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Swimming: Dobben aims to leave her mark

BY ALAN MACEY -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

Homewood-Flossmoor's Tim Caldwell has coached numerous girls swimming state place-winners at a school that has produced three-time champions Cathy Dietrich and Jodi Quas.

Bowling: Andrew boys eye more hardware

BY STEVE MILLAR -- FOR THE SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

The lanes in the Southland will be packed with talented individuals and teams this winter, including a few that seem primed for state title runs.

Naperville Sun girls gymnastics preview

By JASON IVANITZ Special to The Sun — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Gymnastics capsules: Here's an inside look at the four Naperville-are gymnastics programs, heading into the 2008-09 season.

Swimming: Lamb, Rosary star at sectional

BY MATT LE CREN — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:00 CST

Rosary�s girls swimming team outshone a star-studded field at the Neuqua Valley Sectional on Saturday, but Naperville Central senior Erin Lamb was one swimmer who refused to be eclipsed.

After conference title, Huskies seek more

By NEIL SHALIN Special to The Sun — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Girls swimming postseason preview: The Huskies are back. This Saturday can tell them how far back they've actually come. The North swimming and diving team, which recently won its first DuPage Valley Conference title in five years, enters this weekend's Neuqua Valley Sectional with eagerness and optimism.

Competition trying to get a bead on Rosary

By CHRIS PALL Special to The Beacon News — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Girls swimming: After completing their 11th consecutive undefeated regular season, the Rosary Beads are primed to defend their girls swimming state title -- again. The Beads brought home their first state championship in 2006 and successfully denied all opponents in 2007.

Sun-Times boys hockey rankings

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00 CST

Be sure to check out Adam Jahns' boys hockey rankings. Glenbrook North, the two-time defending Blackhawk Cup state champions, is No. 1 ...

Brother ice: Vishnys lead Glenbrook North

BY ADAM L. JAHNS -- SUN-TIMES — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:00 CST

Glenbrook North junior right wing Adam Vishny can�t explain how he knows where brother Matt is going to be on the ice.

Huskies bask in title glow

By BLAKE BAUMGARTNER Special to The Sun — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Boys cross country: Two days removed from winning Naperville North's first boys cross country state championship, the sense of accomplishment was still raw for coach Dave Racey.

Rosary star hits recruiting trail

By EMILE DAWISHA Special to The Beacon News — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Girls tennis: After her top-16 finish at the IHSA state tournament, area tennis standout Emily Reuland now begins Phase 1 of the college recruiting process: self-promotion.

Warriors' Carvell finishes strong

By MATT Le CREN Sun-Times News Group — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Girls swimming: Elena Carvell is living proof that you don't have to jump from the cradle to the pool to become an elite swimmer. In a sport where most high school stars start at around 6 years old, Carvell is an anomaly.

Boys cross-country: Thode surprises 3A state field with win

Sat, 8 Nov 2008 13:00 CST

Conant's Jeff Thode was alone in thinking he was a sure bet to win the AAA state boys cross country meet on Saturday. Even if his mom, Teresa Thode, didn�t expect it.

Lake Park's Flanigan sets personal mark

BY SCOTT POWERS — Sat, 8 Nov 2008 13:00 CST

Lake Park�s Lindsay Flanagan wasn�t running to beat the rest of the field in the Class 3A state cross country meet on Saturday. It was already a given that Flanagan was going to dominate, which she did, at Detweiller Park in Peoria.

Cross-country: Rested Huskies ready for state

BY MIKE CLARK -- SUN-TIMES — Fri, 7 Nov 2008 18:00 CST

The idea that less is more hasn't always been fashionable in distance running circles, but that could be changing.

Cross-country: Young girls looking for respect

BY MIKE CLARK -- SUN-TIMES — Fri, 7 Nov 2008 18:00 CST

For years, the ultimate goal for Public League runners was simply to qualify for the girls cross-country state meet.

Yearlong quest leads Vikings to final stop

By TAMARA McQUEEN-SALENTINE Special to The Beacon News — Sat, 8 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Cross country postseason: After finishing sixth and missing out on a state berth at the grueling Class 3A Schaumburg Sectional last season, Geneva's boys cross country team has been on a quest. The Vikings want to prove once and for all that they are among the best teams in Illinois.

