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A no-win situation

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

The Bears were going to let their play speak for themselves after turning down NBC for pregame interviews last week.

Lisle is depth-charged this season

By ROB WOLLENZIEN For Sun-Times Media — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

This could be a special year for Jeff Javior's Lisle girls basketball team.

Hairston returns home, reflects on World Series

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Jerry Hairston Jr. had an idea his life was about to change -- he just wasn't exactly sure how. It opened a path toward the Canyon of Heroes, where New York once celebrated Dwight D. Eisenhower's World War II victory and Neil Armstrong's walk on the moon.

Benedictine football team ends season with upset

From Submitted Reports — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The Benedictine University football team closed out the 2009 season by knocking off Northern Athletics Conference (NAC) leader Concordia University of Chicago, 15-14, on Nov. 7 in River Forest.

Benedictine defense leads way to victory

From Submitted Reports — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Benedictine University won a classic defensive football battle Nov. 7, topping Wisconsin Lutheran College, 16-14, in a Northern Athletics Conference (NAC) contest.

'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.

Redwings take challenge in stride

By NEIL SHALIN For Sun-Times Media — Fri, 6 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.

Eagles win on the road

From Submitted Reports — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Benedictine University's football team utilized a smothering defense and its strong ground game to post a 32-6 Northern Athletics Conference (NAC) win at Rockford College on Saturday.

Benedictine player honored again

From Submitted Reports — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Benedictine University volleyball standout Kayla Leyden picked up her third award Nov. 2 as the Northern Athletics Conference's (NAC) Student-Athlete of the Week after leading her team to a 2-2 mark last week.

Lyons finally solves Wildcats

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

Neuqua Valley's quest for a perfect season and a state championship has come to an end. Lyons Township ruined everything with a 1-0 victory against Neuqua in a Class 3A supersectional match played Tuesday night at Benedictine University.