Cross country notes: Chicago Christian girls in running for 1A honors
At first, the path to the 2014 girls state cross country meet wasn't clear to Chicago Christian. "At the beginning of the year, nobody really thought we were going to...
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Lincoln-Way North wants memorable finish to final cross country season
A year after Lincoln-Way North earned its first trip to the boys state cross country meet, the Phoenix have one last chance to get back to Peoria. "We want to...
Bryce Gray throws four TD passes as H-F romps past Joliet Central
The SouthWest Suburban Blue schedule will require Homewood-Flossmoor to do its heavy lifting in the final few weeks. But while conference opponents Lincoln-Way East, Sandburg and Bolingbrook await in the...
Pitching woes a reason why Slammers missed Frontier League playoffs
In a season of self-described "ups and downs," the Slammers ended 2015 with a walk-off win at Silver Cross Field. The team is hoping the celebration that followed Mike Garza's...
Dan Laskero trying to carve out cross country niche at Sandburg
When Dan Laskero gets in the box for the start of a cross country race, the Sandburg senior has more than the finish line in mind. Laskero wants to earn...
Led by Gabby Voltarel, Lemont girls team in running for state honors
Lemont came within four points of claiming its first state trophy in girls cross country last year, and the Indians are preparing this fall to improve on that fourth-place finish....
Benet defense a safety valve in victory over O’Fallon
It won't always be about Jack Sznajder this year at Benet. The junior quarterback threw five touchdown passes in the season-opening win over St. Laurence, but it was defense that...
Dylan Fadden solid off bench for Naperville North in loss to Sandburg
Junior quarterback Dylan Fadden didn't start for Naperville North in its season opener Friday night against Sandburg. But not only did the youngster make up for lost time, but he...
Morgan Bollinger, Lockport should keep pace with cross country’s best
Under the guidance of Evon Schlotter, Lockport has been among Illinois' best in girls cross country. The Porters reached the top 10 in the state five times in the past...
Sandburg poised to end Hinsdale Central’s two-year reign in boys cross country
Two school buses pull into the parking lot at Turtlehead Lake Forest Preserve. Sandburg cross country runners exit for a preseason practice. They stretch and talk with teammates before they...