Posts by Jason Maholy
Richards rolls over Hubbard in first round of 6A playoffs
By Xavier Sanchez Correspondent Six different Richards players found their way into the end zone in a 55-7 win over Hubbard to open the IHSA Class 6A playoffs. Richards needed just 93 seconds to drive the ball 57-yard for their first score of the game, a Myles Mitchell 5-yard rushing touchdown. Mitchell and his running…
Read MoreFootball Class 6A Playoffs | Kaneland knocks out Riverside-Brookfield for second straight year
By Kyle Garmes Correspondent Sam Styler is in only his second year as head coach at Riverside-Brookfield, but he’d probably prefer if the Bulldogs didn’t have to see Kaneland in a first-round playoff matchup for a while. For the second consecutive year, R-B’s season ended at the hand of the Knights in the opening round…
Read MoreGirls Volleyball | Sandburg tops Homewood-Flossmoor for 19th straight regional title
By Randy Whalen Correspondent Kate Walsh had tears in her eyes as she made her way toward where her Sandburg teammates were taking group pictures. The senior outside hitter had a great match, helping the Eagles to another regional championship. Walsh walloped a match-high 15 kills as Sandburg defeated Homewood-Flossmoor 25-17, 21-25, 25-15 on Oct.…
Read MoreSandburg girls volleyball eyes 19th straight regional championship
By Randy Whalen Correspondent David Vales said it wasn’t a “win one for the Gipper” moment. But it was still special for the Sandburg coach. After a first half of the season spent in mediocrity, the Eagles got going and rolled to their first conference championship in five seasons. They defeated Lincoln-Way East, 25-18, 25-21,…
Read MoreRichards tops Reavis for 22nd straight time, enters playoffs on seven-game win streak
By Mike Walsh Correspondent Among are public schools, Richards has arguably the richest tradition when it comes to football. The Bulldogs have won two state titles (1988, 1989), 34 league championships and qualified for the playoffs 37 of the past 38 seasons. That includes this year, in which Richards enters the postseason on a seven-game…
Read MoreBrother Rice tops St. Rita to clinch playoff berth
By Xavier Sanchez Correspondent Brother Rice entered its final regular-season matchup needing fifth win to be eligible for a spot in the IHSA playoffs. Their opponent, St. Rita, had won the week before to avoid being in the same situation. But with the goal of a deep playoff run and the opportunity to earn a…
Read MoreSandburg thumps Bolingbrook, earns right to play for conference crown
By Jason Maholy Sports Editor Sandburg running back Luke Basiorka’s teammates believe he is the best running back in Illinois. The sophomore breakout star endearingly referred to as “Bazooka” by his Eagles brethren isn’t ready to declare himself such just yet, but he is working hard to be in that conversation. In a Week 7…
Read MoreFootball Wrap | Evergreen Park tops Eisenhower, likely earns playoff spot
By Mike Walsh Correspondent In his first year as the head coach at Evergreen Park, Jim Ramazinski has had plenty of items to address on his to-do list. One of them, however, was not finding a bell-cow running back. Senior Antonio Clay-Jones is a three-year starter who is both talented and reliable. One week after…
Read MoreIHSA Golf State Finals | Mt. Carmel takes 3rd in Class 2A; Nazareth girls take 7th in 1A
By Tim Cronin Correspondent The IHSA state golf championships were not kind to most area boys players, but the Mount Carmel boys team finished third in Class 2A. The 2A tournament was held Oct. 6-7 at Weibring Golf Club in Normal. Mount Carmel seniors Ryan Walsh and Michael O’Keefe tied for ninth place in the…
Read MoreRichards blasts Argo for fifth straight win
By Mike Walsh Correspondent Argo head coach Phil Rossberg knew his team’s Week 7 matchup against Richards wasn’t going to be easy. The Bulldogs came into the game winners of four straight, with a solid defense that has been improving each week. Rossberg found out first-hand how well Richards has been playing defensively as the…
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