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Grant's Munster gets bigger, better

BY SETH SCHWARTZ — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

Grant senior Lee Munster, who has grown from 119 pounds as a freshman to 189 this year, will go after his third state wrestling title this season.

Sun-Times wrestling rankings

BY SETH SCHWARTZ — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Minooka, which returns 10 starters, is the top team in the Sun-Times' preseason wrestling rankings.

Naperville Sun boys golf player of the year

BY STEPHEN POWERS — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

Neuqua Valley's Stephen Powers, the Naperville Sun's Boys Golf Player of the Year, talks about his season.

Naperville Sun girls golf player of the year

BY ELISA PALLUAU — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Naperville North's Elisa Palluau, the Naperville Sun's Girls Golf Player of the Year, talks about her season.

Greco brothers lead confident Cadets

BY PAUL JOHNSON -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

The Greco brothers � senior Pat and sophomore Eddie � are two reasons Marmion is bullish on its chances this wrestling season. The Cadets are ranked No. 3 in Class 2A by Illinois Best Weekly.

Great Scott! Star leads Beads to four-peat

BY MATT LE CREN — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:00 CST

Olivia Scott broke the meet record in the 100 butterfly, also won the 200 individual medley and anchored Rosary's first-place 200 medley relay team as the Beads captured their fourth straight girls swimming and diving state title on Saturday.

Lockport swimmers reach goal

BY TIM O'BRIEN -- FOR THE SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

With Courtney Pope leading the way, Lockport posted its best-ever finish at the girls swimming and diving state meet on Saturday,. The Porters tied for 16th place with 24 points.

Rosary's Scott sets pace in prelims

BY MATT LE CREN — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00 CST

Rosary's Olivia Scott swam personal bests in the 100-yard butterfly and 200 individual medley to highlight qualifying Friday at the girls swimming and diving state meet at New Trier.

Pope, Toland lead Southland finalists

BY TIM O'BRIEN -- FOR THE SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Lockport's Courtney Pope advanced to Saturday's championship finals of the girls swimming and diving state meet in both distance races, while Lincoln-Way East's Alyssa Toland moved on in the 200 individual medley.

Title in sight for Rosary

By CHRISTINE BOLIN For Sun-Times Media — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

At the start of the girls swimming and diving season, Rosary coach Bill Schalz simply said of his Beads, "This is a good group." That may have been an understatement, considering Rosary is again the favorite at this year's state meet, which takes place today and Saturday at New Trier High School in Winnetka.

Many area athletes will take a dive

By NEIL SHALIN For Sun-Times Media — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

When the two-day IHSA state swimming and diving meet starts today at New Trier High School in Winnetka, there will be a great deal of Naperville local interest in the preliminary diving competition which begins at 9 a.m.

Scott, Rosary focused on titles

BY MATT LE CREN — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

Led by senior Olivia Scott, a two-time champ in the 100 butterfly, Rosary is chasing its fourth consecutive girls swimming state title this weekend.

Southland swimmers aim to state their case

BY TIM O'BRIEN -- FOR THE SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

After putting up some fast times at last week's sectional, Southland swimmers are looking for strong finishes at this weekend's state meet at New Trier.

Rosary swimmers dominate at Neuqua

BY NEIL SHALIN -- FOR SUN-TIMES MEDIA — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Competing in the state's toughest girls swimming sectional, three-time defending state champ Rosary won 10 events � including all three relays � in breezing to the team title.

DeKalb swimmer makes emotional return

BY MATT LE CREN — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

DeKalb swimmer Grace Waller, a returning state medalist who underwent surgery for bone cancer eight months ago and finished chemotherapy just two weeks ago, returned to state series competition Saturday at the St. Charles East Sectional.

Sandburg surges to sectional title

BY TIM O'BRIEN -- FOR THE SOUTHTOWN STAR — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Wins in the final two events propelled Sandburg's girls swimming team past the hosts 314-302 Saturday to capture the Lockport Sectional title.