Runners gear up for state

By CURT HERRON Special to The Herald News — Fri, 7 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Cross country postseason: Saturday will be a special day for Minooka High School's cross country program. Meanwhile, the Lincoln-Way Central girls hope Monica Hahn has a big day so they can finally defeat Lincoln-Way East.

Waubonsie's Carvell a 'natural' in the pool

BY MATT LE CREN — Wed, 5 Nov 2008 17:00 CST

Waubonsie Valley swimmer Elena Carvell didn�t try the sport until she was 13, But just three years later, she became the first butterfly state medalist in school history. Carvell recently accepted a full scholarship to Wisconsin.

Swimming: Mustangs make big splash in SSC Red

Wed, 5 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Evergreen Park is used to the underdog role. It's the smallest school in the conference, its pool has no diving blocks and the Mustangs have only one diver.

Cross-country: Dukes win, but not satisfied

BY MIKE CLARK -- SUN-TIMES — Sat, 1 Nov 2008 13:00 CST

York's boys were an easy winner in the Class 3A cross-country sectional at Niles West on Saturday, but the Dukes weren't satisfied with their performance.

Cross-country: Flanagan wins, looks to state

BY MIKE CLARK -- SUN-TIMES — Sat, 1 Nov 2008 13:00 CST

Lake Park's Lindsay Flanagan has set her sights on a state-meet record after convincingly winning the Class 3A Niles West Sectional title on Saturday. York beat Lake Park 74-101 for the team title.

Cross-country: L-W East girls rule sectional

BY CURT HERRON — Sat, 1 Nov 2008 13:00 CST

Lincoln-Way East's girls cross-country team continued its dominance over Lincoln-Way Central Saturday, and the result was its first-ever sectional championship.

Saturday's cross-country roundup

Sat, 1 Nov 2008 13:00 CST

Highlights from Saturday's cross-country sectional action.

Cross country: Sandburg eyes state berth

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

There was a time when all of the area's top cross country runners would meet at a sectional in the Southland. Today there are three classes, which means the area's top harriers will be vying for state berths Saturday in Burbank, Normal, Skokie and Paxton. T

Cross-country: Runners ready for sectionals

By TAMARA McQUEEN-SALENTINE -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

It's that time again. You can feel it in the crisp autumn air, see it in the jack-o'-lanterns adorning front porch steps and hear it with the crackling of fallen leaves strewn around the yard -- it's cross country state series time.

Swimming: Oak Forest looks to pull off SSC Blue upset

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Although Lemont is favored at the upcoming South Suburban Blue championships, Oak Forest is making a strong case as an upset pick.

Girls cross-country: Surprise teams advance in ACC regional

BY BOB REYNOLDS -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Before the start of the Class 2A Aurora Central Catholic Regional, it was common knowledge among coaches and spectators that the regional was probably the toughest in the state.

Epstein states case for small schools

BY SCOTT POWERS — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:00 CST

Francis Parker tennis player Elizabeth Epstein struck a blow for small schools by winning her second consecutive singles state title Saturday, beating Hinsdale Central's Nida Hamilton 6-4, 6-4 in the finals.

Verzbicas done, but Knights win regional

BY CURT HERRON — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:00 CST

Lincoln-Way Central freshman Lukas Verzbicas' hopes of becoming the first freshman to win a large school boys cross-country state title are over, thanks to a season-ending back injury. But the Knights still won the Class 3A Minooka Regional on Saturday.

Cross-country: Mustangs run to regional title

BY MIKE CLARK -- SUN-TIMES — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:00 CST

After finishing second to Mather at last weekend's Public League meet, Northside Prep's boys edged the Rangers 39-42 to win the Class 3A Young Regional cross-country title Saturday at Horner Park.

Cross-country: Jurkiewicz, Young race to wins

BY MIKE CLARK -- SUN-TIMES — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:00 CST

A week after leading Young to the Public League girls cross-country title, Lavinia Jurkiewicz paced the Dolphins to an easy win in their own Class 3A regional on Saturday.

Saturday's cross-country roundup

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:00 CST

Highlights from Saturday's cross-country regional.

Girls cross-country: Geneva rolls in regional

BY TAMARA MCQUEEN-SALENTINE -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Kelly Whitley and the Geneva Vikings ran away with the Class 3A West Aurora Regional title Saturday at Waubonsee Community College. Whitley conquered the soggy course in a time of 17 minutes, 40.7 seconds, just ahead of teammate Sarah Heuer who clocked a time of 17:41.9.

