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Wildcats off and running

By Tim Clodjeaux Special to The Sun — Fri, 5 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

Coach John Jackson and his Plainfield Central Wildcats showed Friday night they still have a fair amount of work to do. But even with having to clean up a little sloppy play and a breakdown on kick coverage, they won't be able to improve much on their running game in a 47-25 season-opening win over Elgin.

Cougars pass Stars in final minute

By Larry Lindholm Special to The Sun — Fri, 5 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

Plainfield South football coach Mike Briscoe said it was imperative that his Cougars get the new season off on the right foot.

Saavedra leads Celtics past Wildcats in soccer

from staff reports — Thu, 4 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

It was Joe Saavedra to the rescue for the Providence Catholic High School boys soccer team. Saavedra scored 2 goals in the first half Wednesday, leading the Celtics to a 2-1 nonconference victory over Plainfield Central. Alec Pickett made 17 saves for Providence (2-3).

Plainfield S. looks to Brown to carry offense

By Bill Scheibe — Wed, 3 Sep 2008 00:00 CST

In the fourth quarter Friday night, with the Plainfield South High School football team trailing Rich South for the third time in as many quarters, Chris Brown could have pleaded with Cougars coach Mike Briscoe to call his No. 13 -- the one that he wears for a favorite cousin, Marissa, who died.

Rain falls on South, Central soccer

By Curt Herron special to the herald news — Wed, 3 Sep 2008 00:01 CST

The latest chapter in the rivalry between the high school soccer teams from Plainfield Central and Plainfield South got underway on Tuesday but it won't finish until Friday.

Plainfield South tops Rich South

By Larry Lindholm/Special to the Herald News — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:00 CST

Plainfield South High School football coach Mike Briscoe felt it was imperative that his Cougars get the new season off on the right foot.

Plainfield N. drops opener to Lockport

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Lockport's Brendan Murphy snatched the ball away from Plainfield North's Andrew Starks and came down with it at the Plainfield North 2-yard line with 2:15 left in a 14-14 tie. Quarterback Kyle Billig snuck over on the next play to give the Porters a 20-14 lead, which they held until the final buzzer.

Plainfield puts 3 in the show

By Tim Clodjeaux special to the herald news — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:01 CST

Tigers ready to hit back

By Scott A. Ehling Special to The Sun — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Experience and maturity equal high expectations.

Wildcats aim to make splash on defense

By Craig Lichtenwalter Special to The Sun — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Last season the Plainfield Central football team turned a corner and reached the IHSA playoffs for the first time since 2002. That pleased coach John Jackson, who was happy with the strides his team made.

Plainfield S. looks for big turnaround

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Less than 5 minutes into a 7-0 loss to Yorkville in the opener last season, Plainfield South was down to its third-string tailback. Rakeem Jones and Chris Brown were out with injuries.

Another strong arm to lead Plainfield C.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Plainfield Central enjoyed a 5-2 run in the Southwest Prairie Conference last season and finished 6-4, losing to Brother Rice in the opening round of the Class 8A playoffs.

Plainfield N. Tigers ready to contend

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

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Excitement builds at Autobahn Club

By Dennis Yohnka special to the herald news — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

It might seem unlikely that one of the Autobahn Country Club's co-founders, Mike Keck, can play the dual role of charming host and track bully at this weekend's Robby Rahal Historic Races.

Sterr-ling example

By Rob Wollenzien Special to The Sun — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

In the spirit of the Bob Sterr Redhawk Open on Monday, the teams exchanged pleasantries with opponents following the awards presentation.

Backman ejected as Hammers lose to Fargo

By Randy Whalen Special to The Herald News — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

With just over two weeks left in the regular season, the JackHammers knew they were in for a fight for their Northern League playoff lives. That fight certainly showed in the eighth inning of Friday's game when Hammers manager Wally Backman was tossed for arguing a call on a hit-by-pitch.

Stone City Sharks earn another title

The Herald News — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

The Stone City Sharks softball program has a national reputation.

Dreesen celebrity outing a hit in Bolingbrook

By Curt Herron Special toThe Herald News — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Jon Barry, Kurt Bevacqua and Gorman Thomas were all very accustomed to stepping up in clutch situations and contributing for their teams. During Wednesday's Tom Dreesen Celebrity Golf Invitational at the Bolingbrook Golf Club, the trio demonstrated those characteristics once again.

Tournament winds down pursuit of winner

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Under the bright lights of ESPN television, Diandra Asbaty sailed through 18 frames of the U.S. Women's Open bowling tournament at Brunswick Zone XL Lanes in Romeoville without an open frame.