Sports
By staff reports

Fri Nov 20, 2009, 12:56 PM CST
From an undefeated powerhouse to a Cinderella playoff run, four area football teams are geared up for the charged environment of state semifinal football Saturday. Check at each team's prospects in our previews at FNL.MYSUBURBANLIFE.COM.
By Marc Zarefsky, mzarefsky@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 12:12 PM CST
Glenbard East is coming off a 20-win season and regional final appearance last year, and the Rams have the experience to duplicate that performance.
By Marc Zarefsky, mzarefsky@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 12:09 PM CST
One thing became quite clear to York coach Al Biancalana after his team’s first week of practice. The Dukes do not have a lot of height. That being said, the fifth-year coach still has confidence this season potentially could be a special one for York.
By Scott Schmid, sschmid@mysuburbanlife.com
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 07:03 PM CST
Watching from the stands as his beloved Notre Dame football team fell further behind Navy a couple of Saturdays ago, Will Cronin needed a serious pick-me-up. Little did the Immaculate Conception senior know one was on its way.
By Scott Schmid, sschmid@mysuburbanlife.com
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 01:02 PM CST
Gone are four starters from last winter’s team, including four-year starter Shannon McNeil and top outside shooter Megan Leach.
By Scott Schmid, sschmid@mysuburbanlife.com
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 12:57 PM CST
Even Dan Murray would admit that the last two seasons haven’t lived up to the standards the IC girls basketball head coach has built for his program over the last decade. But after back-to-back sub-.500 years, help is on the way.
By staff reports
Mon Nov 16, 2009, 12:03 PM CST
Big-time college recruits and state title contenders take the court next week when the high school girls basketball season tips off. Check out your team's prospects here.
By Jason Rossi, jrossi@mysuburbanlife.com
Thu Nov 12, 2009, 04:47 PM CST
Jacki Gulczynski leads optimistic Hawks after controversial end to last season.
By Scott Schmid, sschmid@mysuburbanlife.com
Thu Nov 12, 2009, 03:24 PM CST
Montini was one basket short of advancing to the Class 3A state finals in 2008-09, and that was without star player Michala Johnson, who missed all but eight minutes of last season with a torn ACL.
By Marc Zarefsky, mzarefsky@mysuburbanlife.com
Thu Nov 12, 2009, 02:36 PM CST
Dukes look to build on last year’s magical playoff run under new head coach
By Marc Zarefsky, mzarefsky@mysuburbanlife.com
Thu Nov 12, 2009, 02:33 PM CST
Loaded lineup has Rams hoping for exciting season
By staff reports
Mon Nov 09, 2009, 01:19 PM CST
Andrew Smith and Jack Driggs registered nearly identical times to finish second and third, respectively, at Saturday's Class 3A state meet in Peoria.
By staff reports
Fri Nov 06, 2009, 10:53 PM CST
As the Western Sun sets, Glenbard South looks to the east. The Raiders will be the newest member of the Metro Suburban Conference when the 2010-11 season kicks off.
By Staff reports
Fri Nov 06, 2009, 12:22 AM CST
The Dukes saw their season come to an end for a second straight year thanks to the Saints.
Tue Nov 03, 2009, 05:47 PM CST
Aaron Nagel was a linebacker at Notre Dame, one of college football’s Holy Grails, but he wasn’t happy. The Lemont graduate did not like the Fighting Irish’s coaches. They weren’t the kind of people he thought they would be back when he committed to play football there. He wanted something different. That’s when he rediscovered his youth.
By Scott Schmid, sschmid@mysuburbanlife.com
Mon Nov 02, 2009, 10:02 AM CST
With nine seniors and over 50 goals gone from last year’s Class 1A runner-up, this fall was supposed to be a bit of a rebuilding project for the Timothy Christian soccer team. But somewhere along the way, the Trojans had other ideas.
By staff reports
Mon Oct 26, 2009, 09:54 AM CDT
Another complete team effort lifted Hinsdale Central’s girls tennis team to its fourth consecutive IHSA state title.
By mzarefsky@mysuburbanlife.com
Thu Oct 22, 2009, 12:22 PM CDT
In a game as fast-paced as volleyball, a team’s setter needs to be able to make split-second decisions and act on them just as quickly. A setter is a team’s quarterback on the court, a fact not lost on area high school players and coaches.
By mzarefsky@mysuburbanlife.com
Sat Oct 17, 2009, 11:13 PM CDT
The York boys and girls golf teams were both represented this weekend as Illinois’ best golfers competed in at state.
By mzarefsky@mysuburbanlife.com
Fri Oct 16, 2009, 11:29 AM CDT
To wear the vaunted No. 10 jersey — traditionally worn by a team's center midfielder — a player seeks to possess all the qualities of the game. Area high school players and coaches know exactly what those qualities are.
By staff reports
Fri Oct 16, 2009, 08:00 AM CDT
Conference titles and playoff hopes are on the line in Week 8 prep football action. Check out scores, coverage and photos and talk about your team at FNL.MYSUBURBANLIFE.COM.