Dundee-Crown shines

By ALEX LAWSON -- FOR THE COURIER NEWS — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Dundee-Crown entered Saturday's Woodstock Class 3A Cross Country Regional Final with lofty expectations for both its boys and girls squads. And while both advanced to the St. Charles East sectional, the girls made the most noise, winning the regional with 54 team points.

Minor triumphs in state quarters

BY SCOTT POWERS — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Carmel�s Jasmine Minor reacted to every point in her Friday state tennis quarterfinal with a triumphant yell or a scream of disappointment. In the end, Minor outlasted Downers South's Jenny Hois 6-2, 7-6 (4) to pull off her second upset of the day to advance to the state semifinals.

White�s happy to be back for Deerfield

BY SCOTT POWERS — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:00 CST

After winning the 2006 state tennis singles championship, Deerfield�s Rachel White opted to skip last high school season to focus on her game. On Thursday, she made her return to state with three easy wins.

Girls tennis: Stagg's Kopinski rallies to Round of 16

BY JOSH KROCKEY -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR CORRESPONDENT — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:00 CST

All seemed lost for Melissa Kopinski. Down a set, the sophomore from Stagg was three games away from losing her third-round match Thursday in the IHSA Girls Tennis Tournament. Then, she staged a remarkable rally.

Koenens still alive for North Stars

From Staff Reports — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Girls state tennis: St. Charles North's doubles team of Annemijn Koenen and Liselot Koenen won their first three matches on the opening day of the girls tennis State Finals on Thursday.

Girls cross-country: Geneva looks to repeat

By TAMARA McQUEEN-SALENTINE Columnist — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Girls cross country postseason preview: Geneva is hoping to bring home its second consecutive girls cross country state title when the season concludes Nov. 8. But before the Vikings and other area runners can pack their bags for Peoria, they must advance through regionals and sectionals -- the former starting Saturday.

Independently wealthy

BY SCOTT POWERS — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

The Independent School League isn�t one that traditionally strikes fear throughout the state in any sport. But in the case of girls tennis, those tables are turning with players such as Francis Parker�s Elizabeth Epstein, U-High�s Gabbie Clark and Woodlands Academy�s Annie Sullivan representing the ISL in the state tennis tournament.

Fujimoto shoots for triumphant return

By Emile Dawisha -- Special to The Beacon News — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Girls state tennis preview: Geneva junior Kayla Fujimoto is not the favorite at this year's girls tennis state tournament -- that distinction belongs to defending champ Elizabeth Epstein from Chicago's Parker High.

Girls State Tennis: Top singles seeds from Southland daring to dream

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Last year, Stagg freshman Melissa Kopinski and Lincoln-Way East sophomore Leah Pascarella met in the first round of the state girls tennis playoffs, with Kopinski winning 6-1, 6-0. They haven't met since. And boy, would they both love a rematch at this week's state meet.

Girls tennis: Lake Forest stars in state meet

NEWS-SUN STAFF REPORT — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

If forecasts hold true, then while this isn't expected to be a good weekend weather-wise, it figures to be a great weekend for area high-school girls tennis players. When seeds were announced in the 128-player draw, our entries were all over the listings.

Girls tennis: Young & old, they're going to state

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

If it is true that a state tennis tournament provides priceless experience for a young player, the sport figures to be something special in the Joliet area come next fall.

First-rate regionals await area runners

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Cross country: It's off to the races Saturday for dozens of local cross country runners, with hopes of finishing fast enough to keep their seasons going. Area athletes will compete in four regionals.

Swimming: Porters eye postseason run

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Lockport coach Grant Ferkaluk is excited about hosting the SouthWest Suburban Conference girls swim meet on Nov. 1, especially after the way his athletes performed at the recent Stagg Invitational where the Chargers placed second to Lyons Township.

Swimming: Waubonsie relies on relays

BY CHRIS PALL -- SPECIAL TO THE BEACON NEWS — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:00 CST

Relay events at a swimming meet tend to be the most exciting, bringing fans and teammates to their feet, cheering from start to finish.

Just a second ... no, it's more for H-F

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:00 CST

Saturday's triumph by the Marion Wildcats in the Class AA girls golf championship marked the 10th time the previous year's runner-up captured the title.

Boys golf: Carlson, St. Viator capture titles

BY SCOTT POWERS — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:00 CST

Five strokes down with eight holes to go, St. Viator junior Joe Carlson wasn�t thinking about winning the Class 3A boys state golf tournament.