Saturday's girls swimming roundup

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Highlights from Saturday's girls swimming sectional action.

Neuqua Sectional swimmers braving the rapids

By CHRISTINE BOLIN For Sun-Times Media — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Right on down the line, area girls swimming and diving coaches agree that today's Neuqua Valley Sectional is a gauntlet. Might as well call it a mini-version of the state meet. "Every year it's tough," Oswego co-op coach Deryl Leubner said. "(The) Naperville (schools are) a hotbed for swimming, plus throw in Neuqua Valley and Rosary."

Southland teams aiming for state finals

BY TIM O'BRIEN, Correspondent — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

With only one shot to qualify for the state swimming and diving finals after a season and offseason of hard work, Lockport coach Grant Ferkaluk knows how important focus and concentration can be heading into a race.

Q&A with DeKalb swimmer Grace Waller

BY TAYLOR BELL — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

DeKalb junior Grace Waller, who is battling cancer, is back in the pool pursuing state meet and college goals on the swimming team.

Neuqua's sectional a tough one for swimming

By NEIL SHALIN For Sun-Times Media — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

For the past five years, the IHSA girls state champion has gone through the Neuqua Valley Sectional. Rosary has taken the state title the past three years and Naperville Central won it the two years before that.

Emotions run gamut for Sandburg

BY ALAN MACEY amacey@southtownstar.com — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

Alan Macey: For Sandburg cross country followers, Saturday�s state finals experience at Peoria�s Detweiller Park was filled with joy, goose bumps, a rock-star atmosphere, sadness and a �What if?� realization.

Hampshire to join Fox Valley in 2011

BY EMILY MCFARLAN AND ANDY ROHR -- SUN-TIMES MEDIA — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

The District 300 school board on Monday approved Hampshire's move from the Big Northern Conference to the Fox Valley Conference beginning with the 2011-2012 school year.

Neuqua teams write success story

BY NEIL SHALIN -- FOR THE SUN — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

Though it's only in its 12th year of varsity competition, Neuqua Valley has already won 100 conference titles and six state championships.

Lockport bowlers not lacking motivation

BY STEVE MILLAR -- FOR THE SOUTHTOWN STAR — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

Lockport's boys bowling team finished second in the state last year behind Lake Park, and is aiming for the top spot this season.

Rosary's Reuland goes out in style

BY BOB REYNOLDS -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Four-time state qualifier Emily Reuland of Rosary is the Beacon-News Player of the Year in girls tennis.

Favored Verzbicas cruises to state win

BY MIKE CLARK -- Assistant Editor YourSeason.com — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Sandburg sophomore Lukas Verzbicas fell short of the 37-year-old state-meet record but still came away state champion in Class 3A with a time of 14 minutes and seven seconds Saturday at Detweiller Park. Neuqua Valley captured the team title in Class 3A.

Jurkiewicz makes history with state win

BY MIKE CLARK -- Assistant Editor YourSeason.com — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Young's Lavinia Jurkiewicz made history Saturday as she became the first runner from the Public League to finish first in the girls state meet with a time of 17 minutes, 11 seconds in the three-mile course at Detweiller Park. Palatine won the Class 3A team title.

Three run to All-State honors

By MIKE KNAPP For Sun-Times Media — Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

The state cross country meet is all about survival of the fittest. The first mile is typically run at a breakneck pace. For example, in Saturday's Class 3A meet, eventual winner Lukas Verzbicas of Sandburg, who was attempting to break Craig Virgin's 37-year-old course record of 13:50, took the field out in a blistering 4:28 before tiring and finishing in 14:07.

Foxes surprise with 2nd in 2A

By MIKE KNAPP For Sun-Times Media — Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

The Yorkville girls' cross country meet headed to the IHSA state Class 2A meet at Detweiller Park Saturday hoping for a top-5 finish. The Foxes got it, and then some. Led by All-State performances from Ali Hester and Esther Bell, Yorkville scored 124 points to pick up a team trophy with a second-place performance. The Foxes, who placed 12th a year ago, finished just six points behind team champion Springfield.

