Tag: High school

Owen Murphy leaves large legacy in baseball at Riverside-Brookfield

By Bobby Narang Owen Murphy’s place in Riverside-Brookfield High School baseball program history is set. The senior pitcher and infielder is one of the best players in program history. The University of Notre Dame recruit capped a stellar career by lifting the Bulldogs to the program’s first Class 4A regional

Glenbard West High School mission accomplished: State championship

By Bobby Narang The Glenbard West High School boys volleyball team was on a mission this Spring. After watching the Hilltoppers’ boys basketball team win the program’s first State championship in March, the volleyball team wanted to join the party. The Hilltoppers ended a five-year volleyball State championship drought Saturday

State volleyball memories: Excellence

By Bobby Narang After sealing a second straight State girls volleyball championship, Newark High School’s Megan Williams forever will be remembered in school lore. A year ago, Williams was a wide-eyed freshman but she capped a stunning run by the Norsemen with the match-winning kill over Hartsburg-Emden in the Class

Glenbard West High School’s Katelynne Hart captures West Suburban Conference Silver Division cross country

By Bobby Narang Glenbard West High School senior Katelynne Hart earned another rare feat Saturday. Hart became the first four-time West Suburban Conference Silver Division cross country individual champion at Berens Park in Elmhurst. Considered one of the top runners in the country, Hart dominated the Conference meet in a

Earlville repeats in soccer

By Woodrow Carroll In the 38th Annual Little Ten Conference boys soccer tournament, Earlville repeated as champion with a 5-1 victory over Newark/Seneca in the championship match last week at Hinckley-Big Rock High School. It was a rematch of last season’s finalists when Earlville, then Earlville/Leland/Paw Paw, beat Newark/Seneca, 3-1.

West Suburban Silver football, led by Glenbard West High School, starts fast

By Bobby Narang The high school West Suburban Silver Conference had a strong showing in football in week one. Three teams won three significant non-conference games. The highlight victory for the Conference came in host Glenbard West’s dominating 45-28 victory over powerhouse Maine South Saturday in an annual non-conference game