George Wilcox

Lyons pounds Proviso West to avoid elimination in final game for fourth straight season

Lyons was back in the identical territory where it has been the three previous years, with its playoff fate resting on the final game of the regular season.

By George Wilcox

Veronica Cribbs thrust into full-time role with Hinsdale South

When starting setter Lizzy Niestrom suffered a season-ending injury last month, senior Veronica Cribbs inherited the job.

By George Wilcox

Lyons have success with quirky three-defender combination

Marina Gonzalez, Madisen Babich and Toni Saracco provide Lions with unusual trio of defensive players lineup.

By George Wilcox

High School Sports

Jon Hudson, the last of the Lyons’ Hudson brothers, goes out in style

Lyons senior Jon Hudson sank a 65-putt for a birdie on the final hole of state tournament to place fourth at 3A state meet.

By George Wilcox

Fenwick’s Liam Kelleher scores goal to quiet Downers North comeback attempt

Fenwick defeated Downers Grove North 3-2 in a Morton Regional semifinal and earn a finals’ showdown with top-ranked Morton, which torpedoed Hinsdale South.

By George Wilcox

High School Sports

Maine East’s Orion Yamat finishes second at state meet

Yamat started the second round with a one-stroke lead; however, his one birdie and two bogeys weren’t enough to beat Hinsdale Central junior Kenneth Li.

By George Wilcox

Hinsdale Central’s Kenneth Li ties state record to win 3A title

From runner-up to Class 3A state champion, Hinsdale Central’s Kenneth Li feels pretty comfortable at the Den at Fox Creek, the home of the state tournament.

By George Wilcox

High School Football

Montini interceptions make it tough on improved Fenwick defense

The Friars’ defense had allowed just 22 points total in its last three games, but three interceptions Friday by the Broncos made for a long night in Lombard.

By George Wilcox

Hinsdale South runner Sarah Leganski recovers in nick of time

Hornets senior Sarah Leganski came down with mononucleosis right before the cross country season and didn’t compete until a month later.

By George Wilcox