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Monday, May 12, 2008 Sunday, May 11, 2008
Slam dunk for Central When a coach thinks he might win a water polo championship, he makes sure his pockets are empty and his shoes are easy to kick off. Otherwise, the celebratory dive into the pool can be slightly less rewarding with a wet wallet or soggy cell phone.


Lage caps career with two titles BARRINGTON -- Keith Lage sat in third place in the all-around heading into the 2008 state individual finals Saturday.


Chang's run to semis boosts Huskies to sixth Naperville North's Stephanie Chang fought her way to the semifinals of the singles championship bracket at the IHSA State Badminton Tournament on Saturday.


Redwings vault to new heights AURORA - Benet made great strides at Friday's Waubonsie Valley Sectional.


Petty's big day helps Central nab third in DuPage Valley WHEATON -- Naperville Central's Aaron Petty kept going back forth between the high jump and long-jump pit.


LeRoy, Warriors blank Tomcats AURORA -- What a difference a few days made for East Aurora.


Half point marks whole victory When Naperville Central's Ashvin Reddy was struggling during his No. 4 singles championship match Saturday in the DuPage Valley Conference tournament, he was aware the Redhawks' hopes of winning the overall league title could be on his shoulders.


The whole package Everyone's steadily realizing what the late Jim Haavig detected seven years ago: Neuqua Valley junior Ian Krol has a wicked left arm.


Friday, May 9, 2008
Speed steadily sinks Huskies In the end, Naperville North wasn't able to keep up with Hinsdale Central on Thursday night as the Red Devils used their speed advantage to post a 9-6 win in a competitive match at the Neuqua Valley Sectional.


Warriors master math of least resistance AURORA -- Several significant numbers sprung from the Waubonsie Valley soccer field Thursday night.


A case of District 204 dominance ST. CHARLES -- Waubonsie Valley used last season's third-place finish in the Upstate Eight Conference outdoor meet as a learning experience.


Thursday, May 8, 2008
One pool, four semi finalists Waubonsie Valley got comfortable with its long-distance shooting Wednesday in a 14-6 win over Hinsdale Central in the second of four quarterfinals at the Neuqua Valley Sectional.


Sharing title no fun for Redhawks It had already been a momentous week for Naperville Central, even before the Redhawks stepped onto the field against Wheaton Warrenville South on Wednesday. Tuesday night saw the Redhawks earn the program's 400th win, at Glenbard East.


Wildcats have their laughs and a victory, too Chris Kruppe screamed as he approached home plate and his awaiting teammates. At this point, Neuqua Valley was up a run, but down an inside joke.


A pair of singles - and doubles - sensations Tyler Hoffman is a student of Naperville Central tennis history.


Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Sweep slips away from Central For Naperville Central, a game with several shifts in momentum settled on one uncomfortable point - this was completely out of character.


Redhawks show strength at opportune moments Wheaton North forced Naperville Central to earn the second game of its 25-17, 25-20 win Tuesday after it looked as if the Redhawks would cruise.


Top area badminton players ready for state Naperville Central and Naperville North combined for a 22-3 regular-season record this spring, finishing first and second, respectively, in the DuPage Valley Conference.


Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Waubonsie athletes bound by something bigger When the athletic class of 2008 at Waubonsie Valley officially calls it a career in the green and gold in a few months, history will be made as nine girls will continue playing at the Division I level in college.


Monday, May 5, 2008
Sunday, May 4, 2008 Meeting success halfway Waubonsie spotlight on wide beam Second take on the mark for Redhawks Teams starting to f ind groove North turns on afterburners PREP REWIND Getting down to business Friday, May 2, 2008 Heads-up play is difference Central's sectional streak intact Redhawks own the block PREP REWIND Warriors starting to catch their breath This close battle goes to Neuqua Valley It's game, set and dominate for Neuqua Local Teams Today Thursday, May 1, 2008 Couldn't pass this up Redhawks' Lage secures state berth Carmel bounces Benet Benet vaults to ESCC title PREP REWIND Local Teams Today Wednesday, April 30, 2008 Costly victory? 'A real good chance' Redhawks slip while trying to chase down Falcons Falling to the Mighty Neuqua cuts it close vs. Bartlett Huskies are top dogs this time PREP REWIND Tuesday, April 29, 2008 PREP REWIND Local Teams Today Monday, April 28, 2008 Local Teams Today Sunday, April 27, 2008 Girls soccer: Backup arrives in nick of time Baseball: Heavy bats carry Neuqua Softball: Angels hardly qualify as divine intervention Boys volleyball: St. Francis tips Redhawks for tourney title Boys volleyball: Huskies rally, take fifth place Badminton: Redhawks wrap up DuPage Valley title PREP REWIND Friday, April 25, 2008 Neuqua stops Waubonsie Redwings finding life tough in conference competition Successful target practice for Redhawks Waubonsie still in class by itself Huskies score upset in lengthy shootout PREP REWIND Local Teams Today Thursday, April 24, 2008 Neuqua shows signs of bouncing back Roadrunners left eating Redwings' dust Wildcats shake off lapses, avoid late collapse Girls track: Invitational breaks Redwings' way Water polo: Family matters for McWhirters PREP REWIND Local Teams Today Wednesday, April 23, 2008 North struggles against WW South Lacrosse: Huskies' quick strikes shoot down Redhawks Flurry of season bests propels Wildcats Neuqua loses leadoff hitter to injury in league win Neuqua shows 'a little more heart' PREP REWIND Local Teams Today Tuesday, April 22, 2008 Waubonsie holds onto lead, beats Elgin Head and shoulders above the rest Huskies' offensive drought 'mystifying' PREP REWIND Monday, April 21, 2008 Local Teams Today PREP REWIND Sunday, April 20, 2008 Girls soccer: Redhawks win on solid ground Soccer Roundup: Vikings can't slow down Warriors Central, North enjoy their moments Baseball: Redhawks upset streaking Lockport PREP REWIND Neuqua defends Minooka tournament championship Girls water polo: North, Waubonsie get taste of postseason Friday, April 18, 2008 The ending makes up for it Warriors soak up another blowout win Wheaton North buries Huskies in avalanche Huskies shortstop gives headache to Neuqua Lacrosse: North defense stands out Local Teams Today Thursday, April 17, 2008 Still 'the best' Huskies offense continues to draw blanks Track: Exciting times for Benet girls, Neuqua boys Neuqua rides wind to rout of Benet Wunderlich, Lynch help Central win in 12 Redhawks' change in approach is a hit PREP REWIND Local Teams Today Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Aces wild For track squads, it's great to be outdoors Warriors stumble in quest to finish off games late Neuqua will take the wind - and the win Local Teams Today PREP REWIND Tuesday, April 15, 2008 Sun burst Neuqua gains confidence for future with upset Huskies go distance in victory over Wheaton North PREP REWIND Local Teams Today Monday, April 14, 2008 Local Teams Today Sunday, April 13, 2008 Girls soccer: Central edges Neuqua Boys volleyball: Wildcats grab tourney title Redhawks wrest another title from Huskies PREP REWIND