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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. They had talked and talked during a skid that saw them lose four of their previous five games and, as they explained, there wasn't much else to say.

Plethora of options a strength for SCE

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

St. Charles East has a little bit of everything on its roster this season.

Mikes returns to lead North Stars

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

St. Charles North reached new heights last season, and now the goal is to maintain that level of play.

Kull guided Saints through adversity

By BRANDON MANGIA For Sun-Times Media — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Some athletics programs are happy with a conference title. For others, a regional title will suffice. The St. Charles East volleyball program has become the most successful in the area, almost to the point where it's State Finals or bust.

Batavia presses its way to title

By BRIAN MILLER For Sun-Times Media — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

In a Hoop Happenings tournament semifinal win over Elmwood Park, Batavia senior Sara Fruendt was off her game, hobbled from a quadricep injury. It was Batavia's fullcourt press that was the difference in the win.

Bulldogs press on to tourney final

By BRIAN MILLER For Sun-Times Media — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Elmwood Park had no answer for the Bulldogs' 3-1-1 pressure or its own shooting woes as Batavia picked up a 57-23 victory Friday at the Hoop Happenings tournament at IMSA.

Title in sight for Rosary

By CHRISTINE BOLIN For Sun-Times Media — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

At the start of the girls swimming and diving season, Rosary coach Bill Schalz simply said of his Beads, "This is a good group." That may have been an understatement, considering Rosary is again the favorite at this year's state meet, which takes place today and Saturday at New Trier High School in Winnetka.

Vikings' dominance started with Wicinski on the outside

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

The kid may have been a thorn in her side the last four years, but Lori Trippi-Payne appreciates talent, even if it's on the other side of the net. "Good choice," was the first reaction of the veteran Batavia volleyball coach upon learning that Geneva standout Lauren Wicinski was named The Beacon-News' Player of the Year.

All Rylee-d up

By BRIAN MILLER For Sun-Times Media — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Dripping wet, they walked side by side down the length of the pool at St. Charles East's Norris Center.

Juliet Suess paces East to sectional crown

By BRIAN MILLER For Sun-Times Media — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The St. Charles East swimming and diving team needed a secret weapon to take down rival St. Charles North during the sectional Saturday meet at the Norris Center.