Tag: Bobby Narang

Benet Academy’s Lenee Beaumont impressive player

By Bobby Narang Benet Academy High School is on track for another memorable run in the Class 4A girls basketball playoffs. Led by senior center Morgan Demos and junior point guard Lenee Beaumont, the Redwings have won four straight games after an impressive 56-30 victory over Waukesha West at the

Montini Catholic building for girls basketball success

By Bobby Narang Montini Catholic head coach Shannon Spanos finally will get an opportunity to make her own mark in the high school playoffs. After taking over the varsity girls basketball program following the surprising departure of long-time coach Jason Nichols in May 2020, Spanos dealt with a shortened first

Glenbard West continues its epic basketball run

By Bobby Narang Glenbard West High School is on an epic run in boys basketball. The Hilltoppers were among the small handful of teams to win holiday tournament championships in Chicagoland in late December 2021. The Hilltoppers won the prestigious 47th Jack Tosh Classic, by defeating Lyons in the championship

Glenbard West extends basketball to community work

By Bobby Narang Through the first six weeks of the high school basketball season, Glenbard West High School has established itself as one of the best teams in the State. The Hilltoppers are defeating teams with ease, making good teams look bad in compiling victory after victory. But Glenbard West’s

Benet Academy girls prevail against Naperville North

By Bobby Narang Benet Academy High School and Naperville North collided for an early-season battle of two of the top girls basketball teams in the DuPage County area. Each team will compete for the Class 4A State championship in Normal, and both have the talent, depth, and experience to land

Night to remember: Glenbard West, Yorkville Christian

By Bobby Narang It was a night to remember in Yorkville. Class 1A Yorkville Christian, a relatively new high school, was on the center stage in the Illinois boys basketball scene and was host to undefeated and highly-ranked Glenbard West. The host Mustangs have enjoyed playing several high-profile games and

Fast starts: Benet, Naperville North, Batavia, in girls basketball

By Bobby Narang The high school girls basketball season is ready to hit the one-month mark. So far, the season has included the typical ups and downs for teams. Benet Academy, which won seven of its first eight games, is one of the top teams to watch. Led by a

Nazareth Academy football growth, unity, joy for coach

By Bobby Narang Nazareth Academy High School head football coach Tim Racki has experienced extreme highs during his illustrious coaching career. He’s won seven State championship, including four consecutive at the closed Driscoll in Addison. The former Southern Illinois University football player has notched a pair of second-place trophies, most

York High School seeks more progress in 8A football playoffs

By Bobby Narang York High School football head coach Mike Fitzgerald had a clear understanding of the importance of a breakout season for his program. In Fitzgerald’s fourth season, the Dukes won their first six games to earn the program’s first playoff berth since 2011. The Dukes, who will play