Author Archives: Jakub Rudnik

Evanston state-qualifier Ramin Abraham began season hating wrestling

Read on ChicagoTribune.com. When you walk into the Evanston wrestling room and look to the right, 10 framed pictures stare back at you. Each is an image of a Wildkits great, an individual state champion on the mat. Ramin Abraham wants to one day see his face on that wall. The sophomore made it toContinue reading “Evanston state-qualifier Ramin Abraham began season hating wrestling”

Fenwick falls to Plainfield North in OT after controversial call

Read on ChicagoTribune.com. This story also was printed in the Sunday, November 21, 2016, edition of the Chicago Tribune.   Fenwick senior quarterback Jacob Keller dropped back on fourth-and-15, watched the game clock expire and heaved the ball down the field, his team up 10-7 and on the verge of its first-ever state title appearance.Continue reading “Fenwick falls to Plainfield North in OT after controversial call”

Pitching Depth Creates Optimism for North Shore Country Day Baseball Team in 2015

The North Shore Country Day baseball team advanced to the sectional finals for the first time in its history this season, and with all its top pitchers returning in 2015, the Raiders expect to build upon that success. The Raiders came into the year with a fairly inexperienced pitching staff. Two seniors, Chris McCarren andContinue reading “Pitching Depth Creates Optimism for North Shore Country Day Baseball Team in 2015”

Jack Yalowitz Keeps Loyola baseball Team in Game Until Ramblers’ Bats Come to Life

ELK GROVE VILLAGE — It took six innings for the Loyola baseball team’s bats to get going in its regional championship game with Elk Grove, but the arm of junior Jack Yalowitz led the Ramblers until that time came in Saturday’s 16-2 win. In the bottom of the first, Yalowitz got out of a no-out,Continue reading “Jack Yalowitz Keeps Loyola baseball Team in Game Until Ramblers’ Bats Come to Life”

Jewell Loyd Still Hungry for Title After Two Stellar Seasons with Notre Dame

In Jewell Loyd’s first two collegiate seasons, the Notre Dame women’s basketball team went 57-1 in regular-season games — the best record among any team during that time. During those two years the team has won regular-season and conference tournament championships in the Big East (2013) and ACC (2014). However, the Fighting Irish have beenContinue reading “Jewell Loyd Still Hungry for Title After Two Stellar Seasons with Notre Dame”

Talented Pitching Staff Behind Niles West’s Early Season Success

SKOKIE — The Niles West baseball team may be young, but a deep pitching staff is helping the Wolves make up for a lack of experience.  Niles West has relied on its arms on the way to a 3-1 start. “The pitching staff has kept us in games so far this season,” junior pitcher andContinue reading “Talented Pitching Staff Behind Niles West’s Early Season Success”

Buffalo Grove Baseball Team Holds On to Beat Niles West

SKOKIE — After a strong performance from starting pitcher Justin Hasek and some early run support, the Buffalo Grove baseball team was able to hang on late for a 7-4 road win over Niles West on Saturday. Hasek pitched four scoreless innings for the Bison, striking out six and allowing just one hit.  “Justin wasContinue reading “Buffalo Grove Baseball Team Holds On to Beat Niles West”

Skylar Groth, Buffalo Grove Control Hoffman Estates

Buffalo Grove 3, Hoffman Estates 0 THE SKINNY The Buffalo Grove girls soccer team kept the ball in the attacking half of the field for most of its MSL opener against Hoffman Estates Friday, but a combination of strong winds, poor finishing and an improved Hawks team held the Bison to just three goals inContinue reading “Skylar Groth, Buffalo Grove Control Hoffman Estates”

Softball Season Preview: New Trier Returns Several Key Contributors

New Trier The New Trier softball team has six starters returning from a 2013 team that went 26-2 in the regular season, including a perfect 10-0 in CSL South play, and made it to the Class 4A sectional finals.  New Trier has five returning all-conference players, including pitcher Allison Quigley, who won 21 straight decisionsContinue reading “Softball Season Preview: New Trier Returns Several Key Contributors”