Historic day for Oak Forest's McDaniel

BY MIKE CLARK, Sun-Times Media — Sun, 8 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

PEORIA - Ed McDaniel had run at Detweiller Park before, run pretty well in fact.

Disappointing finish for Beecher

BY MIKE CLARK, Sun-Times Media — Sun, 8 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

PEORIA - Beecher will have to wait another year to end its trophy drought at Detweiller Park after all.

Sandburg girls place second

BY MIKE CLARK, Sun-Times Media — Sun, 8 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

PEORIA - There's not much doubt the balance of power in girls cross country tilts heavily in favor of the northwest and western suburbs.

Naperville North, Neuqua Valley both strong at state

BY ROB WOLLENZIEN -- FOR THE NAPERVILLE SUN — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Saturday's reversal of fortunes in the boys 3A state race highlighted a Naperville-heavy day at Detweiller Park. Last year, Naperville North won the boys team title and Neuqua finished fourth. This year, the Wildcats claimed the championship and the Huskies finished seventh.

Young set to race for Public League pride at state

BY MIKE CLARK — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

For the past few years, Young�s girls have been on a mission to show that a Public League cross-country team can be a role model rather than a punchline. The group of runners who put Young on the map get one last chance to make their case Saturday afternoon at Detweiller Park in Peoria at the Class 3A state meet.

Storylines lining up for boys state cross country

BY MIKE CLARK -- Assistant YourSeason.com Editor — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

How Saturday�s Class 3A boys state cross-country meet at Peoria�s Detweiller Park will play out is anyone�s guess, but one thing is for sure: It won�t be lacking for compelling story lines.

Getting to know: Lukas Verzbicas

BY TAYLOR BELL — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

Sandburg's sophomore cross-country star is ready for the state championship on Saturday.

Nykazas have Beecher in the running

BY MIKE CLARK -- Assistant YourSeason.com Editor — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

With brothers Grant and Griffin Nykaza leading the way, Beecher has emerged as the favorite to win the Class 1A state cross country title Saturday in Peoria.

Neuqua, North again among elite

By ROB WOLLENZIEN For Sun-Times Media — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Both Naperville North teams and the Neuqua Valley boys squad will head down to Detweiller Park in Peoria for Saturday's state meet. The Naperville North boys finished 2008 as the Class 3A champions, edging out York by a point. Neuqua Valley finished fourth a year ago, as did the North girls.

Neuqua Valley earned more than win

By NEIL SHALIN For Sun-Times Media — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

It was truly an historic touch by Neuqua Valley sophomore Maggie Maxstadt. When Maxstadt finished ahead of the field in the final leg of the 400-yard freestyle relay, she gave the Wildcats the Upstate Eight Conference Championship 280 to 276 points over St. Charles North on Saturday.

Local teams clash in Class 2A race

By TAMARA McQUEEN-SALENTINE For Sun-Times Media — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

The IHSA Class 2A boys state cross country meet is shaping up to be a local trophy quest between evenly-matched Kaneland and Marmion.

Yorkville in hunt for team trophy

By TAMARA McQUEEN-SALENTINE For Sun-Times Media — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Led by sophomores Ali Hester and Esther Bell, Yorkville could bring home a team trophy and several individual medals at Saturday's state cross country meet if last week's Class 2A East Peoria Sectional title is any kind of gauge of the young squad's talent.

D-C's Manfrin running for redemption

By ALEX LAWSON For Sun-Times Media — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

There's not a whole lot that confuses Dundee-Crown runner Anthony Manfrin on the cross country course. For the last three seasons, the junior has worked hard, showed up and outrun a large portion of the fields he's found himself in.

Fox moves quickly early in her career

By ROB WOLLENZIEN For Sun-Times Media — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Most seniors would happily take what Amanda Fox has accomplished this year. The fact she has had all of her success as a Naperville Central sophomore makes her cross-country achievements all the more uncanny. Fox won Saturday's Class 3A girls St. Charles East Sectional.

