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Watch Maine West graduation live Sunday May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Watch a live broadcast of Maine West High School’s graduation this Sunday at 2 p.m. We will carry a live stream of the ceremony powered by High School Cube. Just come back to this article Sunday to see the event.
Hoffman Estates moves on at Geneva May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Hoffman Estates advanced in the boys volleyball postseason by claiming a 25-22, 25-16 victory over Streamwood in a regional play-in match at Geneva.
Wheeling hangs on at Warren May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Wheeling wasn't interested in going quietly. The Wildcats got a 3-for-4 effort from Nick Ricciardi, 2-for-4 efforts from Brenden Spillane and Angelo Deblasio (2 RBI) and held on for a 6-5 victory over host Warren in Class 4A regional quarterfinal baseball action Monday.
Silver linings for Palatine 3,200 relay, Meadows’ Keller May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Tess Wasowicz put her best foot forward — and didn't wince. In the end, all was well in a season that wasn't always well for the Palatine star. What the senior described as a "stress reaction" in her left foot kept her from competing on the track for half the season, but the perennial state qualifier left Eastern Illinois University's O'Brien Stadium with a runner-up state medal draped over her neck after joining 3,200-meter relay teammates Kara Burton, Liz Cox and Cassidy McPherson ran strong on the season's final day, finishing second (9:12.21) in the Class 3A race behind only New Trier (9:04.86). Another state veteran, Rolling Meadows senior thrower Morgan Keller, also left Charleston happy. She finished in second place in the discus (149 feet, 7 inches).
Valles tosses shutout as Maine West splits with Schaumburg May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Ariel Valles pitched her final regular-season game on the varsity diamond where she has spent most of her high school softball career. The Maine West senior made it a game to remember by tossing a 5-0 shutout over visiting Schaumburg on Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader in Des Plaines. The Saxons took Game 2 behind a 7-hitter from sophomore Shannon Felde.
Valles, Maine West win CSL crossover May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Senior Ariel Valles struck out six as the winning pitcher in Maine West’s 8-5 victory at Maine South in the Central Suburban League softball crossover.
Kendziera, Costello sectional champs for Prospect May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Prospect’s boys track and field team took third place in the Niles West sectional Thursday, sending the 4 x 800-meter relay to state along with several individuals. Knights senior Dave Kendziera won the 110-meter high hurdles (14.27) and the 300 intermediates (37.52), and senior Pat Costello won the shot put with a throw of 55 feet, just ahead of the 54-10 runner-up effort from Dominick DiBenedetto of Deerfield.
Former Maine West coach charged in hazing; juvenile charges droppedMay 15, 2013 12:00 AM
After a five-month investigation of hazing at Maine West High School in Des Plaines, the Cook County state's attorney's office Wednesday charged former Maine West High School head varsity soccer coach Michael Divincenzo while dropping charges against six juveniles. "He allowed these things to happen and encouraged it," Anita Alvarez said.
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.
Wu, Fremd chasing titles May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Fremd junior Angela Wu is in prime position for a run at the badminton singles championship, and the Vikings are also in the thick of the team state championship hunt after day one of the state tournament Friday in Charleston. Wu, a two-time Mid-Suburban League champion, rolled past all of her first three opponents in two games to earn a spot in Saturday's quarterfinals against Emma Adcock of Hinsdale South. Fremd was in second place in the team standings with 9.5 points, trailing Thornton Fractional South by 1.5 points and ahead of third-place Downers Grove North and Naperville Central by a half point.
Fremd keeps pace in West May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Fremd's softball team remained right on the heels of first-place Barrington with a 10-3 victory at Schaumburg. Senior ace Ashlynne Schwantz (17-3) won her 14th straight game with 1 strikeout and 1 walk as the Vikings improved to 13-1, 1 game behind Barrington in the competitive Mid-Suburban West. The game was tied at 3-3 after four innings when Fremd (18-6) scored 3 times in the fifth and added 4 more in the seventh.
District 207 settles former orchestra teacher's lawsuit May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Maine Township High School District 207 has reached a deal with a former Maine West High School orchestra teacher to drop his federal lawsuit against the school board claiming he was fired because of his gender. Without admitting to any wrongdoing, the district will pay $10,000 to Andrew Ladendorf for agreeing to dismiss the lawsuit.
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.
Hit-happy Palatine sinks Schaumburg May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Palatine's softball team brought its bats to Monday's Mid-Suburban League softball game against visiting Schaumburg, belting 16 hits en route to a 12-5 victory.
Maine West Golden Apple winner puts students first May 1, 2013 12:00 AM
The murals on the walls of Maine West High School bear witness to Gregory Regalado's contribution to the Des Plaines school's art program. Those contributions, along with many others, were rewarded Wednesday when Regalado was surprised in his classroom with the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching, bestowed on only 10 teachers statewide. "I would venture to say that he's impacted every department of the school," said Mike Smith, the Maine West mathematics teacher who nominated Regalado for the coveted award.
Schwind, Fan help Schaumburg cool off Broncos May 1, 2013 12:00 AM
Brad Schwind and Michael Fan helped Schaumburg end Barrington's 11-game winning streak Wednesday in Barrington. Schwind pitched 5 scoreless innings and Fan belted 2 home runs to lead the Saxons past the Broncos 6-2.
Top moments in high school sportsApr 30, 2013 12:00 AM
High school athletes across the suburbs face off on basketball courts, football fields and baseball diamonds; they size each other up in tennis matches, around golf tees and across wrestling mats. The give it their all for their schools, their teams, their classmates and their coaches. The Daily Herald put together a video to honor athletes at our suburban high schools. Watch this feature to see some of the top moments in high school sports.
Schwantz, Josten pitch in for Fremd Apr 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Senior Ashlynne Schwantz and sophomore Joanna Josten combined for a 12-1 Mid-Suburban League victory over host Hoffman Estates in five innings. Winning pitcher Schwantz (9-3) struck out three in the first two innings and Josten recorded 4 strikeouts in the final three innings. Leigh Farina and Tracy Welninski had homers for Fremd (10-6, 5-1) while Mandi Matsumoto tripled. Teammates Kristine Herdegen and Michelle Mazur each doubled and freshman Alysia Garcia was 2-for-3.
Young artist highlights Northwest Symphony concert Apr 30, 2013 12:00 AM
The final Northwest Symphony Orchestra concert of the season, and Paul Vermel's last as conductor, will feature cellist Lucie Ticho, 15, the winner of the Paul Vermel Young Artist Award, performing Haydn's Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major.