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Downers South ends Raiders' season

By JASON IVANITZ For Sun-Times Media — Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

With 1 minute, 37 seconds left to go in the Class 8A Round 2 playoff game in Bolingbrook, Downers Grove South's Chandler Whitmer snuck into the end zone behind his right guard for what would be the game-winning score in the Mustangs 22-19 victory over the Raiders.

'D' Bulls top LeBron

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Would you believe the Bulls won for a second straight game because of their -- ahem -- defense? Believe it.

This time, the win goes to the Broncos

By CHRISTINE BOLIN For Sun-Times Media — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Sure, the Montini and St. Francis football teams are conference opponents, but there has been something a little more between these two in the past two years.

Redwings take challenge in stride

By NEIL SHALIN For Sun-Times Media — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

LOCKPORT -- Benet, the top-seed in the Lockport Sectional was stretched by Downers Grove North in Tuesday's sectional semifinals, but the Redwings survived to play another day.

Downers North girls team heads to state

From Staff Reports — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The Downers Grove North girls cross-country team has a trip planned to Peoria this weekend, and for good reason.

Downers North finishes third in conference

From Staff Reports — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The Downers Grove North girls swimming team started the postseason Oct. 31 at the West Suburban Silver meet held at Proviso West in Hillside.

Participants also learn at school fundraiser

By ROB WOLLENZIEN For Sun-Times Media — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

SS Peter and Paul, in conjunction with Western DuPage Special Recreation Association, hosted its third annual volleyball fundraiser Tuesday at the Naperville school. The event pitted the two eighth-grade teams of each gender, sandwiched around an enlightening wheelchair basketball demonstration.

Narrow miss for Waubonsie in loss to DGS

By BRIAN MILLER For Sun-Times Media — Sun, 1 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Downers Grove South found a way to grind out 10 needed points in the second half and stood breathless as it saw a 40-yard field goal by Waubonsie Valley with 28 seconds remaining sail wide left. That allowed the Mustangs to squeak out a 22-21 win in a Class 8A first-round playoff game at Benedictine University.

South ready to tackle postseason

By ROB WOLLENZIEN For The Sun — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

Downers Grove South's 34-12 victory over West Suburban Gold opponent Morton on Oct. 23 was only a prelude to yet another postseason berth.

North learns to finish what it started

By NEIL SHALIN For The Sun — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

The first part of the Downers Grove North girls volleyball season was characterized by the Trojans' habit of building leads early in matches against powerful teams and then squandering those leads down the stretch.