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Redemption = Providence

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Bill Scheibe: Mere minutes into the fourth quarter of Friday night's Class 6A second-round playoff football game against host Oswego, Providence tailback Tim Hanrahan sat in silence on the bench, not thinking about an uncharacteristic fumble.

Providence has close call against Oswego

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

In Friday night's Class 6A second-round playoff game against Oswego, Providence had to get it done in overtime. And sure enough, they had enough in the tank to remain alive.

Five turnovers spell end for LW East

By RANDY WHALEN For Sun-Times Media — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Five turnovers spelled disaster for Lincoln-Way East in a 17-16 loss to O'Fallon in the second round of the 7A playoffs on Friday night. The victory moves O'Fallon (8-3) on to face East St. Louis or Minooka in next weekend's quarterfinals. Lincoln-Way East (9-2) is eliminated from the second round for the second straight season.

Providence atop list of area title hopefuls

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Dick Goss: The Joliet area has nine teams remaining in the state high school football playoff hunt, with second-round games on tap this weekend. And so far, we still have the potential to send a team to the championship game in any of the six classes from 3A through 8A.

'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 Hammers' trade is special

For Sun-Times Media — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Brandon McArthur has been acquired by the Joliet JackHammers for the playing rights of Michael Moore. But it hardly ranks as your average trade.

Blocked: Huskies fall short of finals

By NEIL SHALIN For Sun-Times Media — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

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.

Fishing with daughter always hooks smiles

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

My daughter Lisa told me that she had about nine days off in October. It's something that doesn't happen often.

Time for Lemont's other stars to shine

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

Cody Kamberos ran for 101 yards on 5 carries and scored a touchdown in Lemont's 37-0 victory over Lincoln-Way North in the opening round of the 6A playoffs on Friday night. Lee Taylor caught 5 passes for 56 yards, including a 14-yard TD grab.

Van Gennep, Starke spark East blowout

By MIKE FITZGERALD For Sun-Times Media — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

Behind a balanced offensive attack, the Lincoln-Way East football team rolled to an easy 35-7 win over Belleville West in the opening round of the Class 7A playoffs Friday night.