As ‘voice on the field,’ Ruth Merlos shines in goal for Leyden soccer
Leyden senior goalkeeper Ruth Merlos is 5-foot-2, and the backdrop of a soccer goal can make her seem even shorter. Her lack of height hasn't prevented her from making an...
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Elmwood Park girls soccer wins third straight conference title
The Elmwood Park girls soccer team knew that winning the program's third consecutive Metro Suburban Red title would be a tall order in 2017. "Teams were definitely out to get...
Hinsdale South girls soccer wins first conference title since 2001
For the first time in 16 years, a girls soccer team other than Downers Grove South is the champion of the West Suburban Gold. With its 5-0 win over visiting...
Matt Uba develops into dual threat for Hinsdale South baseball
Despite having dropped three straight West Suburban Gold games to Leyden, Hinsdale South baseball coach Paul Hoel could be pleased with the continued production of junior Matt Uba in his...
Lauren Miller brings toughness to Fenwick soccer defense
Growing up as the youngest of five children in a sports-minded family can have a lasting impact on a person. "Not only do you get knocked around physically, but mentally...
Kevin Nevarez hangs in to help Leyden baseball sweep Hinsdale South
In the sixth inning of Leyden's 5-4 win at Hinsdale South on Saturday, Eagles senior starting pitcher Kevin Nevarez tweaked his left knee slightly while throwing a pitch. Leyden coach...
Ashley Gerin’s goal lifts OPRF soccer over Fenwick on senior night
The stars were aligned, and Oak Park-River Forest senior Ashley Gerin had a moment of truth rolling at her feet. Late in the second half of a scoreless soccer game...
Northwestern recruit Casey O’Laughlin adjusts to DH spot for Fenwick
Fenwick senior Casey O'Laughlin has what veteran Friars coach Dave Hogan called "one of the three strongest outfield arms I've ever coached." O'Laughlin batted over .400 and made the All-Chicago...
Fiona Girardot becoming a focal point of potent OPRF softball lineup
Richards learned that teams can pitch around Oak Park-River Forest all-state junior shortstop Maeve Nelson at their own risk. During a game on April 22, the Huskies had a runner...
Dakota Church excels at getting on base for St. Joseph baseball
If Fitbit needs a spokesperson, the fitness tracking company could do worse than St. Joseph junior catcher Dakota Church, considering all the walking he did on April 27. Church walked...