Mike Pastuovic Pastuovic’s RBI hit in the bottom of the seventh sent York’s state summer playoff game with Glenbard West into extra innings where the Hilltoppers eventually won 5-3. In York’s 10-0 win against Westomont to open the state summer playoffs, Pastuovic went 1-for-1 with two RBI, a run scored […]
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York summer baseball team wraps up season
Dukes beat Westmont 10-0 in playoff opener. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York summer baseball team concluded its season with a pair of games in the recent Phil Lawler summer state tournament hosted by the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association. York opened regional play with a 10-0 victory over […]
Timothy Christian boys basketball team beings Plaisier era
Trojans compete in Riverside-Brookfield summer league. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Scott Plaisier era is officially underway at Timothy Christian. Plaisier, the Trojans’ new boys basketball coach, directed his team through its summer season in June with positive results. “The summer went well,” he said. “We had a lot of […]
IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team accomplishes plenty during summer
Knights win Ferris State team camp title; reach semifinals of Ridgewood league. By Mike Miazga Correspondent IC Catholic Prep boys basketball coach TJ Tyrrell labeled his squad’s summer as “great.” He had plenty of reasons to do so. The Knights reached the semifinals of the competitive Ridgewood summer league where […]
Elmhurst American Legion baseball team qualifies for division tournament
Post 187 reaches championship game of 11th District. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Elmhurst American Legion baseball team is headed to the next level. Post 187 went 2-2 at the recent 11th District tournament hosted by Wheaton at the Wheaton College field behind the Carol Stream American Legion Post to […]
Willowbrook boys basketball team finishes second in R-B summer league
Warriors return majority of roster from last season. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The success the Willowbrook boys basketball team enjoyed last year has continued into the summer. The Warriors took second in the Riverside-Brookfield summer league, losing to Maine South in the championship game. “There are something like 18 teams […]
Fenton releases 2017 football schedule
Bison to play six 2016 playoff teams under new coach Lynch. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Fenton football team will see the same nine foes on its schedule this fall. Other than venue changes and different dates, Fenton will play all familiar faces in new coach Matt Lynch’s first season […]
Caught stealing
CHRIS FOX PHOTO/The Elmhurst Independent York junior catcher Joe Orrico throws out a Glenbard West runner attempting to steal second base during the Dukes’ 5-3 extra innings loss to the Hilltoppers at home on Tues. July 11. The IHSBCA tourney game was the last of the summer season for York.
Villa Park Community Calendar
Thursday, August 3 Free August summer concert series Villa Park Recreation is presenting a free August summer concert series at Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park, 320 E. Kenilworth in Villa Park. Bring your blanket, lawn chairs and appetites to these family-friendly concerts. Concessions will be available at 6 p.m.; concerts begin […]
Addison’s “Rock ‘N Wheels” celebrates weekly summer concert
Addison’s “Rock ‘N Wheels” weekly concert and food fest events continue on Thursday, July 20 at the new Village Green, 1 Friendship Plaza, east of the Village Hall. Included in the festivities will be a concert, food fest, bike & car show, with Historical Museum craft fair. From 6 – […]