Marmion's Johnson tops in Aurora area

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

To say Tim Johnson was a model of consistency this season would be understatement. He was a coach's dream. Every time coach Jen Konen's Marmion golf team teed off in an 18-hole event, she could have simply written "70-something" next to the 2009 Beacon-News Boys Golf Player of the Year's name on the lineup card.

Time is right for Bengals

BY ALAN MACEY amacey@southtownstar.com — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Alan Macey: If Oak Forest senior boys cross country standouts Ed McDaniel and Pathik Gandhi could turn the clock ahead to noon Saturday for the start of the IHSA Class 2A state championships, they would do so in a Peoria minute.

Guyton, Schultz are two of a kind

BY RICK ARMSTRONG rarmstrong@scn1.com — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Kaneland junior Hayley Guyton, who finished second in the Class 2A state meet, and Somonauk freshman Jessica Schultz, who was runner-up in Class 1A, are the Beacon-News' co-Players of the Year in girls golf.

Eagles fly together and separately

BY TIM CRONIN tcronin@southtownstar.com — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

Tim Cronin: Perhaps the solitude generates the feeling. Run more than a few miles, and the mind can go blank. Stop, and the urge to reconnect with humanity is intense.

Naperville, Wheaton schools' border wars continue

By ROB WOLLENZIEN For Sun-Times Media — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

If not for the two Wheaton schools, both Naperville North teams easily could have won their respective regional titles at DuPage River Park.

Rosary takes another title

By BRIAN MILLER For Sun-Times Media — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

As spectators' shrill whistles and coaches' silent hand gestures encouraged swimmers forward in the Metro Catholic Conference swim meet, a familiar champion emerged from the frothy water Saturday morning at Vaughan Athletic Center.

Composto's kick keys Ramblers

BY MIKE CLARK -- Assistant YourSeason.com Editor — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Nico Composto chased down two runners in the final 200 yards to win the individual title and lead top-ranked Loyola to the Class 3A Niles West Sectional title on Saturday morning.

Trevians' Ackerman surprises at Niles West

BY MIKE CLARK -- Assistant YourSeason.com Editor — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

New Trier freshman Courtney Ackerman edged out Young's Lavinia Jurkiewicz by less than a second to win the Class 3A Niles West Sectional on Saturday. York won the team title, 38-89 over Young.

Verzbicas takes it easy at Lockport

BY RANDY WHALEN — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:00 CST

Sandburg's Lukas Verzbicas fell down during Saturday's Class 3A Lockport Sectional at Dellwood Park, but still managed to win by more than 20 seconds. Neuqua Valley's boys and Sandburg's girls captured team titles.

Fox, Jermann race to sectional titles

By ROB WOLLENZIEN For Sun-Times Media — Sun, 1 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Runners at Saturday's Class 3A St. Charles East Sectional had to contend with biting winds, quicksand-like mud and a hilly LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve course. All of those impediments still were not enough to derail top area cross-country runners.

Sandburg survives falls, wins titles

BY TIM CRONIN tcronin@southtownstar.com — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:00 CST

With individual sectional champs Lukas Verzbicas and Kim Christensen leading the way, Sandburg's boys and girls both advanced to next week's Class 3A state cross country finals in Peoria.

Aurora Christian girls head to state

By TAMARA McQUEEN-SALENTINE For Sun-Times Media — Sun, 1 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

The Winnebago cross country team won Saturday's Class 1A Aurora Christian Sectional with 88 points, followed by Oregon (117), Aurora Christian (157), Rockford Lutheran 9177) and Byron (189). All five teams advance to the finals Saturday at Peoria's Detweiller Park.

Labels don't impede Metea

By ROB WOLLENZIEN For Sun-Times Media — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

Metea Valley doesn't yet officially field a varsity cross-country team, but that won't stop two boys and two girls from competing this Saturday at the St. Charles East Sectional.

