Ron Kremer: Few high school sporting events ever rise to the level of the
volleyball matchup between No. 1-ranked Joliet Catholic Academy and No.
2-rated Wheaton St. Francis.
Ron Kremer: With the season on the line, Joliet Catholic Academy volleyball coach
Christine Scheibe had the presence to look at senior leader Annemarie
Hickey for some guidance.
Ron Kremer: Yeah, yeah. Pat Driscoll knows the drill. The third-year defensive line starter on Lemont's football team knows
the first man to the opposing ballcarrier is supposed to wrap him up.
The second is then free to go for the strip.
Ron Kremer: After watching Bolingbrook beat Lincoln-Way Central to capture a share
of its third straight conference football championship, I was struck by
one of those lightning-bolt type thoughts that every now and again
jolts my mind and renews my sense of purpose.
At midfield, moments after Lincoln-Way East beat Lincoln-Way Central, players from both teams took a knee. Lincoln-Way Central athletic director Hud Venerable marched the Dave McKay Gridiron Grail trophy out for presentation to the Griffins' captains.
When the Minooka football team returns to practice Monday, look for the players to be skipping around with an extra hop in their step.
The Indians' confidence level is soaring following a 56-22 victory over Romeoville on Friday night.
