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Schaumburg teams up for OT win against Morton Feb 27, 2013 12:00 AM
Schaumburg coach Matt Walsh will always emphasize that his squad wins as a team and loses as a team.Wednesday night at the Glenbard North Class 4A regional semifinal, nothing could have been further than the truth The Saxons weathered the storm falling behind 43-32 with 7: 22 to go in regulation and were forced into overtime before beating Morton 63-59.
Images: Leyden vs Morton, girls basketball Jan 4, 2013 12:00 AM
The Leyden High School girls basketball team hosted the Morton High School girls Friday, January 4th, in Northlake.
Slow start catches up to Leyden Jan 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Less than 65 seconds into Friday's West Suburban Conference Gold game, Leyden's girls basketball team found itself trailing 8-0 visiting Morton. "That did make things tough," said Eagles senior guard Victoria Galizia, who will play for North Central College next season. "Right away, the momentum went into Morton's hands." The Mustangs increased the lead to 10-0 with 5:37 left in the first quarter and never looked back while recording a 50-34 triumph.
Improved defense keys Benet victory Dec 27, 2012 12:00 AM
Benet boys basketball coach Gene Heidkamp didn’t even wait for the first question of his postgame media session to be finished. He knew exactly what won this game. “Better defense,” Heidkamp said after notching his 100th victory with the program. “I’ll make it real short for you. In the first half we didn’t defend like we expect to defend. And from the three-minute mark of the second quarter into the second half we played defense like we expect to play defense.” Scoring the first 16 points of the fourth quarter, Benet pulled away to a 63-49 victory over Morton in second-round action from the Proviso West Holiday Tournament on Thursday in Hillside. The Redwings (12-2) advance to the quarterfinals to face powerhouse Proviso East (8-2) at 5:15 p.m. Friday.
Willowbrook learns its lesson Dec 11, 2012 12:00 AM
Willowbrook coach Terry Harrell knows his team learned a lesson or two Tuesday night when visiting Morton stormed back to erase a big lead late. But he also knows his team grew a little along the way and, oh, by the way, still came away with a key 76-71 West Suburban Gold victory over the much-improved Mustangs.
Morton sharp in shutout victory over Leyden Sep 25, 2012 12:00 AM
Morton showed no letdown after its heart-breaking 1-0 loss in the Pepsi Showdown last Sunday at Toyota Park. The Mustangs gave a superb 80-minute performance Tuesday night before a big home crowd at Leyden in a 2-0 victory.
Loss doesn’t dim Elk Grove future Feb 28, 2012 12:00 AM
Elk Grove showed it has a bright future with a big crew of returnees from a 54-47 loss to No. 4 York in the Lake Park regional. Kishan Patel and Zach Solorio had 15 points each for the Grenadiers. Austin Terry had 12 points as Hoffman Estates lost to unbeaten Proviso East 68-43 and Morton topped Leyden 69-44.
Maine West breaks free from Niles North Feb 4, 2012 12:00 AM
Kevin Garcia and Conor Hart scored 26 points apiece and Maine West made 30 of 42 free throws in a 61-49 Central Suburban North win over Niles North.
Spandiary, Schaumburg show toughness Jan 14, 2012 12:00 AM
Christian Spandiary showed his toughness one night after needing 13 stitches in his chin. Spandiary scored 6 of his team-high 17 points in overtime as the Saxons improved to 13-4 with a 58-50 victory over Morton.
Boys soccer / Scouting Class 3A Nov 3, 2011 12:00 AM
The Class 3A boys soccer tournament moves to Lincoln-Way North as Fremd, Naperville Central, Warren and Morton decide the championship.
Addison Trail blasts Morton Sep 23, 2011 12:00 AM
A stingy defense and a late arriving offense propelled host Addison Trail to 35-0 West Suburban Gold football victory over Morton.
Morton comeback catches Willowbrook Sep 16, 2011 12:00 AM
Willowbrook appeared to be in control early on against Morton, but a valiant effort by Mustangs quarterback Ismael Ledezma led a spirited Morton attack in the second half en route to a 35-28 West Suburban Gold victory for Morton Friday night in Berwyn.
Jeff Garlin: Spontaneous, sugar-free and suburb-loving Jun 7, 2011 12:00 AM
Growing up in Morton Grove “was the greatest time of my life. It was the last perfect time,” says "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star Jeff Garlin. Garlin will be here for a stand-up comedy show about his new diet called “No Sugar Tonight,” at the Steppenwolf Upstairs Theatre.
Images: Daily Herald prep photos of the week May 3, 2011 12:00 AM
Suburban high schools flock to TeamDance championships in Peoria Mar 6, 2011 12:00 AM
Poms, flag teams and dancers from more than 100 high schools throughout Illinois are converging on the Peoria Civic Center today for one of prep sports' most colorful state championships. But if you think “best in poms” means a traditional halftime routine, think again. Just the name of the sanctioning organization — TeamDance Illinois — reflects the trend. In all, more than 2,000 students will be competing, as they showcase the best dance, flag and poms routines from throughout the state.
Who’s competing Mar 6, 2011 12:00 AM
Who will be competing in the Team Dance Illinois championships on Sunday in Peoria.
Niles North tops Maine West Feb 4, 2011 12:00 AM
MSL roundup: Dazzo, Prospect roll; BG holds off HerseyOct 2, 2010 12:00 AM
Prospect quarterback Steve Dazzo rushed for 200 yards and 3 touchdowns and Grant DePalma rushed for two scores in a 40-7 Mid-Suburban East football victory Friday night at Rolling Meadows.
MSL roundup: Schaumburg holds off Fremd in West openerSep 25, 2010 12:00 AM
Schaumburg (4-1) rallied from a halftime deficit and held off seven-time defending Mid-Suburban West football champion Fremd 17-14 in Friday night's division opener.
Leyden rallies past MortonSep 25, 2010 12:00 AM
Leyden needed a spark to avoid losing its fourth straight football game when it hosted Morton on Friday night in Northlake.