Varsity veterans Dvorak and Lundgren lead the way. By Mike Miazga Correspondent York girls soccer coach Dan Vana has a lot to look forward to this season. His Dukes’ squad is filled with plenty of potential thanks to a talented group of returners mixed in with talented newcomers. “I think […]
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Willowbrook boys basketball team has record-breaking season
Warriors set program high for most wins—finish 24-5. By Mike Miazga Correspondent Simply put, the Willowbrook boys basketball team had a record-breaking 2016-2017 season. The Warriors set a new program record for most wins in a season after turning in a 24-5 campaign. In addition, Willowbrook shared the West Suburban […]
Fenton’s Sanchez advances to state 3-point shooting finals
Bison boys track team competes in pair of indoor meets. By Mike Miazga Correspondent Fenton’s Javier Sanchez is headed to state. Sanchez was one of the top four individuals at the recent Class 4A Proviso East sectional portion of the state 3-point shooting contest. Sanchez will now compete in this […]
York boys water polo team looking for even more success
Seniors to play key roles in pool for Dukes. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York boys water polo team had quite a run a year ago. The Dukes went 23-8-2 overall, finished in second place in the West Suburban Conference with a 5-2 record and advanced to the state quarterfinals. […]
Willowbrook boys gymnastics team looks to continue its successful ways
Warriors won WSC Gold last year; Zeffiro returns after state-qualifying junior season. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Willowbrook boys gymnastics team is poised to build upon its recent successes. The Warriors return a number of key performers from a 2016 team that won the West Suburban Conference Gold Division title […]
Addison Trail boys basketball team concludes successful season
Blazers advanced to regional title game; Williams named all-conference. By Mike Miazga Correspondent When it was all said and done, the Addison Trail boys basketball team had itself a successful 2016-2017 season. The Blazers went 18-12 overall and advanced to a Class 4A regional-championship game. In the playoffs, Addison Trail […]
Elmhurst native Bieterman headed to Southern Illinois University
High-school senior plays for brother and former York player at ACC. By Mike Miazga Correspondent Elmhurst native Michael Bieterman’s college baseball selection came into focus rather quickly. Bieterman, who played his freshman season at Timothy Christian and now is a senior catcher on the Aurora Central Catholic High School team, […]
IC Catholic Prep’s Sutton competes in state 3-point shooting finals
Rowell wins long jump for Knights’ indoor track team. By Mike Miazga Correspondent IC Catholic Prep senior boys basketball player Matt Sutton recently competed in the Class 2A state 3-point shooting finals held at Peoria’s Carver Arena. Sutton made seven 3-pointers in preliminary round Group 2 and did not advance […]
IC Catholic Prep’s Sutton competes in state 3-point shooting finals
Rowell wins long jump for Knights’ indoor track team. By Mike Miazga Correspondent IC Catholic Prep senior boys basketball player Matt Sutton recently competed in the Class 2A state 3-point shooting finals held at Peoria’s Carver Arena. Sutton made seven 3-pointers in preliminary round Group 2 and did not advance […]
York graduate Sullivan competes in NCAA Division II swimming finals
Swam in three individual events and three relays in Birmingham. By Mike Miazga Correspondent York graduate Shannon Sullivan had plenty of success at the high-school level as a three-time state qualifier. She’s continued that at the collegiate level. Sullivan, a senior at Lewis University in Romeoville, swam in the recent […]