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Improvement expected in CSL North Aug 23, 2012 12:00 AM
Last year the Central Suburban North was one of only four conferences in Illinois with at least six teams to send only its champion to the playoffs. Deerfield looks to defend its title in a league some coaches see as vastly improved.
CLC offers scholarships to engineering, computer science students Jul 9, 2012 12:00 AM
For the second time in six years, the College of Lake County has received a highly sought-after National Science Foundation grant that will be used to fund a program encouraging the enrollment, retention and transfer of students majoring in engineering and computer science.
Oak Park calmly edges Highland Park Jun 5, 2012 12:00 AM
Oak Park-River Forest left-hander Zach Weigel had to keep his cool in a tough pitcher's duel with Highland Park lefty Brett Shimanovsky. Weigel scored the only run in the sixth inning and threw a 3-hitter as they won the Class 4A Rockford supersectional 1-0.
Highland Park shocks Mundelein Jun 2, 2012 12:00 AM
After watching for seven innings, Highland Park sophomore David Joseph figured he knew just what to do if he got his chance. The baby-faced Joseph, who has never shaved, got his chance for the 13th-seeded Giants and came through like a veteran. The Giants had runners at the corners with two outs in the top of the eighth inning in the championship game of Saturday's Class 4A Glenbrook South sectional against top-seeded Mundelein. "I was watching the pitcher and he was throwing strikes," Joseph said. "He had a tendency to throw a first-pitch strike, and I just went up there with the mind set to hit the ball hard." Joseph took the first pitch he saw from Mundelein reliever Mitchell Schulewitz and drilled it to deep center for a bases-clearing triple that started a four-run eighth. Highland Park then survived a bases-loaded bottom half to stun the top-seeded Mustangs 7-3 and earn its first sectional title since 1969.
Highland Park stops Stevenson Jun 1, 2012 12:00 AM
Highland Park, seeded 13th in the Glenbrook South sectional, hasn't been lucky. The Giants have just been good. Highland Park's 5-1 win over No. 7 Stevenson in the teams' Class 4A sectional semifinal at Glenbrook South in Glenview was further proof. Highland Park senior first baseman Christian Biondi got the scoring going with an RBI single in the top of the first, and the Giants never looked back. The win evened up their record at 19-19 heading into today's 10 a.m. sectional final against top-seeded Mundelein (34-4). Stevenson finished 23-14.
Carmel’s late rally falls just shortMay 28, 2012 12:00 AM
After Carmel's John Salvi drove in the run that cut Highland Park's lead to 2 runs, Jake Rubin retired the next batter to cinch an 8-6 victory and the Giants' first regional championship since 2008. Highland Park, the No. 13 seed, moves to 18-19 and will face seventh-seeded Stevenson on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in the Glenbrook South sectional semifinal.
Northwest/Scouting boys tennis Mar 28, 2012 12:00 AM
Can anyone break up the big two of Fremd and Barrington in Mid-Suburban League boys tennis? Mike Garofola takes a look at that as well as the statewide outlook and some of the big tournaments of the season in his preview.
Lake Forest wins Vernon Hills tournament Mar 17, 2012 12:00 AM
Lake Forests boys water polo team overcame 5 goals from potent Libertyville senior Tommy Keefe to beat the Wildcats 13-9 in the pivotal round-robin game of Saturdays Cougar Classic at Vernon Hills. Each team entered the game with 3-0 Classic records.
Morris, St. Viator stays afloat Feb 28, 2012 12:00 AM
St. Viator tossed a depth charge at Highland Park and sank the Giants 50-37 in the Class 4A regional at Rolling Meadows on Tuesday. The Lions (24-3) fired an early salvo at Highland Park, scoring the first 10 points of the game. Even when point guard D.J. Morris went out just moments after that with an injured right ankle, St. Viator still had the Giants listing as the Lions built a 17-3 lead after one quarter.
