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Grant garners first sectional title May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Grant boys track and field coach Tom Evans spent Friday evening watching a parade of his Bulldogs qualify for next week's state meet in Charleston, but he continued pacing the infield nervously once the final event of the Class 3A Huntley sectional had concluded. Runner-up sectional finishes the previous two seasons tend to have that effect on a coach. Moments later his nervousness was replaced by excitement and pride as the North Suburban Conference champions were announced as sectional champions for the first time in school history. Grant garnered 83 team points to run away from Fox Valley Conference champion Huntley and NIC-10 Conference champion Belvidere North, which finished tied with 56 points.
Warren’s Ellis in title pursuit(s) May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Warren sophomore Brittny Ellis is back in the running for a state title. Or, rather two state titles, as she advanced near the front of the pack in both the 200- and 400-meter dashes in Class 3A. Ellis won her qualifying 400 qualifying heat in 55.18 on Friday in the girls track and field state meet preliminaries at Eastern Illinois University.
Fortune smiles upon FVC Fox champ Grayslake North May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
This was the season where everything fell into place for Andy Strahan and the Grayslake North baseball team.
Grant’s NSC title effort covers the spectrum May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
If they needed more convincing that their season was a fairy tale come true, Grant's softball players needed only to crane their necks. Look, up in the sky. "I was waiting for my catcher," Bulldogs pitcher Caitlyn Moran said. "And then I was like, Oh, look. There's a rainbow.' "It was great," Moran added. "It just added to everything." A rainbow, which included a definitive Grant red, appeared late in Wednesday's North Suburban Conference championship game in Zion, as the visiting Bulldogs were completing a thrilling, 3-2 win Zion-Benton.
Vogt paces Libertyville triumph May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Matt Vogt has been about as rock-solid as they come for Libertyville's baseball team the last two springs. The University of Minnesota-Duluth-bound senior displayed his talent again Wednesday, hitting a pair of home runs in the Wildcats' 14-0 win over Round Lake in a North Suburban Conference crossover. Vogt finished with 4 RBI, and Kevin Calamari also had a big day at the plate with a home run, double and 4 RBI, as Libertyville improved to 20-10.
Lake Zurich shuts out Grant May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Second-seeded Lake Zurich got its postseason off to a flying start, scoring 4 goals in the first half on its way to an impressive 7-0 victory over No. 3 Grant on Wednesday night in a regional opener at Barrington Community Stadium. Next up for the NSC champs will be the host Fillies in the regional final Friday after the home side stopped Round Lake 9-0 in the first match of the day.
Grant clinches NSC Prairie title May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Stevenson’s a hit against Mundelein May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Despite 3 errors, Stevenson was able to roll by North Suburban Conference Lake Division champion Mundelein 7-1 Tuesday. A steady stream of hits helped. The Patriots tallied 9 hits, thanks to a 3-for-3 effort out of Jimmy Marchese, who got one of his hits to go for a double. Zach Novoselsky drove in 2 runs while going 3-for-4 and Eli Greenspon also finished with 2 RBI. Pitcher Mitchell Goll got the win for Stevenson, which improves to 17-10. He gave up only 1 walk over six innings.
Grant rallies past Antioch May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Tom Blanchette pounded 9 kills and Grant's boys volleyball team rallied past Antioch 15-25, 25-13, 25-17 in North Suburban Conference action Monday night.
Gibis pitches Wauconda past Antioch May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Wauconda's baseball team moved one step closer Monday to completing a perfect run through the North Suburban Conference Prairie Division. The Bulldogs defeated host Antioch 5-2, as Brandon Gibis earned the win over David Meade in a battle of aces.
Bush, Stevenson rise to another NSC occasion May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Taking control of the North Suburban Conference boys tennis tournament is starting to be an annual event for Stevenson. The Patriots netted another NSC title on Saturday, topping Lake Forest 38-28.5 for the top spot in the event hosted by Wauconda and completed at the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex. Warren edged Libertyville 23.5 to 23 for third place. Jeremy Bush of Stevenson was victorious over Warren's Kristiyan Trukov in straight sets for the No. 1 singles championship, and the Patriots captured all three of their doubles matches over the Scouts.
Cary-Grove 2nd, Huntley 3rd at Belvidere North May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Cary-Grove and Huntley renewed their rivalry at the sectional, but both Fox Valley Conference squads wound up chasing Hononegah. After finishing 1-2 at Monday's FVC meet, the Trojans and Red Raiders turned in strong performances again at the Class 3A Belvidere North sectional Thursday night, but neither squad could catch the Indians, who took first with 85 points. Cary-Grove finished second with 75 while Huntley was third with 59.
Grant’s repeat plan succeeds May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
It started in the field and ended up on the track, and that's the formula that led to another conference championship for Grant. It was that formula that the Bulldogs and their coaches met about back in November, and every week since — not losing focus on the ultimate goal, another North Suburban Conference title. Thursday night, on a cool and very soggy night at Libertyville, the Bulldogs, who shared the conference title with Lake Zurich a year ago, showed their dominance in all facets to win their second consecutive NSC crown. Grant, which also captured the NSC Prairie Division title, amassed 115 points to 96 for runner-up Lakes.
Galat leads Lakes to 7th NSC win May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Richard Galat pounded 7 kills, and Lakes' boys volleyball team defeated Mundelein 25-19, 25-18 Wednesday night for its school-record seventh win in North Suburban Conference play. Lakes is 7-3 in the NSC.
Bartlett’s clutch hit lifts Lakes May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Lakes' baseball team won a thriller Wednesday. Mike Bartlett's RBI single in the bottom of the seventh inning lifted the Eagles to a 12-11 win over Grant in North Suburban Conference Prairie Division play.
Images: Daily Herald prep photos of the week May 7, 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 water polo, track, baseball, softball and tennis.
Dziedzic, Lombardino throw a record-breaking party May 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Libertyville's Matsen Dziedzic and Grant's Brandon Lombardino excelled in Friday's Lake County Invitational, breaking county records in shot put and discus.
Wauconda rallies past Warren May 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Fairweather drives Mundelein victory May 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Warren hangs on for NSC title May 2, 2013 12:00 AM