Sports

By Jason Maholy Sports Editor For the first time in the history of the Illinois high school boys basketball postseason tournament, no champion will be crowned. Baseball and softball – the annual harbi…

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 …

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…

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 …

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…