Ferguson: From Orchesis to starting swimmer

By NEIL SHALIN For Sun-Times Media — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

The development of senior Hillary Ferguson this season has been a bit of serendipity for the Waubonsie Valley girls swimming program.

Let the mud fly -- sectional time arrives

From Staff Reports — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

Area runners are hoping for a break in the weather for Saturday's high school sectional cross country meets. Or maybe not.

Sectionals no breather for some runners

BY MIKE CLARK -- Assistant YourSeason.com Editor — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:00 CST

While some elite cross-country teams and individuals are gearing up for the Nov. 7 state finals in Peoria, others can't afford to look past this Saturday's sectionals.

Hampshire eyes move to Fox Valley

BY EMILY McFARLAN emcfarlan@scn1.com — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

With an enrollment that has grown from 650 to 1,015 in just two years, Hampshire is looking to leave the Big Northern Conference in order to join the larger Fox Valley Conference.

Richards' Burns eyes return to state

BY TIM O'BRIEN -- FOR THE SOUTHTOWN STAR — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:00 CST

Richards diver Katie Burns, who went unbeaten in duals this season, has her sights set on a third trip to the state finals.

Scouts aiming for another state title

By Mike Madigan SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-SUN — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

With the artificial surface at Illinois Benedictine University's football stadium the site of this weekend's IHSFHA state field-hockey finals, Lake Forest High didn't mind moving Tuesday's quarterfinal-round contest against Lake Forest Academy from the picturesque lawn in front of its school to the turf surface at its football field on the west side of town.

Morgan Park Academy's Boone eyes more titles

BY CHRIS MURPHY -- FOR THE SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

After winning the state singles title as a freshman, Morgan Park Academy's Jerricka Boone is hungry for more hardware. So is Stagg junior Melissa Kopinski, who took Boone to three sets in the semifinals before settling for fourth place.

Both Warriors squads advance to sectionals

By ROB WOLLENZIEN For The Sun — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

Both Waubonsie Valley squads earned sectional berths with their regional performances over the weekend. The girls finished fourth at the West Aurora Regional in Sugar Grove and the boys took fifth. Individually, David Groeber (16:17.2) finished third overall in the boys race. Joe Brant's 12th place came in 16:52. In the girls race, Geneva filled out all of the top five individual spots. Warriors runner Ashley Bruner led Waubonsie with her 19:46 race.

Morgan Park Academy's Boone claims title

BY TINA AKOURIS takouris@suntimes.com — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:00 CST

Morgan Park Academy freshman Jerricka Boone upset top-seeded Hanna Mar of Hinsdale Central in a three-set quarterfinal and went on to win the state singles title Saturday. Prairie Ridge's Allison Murphy and Carolyn Huerth took the doubles championship and Hinsdale Central captured its fourth straight team title.

Minus Verzbicas, Sandburg still wins

BY MIKE CLARK -- Assistant YourSeason.com Editor — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:00 CST

With state-title favorite Lukas Verzbicas resting an ailing left Achilles' tendon, Sandburg relied on its pack to win the Class 3A Marist Regional 35-49 over Brother Rice. Runner-up Kyle Meyer led the Eagles, who had a 34-second split for their top five finishers.

Young's Jurkiewicz aces another test

BY MIKE CLARK -- Assistant YourSeason.com Editor — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

After taking the ACT exam earlier in the day, Young's Lavinia Jurkiewicz breezed to victory in Saturday's Class 3A cross-country sectional hosted by the Dolphins. Young also won the team title, 18-47 over St. Ignatius.

D-C's Manfrin rolls to individual title

By ALEX LAWSON For The Courier-News — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

Dundee-Crown junior Anthony Manfrin entered Saturday's St. Charles North Class 3A Boys Cross Country Regional at Leroy Oakes Forest Preserve as the heavy favorite despite missing the early part of this season with an injury. Manfrin didn't disappoint.

Lockport girls, boys take regional title

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

For your Saturday morning entertainment, how about a nice traipse through the mud? The runners at the Class 3A Bolingbrook High School boys and girls regional cross country meets at DuPage River Park enjoyed the experience, especially those who advanced to next week's sectional at Dellwood Park.