Girls golf: H-F falls short of state title

BY TIM CRONIN AND SETH SCHWARTZ — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:00 CST

Marion edged Homewood-Flossmoor to win the Class AA girls golf state title, while Conant's Kris Yoo was the individual champ.

Boys golf: Wheaton Academy's Flynn takes 2A

BY SETH SCHWARTZ — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:00 CST

David Flynn didn�t feel the pressure with the state championship on the line.

Cross-country: Coronel, Mather win city again

BY MIKE CLARK -- SUN-TIMES — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:00 CST

Ivan Coronel knew what people were saying about him and didn�t much care for it.

Cross-country: Jurkiewicz, Dolphins race to titles

BY MIKE CLARK -- SUN-TIMES — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:00 CST

Lavinia Jurkiewicz is feeling no pain these days, which is very good news for the Young girls cross-country team.

Saturday's other sports roundup

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Saturday's other sports action.

Cross country: Verzbicas edges Dahleen in SWSC

BY CURT HERRON — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:00 CST

Lincoln-Way Central coach John Taylor had plenty of reasons to smile at Saturday's SouthWest Suburban Conference boys cross country meet in Channahon.

Girls swimming: New Trier's Urban impresses

BY MATT LE CREN — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:00 CST

New Trier�s vaunted swimming program has produced another star, and junior Maddie Urban could be the school�s next state champion if her performance at the Trevian Relays on Saturday is any indication.

Boys golf: Broncos' Frankenberg in hunt at state

BY SETH SCHWARTZ — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Barrington�s Ross Frankenberg struggled with his short game all season, but was in fine form Friday at the first round of the Class 3A state tournament at The Den at Fox Creek Golf Course in Bloomington.

Girls golf: Trevians grab lead at state

BY TIM CRONIN -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

New Trier shot a 312 to take a two-shot lead over Marion after the first round of the girls golf state tournament in Makanda. Homewood-Flossmoor is in third, three strokes back.

Elgin area golfers drive to State

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Prep golf state preview: Hampshire junior Grant Yoder and sophomore Taylor Ellett were both ecstatic to learn they had advanced to the State Finals following boys and girls golf sectionals earlier this week.

Girls golf: H-F ready to go the distance

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Two years ago, Rachel Mayer went to the state girls golf tournament to represent Homewood-Flossmoor. A sophomore, she was the only Viking in the field.

Kaneland's Guyton heads to state

BY PAUL JOHNSON -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Girls golf state preview: Last year, when Kaneland's Hayley Guyton burst onto the scene and reached the state tournament as a freshman, nobody knew quite what to expect. A year later, however, Guyton is headed back to the Class AA state tournament wiser and better.

ACC's Hund ready for state

BY PAUL JOHNSON -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Boys golf state preview: Usually, a golfer heading to the state tournament for the first time would be worried about the course he is going to face. But if you are Aurora Central senior Jeff Hund, that is of little concern.

One stage remains in prep golfers' journeys

By Jason Ivanitz -- Special to The Sun — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Boys golf state preview: The 2008 Illinois High School Association golf season can be compared to a giant roller coaster as both teams and individuals experienced the highest of highs and suffered the lowest of lows. And there will be plenty of Naperville-area golfers enjoying the ride.

Batavia duo worked quickly to succeed

BY EMILE DAWISHA -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Girls tennis postseason preview: Brad Nelson has coached tennis at Batavia long enough to know that the area's best players rarely emerge out of obscurity. The best usually start at an early age, train year-round and become ubiquitous names in the USTA youth circuit.

Lion taming may be tough

BY SETH SCHWARTZ — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

St. Viator�s formidable foursome is primed to repeat when the state�s best boys golfers tee it up Friday at The Den at Fox Creek Golf Course in Bloomington for the Class 3A state finals.

H-F poised to take swing at state mark

BY SETH SCHWARTZ — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Can Homewood-Flossmoor go lower than Normal U-High�s record of 607 when the Class AA girls golf state tournament gets under way Friday at Stone Creek Golf Course in Downstate Makanda?

Swimming: H-F kicks it into another gear

BY TIM O'BRIEN -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR CORRESPONDENT — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

With conference tournaments and sectionals less than a month away, Homewood-Flossmoor coach Tim Caldwell can see the finish line on the horizon.

