Despite a protest by Kennedy, the Public League soccer semifinal between the Crusaders and Farragut will not be replayed, Public League officials said Friday.
Farragut defeated Kennedy 2-0 in Wednesday’s semifinal to reach Monday’s title game against Roosevelt. The Public League champion advances to the state quarterfinals Friday at St. Charles.
But Kennedy, learning that the officials for its semifinal game were not certified by the Illinois High School Association, decided to file a protest in hopes the game could be replayed.
Public League officials met Friday to decide whether the protest would stand.
“The protest was denied; it had no grounds,” said J.W. Smith, Public League director of athletics. “There were no problems with the officials. They were acceptable.”
Recruiting: Dundee-Crown’s Billee Russell, a 6-foot forward who averaged 17 points and 12 rebounds a game last season, has made an oral commitment to play women’s basketball at Northwestern. Dundee-Crown coach Joe Komaromy said Russell will sign a letter of intent to attend Northwestern when the early signing period begins Nov. 12.
Games wanted: Senn is looking for a Thanksgiving basketball tournament for its sophomore and varsity teams. Contact varsity coach John Mitchell at 773-534-2377. . . . Thornton has three open dates for varsity boys basketball games. If interested, contact Athletic Director Billy Manning at 708-225-4122 or assistant AD Judy Rustik at 708-225-4123. Open dates include Jan. 17, 24 and 31 and Feb. 7, 21 and 28. . . . Loyola Academy is looking for a girls varsity volleyball tournament for next season. Call Geri Rydz at 847-256-1100.
New faces: Frank DiFoggio is the new baseball coach at his high school alma mater, Shepard. DiFoggio, an Illinois graduate, was an assistant baseball coach at Richards the last three seasons. He replaces John Harasen, hired as an assistant coach by Chicago State. . . . Wheaton North hired Ken Fasshauer as its girls track coach. Fasshauer has been a longtime assistant track coach at Wheaton North. He replaces Randy Ellison, who has assumed new administrative duties at Edison Middle School.
Help wanted: Montini is searching for a varsity softball coach for the upcoming season. Interested applicants should send a resume to Athletic Director Don Riley at Montini High School, 19 W. 070 16th St., Lombard, Ill. 60148. Resumes also can be faxed to 630-627-0537. . . . The Private School League needs an assignment coordinator for basketball officials (male and female) beginning with the 1998-99 season. There also is an opening for a similar post for football beginning with the 1999 season. Contact Jim Bowen at 630-833-7575, ext. 213.
