Articles filed under John Hersey High School

• Hedstrom pitches Palatine to victory May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
  Palatine senior ace Megan Hedstrom threw a 4-hitter with 4 strikeouts as the Pirates edged host Prospect 3-2 in the Mid-Suburban League third-place crossover on Wednesday. Palatine (17-11) took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first when Jamie Haze (2-for-4, RBI) singled to score Lauren Logan. The Knights (8-19) tied the game in the bottom of the first when Rachel Trebswether led off with a triple to right center and scored on Michele Molini's one-out single to right.
  

   

• Boys tennis sectional preview / Northwest and Lake May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
  Here's a look at this weekend's boys tennis sectionals, from the perspective of teams in suburban Cook County and Lake County.
  

   

• Girls track and field / State meet preview, Northwest May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
  Here's a look at the girls track and field state meet, from the perspective of teams in the Mid-Suburban League.
  

   
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  Hersey handles WaukeganMay 14, 2013 12:00 AM
  
  

   

• Buffalo Grove clinches in MSL East May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
  For the first time this century, Buffalo Grove will play for the Mid-Suburban League softball championship. Under third-year coach Jamie Paul, the Bison clinched the MSL East on Monday with a 6-5 victory over visiting Hersey.
  

   

• Scouting postseason girls soccer / Northwest May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
  Previewing the girls soccer postseason, from the perspective of teams in the Mid-Suburban League and St. Viator.
  

   
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  Fremd’s Patton shares winning ride on pommel horse May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
  Fremd's C.J. Patton doesn't mind sharing. Patton along with Hinsdale Central's Brian Thompson and Wheaton co-op's David McDonald each scored a 9.55 to finish tied for first on the pommel horse in the boys gymnastics state finals Saturday night at Lincoln-Way East in Frankfort. "First is first," said Patton, who was second in the state last year. "That was the goal, and I got it."
  

   
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  Barrington’s back on top in MSL May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
  It seemed like an eternity for John Roncone, but his tennis team from Barrington is back on top for the first time since 2010. The Broncos lifted the Mid-Suburban League championship trophy on a cold, windy Saturday afternoon at host Wheeling thanks to supremacy at doubles and steady work at singles, particularly from No. 3 champ Zach Hennenfent. Barrington outscored Fremd by 14 points, 61-47. Prospect took third with 34.
  

   

• Palatine puts it in gear — keeps it there May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
  Palatine was strong from start to finish. The Pirates made a statement with a victory in the opening 3,200 relay (9:22.65) and closed the meet with a bang, taking first in the 1,600 relay (4:04.26). In between, host Palatine made the most of its opportunities in cruising to the sectional title with 116.5 points.Barrington took second with 74 points, followed by Warren (66 points), Wheeling (46 points), and Lake Forest (42 points).
  

   
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  Fremd’s talent rises to the top May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
  The Fremd boys track and field team has a group of talented athletes from top to bottom. In Friday's Mid-Suburban League championship meet at Hoffman Estates, the Vikings showed just how deep a group they are. Despite finishing first in only two events, Fremd was still able to win the MSL title by edging Barrington, who finished second, by a score of 105-93.
  

   

• Big rally lifts Schaumburg May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
  Trailing 8-2 after five innings, Schaumburg's softball team scored 9 runs in the top of the sixth to pull out an 11-8 victory over visiting Conant in the Mid-Suburban League game. Senior Hannah Kerr (6-2) earned the win for the Saxons, who improved to 16-8 and 8-7.
  

   

• Ward does it all for Hoffman Estates May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
  Hoffman Estates' Jimmy Ward threw a shutout and had a grand slam to help the Hawks win their fourth straight, 4-0 over Wheeling, in Mid-Suburban League baseball Friday.
  

   

• Fremd, Barrington to meet for sectional title May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
  It will be Barrington and Fremd competing for the Fremd girls water polo sectional championship and a spot in the state's Elite Eight at 11 a.m. Saturday. Getting there was anything but easy for the top-seeded Fillies, who got quite a challenge from Conant in Friday's semifinal.
  

   

• Schaumburg joins top seeds in final four at Fremd May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
  In the Fremd boys water polo sectional, it will be Conant facing Schaumburg in a 7 p.m. Friday semifinal, and Fremd meeting Hoffman Estates in the following game.
  

   

• Scouting the boys gymnastics state meet / Northwest May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
  Here's a look at the boys gymnastics state meet from the perspective of teams in the Mid-Suburban League.
  

   

• Northwest suburban students earn Merit Scholar awards May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
  Eleven Northwest suburban high school students have been chosen from among of 15,000 outstanding students nationwide for the prestigious Merit Scholar designation, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation has announced. The 11 are among 2,500 scholars from across the country to earn the distinction, as well as a $2,500 scholarship, through the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program.
  

   

• Conant tops Elk Grove, makes Fremd semis May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
  Carmen Rosas had 3 goals, Angie Skittone and Deana Becker had 2 each and Emily Weingart had 4 steals and 3 drawn ejections to lift Conant past Elk Grove 7-6 in Fremd girls water polo sectional quarterfinal action Wednesday.
  

   

• Barton, BG seniors enjoy big day May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
  It was Senior Day for Buffalo Grove's softball team on Wednesday. Senior third baseman Erin Barton couldn't have begun the celebration of her own day any better. Barton belted a 3-run homer in the first inning and that proved plenty for sophomore ace Julia Camardo, who went on to shut out visiting Wheeling 5-0. Camardo (11-6) tossed a 1-hitter for the Bison (12-7) who improved to 8-4 in the Mid-Suburban East, two games in front of Elk Grove (7-7).
  

   

• Milas, Meadows on the march May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
  Jack Milas made sure the Mid-Suburban East leaders weren't going to give up ground in Tuesday's game at Wheeling. Milas (3-0) tossed a 6-inning no-hitter, striking out five as Rolling Meadows won 10-0. The only Wheeling runner to reach base against the Mustangs senior did so on an error. Dan Hendrickson helped power a 6-run second inning with a 3-run homer as the Mustangs (13-8 overall) improved their MSL East-best mark to 10-1.
  

   
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  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.