NORTHBROOK — A midseason injury left a hole in the Highland Park wrestling team’s lineup, but a freshman team call-up has provided the Giants with stability and excitement for the future. When John Ciancio went down with an injury, it was freshman D.J. Penick who was brought up to the varsity team to help fillContinue reading “Promotion of D.J. Penick has steadied Highland Park”
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Highland Park has little trouble against Glenbrook North
Highland Park 54, Glenbrook North 18 THE SKINNY With multiple athletes recently returning from injury, Highland Park wrestling coach Chris Riley had some extra flexibility in his matchups against Glenbrook North on Friday in Northbrook. Three Giants wrestled up a weight class and earned a victory as Highland Park earned a 54-18 team victory. TURNING POINTContinue reading “Highland Park has little trouble against Glenbrook North”
Three of a kind: Weinman sisters all playing Glenbrook South girls basketball
GLENVIEW — By all accounts, the Glenbrook South girls basketball team is a close-knit group, but three of the players have an especially close bond. “How many players get to be on the same team with their sibling?” Titans coach Steve Weissenstein asked. “Let alone with two siblings.” The Weinman sisters — Carly, Catie andContinue reading “Three of a kind: Weinman sisters all playing Glenbrook South girls basketball”
Depth proves to be a difference maker for New Trier
GLENVIEW — When New Trier girls basketball coach Teri Rodgers announced at the end of tryouts how many players would be kept on the varsity roster, some players were taken back. “When 20 girls made it, it was a bit of a concern,” said senior guard Isabella Bosco, who had initially worried about team chemistryContinue reading “Depth proves to be a difference maker for New Trier”
New Trier overcomes early deficit to beat Glenbrook South
New Trier 43, Glenbrook South 37 THE SKINNY The New Trier girls basketball team had a scare in the first half against Glenbrook South, but the Trevians settled down at halftime and improved to a perfect 17-0 (5-0 CSL South) on the year. TURNING POINT Glenbrook South held a 12-4 lead at the end of theContinue reading “New Trier overcomes early deficit to beat Glenbrook South”
Ridgewood holds off Schaumburg in wild fourth quarter
After missing five of the last six games due to injury, Ridgewood Anthony Mroz made sure to have an impact on Saturday’s game against Schaumburg. The senior finished with 24 points, including six fourth-quarter free throws, as the Rebels (7-9 overall) held on to a 60-53 victory. “I was lucky enough to get some fastContinue reading “Ridgewood holds off Schaumburg in wild fourth quarter”
Niles West girls basketball team united by loss to Niles North
After losing to rival Niles North in the final seconds and dropping a third consecutive contest, the Niles West girls basketball team came to a crucial point in its season. “There were a lot of emotions after the North game,” junior point guard Katherine De Lara said. “It was a really personal game for us.”Continue reading “Niles West girls basketball team united by loss to Niles North”
Glenbrook North adjusting to running the motion offense
After being led by two players now on Division I basketball teams, the Glenbrook North boys squad had to make changes offensively to fit the returning roster. In 2012-13, the Spartans’ offense ran through point guard Kurt Karis (Chicago State) and center Andrew McAuliffe (Davidson). The two all-conference players ran a highly effective inside-outside two-manContinue reading “Glenbrook North adjusting to running the motion offense”
Alex Mann boosts North Central with athletic and academic prowess
Just days after the North Central Cardinals football team advanced to the NCAA Division III national semifinals for the first time, one player in particular was recognized for his performance on and off the field. Senior offensive lineman Alex Mann from Glenview was named to the 2013 Capital One Academic All-America Second Team, the thirdContinue reading “Alex Mann boosts North Central with athletic and academic prowess”
Deerfield strives to strike an offensive balance
DEERFIELD — For the Deerfield girls basketball team, the ability to score both in the paint and from the perimeter is the key to striking an offensive balance. The Warriors are led by a pair of sophomore guards — Margot Sylvan and Haley Greer — on the outside. Both are skilled players capable of knockingContinue reading “Deerfield strives to strike an offensive balance”
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