Lincoln-Way East, Minooka pack in wins

By TOMMY STOKKE For The Herald-News — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

At this time last year, Minooka's Joe McAsey was on the football field for the sophomore team. The last time the Lincoln-Way East girls took the starting line at Channahon Community Park, Nicole Nepote was on the frosh-soph team. On Saturday, each was a key ingredient in their teams' recipe for success at the Class 3A Minooka Regional as each rolled to second-place finishes.

McDowell, Sparks set pace for Geneva

BY MIKE KNAPP -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Kevin McDowell edged teammate Kevin Sparks by a tenth of a second to win the boys race at Saturday's Class 3A West Aurora Regional. Kelly Whitley won the girls race for the Vikings, who swept the boys and girls team titles.

Tiebreaker gives Marmion a title

BY TAMARA McQUEEN-SALENTINE -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:00 CST

Marmion's boys cross country tram edged Kaneland on a sixth-runner tiebreaker to win the Class 2A Aurora Central Catholic Regional on Saturday. Crystal Lake Central won the girls title.

Yorkville boys, girls race to titles

BY GREG BURKS -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Yorkville's boys and girls swept the team titles Saturday at the Class 2A Sandwich cross-country regional.

Boone earns matchup with top-seeded Mar

BY TINA AKOURIS takouris@suntimes.com — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:00 CST

Morgan Park Academy freshman Jerricka Boone advanced to a quarterfinal matchup with top-seeded Hanna Mar of Hinsdale Central by beating Lake Forest's Katie Zordani 7-6, 7-6 Friday in girls state tennis action in Schaumburg.

H-F's Osabuohien has high hopes for state

BY MATT LE CREN — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Homewood-Flossmoor tennis player Adesuwa Osabuohien is only a freshman, but that hasn�t stopped her from aiming high. Osabuohien was one of many players who only played one match instead of the usual three on the rain-soaked opening day of the state finals Thursday.

Weather rules Day 1 of state tennis

BY CHRIS MURPHY -- FOR THE SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Weather played a major roll in Day 1 of the Girls State Tennis Tournament, forcing the games to go indoors as well as eliminate the consolation bracket. But that didn't stop multiple Southland teams and individuals from competing Thursday.

'Mini-state meet' on tap at Oakhurst

By Tamara McQueen-Salentine For The Beacon-News — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

Saturday's Class 2A Aurora Central Catholic Regional at Oakhurst Forest Preserve could be called a mini-state meet, with four highly ranked teams battling for a trip to the loaded Belvidere Sectional the following week.

Vikings begin title defense Saturday

By Tamara McQueen-Salentine For The Beacon-News — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

Two-time defending state champion Geneva on Saturday begins its quest for a third state title when it headlines the Class 3A West Aurora Regional at Waubonsee Community College.

Rosary senior settles into comfort zone

By Neil Shalin For The Beacon-News — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

Emily Reuland loves playing tennis indoors.

Childs going way ahead of schedule

By NEIL SHALIN For The Sun — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

Neuqua Valley junior freestyler Amanda Childs has improved so much this year that her coach Mac Guy is thinking that she can score in state.

Altansarnia wins a pair on Day 1

From Staff Reports — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS -- When Jackie Altansarnia and Ali Foster step onto the tennis court, you can expect some fireworks.

Dolphins' hopes rest on doubles duos

BY TINA AKOURIS takouris@suntimes.com — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Whitney Young is looking for strong performances from its two doubles teams when the girls tennis state tournament gets under way Thursday in the northwest suburbs.

Boone leads Southland's state contingent

BY CHRIS MURPHY -- FOR THE SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:00 CST

Morgan Park Academy freshman Jerricka Boone, a 5-8 seed in singles, is among a number of Southland players looking for a long run in the girls state tennis tournament.