Girls tennis: Reavis wants more

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

It is said two out of three ain't bad. Reavis coach Sue Sprovieri sure doesn't think so regarding the 10-5 dual-meet record her Rams will take into Saturday's Stagg Sectional.

Boys golf: Craig, Sandburg expect turn for the better

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Austin Craig rolled his eyes when asked how his first trip to the state boys golf tournament went. Now a junior at Sandburg, Craig expects things to go better this year at The Den at Fox Creek, the Bloomington course hosting this year's 3A finals.

Oswego swimmers shake off fatigue

By CHRIS PALL Special to The Beacon News — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Girls swimming: At this point of the season, many swimmers are feeling fatigued. Still, the Oswego co-op mustered enough energy to defeat the West Chicago Wildcats at Oswego East Tuesday. Led by Rebecca Hatcher, Karolina Wartalowicz and Nicole Lligeza, Oswego captured a 104-75 victory.

Girls golf: H-F tunes up for state

BY SETH SCHWARTZ — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Top-rated Homewood-Flossmoor tuned up for the state tournament with a 309 Tuesday afternoon at Cog Hill No. 1 in the St. Ignatius sectional.

Porters' Frederick heading back to state

BY RANDY WHALEN -- FOR THE HERALD NEWS — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Ryan Frederick's bid for individual medalist honors fell short in a one-hole playoff, but his streak of state-tournament golf appearances remains intact.

Family ties strong for DG South's Hois

BY MATT LE CREN — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Downers South's Jenny Hois comes from a family of athletes. But perhaps the relative who made the biggest impression on her was her late sister Rachel

Craig rallies Sandburg to sectional title

BY TIM CRONIN -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Sandburg qualified for the boys golf state finals for the first time since 2004 by winning the Class 3A Homewood-Flossmoor Sectional on Monday. Fenwick also advanced, while Sandburg's Austin Craig shot a 73 to earn medalist honors.

Depth carries WW South back downstate

BY CURT HERRON — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Wheaton Warrenville South's girls golf team finally put together a complete round on Monday and the Tigers' reward was the school's first sectional championship in the sport.

Deerfield's Lavin makes right call to advance

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Amazingly, it took a score in the 70s at Monday's Waukegan Sectional to earn a trip to this weekend's IHSA Class AA state girls golf finals. Deerfield High senior Jamie Lavin made sure that happened on the 16th hole at Bonnie Brook with a conservative decision that ended up being the best par she's ever made during her prep career.

Monday's golf roundup

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Monday's sectional golf action.

Cross-country: Schneider kicks past Whitley

BY SCOTT POWERS — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:00 CST

Bartlett's Beth Emody cut 20 seconds off her personal best, running a 17:25.7, and easily won the Blackhawk Stampede at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove.

Swimming: Chokran, Dobben star at St. Charles N,

BY MATT LE CREN — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:00 CST

These are the dog days of the swimming season, but that didn�t stop St. Charles North junior Angie Chokran and Homewood-Flossmoor senior Anna Dobben from putting on impressive performances Saturday at the St. Charles North Invitational.

Saturday's fall sports roundup

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Saturday's fall sports action.

Boys golf: Northside duo sets sights on state

BY SETH SCHWARTZ — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:00 CST

Extra drive is a prerequisite for even minimal success on the golf course. Taking over the Northside Prep squad four years ago, Chris Oehlerking outlined a program to put the Mustangs on par with their peers.

Mayer medals, H-F wins regional

BY SETH SCHWARTZ — Wed, 8 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Inclement weather couldn�t water down top-rated Homewood-Flossmoor�s scores Wednesday at the Marian Catholic Regional at Lincoln Oaks Golf Course in Crete. The Vikings shot a season-low 290 as medalist Michelle Mayer led the way with a 1-under-par 70.

Girls golf: Joliet area teams do an Inwood scramble

By CURT HERRON - Special to The Herald News — Thu, 9 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

The last two Joliet Class AA girls golf regionals at Inwood were very productive ones for local athletes.

Girls golf: Gewalt gets it done at Minooka regional

Thu, 9 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Samantha Gewalt's start was almost nigthmarish. She hit her tee shot on the 10th hole out of bounds. Then, she delivered a pep talk to herself. She could quit or she could fight back in the Minooka Regional on Wednesday at Heritage Bluffs.

