Category: Prep Sports Manteno Vedette

Football playoff expansion gets a thumbs down from Peotone’s Tolly Tsiamas, while Manteno’s RJ Haines doesn’t feel strongly one way or the other.

Alex Chenoweth scored all of his game-high 24 points after halftime as Peotone overcame Wilmington 61-58 in overtime.

In a head-coaching career that dates back to 1979, Peotone’s Ron Oloffson has won more than 630 basketball games. He still loves the challenge.

After coming off the bench last season, Emily Horath has emerged as an effective post presence for Manteno.

Crete-Monee’s Dorian Patterson entered high school as a quarterback. He will leave as a Division I receiver. Warriors coach John Konecki converted Patterson to a part-time receiver as a sophomore. He played the position full time as a junior and senior, and on Dec. 3 signed to continue his football career at New Mexico. Konecki […]

After mostly playing guard last season, Mantenio’s Braden Campbell willl be looked to for senior leadership and scoring at all three levels.

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Junior Maddie Gesky and senior Emily Horath are both dependable scorers and rebounders for Manteno.

Sophomore Klarke Goranson has earned All-State honors four times: twice in cross country and twice in track.

Manteno blanked Reed-Custer 3-0 to win the Class 1A Momence Regional title.