Cross country mishap provides spark for Sandburg’s Dylan Jacobs
Sandburg's Dylan Jacobs was a standout on the nation's No. 1-ranked cross country team last fall with one meet to go before state. The Class 3A Hinsdale Central Sectional, which...
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Asia Brown leaves legacy, leads Lincoln-Way East to fourth straight state title
CHARLESTON, Ill. — When it was pointed out to Asia Brown that she had more state titles than her sister, Aaliyah, she couldn't resist a friendly barb for the sprinter...
Demetri Panici goes distance, powers Lincoln-Way North to sectional title
The Class 3A Homewood-Flossmoor Sectional was much more than a state qualifying meet for Lincoln-Way North. It was an opportunity for North to make history in the team's final season...
Kayla Hylton helps in Lincoln-Way East’s pursuit of fourth straight title
Individual state champions helped Lincoln-Way East reach the elite in girls track, but the constant for the Griffins has been their relays. Even before East won Class 3A state championships...
Slammers ring up Carter Bell to win home opener at Silver Cross Field
Before Chris Franklin moved on from the Slammers to the Cubs' minor-league system, Joliet's former general manager pointed out a key to success in baseball. "You have to get off...
Kayla Hylton finishing strong in only season at Lincoln-Way East
Kayla Hylton is making the best of her only season on the Lincoln-Way East girls' track team. The senior sprinter won the 200-meter dash (24.72), anchored two first-place relays —...
Slammers shortstop Alfredo Rodriguez takes pride in his durability
A few bumps and bruises won't be enough to keep Alfredo Rodriguez out of the lineup. The Slammers shortstop played all 96 games last year in his first season with...
Track notes: Homewood-Flossmoor’s Jaimie Robinson to compete in Cuba
The Class 3A state meet isn't the only track competition Jaimie Robinson has on her mind. A week after the May 21 state finals, the Homewood-Flossmoor junior will be among...
Track notes: Sean Torpy hoping to help Sandburg collect another trophy
A trophy from the Class 3A boys track state meet later this month to go with the cross country title Sandburg won in November would be a special type of...
Mother McAuley’s Ashley Bryja makes splash, wins 800 at Urich Invite
The steady rain that fell throughout Saturday's Carol Urich Invitational at Thornton caused the cancellation of three events. But the girls who competed found a way to make the best...