Matt Harness
A single-digit handicap, Phil Later signed up for the boys golf tryout this season, but he chose to return as the Ramblers’ camera man instead.
Stories about Glenbrook North’s C.C. Chatas and Hailey Koretzas, Niles North’s Michelle Bacalla and the Maine East girls tennis program.
Inexperienced Ramblers finished first at the sectional while Glenbrook South, Maine South and Maine East each had at least one individual qualify for state.
The Ramblers freshman shot a 74 at the regional and helped his team advance to the sectional. One of Bennett Cotten’s strengths is his mental approach.
Glenbrook North totaled 50 points to beat out Highland Park, which ended up with 43. Niles North’s Michelle Bacalla won the No. 1 singles title.
Jarrett Gustafson had six catches for 100 yards and a touchdown. Brian Collis, Vinny Labus, Tommy Bazarek and Justin Fahey also had big games for the Hawks.
While the Trevians scored only one touchdown, it was clear that New Trier controlled the line of scrimmage against Maine South in the first half.
Loyola’s defense limited Providence’s star receiver to three catches for 46 yards on Saturday in the Ramblers’ 10-7 win.
Veterans Maggie Chwieralski, Hannah Farley, Sarah Hua-Pham, Niki Ahlstrand and Miranda Duro have the Blue Demons on the cusp of a conference championship.