Joliet Catholic’s Benson wows scouts
Joliet Catholic's Joe Benson put on a show Monday for major-league scouts. Using a wood bat, the senior hit 11 of 20 pitches from Hilltoppers coach Jared Voss out of...
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1st priority: Stay in 1st
With first place on the line Friday in the West Suburban Gold, Morton had a case of early-game jitters. But the Mustangs reined in their nerves to keep sole possession...
Take Two and Go to Write (Part I)
Chicago Tribune high school baseball reporter Dave Surico sees a lot of games, but he can't say everything in his game stories. Be sure to check in here for periodic...
Metal bats on the outs?
Chicago Public Schools are one step from prohibiting the use of aluminum bats in league games. The new rule would go into effect in 2007, according to varsity baseball coordinator...
Sandburg to forfeit first 4 baseball games
The top-ranked Sandburg baseball team will forfeit its first four games after a group of players was suspended because of an athletic code violation. Due to the sanctions, Sandburg was...
Take Two and Go to Write
Tribune high school baseball reporter Dave Surico sees a lot of games all over the Chicago area. Wherever he goes, he files a special report for Chicagosports.com readers. Be sure...
HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS AND PLAYERS TO WATCH THIS SPRING
%% GIRLS SOCCER %% %% PLAYER SCHOOL CL Annie Brockhaus Benet Sr. ALAN SUTTON'S COMMENT: Reliable defender headed to Bowling Green (Ohio). Ashley Caliendo Downers South Sr. ALAN SUTTON'S COMMENT:...
CLASS AA STATE TOURNAMENT PICKS
How Tribune high school reporters Brian Hamilton, Bob Sakamoto, Dave Surico, Barry Temkin and Bob Vanderberg see the state tournament: QUARTERFINALS West Aurora vs. Peoria Richwoods HAMILTON: Peoria Richwoods SAKAMOTO:...
Hales not out of IHSA doghouse
Hales Franciscan athletes again can don their uniforms after the Illinois High School Association lifted its suspension of the school Wednesday. The Catholic school was suspended after the IHSA discovered...
Smooth move for Muresan
Denise Muresan has a new home team this season, but it's her true home team that has helped her remain one of the state's top tennis players. Muresan, 16, a...