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Timeout strategy boosts Lockport over 'Brook

BY RANDY WHALEN -- SPECIAL TO THE HERALD NEWS — Fri, 5 Sep 2008 00:01 CST

Timeout. That's what the Lockport needed. Once the Porters got it, they regrouped and went on to a 25-21, 25-18 victory against Bolingbrook in the Southwest Suburban Conference Blue Division opener for both teams on Thursday.

Boatright torpedoes Mustangs

By Jason Ivanitz Special to The Sun — Fri, 5 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

The clich� that defense wins games and championships has been proven true time and again during the course of a football season.

Olympians have plenty of support - including from their feet

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

From the sports medicine point of view, the Beijing Olympics were really something. You have to be in awe of these athletes, their incredible drive to succeed, their competitive spirit and their achievements.

JCA starts with sweep of Hinsdale S.

FROM STAFF REPORTS — Wed, 3 Sep 2008 00:01 CST

Behind the setting of senior Gina Vera, the hitting of junior Annemarie Hickey and a host of junior newcomers, the Joliet Catholic Academy volleyball team opened the season as usual. With a win.

Upping the ante

By Craig Lichtenwalter Special to The Sun — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

For the first time in two years, Bolingbrook in 2007 reached the second round of the IHSA playoffs. However, the team's quest to advance further was abruptly ended with a 35-14 loss at Naperville North and the Raiders finished 8-3.

Grounds for discussion

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Bri Rodriguez dribbled up the soccer field, faked one way, went the other. A St. Charles North defender stood in Rodriguez's way, but the Waubonsie Valley midfielder was by her in a flash.

Goals will set you up for success

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

The fall sports season is just about under way as Labor Day fast approaches and many young athletes head back to school. A new season breeds opportunities - chances to excel, advance current skill levels and apply what was experienced throughout the summer season.

EXTRA POINTS

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Nets basketball team holding tryouts

Raiders ready to build on '07 success

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

To spruce up the look of the locker room, Bolingbrook coach John Ivlow enlisted the help senior cornerback Marcus Daniels to apply a fresh coat of paint. Daniels is one of the fresh faces Ivlow is preparing to throw at opponents in a different kind of makeover.

New coach, new era for Romeoville

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Romeoville High School will begin a new era as Jeff Kuna, the former defensive coordinator under John Jackson at Plainfield Central, takes the helm.

Candace Parker, women's team earn gold

The Associated Press — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Naperville's Candace Parker added another honor to her career as the United States women's basketball team won the Olympic gold medal. Captain Lisa Leslie earned a fourth straight gold medal scoring 14 points in a 92-65 victory against Australia on Saturday night. She joined former teammate Teresa Edwards as the only basketball players ever to win four gold medals.

Watch the birdies

By Curt Herron Special to The Herald News — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Jon Barry, Kurt Bevacqua and Gorman Thomas were all very accustomed to stepping up in clutch situations and contributing for their teams during lengthy professional careers.

Criterium decided on final lap

By Jason Ivanitz Special to The Sun — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

A little taste of the Tour de France could be found in suburban Chicago on Aug. 17 as the 22nd annual USA Cycling Professional Criterium Championship rolled through on two wheels in the streets of downtown Downers Grove.

Brush up on hunting safety

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Have you noticed that the starlings are in the tassels atop the drying corn? That the sounds of summer tree frogs and crickets are now accompanied by an incredible evening chorus rising from the woodlots and that the moon is brighter as the nights cool and that the morning grass is cold as well as wet?

Backman ejected as Hammers lose to Fargo

By Randy Whalen Special to The Herald News — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

With just over two weeks left in the regular season, the JackHammers knew they were in for a fight for their Northern League playoff lives. That fight certainly showed in the eighth inning of Friday's game when Hammers manager Wally Backman was tossed for arguing a call on a hit-by-pitch.

Dreesen celebrity outing a hit in Bolingbrook

By Curt Herron Special toThe Herald News — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Jon Barry, Kurt Bevacqua and Gorman Thomas were all very accustomed to stepping up in clutch situations and contributing for their teams. During Wednesday's Tom Dreesen Celebrity Golf Invitational at the Bolingbrook Golf Club, the trio demonstrated those characteristics once again.

Joliet mom a member of U.S. Pankration team

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Four years ago, Pankration, a mixed martial art that combines wrestling and boxing, was proposed as an Olympic sport, but did not make the final list. Four years ago, Laura Edler-Hill wasn't much of an athlete. As the Summer Olympics began in Beijing last week, Pankration is still not an Olympic sport, but the mother of three has lost 70 pounds."I am on Team USA," she said.

Kids get local Dreesen golf event rolling

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

The Tom Dreesen Celebrity Invitational golf tournament at Bolingbrook Golf Club, benefitting the United Way of Will County, is happening this week, and local kids are involved.

Class of achievers

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Don Reed was at the ballpark on that stormy night when his son Jeff caught Tom Browning's perfect game at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati.

Dreesen celeb invite in Bolingbrook next week

From Staff Reports — Thu, 7 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

The Tom Dreesen Celebrity Invitational golf tournament at Bolingbrook Golf Club, benefitting the United Way of Will County, is scheduled next week.

Women are bowling them over

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

They brought in extra seating Wednesday night to accommodate the overflow crowd wanting to see the finals of the U.S. Women's Open bowling tournament at Brunswick Zone XL Lanes.