Mundelein's Colin McCarthy knows exactly what he wants as his gymnastics career advances. That vision has helped him become a better leader for the Mustangs this season.
Mundelein and Vernon Hills squared off in a competitive volleyball match which also served as a “Playing for a Cure” event, with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. Mundelein's Ian Turkulka, who has been an inspiration to his teammates, is currently being treated for a brain tumor.
Strong participation in the feeder program and the varsity squad’s success is boosting Richard Knar’s hopes for Mundelein after his departure, despite the freshman and sophomore team’s struggles this season and a thin returning varsity lineup.
Mundelein couldn’t seem to catch a break this year, but when finally fully healthy the Mustangs took the regional crown before falling to Stevenson in the sectional semifinals.
Ethan Sansone and Danny Heller return to help top-ranked Wheaton Warrenville co-op repeat as state champions. Check the full list of top 10 teams and top individuals here.
Mundelein began the year as a team known for its ability to score. But as the postseason progresses, the Mustangs have shown they can lock it down defensively.
03/03/2013, 5:10pm CST, By Michael O’Brien mobrien@suntimes.com
Michael O’Brien previews the upcoming Class 4A sectionals, including Argo, which will showcase the state’s three elite NBA prospects: Simeon’s Jabari Paker, Young’s Jahlil Okafor and Curie’s Cliff Alexander.
A day after breaking Matt Grevers’ state record in the fly, Mundelein's Connor Black smashed the national record in the event to win the state championship while New Trier took its third straight team title on Saturday.