05/23/2013, 10:00pm CDT, By Dick Goss dgoss@stmedianetwork.com
Lemont's Charlie Wright pitched shutout ball into the sixth inning and the Indians scored four runs in each of the fifth and sixth innings en route to a 9-1 victory over Lincoln-Way West in the semifinals of the Class 3A Lemont Regional.
Plainfield North pitcher Zach Zyburt threw a complete-game four hitter to lead his team to a 4-0 win over Naperville North in a Class 4A Regional semifinal at Naperville Central Thursday.
Burlington Central scored all of its runs in the first inning and Danny Gerke went the distance on the mound as the Rockets claimed a 6-2 regional semifinal victory against Marengo on Thursday.
05/09/2013, 11:10pm CDT, By Mike Clark mclark@suntimes.com
The IHSA on Wednesday released its new Football Acclimatization Policy, which will govern how often and how long teams can work out at the start of the preseason, along with what equipment they can wear. The concept is to protect the players, but it doesn't come without some contradictions.
05/18/2013, 10:40pm CDT, By Michael O'Brien mobrien@suntimes.com
The Public League has shifted its premier event, the boys basketball tournament, all over the city the last few years. With a potential brand-new arena near McCormick Place, the Public League might finally have a place to call home.
Lake Zurich rallied for a 5-4 win over Glenbrook North in nine innings on Thursday in regional action after junior Maria Schroeder drove in the winning run with two outs in the ninth. The original matchup had been scheduled for Wednesday, but was postponed due to rain.
After flying under the radar while containing a model of consistency for its program, Parker will play in the Class 1A state semifinals on Friday with hopes of obtaining the school's first state championship.
05/22/2013, 10:20pm CDT, By Mike Clark mclark@suntimes.com
Class 3A champ Lincoln-Way East ran the rankings gamut, starting the preseason No. 1 and keeping that spot throughout the season. Find out how the final rankings shake out here.
05/23/2013, 9:57pm CDT, By Mike Clark mclark@suntimes.com
Westmont junior Tim Doll came from behind to win his 400 heat Thursday in the IHSA Class 1A boys track preliminaries at Eastern Illinois University, while Mooseheart's Wal Khat qualified in the 800 and 1,600.
05/18/2013, 10:40pm CDT, By Michael O'Brien mobrien@suntimes.com
The Public League has shifted its premier event, the boys basketball tournament, all over the city the last few years. With a potential brand-new arena near McCormick Place, the Public League might finally have a place to call home.
05/09/2013, 11:10pm CDT, By Mike Clark mclark@suntimes.com
The IHSA on Wednesday released its new Football Acclimatization Policy, which will govern how often and how long teams can work out at the start of the preseason, along with what equipment they can wear. The concept is to protect the players, but it doesn't come without some contradictions.