Glenbrook North not afraid to ‘let it fly’ from the 3-point line
Neither Ben Foster nor Jeremy Gertz is afraid to take a 3-point shot for Glenbrook North. To do that, though, there has to be a special mindset: one that doesn't...
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Nick Ostojic, Marko Anderson give Maine South chemistry in the post
Maine South forwards Nick Ostojic and Marko Anderson have always been the two tallest players on the court, even back in the lower grades when they were playing youth basketball....
Stability and versatility: Jacob Tenner is Stevenson’s ‘sixth starter’
After being cut twice while trying out for the Stevenson boys basketball feeder program, Jacob Tenner is enjoying being the Patriots' sixth man as a senior. Maybe it's better to...
Charlie Sessa, Phil Borhani happy to be back on the court for Hinsdale Central
No basketball player likes to be sidelined by an injury, but returning from an injury often helps players learn to appreciate their opportunities. Just ask Hinsdale Central junior Charlie Sessa...
Dukes of defense: York girls basketball putting opponents under pressure
Putting pressure on other teams — often for the full 32 minutes — has translated to an entertaining season so far for the York girls basketball team. In addition to...
York hockey team sees the benefits of ‘almost absurd’ Army Ranger training
Like a lot of other teams, the York hockey team works to develop chemistry among its players. But unlike others, that bond was forged through a taste of United States...
St. Viator goalie Michael Petrecca confident in his routine and his teammates
There are goaltender rituals, and then there is what St. Viator senior Michael Petrecca does before every single game. He arrives at the arena a little over an hour before...
Pioneer Press 2019-20 boys basketball preview: West Suburban Silver
Must-see: Oak Park-River Forest senior forward Justin Cross. He might be the most intriguing player in a conference full of them. Cross tore his meniscus in January and missed the...
Pioneer Press 2019-20 girls basketball preview: West Suburban Silver
Must-see: Oak Park-River Forest guard Tatym Coe. Coe, a 5-foot-4 senior who averaged 7.0 points per game as a junior, will be expected to pick up the scoring slack with...
Richmond-Burton freezes out defending state champion IC Catholic 24-14 in Class 4A quarterfinals
The weather was nothing short of lousy leading up to IC Catholic's Class 4A state quarterfinal game Saturday at Richmond-Burton. But IC Catholic's positive attitude about practicing in the cold...