The chances certainly were there, but Hinsdale Central’s soccer team just couldn’t find a goal in Tuesday’s Class 3A supersectional game against Neuqua Valley.

Benet overcame early deficits in each set to move on to Thursday's Downers Grove South sectional title match with a 25-13, 25-18 win over the host Mustangs on Tuesday.

Morton had not given up more than one goal in a game all season. Hinsdale Central overcame that remarkable trend with a pair of second-half goals to advance to its second straight supersectional.

Thanks to the strong hands of Eric Alexander, Hinsdale Central grabbed hold of the momentum with its backs seemingly against the wall and never let go in a surprising 46-12 first-round Class 8A playoff rout Friday of host Downers Grove South.

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Hinsdale Central is hoping that on Saturday, the third time is the charm.

The state's runner-up singles player and fifth-place doubles team anchored Hinsdale Central's mighty run to its third straight state tennis title.

Hinsdale Central's Samantha Postillion came out swinging in Saturday's second round for a share of seventh-place honors at the Class AA state tournament in Makanda.

Powered by Brett Tomfohrde's top-10 finish, Hinsdale Central took a step forward with its second-place finish at the Class 3A state tournament Friday and Saturday in Bloomington.

Hinsdale Central's Samantha Postillion is in 12th place at the midway point of the Class AA girls golf state meet.

Hinsdale Central is in a familiar spot halfway through the Class 3A boys state golf meet in Bloomington.

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Although there were still three weeks left in the regular season, the playoffs started on Friday night for the Hinsdale South football team.

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If Downers Grove North’s recovery of an onside kick to begin the second half was a surprise, Hinsdale Central’s rapid-fire answer was a downright shocker.