Rob Valentin

Lyons doubles team of Megan Hickey and Stefana Vasic removes all doubt

Lions’ team of Megan Hickey and Stefan Vasci exceeds its 9-16 seeding by placing fourth at state meet.

By Rob Valentin

Connor O’Neill volunteers for Nazareth’s defense

Roadrunners junior Connor O’Neill had played midfield, but saw that his team needed to fill some holes on defense.

By Rob Valentin

Carly Uhlir finds plenty of family support at Trinity

Trinity sophomore Carly Uhlir’s mother and two aunts played volleyball with the Blazers.

By Rob Valentin

OPRF’s Meg Valenti goes all-in with volleyball

Senior middle hitter Meg Valenti decided to get serious about volleyball her sophomore year and has developed into a stellar blocker and attacker.

By Rob Valentin

High School Sports

Pair of seconds produces another first for Hinsdale Central at state tennis

Red Devils sophomore Bella Lorenzini knocked off the defending state champ, before falling in the championship match.

By Rob Valentin

Oak Park-River Forest finds that top-seed Morton is as good as advertised

The Mustangs came out firing and scored three first-half goals en route to a 5-2 victory over the Huskies.

By Rob Valentin

Hinsdale Central’s Bryan Loebig ends Lyons’ soccer season

Seven years ago, Hinsdale Central’s Bryan Loebig watched his brother, Jason Loebig, blast home the only goal in a sectional championship win over the Lions on their home field.

By Rob Valentin

Double up: Rao, Harvey give Stevenson another state doubles title

Stevenson knew it had a good No. 2 doubles team in Vinaya Rao and Katherine Harvey, but the Patriots weren’t sure how great the duo could be until Saturday.

By Rob Valentin

High School Football

Oak Park-River Forest signal-callers get a break in blowout of Morton

OPRF likes to run a fast-paced offense, so huddling or calling the quarterback over to the sideline isn’t an option. Instead, the plays are relayed from head coach John Hoerster through three signalers.

By Rob Valentin