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Wauconda rolls in 3A playoff opener Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
It all clicks for Warren’s Hicks Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Flying under the radar last season as teammate Shakhiem Chapman enjoyed most of the spoils on his way to a third-place state finish, Warren’s Danny Hicks had a wonderful year himself in 2012. It’s looking like 2013 might be even better for Hicks after Saturday’s result at the Class 3A Barrington sectional. The senior won his second consecutive sectional title, this one coming at the expense of Libertyville junior Austin Koziol (28-11) in a 5-0 decision to send the star 170-pounder into the state tournament next weekend with a full head of steam.
Zak attack leads to 11th-place medal Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Grant senior Sami Jo Zak practiced day after day over the last few years, harboring a dream of making it to state one day. She ended up carrying the dream farther than she ever imagined possible on Saturday afternoon in the girls bowling state tournament at Cherry Bowl Lanes. Zak wasn’t sure if she was in line to receive one of the top 12 medals, even after throwing a final game of 257. The final announcement that Zak finished 11th place with a 12-game total of 2,554 pins caught her by a total surprise.
Clark, Lakes size up Grant Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
With a full week off between games, the Lakes boys basketball team tried a few new things at practice. One of them worked quite nicely Saturday night against visiting Grant. Direll Clark, a 5-foot-11 guard who is usually seen hitting 3-pointers and jumpers, could have been mistaken for an old-school, back-to-the-basket center with the way he was moving in the paint. He worked out with the other big men in practice this week to see if he could use his football player strength to his advantage as a post player. He was a load in leading Lakes to a 63-54 victory over the Bulldogs, scoring most of his 14 points on strong moves in the paint, complete with plenty of pump fakes and spin moves for good measure.
Smooth sailing for Lake County on Day 1 at Barrington Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Nearly all of the Lake County favorites got off to a flying start Friday night on the first day of action at the Class 3A Barrington wrestling sectional.
Grant’s Zak is living the dream Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
It might seem like a dream, but for Sami Jo Zak of Grant, it’s really happening. She’s on a roll and just might end up as one of the best bowlers state tournament at Cherry Bowl Lanes after a terrific effort in Friday’s action. Zak has herself in fifth place, 35 pins behind tournament leader Emily Malone of Rockford Jefferson through 6 games with a 1,339.
Dunning’s FT help Grant past Vernon Hills Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Three-pointers were here, there and everywhere at Grant on Friday night. The host Bulldogs hit a total of six 3-pointers while visiting Vernon Hills hit five of its own. At one point in the second quarter, the teams combined to hit four straight shots from long distance, and five overall. Yet, despite the importance that the triples played for both teams, it was a shot that was worth a single solitary point that made the biggest difference of all. Junior forward Steve Dunning hit a free throw with 2.2 seconds remaining in the game to give Grant a 59-58 North Suburban Conference Prairie Division victory and send the home fans into an excited frenzy on senior night.
Grant throwers extend the tradition Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Brandon Lombardino and Melissa Dunham are adding to an impressive legacy of throwing success at Grant by finding campus setting in which to pursue their specialties.
Images: Daily Herald prep photos of the week Feb 5, 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.
ISU thinks Grant’s Lucas is just wonderful Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Grant High School catcher Simeon Lucas caught the eye of the collegiate scouts during last spring's state tournament, and that led to his recent commitment to a baseball future at Illinois State.
Lake County roundup Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Stevenson’s girls basketball team ended its regular season by defeating Antioch 49-45 at home in a North Suburban Conference crossover Tuesday night, improving its record to 18-8.
Lake Zurich, Grayslake North rolling to state Feb 2, 2013 12:00 AM
If you expected the unexpected Saturday, your expectations were certainly realized. Both the Lake Zurich and Grayslake North girls bowling teams earned spots for the first time in school history in the IHSA state tournament to be held Friday and Saturday at Cherry Bowl in Rockford. Lake Zurich rolled to its first-ever sectional title by posting 5,244 pins, and Grayslake North finished runner-up with 5,206 just ahead of Marengo (5,198) and host Warren (5,159) at the IHSA Warren sectional at Bertrand Lanes in Waukegan.
Grant flexes muscles, topples archrival Libertyville Feb 2, 2013 12:00 AM
What a difference a week made for the Grant wrestling team. The host Bulldogs came through big-time Saturday in their own Class 3A regional, as they overcame a 23-point deficit against archrival Libertyville to take a 168-162 lead over the Wildcats heading into the final round of the nine-team meet. And while Grant had only six wrestlers battling for first-place medals to nine for Libertyville, the Bulldogs still managed to win the regional championship going away by a 197-176 margin.
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.
Buffalo Grove takes state cheer title Feb 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Buffalo Grove, Barrington, and Grant High School in Fox Lake, were the big winners at the Competitive Cheerleading finals on Saturday in Bloomington. “They just won the Super Bowl,” Buffalo Grove head coach Jeff Siegel said. “We're that excited."
Grant shares the wealth Feb 1, 2013 12:00 AM
Proving he’s wiser, Grant guard Mike Burns showed no anger following a missed dunk. He displayed only a sheepish smile. After all, the last time the junior let off some frustration, his actions wound up costing him the first month of the basketball season. He punched a locker at school and broke his right (shooting) hand. “I learned my lesson,” Burns said with a grin. Besides, when Burns missed his one-handed dunk try on a breakaway early in the fourth quarter Friday night, Grant was up 21 points en route to a 65-46 win over visiting Antioch in a North Suburban Conference Prairie Division contest.
Images: Cheerleading Prelims, Northwest and North Suburbs Feb 1, 2013 12:00 AM
The Competitive Cheerleading prelims in Bloomington. Antioch, Barrington, Bartlett, Buffalo Grove, Conant, Elk Grove, Grayslake Central, Grayslake North, Hoffman Estates, Lake Zurich, Mundelein, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Stevenson 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.
Lake County roundup Jan 29, 2013 12:00 AM