Aggressive approach works for Redwings

BY NEIL SHALIN -- FOR THE SUN — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:00 CST

Benet doubles players Madeline Carney and Kim Simmons plan to continue taking an aggressive approach in this week's state tennis tournament.

Doubles decision pays off for Angels

BY DICK GOSS dgoss@scn1.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Dick Goss:

Joliet Catholic girls tennis coach Charlie Berta was facing a potential dilemma. His season-long lineup featured a couple of very good singles players in freshman Harley Hutchinson and junior Jessie Bertino.

Cross-country notebook

BY MIKE CLARK -- Assistant YourSeason.com Editor — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:00 CST

Neuqua Valley's boys literally ran the perfect cross-country race at the Upstate Eight meet on Saturday. Read about the Wildcats' dominant performance and other news from a busy weekend of conference action in this week's cross-country notebook.

Conference racecourse challenges Redhawks

By ROB WOLLENZIEN For The Sun — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

Friday's DuPage Valley Conference meet at the Sugar Grove Waubonsee Community College campus wasn't just about the challenges of facing tough conference opponents. Both Naperville Centrals had to dodge tricky course conditions, too.

Monday's fall sports roundup

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:00 CST

Scores and highlights from tonight's fall sports action.

Vikings exorcise demons with title

BY TIM CRONIN tcronin@southtownstar.com — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Tim Cronin: Imagine for a moment that you are a 15- or 16-year-old who happens to play golf at a high level, and you are with a handful of other 15- and 16-year-olds who are similarly capable.

Local hockey getting bigger, better

BY ADAM L. JAHNS ajahns@suntimes.com — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

High school hockey clubs don't get the type of support that other sports do. Sure, most schools recognize their club teams, but since ice hockey isn't an IHSA sport, teams are basically left to fund themselves. Yet that has failed to deter the growth of hockey.

Seventh heaven: Ignatius excels in exalted events

BY TINA AKOURIS takouris@suntimes.com — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

St. Ignatius' crew team finished seventh Sunday at the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston.

St. Viator makes history with three-peat

BY SETH SCHWARTZ — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

St. Viator became the first boys golf team in 65 years of single-class and large-school play to win three consecutive state titles, shooting a 631 over two days at The Den at Fox Creek Golf Course in Bloomington

H-F golfers take care of business

BY TIM CRONIN tcronin@southtownstar.com — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:00 CST

Homewood-Flossmoor left no doubt at the girls state golf tournament on Saturday, cruising to a 41-shot victory over runner-up New Trier. Conant's Kris Yoo successfully defended her individual title.

Young teammates double their pleasure

BY TINA AKOURIS takouris@suntimes.com — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:00 CST

Whitney Young swept the top two spots in doubles on Saturday at the Oak Park girls tennis sectional, while singles champ Michelle Demeo led St. Ignatius to the team title.

Northside boys, Young girls rule city

BY MIKE CLARK -- Assistant YourSeason.com Editor — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:00 CST

Northside Prep's boys won their first city title and Whitney Young's girls captured their third consecutive championship Saturday morning at the Public League cross-country meet in Washington Park.

Jacksons, Rosary star at sectional

BY BOB REYNOLDS -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:00 CST

Singles winner Emily Reuland led Rosary to the team title at Saturday's West Aurora girls tennis sectional, while sisters Jourdan and Kylee Jackson of Oswego East captured the doubles championship,

Saturday's fall sports roundup

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Saturday's fall sports action.

Evanston's Thompson goes the distance

BY MATT LE CREN — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:00 CST

Evanston junior swimmer Sarah Thompson swept the distance freestyle races with season-best times Saturday in the Trevian Relays.

Redwings, Wildcats neck and neck

By NEIL SHALIN For The Sun — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

It was a display of picture-perfect tennis by Neuqua Valley singles player Natalie Peters. Peters, who went into this weekend's Naperville North Sectional with a 5-6 seed, defeated Metea Valley freshman Kelsey Chin 6-0, 6-0 in the quarterfinals to earn her second straight qualification for the state tournament.