Pat Disabato – Page 27

Lincoln-Way East's Ryan Sucha looks to make a play against Bolingbrook during a game in Frankfort on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020.

‘I was hot’: Ryan Sucha scores 24 points but Lincoln-Way East loses to Bolingbrook in overtime

February 11, 2020 at 10:12 p.m.

Lately, the struggle has been real for Lincoln-Way East junior Ryan Sucha. "It's been tough finding my rhythm shooting," he said. "But I've been taking a lot of reps at...

Marian Catholic' Yemi Elutilo (5) lays up a shot against Benet during a game in Chicago Heights on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020.

Joe Green a sight to be seen as Marian Catholic slips past Benet: ‘He knows he has carte blanche’

February 7, 2020 at 10:10 p.m.

In the postseason, coach Mike Taylor understands that Marian Catholic is going to need other players to produce points beyond Iowa recruit Ahron Ulis. Joe Green was that guy Friday...

Disabato: St. Rita graduate Mark Payton says ‘there’s a lot of baseball left in me’ as he seeks to earn spot in crowded outfield with Cincinnati Reds

February 7, 2020 at 5:23 p.m.

Mark Payton has never had a better opportunity to fulfill his dream of making it to the major leagues than he will this spring training. It's right there in front...

St. Rita's Alec Millender weaves his way to the basket against De La Salle on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019.

Boys basketball notes: Wayne State recruit Alec Millender puts emphasis on getting teammates involved for St. Rita

February 6, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.

St. Rita senior Alec Millender can't believe he's in the final stretch of his high school career. "It's crazy," Millender said. "It's gone by like lightning." Lightning is a good...

Oak Lawn guard Trey Ward puts up a shot against Richards during a game on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020.

Daily Southtown boys basketball rankings and player of the week for Friday, Feb. 7, 2020

February 6, 2020 at 10:44 a.m.

Top 10 With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Bloom 21-5 (1) 2. Thornton 23-1 (2) 3. Oak Forest 22-1 (4) 4. Marian Catholic 18-7 (5) 5....

Lincoln-Way Central's Sean Curran (1) gets double-teamed by Andrew's Noah O'Connor, left, and Alex Rohrer during a game in Tinley Park on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.

‘It’s like riding a bike’: Clemson golf recruit Sean Curran lifts Lincoln-Way Central past Andrew in basketball

February 4, 2020 at 10:49 p.m.

Lincoln-Way Central senior Sean Curran noticed the defense was taking a straight-up approach against him Tuesday night. No double-teams. Very little help defense. Like a shark sensing blood in the...

High school: Marian Catholic. NFL career: Philadelphia Eagles (2012-2015); Tennessee Titans (2016-present). Drafted in the fifth round in 2012, Dennis Kelly, left, has played in 88 regular-season games since then and made 31 starts. His brother Tim, who also attended Marian Catholic, is the Houston Texans offensive coordinator. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Disabato: Oak Forest’s Tevin Coleman and Lincoln-Way East’s Nick Allegretti lead local contingent in Super Bowl LIV

February 2, 2020 at 9:06 a.m.

When running back Tevin Coleman carries the ball for the San Francisco 49ers during Sunday's Super Bowl LIV, stand up and cheer. If Nick Allegretti enters the game on the...

Hillcrest's Mar'Keise Irving drives to the basket for the game-winning shot at the buzzer against Homewood-Flossmoor during a game on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020.

Boys basketball notes: Mar’Keise Irving comes through in the clutch as Hillcrest beats H-F at buzzer

February 1, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

Hillcrest junior Mar'Keise Irving could have settled for a 3-pointer. He was open. The 5-foot-11 guard had already attempted 11 3-pointers Saturday afternoon against Homewood-Flossmoor. But with time winding down...

Oak Forest's Robbie Avila (50) looks to drive to the basket against Tinley Park during a game on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020.

Robbie Avila shakes off cold and heats up as Oak Forest rolls past Tinley Park: ‘No way you’re keeping me out of this game’

January 31, 2020 at 9:58 p.m.

Oak Forest sophomore Robbie Avila woke up Thursday with a cold. It was bad enough for the 6-foot-9 forward to attend only half days of school Thursday and Friday. Nothing,...

Lincoln-Way East's Jhei-R Jones drives to the basket against Homewood Flossmoor during a game on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019.

Boys basketball notes: Lincoln-Way East’s Jhei-R Jones realizes ‘they put their trust in me to lead the team’

January 30, 2020 at 11:32 a.m.

Lincoln-Way East junior Jhei-R Jones has big dreams. Not only for himself, but for his teammates. "I've really been trying to work hard to be a leader," said Jones, who...

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