Local roundup: Josh Lantow leads Lockport to state swimming meet
When the state swimming meet starts Friday at Evanston, no one will be happier to be a part of it than Josh Lantow. Last fall, the Lockport junior suffered a...
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Heather Mills rapidly climbs front-office ladder with Joliet Slammers
Heather Mills discovered an affection for baseball at her very first game. "I was on a Girl Scout trip to Chicago in 1998 and Sammy Sosa hit two home runs,''...
Aidan Farley, Sandburg rule pool in winning sectional, reaching state
Aidan Farley knew swimming would be his sport after he witnessed a special event in fourth grade. "It was the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Michael Phelps was in his prime,''...
Pep talk fires up Mitch Lewis, Naperville North in win over Waubonsie
Naperville North's Mitch Lewis was whistled for a charging foul in the fourth quarter Friday night, but it was just about the only thing he did wrong. Lewis blocked shots,...
Kelvin Cortez-Harvey erupts for 34 points as St. Edward slips past ACC
St. Edward junior Kelvin Cortez-Harvey retrieved the ball out of bounds late in the game Friday night and gave it to an official. It was one of the few times...
Nick Kramer helps Naperville Central recover, slip past Waubonsie
Naperville Central guard Matthew Meier felt uneasy at the start Friday night. The early indication was more of the same trouble. The RedHawks, who lost three of their previous four...
Winter notes: Stagg swimmer Lucas Smiarowski stays cool in pool
Whether it's the 200-yard individual medley, the 100 breaststroke or the anchor leg of a relay, All-Stater Lucas Smiarowski isn't happy with less than the best results. The difference between...
Joe Sieger steps up as Neuqua beats Naperville Central, snaps skid
Neuqua Valley's Joe Sieger knew exactly what it would take to end a nine-game losing streak. "You've always got to bring your 'A' game every game, especially when you need...
Brandon Hurt turns up heat as Marian snaps JCA’s 10-game win streak
Marian Catholic's Brandon Hurt had a simple explanation for how the Spartans took control of Friday night's game against Joliet Catholic. "We always want to open up the second half...
Tyler DeMartra, Homewood-Flossmoor get rolling in first half vs. Stagg
Tyler DeMartra did a little bit of everything Friday night for Homewood-Flossmoor. In the first half, the 6-foot-3, 190-pound junior forward showed his versatility with 12 points, five rebounds and...