Tony Baranek

High School Sports

Tony Baranek’s girls volleyball notebook

Tony Baranek breaks down recent developments in Southland girls volleyball action.

By Tony Baranek

Ali Lund lifts Lemont over Lincoln-Way West

There was nothing sentimental in how Ali Lund played during Lemont’s 27-25, 25-18 win over host Lincoln-Way West.

By Tony Baranek

Baranek: Mother-daughter relation rooted at Shepard

Deb Newsome’s favorite mother-daughter activity is watching Abby compete at Shepard, where Deb herself was a pioneer athlete.

By Tony Baranek

Marian Catholic’s Maddie Huekels all about helping others, on and off court

On the court, Marian Catholic senior Maddie Huekels probably is most effective for the Spartans as a setter. Off the court, she’s a star humanitarian.

By Tony Baranek

Lincoln-Way North coasts to Lincoln-Way Central title

Lincoln-Way North completed a five-match, 10-game sweep of the Lincoln-Way Central tournament field with a 25-10, 25-17 victory over Lincoln-Way East.

By Tony Baranek

High School Football

Liam Morrissey leads Lincoln-Way East past Bolingbrook

Liam Morrissey took himself to a milestone in the first half. In the second half, he took his team to a conference title.

By Tony Baranek

T.F. South captures South Suburban Blue title

Host Oak Forest battled T.F. South Thursday before the Rebels put their signature on the South Suburban Blue title with a 25-15, 25-21 win.

By Tony Baranek

Sandburg knocks off Lockport, helps raise money for cancer research

Sandburg beat Lockport 25-16, 25-16 and also raised plenty of money for cancer research in a Volley/Dig for the Cure event.

By Tony Baranek

Tony Baranek’s girls volleyball notes

Tony Baranek breaks down recent developments in Southland girls volleyball action.

By Tony Baranek