Mount Carmel's Jason Gasser commits to Northern Illinois

A little more than a week after helping to lead the Mount Carmel baseball team to the Class 4A state championship, Jason Gasser knows where he will play his college baseball.

All in the family for the Connors

TINLEY PARK | After a week at Walt Disney World Resort and a six-hour flight delay because of Thursday's inclement weather, you would think Logan and Brayden Connor would have been exhausted.

Crete-Monee to name Greg Schneider as athletic director

Crete-Monee will stay in house for its next athletic director.

Kosiara to step down as T.F. North baseball coach

Next season will be Mike Kosiara's last as the T.F. North baseball coach.

Indiana's Sujka adjusts to platoon role

It has been a great year for Chris Sujka and the Indiana baseball team.

Caravan seniors have been there before

CHICAGO | They were there two years ago when Mount Carmel ended its season with two losses.

This Storm has a calming influence for Mount Carmel

CHICAGO | His teammates call him Storm.

Milhouse out as Thornwood football coach

With the summer conditioning program set to begin, Thornwood is without a football coach.

Mount Carmel edges Lockport in super-sectional thriller

CRESTWOOD | Mount Carmel's two big-time players came up big time Monday night.

Jason Gasser looking to win two state titles

Big games are noting new for Mount Carmel center fielder Jason Gasser.

Mount Carmel comes from behind to win 4A Reavis Sectional

BURBANK | Mount Carmel's Tom Hayes made the most of his second chance Saturday.

Mount Carmel grads lead Illinois into NCAA baseball regional

Illinois starting pitchers Kevin Johnson and John Kravetz will have different roles when the No. 3 seed Fighting Illini (34-18) face No. 2 seed Georgia Tech at 1 p.m. today in the NCAA Nashville Regional.

Caravan come back to beat Lyons Township at Reavis Sectional

BURBANK | For two straight years, Lyons Township ended Mount Carmel's quest for a state title.

Seton names new boys basketball coach

SOUTH HOLLAND | Seton Academy has named Justin Domingo as its boys basketball coach.

Mount Carmel's Houston puts on a happy face

Even on a cold, damp day, Mount Carmel shortstop Jerry Houston won't frown.

Bloom's Griffin commits to Chicago State

Johnny Griffin wasn't sure if he would get any offers to play college basketball.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Hammond grad Dr. John Boyajian

Dr. John Boyajian doesn't get too fancy when asked about being an otolaryngologist.

Scroczynski leads Vikings into regional semifinal

Tyler Sroczynski admits he is not your typical leadoff man.

Marian Catholic softball team routs Rich South

NEW LENOX | As a leadoff hitter, Marian Catholic's Susie Baranski is expected to set the table.

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.,"