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Key runs send Glenbard West past Downers North Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Glenbard West’s offense has had something of a now-you-see-it, now-you-don’t quality to it this season.
Suburban musicians among Grammy nominees Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Their names will sound familiar, either because you're a music fan or because they grew up in your neighborhood. And you might hear their names Sunday night, during the Grammy Awards ceremony on CBS. A handful of suburban natives are nominated for Grammys. In fact, in one category, two suburban men who are friends — and play in the same band — are competing against each other.
Schramek leads Benet past Marist Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Emily Schramek scored all 17 of her points in the second half, 13 in the third quarter, and No. 11 Benet hit 10 3-pointers to knock off Marist 78-67 on Wednesday in Lisle.
Downers Grove songwriter nominated for two Grammy AwardsFeb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
More than 25,000 people have sent emails and letters to Matthew West, sharing their life stories with him. The singer/songwriter from Downers Grove has sifted through nearly all of them. The stories that moved him he turned into songs. West's latest album, "Into the Light," is a nominee for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album at the Grammy Awards. "It's about more than just music at this point. And it should be that way, anyway," he said.
Images: Competitive Cheerleading finals Feb 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Teams participated in the Competitive Cheerleading finals on Saturday, Feb. 2 at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington.
Images: Cheerleading Prelims, DuPage and Fox Valley Feb 1, 2013 12:00 AM
The Competitive Cheerleading prelims in Bloomington. Cary-Grove, Downers Grove North, Downers Grove South, Glenbard West, Hampshire, Huntley, Lake Park, Metea Valley, Montini, Naperville Central, Naperville North, Neuqua Valley, South Elgin, and St. Charles East participated.
Suburban cheer teams move on to finals Feb 1, 2013 12:00 AM
The finals are set, and lots of suburban high schools will compete for the IHSA state cheerleading championships on Saturday in Bloomington. Perennial coed powerhouse Buffalo Grove High School led all scorers Friday, finishing with 91.72 points out of a possible 100.
Hope is in the air as cheer squads head downstateJan 31, 2013 12:00 AM
Cheerleading squads from all over Illinois converge on Bloomington Friday as the 2013 IHSA's competitive cheerleading state championships open. The suburbs are well represented in the 100 schools that made the championships. "We're so excited," said Conant cheerleading coach Dana Muszynski. "We're a young team, but they're very determined and driven." Only the top 10 in each of the three divisions return to compete on Saturday for the state titles.
Soane leads Glenbard West past Downers North Jan 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Caitlin Soane scored 16 points, and the Hilltoppers (8-15, 3-8 West Suburban Silver) outscored the Trojans 14-6 in the fourth quarter to rally in Downers Grove. Sarah Costello scored 18 points and Peyton Winters 12 for Downers North.
Images: IHSA State Dance Finals Jan 26, 2013 12:00 AM
The final round of the IHSA Competitive Dance competition took place in Bloomington on Saturday, January 26th. School performing were Naperville Central, Lake Park, Waubonsie Valley, Libertyville, St. Viator, Downers Grove North, Fremd, Mundelein, Fenton, Downers Grove South, St. Charles North, Lakes, Warren, Grayslake North, Neuqua Valley, Jacobs, South Elgin, Rolling Meadows, Batavia, Buffalo Grove, Vernon Hills, Maine South, Crystal Lake South, Crystal Lake Central, Naperville North and Larkin.
Images: State Dance Prelims- DuPage and Fox Valley Jan 25, 2013 12:00 AM
The preliminary round of the IHSA Competitive Dance competition took place in Bloomington on Friday, January 25th.DuPage and Fox Valley Schools performing and looking to advance to the finals were Naperville Central, Waubonsie Valley, Downers Grove North, Fenton, Downers Grove South, St. Charles North, Neuqua Valley, Jacobs, South Elgin, Batavia, and Larkin.
Images: State Dance Prelims-Northwest and North Suburbs Jan 25, 2013 12:00 AM
The preliminary round of the IHSA Competitive Dance competition took place in Bloomington on Friday, January 25th. Northwest and north suburban Schools performing and looking to advance to the finals were Libertyville, St. Viator, Fremd, Mundelein, Lakes, Warren, Grayslake North, Rolling Meadows, Buffalo Grove, Vernon Hills.
Images: Daily Herald prep photos of the week Jan 22, 2013 12:00 AM
The Prep Photos of the Week gallery includes the best high school sports pictures by Daily Herald photographers. This week's gallery features photos from basketball, wrestling and gymnastics and swimming.
Images: High School Competitive Dance, Sectional Finals Jan 19, 2013 12:00 AM
IHSA Competitive Dance sectionals were held in Grayslake and Palatine on Saturday, January 19th. Winning schools will perform at the state competition next weekend in Bloomington. Schools featured in this gallery are St. Viator, St. Charles North, St. Charles East, South Elgin, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Downers Grove North, Conant, Wheaton North, Streamwood, Lake Park, Elgin, Grayslake North, Antioch, Wauconda, Vernon Hills, Lakes, Carmel, Grayslake Central, and Grant.
Poms teams compete for sectional title in Palatine Jan 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Poms teams across the state took their activity to a new level on Saturday, when they participated in the first round of the state series in competitive dance, sanctioned by the Illinois High School Association. "We had our fingers crossed, since we didn't know what the judges would be looking for," said Sue Kawecki, coach of the Maine East Demon Squad, that also advanced at the Palatine sectional, with a kick routine.
Images: Downers Grove North vs. Montini, boys basketball Jan 16, 2013 12:00 AM
The Downers Grove North Trojans hosted the Montini Broncos for boys basketball action on Wednesday.
St. Charles East wins consolation title Dec 29, 2012 12:00 AM
As disappointed as St. Charles East was at how it started the Bill Neibch Holiday Tournament at Wheaton North this week, the Saints were just as pleased with how they ended it. Amanda Hilton scored 21 points and Carly Pottle added 17, a one-two punch that was too much for Downers Grove North in a 55-46 Saints win that earned St. Charles East the tournament's consolation championship.
Stewart, Wheaton North jet past Downers Grove North Dec 26, 2012 12:00 AM
Don't blink, or Reilly Stewart is by you. Wheaton North's 5-foot-3 head-banded blur is the engine for one of the area's most highest-octane offenses, and was at it again Wednesday. Stewart scored 7 points and dished out 7 assists in about three quarters of action, and No. 2 seed and 14th-ranked Wheaton North used two big runs in each half to fly past Downers Grove North 60-32 in first-round action at the Bill Neibch Falcon Holiday Classic.
Addison Trail falters at Downers North Dec 18, 2012 12:00 AM
The Addison Trail girls basketball team got on the bus after Tuesday night’s 59-37 loss at Downers Grove North with the knowledge they battled for three quarters.
Basketball: Week 3 MVPs Dec 12, 2012 12:00 AM
Elgin senior guard Arie Williams and Wheaton Warrenville South junior guard Meghan Waldron have earned MVP honors for their recent outstanding basketball performances.