Maine West falls to Highland Park Feb 17, 2012 12:00 AM
Maine West played its second game with leading scorer Conor Hart sidelined with a knee injury that required arthoscopic surgery. Tom Kukec had 21 points on seven 3-pointers but it wasn't enough as the Warriors lost their Central Suburban North finale 45-42 to Highland Park.
Lake Zurich stays focused, earns rematch with Pats Feb 14, 2012 12:00 AM
Mundelein got as close at 10 points in the third quarter, but Lake Zurich closed out a decisive 61-32 victory like a team that was determined to get to a second-round playoff game. The Bears, who improve to 21-9, next get another shot at a Stevenson team that they recently defeated on a buzzer-beater for the first time in nearly 10 tries.
Heartbreaking OT loss for Elk Grove Jan 11, 2012 12:00 AM
Elk Grove had a chance to reach the .500 mark but missed free throws and long buzzer-beating 3-pointers at the end of regulation and overtime gave Highland Park a 57-54 nonconference victory.
Meadows nets OT victory in tournament finale Dec 30, 2011 12:00 AM
Rolling Meadows attempted only 2 free throws in regulation on Friday afternoon in the fifth-place game at the Hinsdale South Holiday Tournament. But the Mustangs cashed in at the charity stripe in overtime, making their first 9 of the extra session to pull away for a 51-40 victory over Highland Park. Brian Nelms (10 points) started the parade to the line just over a minute into overtime, giving the Mustangs a 42-40 lead. Mike Olson (11 points) canned 5 of 6 while Tyler Gaedele also knocked down a pair.
Boys basketball / Northwest holiday tournament scouting Dec 15, 2011 12:00 AM
A preview of boys basketball holiday tournaments involving teams from the Northwest suburbs.
Grcic, Lake Zurich top Highland Park in OTDec 13, 2011 12:00 AM
Lake Zurich boys basketball coach Billy Pitcher stressed to his team that it never gave up against visiting Highland Park on Tuesday night. The result was a 44-42 win in overtime, allowing the Bears to snap a three-game losing streak. Mirko Grcic scored a game-high 22 points, including a pair in OT, for Lake Zurich (3-5), while Jeff O’Brien added 9.
Grant takes a step backward Dec 3, 2011 12:00 AM
On Friday night, the Grant boys basketball team poured in 80 points in a 100-80 loss to Class 3A powerhouse North Chicago. Roughly 24 hours later on Saturday night, the same Grant Bulldogs struggled to find the basket, scoring 42 fewer points than the previous night in a 58-38 nonconference loss to visiting Highland Park.
Maine West answers conference call Dec 1, 2011 12:00 AM
Maine West's girls basketball team notched its first win of the season with a 53-47 win at Highland Park as both teams opened play in the Central Suburban North.
Morris, St. Viator winning tough Nov 25, 2011 12:00 AM
It’s been quite the week for D.J. Morris. In Monday’s season opener against Walter Lutheran, St. Viator’s point guard broke his nose for the sixth time. Just over a minute into Friday’s contest against Wheeling, Morris had to be removed from the game when he was bleeding on the court after taking an elbow to the nose. And with 1:02 left in the first half, Morris had to leave the game again when he ran into a hard screen that resulted in his ribs being popped out of place. But the senior had enough in him to score a game-high 13 points in leading the Lions to a 62-44 win over the Wildcats in the St. Viator Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament.
Carmel’s huge comeback falls short against Highland Park Nov 19, 2011 12:00 AM
Carmel Catholic's girls basketball team trimmed a 26-point third-quarter deficit to 1, but fell 49-47 as Highland Park advanced to Wednesday’s 7:30 p.m. championship game of the Lady Mustangs Turkey Shootout. It was the first loss of the season for Carmel (3-1).
Munzer paces Highland Park past Mundelein Nov 15, 2011 12:00 AM
Lena Munzer finished with 31 points and 20 rebounds as Highland Park prevailed 61-48 over the host Mustangs on Tuesday in tournament play at Mundelein.