Girls golf: St. Edward advances at regional

By ALEX LAWSON -- For The Courier News — Thu, 9 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

The Highlands of Elgin proved a tough test for the St. Edward girls' golf team as it battled cold temperatures, high wind gusts and wet conditions en route to a second-place finish at the Green Wave's own Class A Regional on Wednesday.

Girls golf: Buck leads Neuqua into sectional round

By PAUL JOHNSON -- Special to The Sun — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Neuqua Valley senior Hannah Buck shot an 81 at the Class AA Minooka Regional at Heritage Bluffs Public Golf Club to help the Wildcats finish second as a team with a 371.

Girls golf: Bulldogs and Vikings advance

By PAUL JOHNSON Sun-Times News Group — Thu, 9 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Prior to Wednesday's Class AA Minooka Regional at Heritage Bluffs, neither Batavia nor Geneva had ever seen a girls golf team advance to sectionals. But the two rivals will march hand-in-hand to the Class AA St. Charles East Sectional Monday at St. Andrews in West Chicago.

Boys cross-country: Sandwich runner fights cancer

By TAMARA McQUEEN-SALENTINE -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Thu, 9 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

To excel in cross country, it takes steady legs, decisiveness, quiet courage and a pack mentality. All these attributes in Ethan Stahl were put to the test in February when the Sandwich runner was diagnosed with Stage 2 testicular cancer.

Tennis: Pascarella and Co. spinning records at Lincoln-Way East

Thu, 9 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Tennis records are falling all over the place at Lincoln-Way East. On Saturday, the Griffins set a school standard for victories in a season when they beat Illiana Christian, Shepard and Reavis at the Lincoln-Way East quad.

Tennis: For Andrew, points well taken

BY TIM O'BRIEN -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR CORRESPONDENT — Wed, 8 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

On Wednesday, Andrew wrapped up the regular season with a 6-1 home win against Lincoln-Way Central to improve to 15-2 overall and 7-2 in the SouthWest Suburban Red.

High schools aren't yet hooked on bass-fishing

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

November 1 is going to come pretty fast, so I want to take this time to urge some other high schools to scramble up a bass-fishing team to be part of the Illinois high School Association's newest sport.

Girls golf: Benet takes second at Joliet regional

By CURT HERRON -- Special to The Herald News — Thu, 9 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Hinsdale Central, Benet and Hinsdale South swept the top-three team spots at the Class AA Joliet Regional Wednesday at Inwood Golf Course, each earning a spot in Monday's St. Charles East Sectional at St. Andrews Golf Club in West Chicago.

Girls golf: Five Naperville area golfers advance

By JASON IVANITZ -- Special to The Sun — Thu, 9 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

The forecast for the Class AA Naperville Central Girls Golf Regional at the Naperbrook Golf Course on Wednesday was 60 degrees and sunny with a strong chance of a Naperville team traveling into the sectional round.

Depth proves key for Saints, Royals

BY BRANDON MANGIA �- FOR THE COURIER NEWS — Tue, 7 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Solid efforts up and down the lineup helped St. Charles East finish first and the host Royals take second in the Class 3A Larkin boys golf regional on Tuesday.

'Conservative' play pays for Leyden's Deka

BY SETH SCHWARTZ — Tue, 7 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

A birdie on No. 13 propelled Leyden�s Konrad Deka to medalist honors with a two-over-par 72 Tuesday in the Class 3A Elk Grove Regional at Fox Run Golf Course.

Tuesday's boys golf roundup

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Tuesday's boys golf regional action.

Boys golf: Lemont takes own regional

BY CURT HERRON �- FOR THE HERALD NEWS — Tue, 7 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Lemont took its first step toward a state title Tuesday when it captured top honors in its own Class 2A regional.

Giants' Gerrard stands tall in regional

BY DARREN DAY -- NEWS-SUN — Tue, 7 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Highland Park freshman Jonathan Gerrard certainly didn't feel the pressure of playing some of Lake County's best golfers as he earned medalist honors Tuesday at the Class 3A Warren regional.

Good times doubled for Oak Lawn

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Oak Lawn coach Kristen Kuchyt liked the way her athletes competed in the recent Richards Relays.

Girls swimming: Fast-rising Bicek eyes state title

BY MATT LE CREN — Mon, 6 Oct 2008 19:00 CST

Adrienne Bicek is hoping that her summer to remember will be followed by a fall she�ll never forget.