Beecher's Zach Aring knows which numbers matter in grand scheme

As a mathlete, Beecher's Zach Aring is pretty good with numbers.

Blissitt's bat leads Thornwood to upset

LANSING | Robert Blissitt Jr. could have been driving a bulldozer on Monday.

Van Beek leads Illiana to win in 'Battle of Lansing'

LANSING | The "Battle of Lansing" almost carried over into the post-game at Redbird Field Saturday night.

Marian's Bohlen having a near record-breaking season

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Marian Catholic third baseman Brad Bohlen found a simple trick to improving his batting average and helping his team.

Bloom's Villanueva puts her best foot forward in soccer win over Crete

CRETE | Bloom Township's Jasmin Villanueva has scored plenty of goals in her career and a few game-winners, but this one was special Friday.

Illiana Christian's Thompson makes history

LANSING |Illiana Christian senior Zach Thompson was not aware he did something no other Illiana boys volleyball player has done.

H-F goalie McClellan once met President Obama

Homewood-Flossmoor goalie Jakobi McClellan has been asked what his dad does for a living many times.

Seton's Adams overcomes early-season injury

How ironic is it that Seton Academy's Mykel Adams chose to make a turtle for a class project.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Morton grad Dr. Tim Sumner

Tim Sumner still recalls working summers at Inland Steel as a laborer.

Five 4-baggers give Caravan's Hurry 400th win

CHICAGO | It was not typical Brian Hurry style of baseball.

St. Francis de Sales' Kemari Simmons shows hard work pays off

St. Francis de Sales baseball coach Tony Burmistrz said Kemari Simmons has the quickest hands of any hitter he has seen at the high school level.

T.F. South's Corpuz and Breshock make their mark in badminton

LANSING | They took each other's respective places a few year's ago.

T.F. South beats T.F. North in softball

CALUMET CITY | T.F. South's Daviea Cowans and Cori Reynolds had never hit inside-the park homers.

T.F. South badminton coach Bob Tengstrand is a legend

LANSING | At Thursday's T.F. South Sectional, Rebels badminton coach Bob Tengstrand was a busy man.

Homewood-Flossmoor tops Marian in neighborhood rivalry

FLOSSMOOR | Jeremy Orbik knew the game was on the line when he entered in relief in the sixth inning with Homewood-Flossmoor leading 7-5.

T.F. South badminton qualifies six for state meet

LANSING | T.F. South singles player Andriana Johnson was pretty familiar with her opponent for the singles championship at Thursday's T.F. South Sectional.

T.F. South's Jhaliyah Anderson doesn't let being blind stop her from competing

LANSING | As T.F. South sophomore Jhaliyah Anderson glides down the runway of the long jump pit, there are people on both sides of the runway clapping as she takes her steps in anticipation of completing her jump.

T.F. North badminton player Marissa Willaims a leader among peers

For Marissa Williams, all the world could be a stage.

General McArthur marches Crete past Rich Central in baseball thriller

CRETE | General McArthur is not your typical No. 9 hitter.

Orris commits to Northern Illinois

Michael Orris said the re-recruiting process would not take long and he was right.

H-F's Buchanan selected by New England in 7th round

Michael Buchanan thought he could go as high as the second round of the NFL Draft.

Three-peat for T.F. South badminton team

LANSING | Bri Walker kept smiling all through her No. 8 singles championship match with Reavis' Anna Wypych.

Geraci's gem leads Illinois Lutheran past Beecher

BEECHER | Sam Geraci insisted he was just trying to throw strikes and let his teammates make the plays.

Mount Carmel to remember Mike Fitzgerald, 'Mr. Fight Night'

Through the cacophony of cheers and punches Saturday night, Mount Carmel Fight Night's Mike Davis expects to hear a familiar voice — that of Mike Fitzgerald.

Beecher girls soccer team to host 'Wounded Warrior' game Tuesday

The Beecher High School girls soccer team will host the second annual "Wounded Warrior — Shoot for the Troops" game at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday when it plays Herscher.

Buchanan looking for next step

Homewood-Flossmoor graduate Michael Buchanan knows Fighting Illini defensive ends have started a pretty good tradition.

Owens eyeing a comeback to the NFL, possibly Bears

HARVEY | Terrell Owens showed the crowd at Thornton High School Saturday he can still move at age 39.

Tinley Park beats T.F. South in softball

LANSING | All season, the one thing that has hindered T.F. South's softball team more than the weather is giving the opponent a big inning, then coming up short.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Wirt grad Jackie Spencer

Jackie Spencer never thought she would have her place in history.

T.O. is the show at McLegends XI

HARVEY | Former NFL star wide receiver Terrell Owens captured the hearts of the fans Saturday from the minute he entered the court at Thornton High School to the chants of "T.O., T.O.,"

All is groovy for Marvie

Crete-Monee senior Marvie Keith knows this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Rain plays havoc with games

Anybdoy have a dry field for rent?

Seton Academy's Nick Tanniehill is at the top of the hill

SOUTH HOLLAND | Someday, Nick Tanniehill hopes to cover the game he loves.

T.F. South makes quick work of T.F. North in baseball

LANSING | The bottom third of the T.F. South batting order has been pretty productive lately.

Terrell Owens to play in McLegends basketball game on April 20

He doesn't know where or if he will play in the NFL next season, but Terrell Owens knows he will play basketball Saturday.

Jamka, Pasko lead T.F. South past T.F. North

GARY | Adam Jamka admits he was nervous before the game.

Fight Night returns to Marian Catholic

Marian Catholic senior Gary Bagull can't wait to get the gloves on and take to the boxing ring tonight.

Seton Academy will not appeal IHSA sanctions

Seton Academy will not appeal the sanctions issued Wednesday by the Illinois High School Association, said Seton principal Marianne Lynch.

IHSA announces sanctions against Seton, Harrisburg

Seton boys basketball coach Brandon Thomas will be barred from the next two postseasons, thanks to sanctions passed down Wednesday by the Illinois High School Association.

T.F. South's Alex Schell making the grade

LANSING | Alex Schell called last year "a learning year."

Errors cost T.F. South baseball team in loss to Tinley Park

LANSING | T.F. South senior Alex Schell and his baseball teammates couldn't hide their frustration after Monday's 4-2 South Suburban Blue Conference loss to Tinley Park.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Becca Bruszewski

Becca Bruszewski is preparing to teach the skills that she mastered in her basketball career.

Merrillville grad was assistant coach on Louisville's first NCAA championship team

Jerry Jones will be rooting for Louisville tonight when it plays for the national championship.

Illiana Christian baseball, softball teams have yet to play a game

While most teams are three weeks into the season, the Illiana Christian baseball and softball teams have not taken an official swing this spring.

Crown Point edges Mount Carmel in baseball

CHICAGO | Not even walking the first hitter he faced to load the bases bothered Crown Point's Ronnie Plesac.

Former Bulls, Duke star Williams excited about Jabari Parker

CHICAGO | Former Bulls player and Duke All-American Jay Williams was looking forward to seeing the talent in Wednesday's boys contest at the McDonald's All-American Games at the United Center.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Darrel Chaney

Former Major League Baseball player and 1966 Morton grad Darrel Chaney has plenty of stories to tell about his outstanding prep career and his 11 years with the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves.

T.F. North's Turner looking for a big year

CALUMET CITY | T.F. North's Zack Turner may have the chance to do what major league ballplayers Bert Campaneris, Cesar Tovar, Scott Sheldon or Shane Halter once did.