Posts by Jason Maholy
Richards downs Oak Lawn in crosstown clash
By Xavier Sanchez Correspondent Merriam Webster defines a rivalry as “one of two or more striving to reach or obtain something that only one can possess.” In sports, that makes both sides of any competition rivals, but the term is often reserved for a special matchup, of sorts. One of those is Oak Lawn and…
Read MoreFootball | Marist prevails as Winters chills Brother Rice comeback
By Jason Maholy Sports Editor “Do your job.” Former Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau famously said it after a loss to a bad Washington Wizards team. New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has been quoted saying it, too. In both examples, the point was that each player must be singularly focused on and ultimately…
Read MoreFootball | Argonauts run past Bloom
By Mike Walsh Correspondent Neither a burst of late-summer heat nor a good Bloom team was going to prevent Steve Holmes from properly performing his job last Saturday afternoon at Sarff Field in Chicago Heights. In helping visiting Argo to a 23-14 nonconference victory over the Blazing Trojans, the junior running back amassed 176 yards…
Read MoreFootball Wrap • Week 2 | Sandburg tops Oak Forest to even record
By Mike Walsh Correspondent If Sandburg can be described in one word, it might be “resilient.” One week after a loss at home to St. Rita, the Eagles bounced back with a 26-11 win on the road over host Oak Forest on Sept. 1. Junior quarterback Anthony Shelton delivered an impressive performance, scoring on a…
Read MoreFootball | Stagg scores 49 for second straight week in win over Oak Lawn
By Xavier Sanchez Correspondent Stagg and Oak Lawn put a spin on the concept of a doubleheader for their non-conference football and boys soccer matchups on Sept. 1. The Chargers programs hosted their Spartans counterparts for a Futbol/Football Friday Night Lights event, with the soccer game kicking off the evening and the football game concluding…
Read MoreFootball | Chicago Christian scores 7 first-half TDs in romp
By Kyle Garmes Correspondent Football isn’t supposed to be as easy as Chicago Christian made it look in Week 2. Five players found the end zone for the Knights in a 52-6 victory over Clay, a school from South Bend, Ind. All those touchdowns, including multiple defensive scores, came in the first half. Some players…
Read MoreFootball | St. Rita rides big 3rd quarter past Sandburg
By Jason Maholy Sports Editor Down seven points and having just forced the St. Rita offense into a three-and-out, Sandburg appeared to have momentum on its side a few minutes into the third quarter of the teams’ opening night matchup. Momentum, however, only lasts until it swings the other way. And when you are playing…
Read MoreWeek 1 Football Wrap | Brother Rice grinds out win over Maine South
By Mike Walsh Correspondent Brother Rice head coach Casey Quedenfeld was happy about his team’s 10-7 victory over Maine South on opening night. After all, beating a team the caliber of the Hawks and which is known for having a prolific offense, is a good start to the season. But … “There’s a lot to…
Read MoreFootball | Argo marches over Muchin to kick off season
By Mike Walsh Correspondent When it comes to Argo’s quarterback situation, coach Phil Rossberg has some options. In the Argonauts’ 49-0 nonconference victory over Muchin Prep to open the season Aug. 25, both of their senior signal-callers performed well. Ryan Edwards completed four passes for 46 yards and two touchdowns, while Tadeo Sierra was completed…
Read MoreFootball | Joliet West rides scoring flurry to win over Shepard
By Tim Cronin Correspondent JOLIET — Losses come with lessons, and often with hope. Such was the case for Shepard after a 34-14 season-opening loss at Joliet West on Aug. 25. The Astros were victimized by mistakes — some their own and some by an inexperienced officiating crew — and, while the Tigers earned the…
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