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Kipnis picked in second round

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:00 CST

Jason Kipnis, an Arizona State junior center fielder and 2005 Glenbrook North graduate, was selected in the second round of Major League Baseball's first-year player draft by the Cleveland Indians Tuesday night.

GBN grad speeding toward pro career

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 04:00 CST

As a senior at Glenbrook North, Jason Kipnis stole 37-of-37 bases and demonstrated the speed that could land him in the big leagues someday.

Seniors take season-ending loss in stride

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 04:00 CST

Takuma Tateishi didn't see much action last year as a junior, which made this season extra special.

Fremd's big inning sinks Spartans

BY GEORGE M. WILCOX -- PIONEER PRESS — Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00 CST

Host Fremd rode a four-run fourth inning to a 6-3 win over Glenbrook North Thursday in a Class 4A regional semifinal.

Brand catches a sneak peak of playoff opponent

Wed, 27 May 2009 04:00 CST

Glenbrook North did not play Fremd during the regular season, so senior catcher Keith Brand went to watch the Vikings in action. "They looked good," Brand said. "We have to play better and start hitting the ball."

Glenbrook North tops Deerfield

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00 CST

Glenbrook North 8, Deerfield 2: Zach Mink (4-2) went the distance for the win and Cooper Rushing was 3-for-4 with four RBI, pacing the Spartans (15-8, 8-5) to the Central Suburban North victory.

Spartans down Notre Dame

Fri, 8 May 2009 00:00 CST

Glenbrook North 8, Notre Dame 2: Anthony Volk earned the win for the Spartans (13-7), allowing only one base hit in his two innings of work.