Rich Maggio is out as St. Francis De Sales High School athletic director.
Maggio said Friday that he resigned, because he wanted "to go in a different direction in my life." The 2004 St. Francis De Sales grad said he was not forced out and said he planned on helping through the rest of the semester, but then said Friday was his last day.
"The school wanted to go in a different direction than I wanted to go," Maggio said. "I think it was best I step aside."
Principal Mary Kay Ramirez, who received a letter of resignation from Maggio earlier this week, said he will be missed.
She also said the athletic department will be run by committee until a replacement is found.
Maggio, who was athletic director for 1 1/2 years, praised his alma mater.
"It was great, and the coaches and athletes have been great to work with," he said. "I will miss them, but it is time to move on." -- Mike Nieto
Boys Basketball
Homewood-Flossmoor 64, Lockport 28: Jason Scott scored 17 points to lead the Vikings (6-0) to the rout. Grant Anderson and Marius Hill scored 10 points apiece for H-F.
Illinois Lutheran 69, Donovan 49: Mack Newson and Colin Borns led the Chargers (6-2, 2-1) with 18 points apiece in a River Valley Conference win. Austin Wood added 10 points.
Mount Carmel 43, Providence 42: Christian Searles had 10 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Caravan (2-4, 1-1 Chicago Catholic South) to a narrow win. Mount Carmel made seven 3-pointers.
Bloom Township 51, Rich Central 48: Johnny Griffith scored 18 points to lead Bloom Township (5-2, 1-1 Southland Athletic) to a win. Dejahown Freeman added 14 points for the winners.
Thornton 79, Thornridge 40: Justin Taylor scored a game-high 22 points and pulled down 10 rebounds to lead the Wildcats (2-3, 2-0 SouthWest Suburban Red).
Victor Trout had 12 points for the Falcons (1-5, 0-2).
Thornwood 49, Lincoln-Way North 42: Rashaad Alexander scored 16 points to lead the Thunderbirds (4-3, 2-0 SouthWest Suburban Red) to victory.
Fenwick 61, St. Francis De Sales 44: Jawaan Avant scored 20 points, but it wasn't enough as Fenwick pulled away late. SFDS (1-5) was 0-for-7 from the free throw line.
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