By Randy Whalen Correspondent Oak Lawn came into this season with the expectation it could be special. With all five starters back from the 2018-19 team and two bonified stars in Sami Osmani and Trey …
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Boys Basketball Class 3A Playoffs: Trey Davis scores 23 as St. Laurence downs Caravan
By Steve Metsch Correspondent Trey Davis lived up to his name, hitting five three-point shots in St Laurence’s regional opener against Mount Carmel. But his defense sealed the victory on March 4. With…
Boys Basketball Class 4A Playoffs: Marian Catholic tops Brother Rice in regional final
By Randy Whalen Correspondent Brother Rice believed they could beat Marian Catholic. It is likely not many other people did. After all, the Crusaders hadn’t beaten the Spartans in eight seasons …
Boys Basketball: Stagg battles conference champion Knights in OT loss
By Randy Whalen Correspondent Stagg had its chare of struggles this season, but the Chargers have persevered, continued to play hard and will be better for it down the road, both on and off the court.…
Boys Basketball: RedHawks edge Celtics in Trendel’s return to Providence
By Randy Whalen Correspondent Marist coach Tim Trendel was just fine his first game at Providence since leaving to coach the RedHawks was upstaged by the return of another former Celtic. Former Provid…
Wrestling State Finals: Sandburg’s Bosco takes title to conclude unbeaten season
By Jason Maholy Sports Editor Some observers – even wrestlers themselves – say experience competing in the state tournament can be a significant factor when it comes to what one can accomplish in subs…
Girls Basketball Class 4A Playoffs: Marist’s Kira Chivers is a dyn-o-mite
By Randy Whalen Correspondent Kira Chivers is a dynamo. With Marist clinging to a one-point lead at the start of the fourth quarter in a Class 3A Stagg Sectional semifinal against Thornwood, the Thund…
Girls Basketball: Barakat scores 27, but Chargers fall to Porters
By Randy Whalen Correspondent Laila Barakat did just about everything possible to help her team win. In the end, however, the Stagg sophomore guard’s effort wasn’t quite enough. Barakat scored a caree…
Girls Bowling: Evergreen Park’s Kiara Smith headed to state
By Randy Whalen Correspondent There’s an old saying: “Act like you’ve been there before.” In a crowded field for the five individual bowling state qualifying positions last wee…
Boys Swimming: Oak Lawn finishes second in SSC
From Staff Reports Experience is paying dividends for the Oak Lawn boys swim team. With several swimmers having three years of varsity experience, the Spartans swam to a second-place finish at the Sou…