Burlington Central's Brooke Gaylord, Emily Kisch and Melanie Majewski all homered in a seven-run third-inning explosion as the top-seeded Rockets went on to an 11-1 victory over host Sycamore in a Class 3A regional semifinal.
Oak Park-River Forest's Kyle Mahanes scored the go-ahead goal as time expired to give his team a 6-5 win over host Evanston in Class A regional action Tuesday.
St. Charles North pitcher Sabrina Rabin struck out 12 as the host North Stars rolled to a 9-0 win over West Chicago in a Class 4A regional semifinal game Tuesday.
05/21/2013, 7:30pm CDT, By Rick Armstrong rarmstrong@stmedianetwork.com
WW South upset fourth-seeded Waubonsie Valley 4-2 at the Class 4A Yorkville Regional. Winning pitcher Sammy Granger held the Warriors scoreless until the seventh inning.
Buffalo Grove got revenge against Glenbrook South, who had knocked the Bison out last season, by defeating the Titans 3-1 at the Mundelein Sectional semifinals Tuesday.
05/21/2013, 6:45pm CDT, By Tina Akouris takouris@suntimes.com
Joliet West has had a solid season and appears poised for postseason success. Joliet Catholic had the staff of the week and Morris is read for a rematch with Coal City in the postseason.
It has been over a decade since an Aurora Central baseball team advanced to the sectionals. The Chargers are loose and ready to go for Wednesday’s game against Byron.
05/21/2013, 6:15pm CDT, By George M. Wilcox gwilcox@pioneerpress.com
Hinsdale South's Tavaris Binion said he and Hornets coach Dean Norman have grown closer over the years. Track practices and meets are not only about “shop” talk, but Binion and Norman have taken time out to talk about each other’s families.
Jane Trzaska has already helped Glenbard South clinch a Class 3A softball championship. Now the senior pitcher/catcher looks to guide the Raiders to a successful defense of their title.
Stevenson's Willie Bourbon is a rare three-sport athlete. Through talent and hard work, the sophomore hasn't been forced to narrow his focus and doesn't look to be doing so any time soon.
There's a new top team in the rankings this week, while a former No. 1 has once again cracked the top 10. Find a complete list of Phil Brozynski's boys volleyball rankings here.
Bishop McNamara and New Trier vaulted into the No. 2 and 3 spots, respectively, while Benet and Lincoln-Way West each fell a couple places. Find a complete list of Bill Harrison's softball rankings here.