Girls volleyball previews: Metro Suburban Conference
A preview of the Metro Suburban Conference girls volleyball teams in the Pioneer Press area: Elmwood Park Coach: Katie Prechel 2015 record: 6-21 (1-11 Metro Suburban); lost to Trinity in...
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Boys soccer previews: Metro Suburban Conference
A preview of the Metro Suburban Conference boys soccer teams in the Pioneer Press area: Elmwood Park Coach: Martin Blake 2015 record: 17-5 (3-2 Metro Suburban), lost to Carmel in...
Morgan Maize caps DePaul softball career with return to pitching
Faced with a return to the pitcher's circle after two years off, DePaul's Morgan Maize turned to one of Chicago's best for inspiration: Jake Arrieta. Before joining the Cubs in...
After transfer, Nick Lillig assumes leadership role for Fenwick
Looking back, Nick Lillig calls it "one of the best decisions" of his life. Lillig, in his freshman year at Lake Park, was considering a transfer to Fenwick, where his...
Once pupil, now boss: Mark Wanner has long history with assistant
Mark Wanner didn't think he had a shot. But the potential benefit outweighed the risk of rejection, and he went for it. Five years ago he asked CJ Johnson if...
Girls soccer preview: York, IC Catholic, Timothy Christian
York Coach: Stevan Dobric (interim) Top returners: "Seniors will be expected to set the tone and push everyone to grow further," said Dobric, declining to cite specific players. Newcomers: "The...
Softball previews: Fenwick, Oak Park-River Forest, Trinity
Fenwick Coach: Mike Marrese Top returners: Sr. OF Amanda Lopez, Sr. P/OF Brianna McCormick, Jr. SS Giselle Diaz, Jr. 2B Natalie Cairo, Jr. P/OF Grace Tucek, So. C Kayley Sherwood...
Softball previews: Elmwood Park, Guerin, Leyden, Trinity
Elmwood Park Coach: Dylan Mack Top returners: Jr. Analise Hernandez, Jr. Nicole Peterson, Sr. Desiree Maldonado, Jr. Isabel Ocampo, Jr. Savana Ramos Newcomers: So. Tershawna Coleman, So. Emily Matos 2015...
Softball previews: Lyons, Nazareth, St. Joseph
Lyons Coach: Dawn Schabacker Top returners: Sr. SS Delanie Cruz, Sr. C Riley Frisbie, Sr. P/1B Maggie Vacchiano, Jr. P Sapphire Muñoz Newcomers: Jr. C/3B Lauren Engels, Jr. IF/OF Alex...
Baseball previews: Elmwood Park, Guerin, Leyden
Elmwood Park Coach: Zander DiGrino Top returners: Jr. P/1B Brandon Romero, Jr. CF Xavier Vega, Sr. 2B/OF Julian Moscatello, Sr. C Alex Santiago, Jr. Andrew Perez, So. P/3B Michael Parillo...