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Ray-signed to their fate

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 00:01 CST

A.J. Pierzynski looked around the clubhouse and started to smile. ''One word to describe this year? Roller coaster,'' the White Sox catcher said without a pause.

It�s liftoff for Longoria

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 00:01 CST

Getting past the "piranha"-filled waters was tough enough for the White Sox. It took getting the Minnesota Twins out of their home-tank advantage for an extra game � and playing it in ��blackout�� conditions � before the Twins finally grinded their teeth too small to bite. But this is different. This is having to deal with a shark.

Trojans send strong signal

By ROB WOLLENZIEN Special to The Sun — Thu, 2 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Doubts lingered within the Downers Grove North girls swim team heading into this season.

Trojans shake first-half doldrums

By KEVIN DONAHUE Special to The Sun — Thu, 2 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

After a sluggish first half, Downers Grove North bounced back in a big way.

Defense helps Benet, offense stalls

By JASON IVANITZ Special to The Sun — Thu, 2 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

On Sept. 26 at Benedictine University in Lisle, the fans experienced a real life version of the famous cartoon featuring the roadrunner and the coyote.

Dempster, offense fail Cubs as L.A. rolls 7-2 in Game 1

FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS — Wed, 1 Oct 2008 00:01 CST

Manny Ramirez and Joe Torre brought their winning postseason ways to the Los Angeles Dodgers � and Wrigley Field. James Loney hit a go-ahead grand slam off a wild Ryan Dempster, Ramirez and Russell Martin homered and the new-look Dodgers beat the Cubs 7-2 in their NL playoff opener Wednesday night.

White Sox win AL Central! Vazquez to start Game 1

FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:01 CST

The White Sox beat the Twins 1-0 to clinch the AL Central. Javier Vazquez will start Game 1 of the ALDS vs. Tampa Bay.

Montini prepared for SCC showdown

By ROB WOLLENZIEN Special to The Sun — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

Careful preparation won out over escalating confidence in the Suburban Catholic Conference matchup Sept. 19 between St. Francis and Montini.

It comes down to just one play

By ROB WOLLENZIEN Special to The Sun — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

Bryan Emanuel's throw-in is a sight to behold. The Glenbard West senior defender whips the ball 35, 40 and sometimes many more yards with ease

Carmel runs all over Benet

By P.J. BONATO Lake County News Sun — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

One week after Carmel's offense failed against Marist, its attack scored on virtually every possession Sept. 19 to beat visiting Benet 49-13 in Mundelein.

Mustangs wouldn't be denied

By Kevin Donahue Special to The Sun — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

A sloppy field and pouring rain couldn't stop Mustangs running back Scottie Williams and Downers Grove South from getting their first victory. Williams ran for 149 yards as visiting South downed Downers Grove North 21-0 in the annual crosstown showdown on Sept. 12.

Oestermer leads South past Neuqua Valley in two games

By Tom Welsh Special to The Sun — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

Another test of the young season faced Downers Grove South at home Sept. 15. And it passed, beating Neuqua Valley 26-24 and 25-21.

Montini takes power out of the Chargers

By Matt LeCren Special to the Chicago Sun-Times — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

Tom DiCristina doesn't like playing in the pouring rain, but that didn't stop the Montini quarterback from leading the Broncos to a 49-7 victory over Aurora Central on Sept. 13 at Benedictine University in Lisle.

Dukes crowned winner of this game

By Tom Welsh Special to The Sun — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

Downers Grove South thought some home cooking might do it some good Sept. 5. After losing at Bolingbrook by one point to open the season, the Mustangs returned home for Senior Night and a battle with the York Dukes.

Hois plays perfect in tournament

By Neil Shalin Special to The Sun — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

For Downers Grove South tennis player Jenny Hois, life at the top is anything but lonely. Hois, who played No. 2 singles for the past two years, moved into the top spot this season after Katie Kargl, who finished third at state last year, graduated. And Hois is happy with the expectations and the responsibilities of being No. 1.

Broncos pass second straight test

By Paul Johnson Special to The Sun — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

Montini's football team has seen two completely different tests in its first two nonconference games.

EXTRA POINTS

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

DeBruler named player of the week