a Sandburg graduate, looks on against Ohio State at Ryan Field in Evanston on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2019.

Column: What’s next for Sandburg football? The Eagles lately have landed with a thud, and that has to change with hiring of new coach.

May 11, 2021 at 11:43 a.m.

Many of you might not be aware of this, but there was a time when Sandburg's football program was the envy of the Southland. The Eagles were feared and respected....

Homewood-Flossmoor's Shai Robinson looks to drive in a run against Lincoln-Way Central during a game in New Lenox on Friday, April 30, 2021.

Dillon Head likes to ‘play loose and have fun.’ He also can play fast. Michigan recruit uses speed to spark H-F past Lincoln-Way Central

April 30, 2021 at 9:46 p.m.

Homewood-Flossmoor sophomore Dillon Head has a simple approach to success. "You have to play loose and have fun," he said. "When you're having fun, nothing can get in your head."...

Baseball notes: After missing the past two seasons, Ohio State recruit Josh McAlister makes a much-anticipated return for H-F

April 29, 2021 at 11:54 a.m.

When Homewood-Flossmoor senior Josh McAlister stepped into the batter's box on April 12 against Brooks, he was nearly overcome with emotion. "My heart was beating a million miles an hour...

St. Rita's Al Holguin delivers a pitch against Mount Carmel in the Class 4A St. Rita Sectional semifinal at Ozinga Field in Crestwood on Thursday, May 30, 2019.

Daily Southtown baseball rankings and player of the week for Friday, April 30, 2021

April 29, 2021 at 11:26 a.m.

Top 10 With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Marist 9-1 (3) 2. Lincoln-Way Central 3-1 (4) 3. Lincoln-Way East 7-1 (NR) 4. Homewood-Flossmoor 7-2 (6) 5....

Brother Rice's Myles Jones focuses on the St. Laurence backfield during a game on Friday, April 9, 2021.

Column: Fast & Furious. Brother Rice’s defense ends season with dominant performance vs. Mount Carmel, plus four more takeaways.

April 27, 2021 at 11:10 a.m.

That's a wrap. It was a fast and furious high school football season. Was it perfect? No. There were multiple hiccups related to COVID-19 that altered scheduling. And, of course,...

Brother Rice's Willie Shaw runs for a first down against Mount Carmel during a game in Chicago on Friday, April 23, 2021.

‘He’s a real warrior’: Toledo recruit Willie Shaw runs for 167 yards and a touchdown as Brother Rice holds off Mount Carmel

April 23, 2021 at 10:41 p.m.

After having hip surgery in December, Brother Rice allowed senior running back Willie Shaw to ease his way back into games. No rush. No pressure. That meant not getting the...

Oakland Raiders linebacker Napoleon Harris, a Thornton graduate, keeps track of the ball during a play in the third quarter of the AFC Championship game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003.

Column: The scoreboard said it all … 76-0. Thornton coach Fred Gandy, not at a loss for answers, insists storied program ‘will be back.’

April 22, 2021 at 10:51 a.m.

Before walking to the bus and settling in for the long ride back to Thornton, coach Fred Gandy made certain to take a picture of the scoreboard Friday night. It...

Lincoln-Way East wide receiver Max Tomczak breaks free from a tackle against Homewood-Flossmoor during a game on Friday, March 26, 2021.

Max Tomczak is having a breakout season for Lincoln-Way East. His uncle, Mike, played for the Super Bowl Bears. Both have stories to tell.

April 21, 2021 at 4:04 p.m.

Lincoln-Way East senior Max Tomczak has never looked at his family's long and storied legacy as a pressure point. His grandfather, Ron, was a legendary football coach at T.F. North....

Crete-Monee quarterback Charles Smith takes the snap against Marian Catholic during a game in Chicago Heights on Saturday, March 27, 2021.

Daily Southtown football rankings and player of the week for Thursday, April 22, 2021

April 21, 2021 at 9:51 a.m.

Top 10 With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Lincoln-Way East 5-0 (1) 2. St. Rita 4-1 (2) 3. Mount Carmel 4-1 (3) 4. Marist 4-1 (4)...

Lincoln-Way East quarterback Sean Walsh rolls out of the pocket in search of a receiver against Sandburg during a game in Frankfort on Friday, April 16, 2021.

Column: Golden Griffins? Definitely. Lincoln-Way East would have been primed to defend Class 8A state title. Plus, four other takeaways.

April 20, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.

Balanced offense with explosive personnel? Check. Fast, physical defense? Check. Dependable special teams? Check. For much of Lincoln-Way East's existence, that has been the recipe for success. It's no different...

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