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Taugner, Lake Park edge closer to UEC title May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
The few times Christian Taugner finds himself in a jam, he always manages to find that extra gear. It's not a pretty sight for opponents. Behind another masterful pitching performance from its senior ace, Lake Park moved a step closer to the Upstate Eight Conference baseball title with Tuesday's 6-0 victory over Waubonsie Valley in Roselle.
Glenbard South still unbeaten in conference May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Lake Park overcomes lull May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Lake Park got off to a fast start in all three sets in volleyball Tuesday against conference rival and host Waubonsie Valley. Then the Warriors battled back into contention three times, but the Lancers held them off in two of the three sets for a 25-21, 22-25, 25-18 victory in the Upstate Eight Conference Valley Division clash.
Naperville Central clinches share of DVC title May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Neuqua Valley edges Lake Park May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Cattenhead a hit for Glenbard South May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
To say Ashton Cattenhead has been a pleasant surprise for Glenbard South only tells half the story. It was a surprise she's even here. Cattenhead played for Glenbard South's freshman team two years ago, then moved to Huntley her sophomore year. Julie Fonda, the Raiders softball coach, didn't realize Cattenhead was back until she bumped into her in the hallway last fall.
Vatch 2-hitter helps Lake Park earn split May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
DuPage baseball roundup
Hohman, Waubonsie Valley shut down Bartlett May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
It's not very often a team starts a day with a lead in a game, but it worked to the advantage of Waubonsie Valley and sophomore ace Shannon Hohman. Leading Bartlett 1-0 with one out and a runner on first base in the bottom of the first inning when the rain-suspended game resumed on Saturday at Bartlett, Hohman and the Warriors got the final two outs of that inning. the right-hander settled into a groove, her team added 3 more runs and just like that there's another tie for the lead in the Upstate Eight Conference Valley Division softball race. Waubonsie's 4-0 win over the Hawks technically puts the Warriors in first with a 13-3 league record. Bartlett is 11-3, Lake Park 12-4, Neuqua Valley 11-5 and South Elgin 10-5 heading into what promises to be a riveting final week of the regular season.
Metea Valley hangs tough for DH split May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
How does a loss turn into a win? You might want to ask Metea Valley's baseball team. Even though a stunning rally still resulted in a 12-11 nine-inning loss to Waubonsie Valley in Game 1 of Saturday's Upstate Eight Conference doubleheader, the host Mustangs managed to roll the momentum into a 6-0 victory in the second game.
Some COD part-time faculty will get health care May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Though the impact of new federal health care guidelines remains unclear, College of DuPage officials say they're planning to provide benefits to some part-time professors. The college will create the new position of "lecturer" — a nontenured adjunct faculty member who will teach more classes than the average adjunct professor, but still fewer classes than a full-time professor. The new designation would allow lecturers to be eligible for health care insurance, officials said.
Lake Park departs with a UEC title May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
The Upstate Eight Conference's loss will be the DuPage Valley Conference's gain. That is, the Lake Park boys track and field team, which on Thursday on its home track in Roselle won the UEC for a third straight year in the school's final year before shifting leagues.
Lake Park strikes back against Neuqua Valley May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
A slight dose of rain aside, this was just what the doctor ordered for Lake Park. A day after their bats were silenced at Waubonsie Valley, the No. 12 Lancers broke out to beat No. 20 Neuqua Valley in an 8-5 back-and-forth Thursday game in Roselle.
Rain can’t spoil Naperville North’s sectional fun May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
While the main focus was qualifying girls for next week's state track finals, Naperville North coach Joanna Wilson was all smiles while walking through the rain Thursday night with a sectional championship plaque firmly in her grasp.
Big sixth inning lifts Wheaton North May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
DuPage baseball roundup
Waubonsie Valley nets UEC title May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Some electrical problems left St. Charles North's scoreboard partially operational for much of Wednesday's Upstate Eight Conference girls soccer title match between Valley Division winners Waubonsie Valley and the hosts, winners of the River Division. When the scoreboard lit fully late in the second half, it reinforced what everyone in the stands and on the field knew — Waubonsie Valley was on its way to a comfortable 3-0 victory and its seventh straight victory.
Waubonsie Valley tops Lake Park May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
A roundup of Wednesday's softball action around DuPage County.
Change at Willowbrook May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Willowbrook's baseball team has seen the highest highs and the lowest lows this season. At least the Warriors now know they're headed in the right direction.
Live stream of Neuqua Valley’s Grammy presentation May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Neuqua Valley High School will be honored as the National GRAMMY Signature School and receive an award of $10,000. A total of 10 schools have been named GRAMMY Signature Schools for 2013.
Neuqua Valley defense cleans up May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Play a clean defensive game with solid pitching, and you always have a chance. That's how Neuqua Valley's baseball team beat Waubonsie Valley despite managing only 4 hits. Behind Jonathan Vlk's complete-game effort on the mound and some timely hitting, the Wildcats capped a three-game Upstate Eight Conference sweep with Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Warriors in Naperville.
Elimination forces COD softball to think about next year May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
The summer started early for the College of DuPage softball team this year.