In a matchup of the Public League’s top two teams, Payton showed that sometimes practice isn’t perfect. The Grizzlies, who have yet to have a full practice with all of their players present, defeated host Young 21-25, 25-20, 25-12 Tuesday afternoon in both teams’ conference opener. Continue reading
Now I’m not normally one who delves into controversial topics, but this one has become pretty mainstream the last couple days. So here it goes. Continue reading
Stony Brook vs. FIU
Stony Brook: Most times this would seem like an odd series to be listed in a top matchup list, but after last season’s miraculous Stony Brook run to the College World Series, the Seawolves are back to prove last year’s success wasn’t a fluke. This year won’t be as easy, however, as Stony Brook had seven players drafted in the Major League Baseball Draft, including five in the first 12 rounds. Outfielder Steve Goldstein returns as the leading hitter after hitting for a .337 average and a returning high of four home runs. He’ll be joined by infielder Kevin Courtney, who also hit four home runs and drove in 38 RBIs. Catcher Kevin Krause hit .330 IN 61 games, while knocking in 40 RBIs. Continue reading
Bogan came in with the better record, but it was Milwaukee Riverside that walked away the victors Sunday morning as they defeated the Bengals 73-57 in the MLK Dream Classic at Young. Continue reading
Getting off to a good start is essential for any team to be successful. Marshall exemplified that Sunday morning in the MLK Dream Classic at Young, cruising to a 62-5 win over Germantown, Pa. Continue reading
Sometimes it’s the smallest guy on the court that ends up playing the hero in the biggest of situations. Continue reading
St. Patrick narrowly escaped Thornton on Sunday afternoon, pulling out a 79-73 triple-overtime thriller at the Ridgewood Shootout. Continue reading
Unlike most teams, No. 1 Young didn’t start its season two weeks ago. Instead the Dolphins kicked off their campaign Thursday showing virtually no signs of rust en route to an easy 63-17 win over visiting Crane. Continue reading
Top-ranked New Trier’s 7-6 victory over second-ranked Glenbrook North on Sunday night was more than just a ‘W’ in the standings for the boys hockey team. Continue reading
BY MICHAEL WOJTYCHIW
With two state championships, a runner-up and three third-place finishes since 1999-2000, success defines the Fenwick girls basketball program. Continue reading
Michael Wojtychiw 