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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.

Altansarnai, Angels make best of long day

BY DICK GOSS dgoss@scn1.com — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

On a long day of tennis at the Bolingbrook Sectional, Plainfield North's Jackie Altansarnai captured the singles title while Joliet Catholic went 1-2 in doubles and claimed the team championship.

Marmion's pack takes league title

BY TAMARA McQUEEN-SALENTINE -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:00 CST

Marmion had a 39-second spread for its top five runners and beat runner-up St. Francis 33-70 to win the Suburban Christian Conference boys cross country title on Saturday.

Stagg looks out for No. 1 at sectional

BY CHRIS MURPHY -- FOR THE SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Stagg had the singles and doubles champions en route to winning the Sandburg girls tennis sectional on Saturday, 26-23 over the hosts.

Stringfellow, Lions set pace at state

BY SETH SCHWARTZ — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:00 CST

Danny Stringfellow's 69 has him atop the leaderboard and is a big reason St. Viator is in first place after one round of the Class 3A boys state golf tournament at The Den at Fox Creek Golf Course in Bloomington.

H-F moves closer to state championship

BY TIM CRONIN tcronin@southtownstar.com — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Homewood-Flossmoor shot a 304 to take a 13-stroke lead over second-place New Trier Friday after one round of the Class AA girls golf state tournament in Carbondale. Michelle Mayer and Ashley Armstrong are leading the way for the Vikings after shooting 74s.

Momentous title in Jones� reach

BY SETH SCHWARTZ — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Morgan Park Academy�s JaMichael Jones will attempt to become the first African American to capture a state golf title when competition begins today at the Class 1A state tournament at Prairie Vista Golf Course in Bloomington, Ill.

H-F knows danger of overconfidence

BY SETH SCHWARTZ — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Homewood-Flossmoor is favored to win the state title Saturday at Stone Creek Golf Course in Makanda, Ill. Vikings teammates Ashley Armstrong and Michelle Mayer will vie for the individual championship.

H-F has a leg up on the competition

BY TIM CRONIN tcronin@southtownstar.com — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Homewood-Flossmoor, one of four teams expected to challenge for the girls title in Class AA after falling two strokes short last fall, may have an advantage at the fifth and sixth positions.

Local group packing golf bags for state

By CHRISTINE BOLIN For The Beacon-News — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

Seven local individuals from Class 1A and 2A and one team from 3A, Waubonsie Valley, are heading to Bloomington this weekend for the state boys golf tournaments.

Knights' Guyton takes third swing at state

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

A foursome carrying area hopes to the girls state golf tournaments in the Carbondale area this weekend features three fresh faces and a seasoned veteran. Kaneland junior Hayley Guyton is making her third straight appearance at state and hopes to continue her climb up the standings after tying for 68th place as a freshman and taking 42nd last year. She will be joined in the Class 2A field at Hickory Ridge Golf Course in Carbondale by the Batavia duo of sophomore Tara Cullerton and junior Megan Ramp.

Underdog roles suit Southland teams

BY TIM CRONIN -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

While they�re considered underdogs, three Southland teams are shooting for state championships this weekend. In Class 3A, Providence Catholic and Homewood-Flossmoor are among the teams in the championship at the Den at Fox Creek in Bloomington. Meanwhile, Lemont will be chasing a Class 2A crown at Weibring Golf Club.

H-F ready to seize the moment

BY TIM CRONIN -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Homewood-Flossmoor return to the Class AA state title a year wiser and several strokes better after being topped last season in the championship by two strokes. Among the competitors lies defending champ Marion, who will have home-course advantage at Hickory Ridge Golf Course in Carbondale on Friday.

High hopes to go low

By ALEX LAWSON For The Courier-News — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

Though he's just a sophomore, South Elgin's Xavier Owens is approaching the Class 3A State Golf Finals at The Den at Fox Creek Golf Course in Bloomington with all the poise and determination of a seasoned veteran. "I feel pretty solid right now," Owens said.

St. Edward's Coffman enjoys company

By ALEX LAWSON For The Courier-News — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

St. Edward's Danielle Coffman is positively ecstatic to be returning to the Class A State Golf Finals at the Crab Orchard Golf Club in Carterville, but is even more pleased by the fact that this time she gets to take her whole team with her. "We're all playing really well right now," Coffman said. "We have a winning spirit inside of us, and we're going to give it our all."

Sisters bond on the court

By BOB REYNOLDS For The Beacon-News — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

When Oswego East's Jourdan Jackson takes the court at the West Aurora Sectional starting Friday, she'll be like many of her fellow participants in having family present for encouragement.

2 Batavia golfers heading to state

BY PAUL JOHNSON -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:00 CST

Batavia fell a few stokes shy of qualifying for the Class AA girls golf state tournament as a team at Tuesday's St. Ignatius Regional. But the Bulldogs did advance a pair of individuals: sophomore Tara Cullerton and junior Megan Ramp.

Youthful Redhawks look to next year

BY PAUL JOHNSON -- FOR THE SUN — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

With three juniors and a sophomore contributing Naperville Central's top four scores at Tuesday's Class AA St. Ignatius girls golf sectional, the Redhawks are looking to a bright future.

Waubonsie, Benet upbeat about league tourneys

BY NEIL SHALIN -- FOR THE SUN — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Waubonsie Valley saw some positive signs at last weekend's Upstate Eight girls tennis meet, while Benet kept rolling en route to winning the East Suburban Catholic tourney.

Battle-tested Hilltopers set for state

BY DICK GOSS dgoss@scn1.com — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Dick Goss: Joliet Catholic is not the favorite heading into this weekend's Class 2A boys state golf meet at Weibring Golf Club at Illinois State University in Normal. Nor have the Hilltoppers earned that distinction.

Patience pays for Lions' Stringfellow

BY SETH SCHWARTZ — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:00 CST

A deliberate approach paid off for St. Viator golfer Danny Stringfellow, whose eagle on the first playoff hole earned him medalist honors at Monday's Class 3A Glenbrook North Sectional. New Trier edged St. Viator for the team title on a fifth-score tiebreaker.

H-F girls move closer to state goal

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

Homewood-Flossmoor's girls golf team took another step toward its goal of a state title by winning the Class AA Marian Catholic Sectional by 45 shots on Monday. H-F's Ashley Armstrong won medalist honors with an even-par 71.

Saints marching onward

By ALEX LAWSON For The Courier-News — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

Last year, St. Charles East's Wes Apple qualified for the Class 3A State Finals as an individual. This year, he'll be taking the rest of the Saints with him. East finished second at its own Class 3A Sectional on Monday at par-71 St. Andrews with a team score of 304, edging out Hinsdale Central by one stroke for the last finals spot.

Veteran Vikings heading to state

BY JIM KATULA -- FOR THE SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Homewood-Flossmoor's boys golf team, which includes five seniors and a junior, is heading to the Class 3A state meet after winning Monday's Mount Carmel Sectional with a 306 total.

Monday's fall sports roundup

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:00 CST

Scores and highlights from Monday's fall sports roundup.

Scouts find success close to home

BY DARREN DAY dday@scn1.com — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:00 CST

Playing on its home course, the Lake Forest boys golf team shot a 289 to win a Class 3A sectional title on Monday.

Hilltoppers pull away in sectional

BY DICK GOSS dgoss@scn1.com — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:00 CST

Locked in a four-way battle for the Class 2A Lemont Sectional title, Joliet Catholic used a strong effort on the back nine to capture first place with a 315 total.