Ken Ryan

Leyden’s Alfredo Recendez, Christian Rubio have each others’ backs

Eagles juniors Alfredo Recendez and Christian Rubio have been playing together for about the last 10 years.

By Ken Ryan

Lyons’ Cole Gilchrist makes it tough on opponents with his of speed

After scoring three goals and contributing five assists as a junior, Lions senior Cole Gilchrist has a team-high 15 goals and 13 assists.

By Ken Ryan

Milosz Mordarski converts luck bounce to lift Elmwood Park past Muchin Prep

Aleks Grabowski sent a free kick from midfield that hit off the crossbar and bounced to an open Milosz Mordarski, who was able to control the ball and tap it into the right corner of the net.

By Ken Ryan

High School Sports

Sarah Puz, Natalie Axelrod connect for Hinsdale South at first doubles

Junior Sarah Puz and freshman Natalie Axelrod both had doubts before high school that they would ever play tennis at Hinsdale South.

By Ken Ryan

High School Football

Hinsdale South running back Robert Hall flips switch to safety

Hornets junior Robert Hall has a grandfather and an uncle who played safety in college.

By Ken Ryan

High School Sports

Tennis acclimates Hinsdale Central’s Rugile Valiunaite to new country

Red Devils senior Rugile Valiunaite qualified for the state tournament again after going 6-2 there a year ago.

By Ken Ryan

Bella Lorenzini tops Hinsdale Central teammate Sophia Haleas in Downers South singles final

In another all-Hinsdale Central finals, the Red Devils won their 30th consecutive sectional and advanced their entire team to next weekend’s girls tennis state meet.

By Ken Ryan

High School Sports

Fenwick state medalists Catie Wallace, Katie Vulich, Theresa Mullen pass along advice

Catie Wallace, Theresa Mullen and Katie Vulich are back after helping Fenwick win a third-place trophy at state last year.

By Ken Ryan

After high school, Fenwick’s Annie Ryan and Nazareth’s Maeve Grimes head to beach

Ryan and Grimes are teammates with 1st Alliance Volleyball Club/Lyons Jrs., as well as beach volleyball partners.

By Ken Ryan