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The talent. That's what sets Hinsdale Central boys tennis apart, according to varsity head coach John Naisbitt. It's why the team entered this season as the two-time defending Illinois champion. It's why they've won of nine of the last 13 state titles. And it's why they own more first-place trophies (26) than any other program. "We are just a school that has incredible tennis talent," Naisbitt remarked earlier this month. "It's been a tradition for over 50 years." Having lost...
Hinsdale Central lacrosse team members Annette Ciupek, Avery Secola, Sofija Buzelis and Riley Matthews outnumber their Glenbrook South counterparts in a battle for the ball during a June 4 match on Dickinson Field. Team co-captain Charlotte Callahan unleashes a shot that would find the back of the net, one of several goals she registered to help power the Red Devils to a 19-8 victory over the Titans. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Hinsdale Central sophomore Armaan Sinha gets the upper hand on his opponent while teammate and fellow sophomore Cody Tavoso executes a move in his match during a home meet against Glenbard West Friday. The Red Devils fell to the conference rival Hilltoppers 27-36....
The Hinsdale Central boys tennis team will compete in the IHSA state final meet Thursday to Saturday, June 10-12, at Hersey High School. Representing Red Devil Nation will be senior Ansh Shah and junior Noah Hernandez in singles, and the doubles teams of juniors Jai Vallurupalli and Mujtaba Ali-Khan, and senior John Fakouri and junior Dean Kamenev. Members of the Central girls track team will compete in the IHSA state final meet Saturday, June 12, at Eastern Illinois University. Representing Red Devil Nation will be...
Hinsdale Central's Maggie Sanders uses her footwork to elude a pursuing opponent during a home match May 20. The Red Devils defeated the rival Dukes 3-1. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Pomp, circumstance and celebration — While the battle against COVID-19 isn’t over, the Red Devils claimed victory Monday evening on Dickinson Field as the Hinsdale Central Class of 2021 was able to hold a graduation ceremony with families and friends in person. Seniors Lexi Klein, Cayden Torsberg, Jamie Pecilunas and Kobe Turrentine were among the 672 who celebrated the victory. Please turn to Page 32 for more pictures. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Hinsdale Central's Mary Grant delivers a pitch and teammate Brooke Bauer fires a throw to first to get the base runner during a home softball game against Morton Saturday morning. The Red Devils emerged with a 6-5 victory - and quite soggy due to a light rain that fell throughout most of the game. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Hinsdale Central's Tristan Moncrief speeds past a defender during a home game May 7 against Naperville North in the hard fought match, in which the Red Devils fell a goal short to the Huskies, 9-10. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Hinsdale Central juniors Matthew Cihlar and Chris Reyes will represent Red Devil Nation at the IHSA boys gymnastics state championship meet May 14-15. Cihlar will compete in the all-around and Reyes will compete in the pommel horse event. Good luck Red Devils!...
Senior single players Karem Wafai (top) and Ansh Shah take on their Oak Park-River Forest opponents Tuesday afternoon at Burns Field. The Red Devils vanquished their conference rival Huskies 7-0. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Friday night lights - Victory was sweeter last Friday night as the Hinsdale Central Red Devils defeated the Glenbard West Hilltoppers 28-7. As tradition dictates, the team gathered on the sidelines to sing their alma mater. The last time Central defeated Glenbard was 2016. This season, there are only six games instead of the usual nine. The Devils are 5-0, with one game left at LT this Friday night, April 23. There are no state playoffs scheduled. Central leads the West...
Team captain Matthew Cihlar competes in floor exercise Friday as the Red Devils took on the York Dukes. He placed first in three events - floor still rings and vault - and came in third in pommel horse to win the all-around competition. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Hinsdale Central's Ryan Martinath battles for control of the ball while teammate Carson Steere uses his head to outmaneuver his opponent during Central's match against Morton Tuesday night. The Red Devils fell to Morton 0-4. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
A number of Division I college athletes from Hinsdale are enjoying getting back to competition this spring after their 2020 seasons were canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn what the journey's been like for four of these former Hinsdale Central Red Devils through the disappointment and into a new year of opportunity. Army strong Heading into the 2020 women's tennis season, then-sophomore Stephanie Dolehide and her Army teammates were eager to defend their 2019 Patriot...
Why is that dinosaur in your front lawn? Whether it's referred to as the big purple dinosaur, Madame Butterfly or the beastie, the whimsical sculpture that adorns the front lawn of Beth Greifenkamp's Hinsdale home is known to all who have the pleasure of passing by. "It's literally a landmark," said Greifenkamp, who refers to the winged creature as "the beastie." Greifenkamp had long admired the work of Milwaukee artist Dennis Pearson when he teamed up with the Milwaukee...
Hinsdale Central's Jack Finley plays the ball off his chest while teammate Brandon James takes a shot on goal during the Central's soccer showdown Tuesday afternoon with host Downers Grove North. The Red Devils fell to their conference rival Trojans 0-3. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Hinsdale Central's Lauren Borhani delivers a kill during a home match against Proviso East March 18. The Red Devils showed their skills on the volleyball court with a 25-5, 25-13 victory over the Pirates. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Hinsdale Central swimmer Braxton Bokos competes in the 200-yard freestyle event Feb. 26 in a home meet against Glenbard West. Bokos placed second, helping propel the Red Devils to a 124-46 victory over the conference rival Hilltoppers. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Hinsdale Central's Kelly Klobach performs her balance beam routine Saturday as Central hosted conference rival Glenbard West. The Hilltoppers vaulted over the Red Devils by a score of 145.6-137.85. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Hinsdale Central's Charlie Sessa navigates around a defender while driving to the basket Friday night during Central's game against rival LT. The Red Devils staged a second-half comeback to win by a final score of 59-56. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
CENTRAL HOLDS SIGNING DAY The Hinsdale Central Athletic Department recognized nine student-athletes Feb. 3 in conjunction with the National Letter of Intent Signing Day. They are: • Michael Brescia, Colgate University, football • Jack Costello, Washington University in St. Louis, football • Nyme Hussain, University of Rochester, football • Nolan Lahmann, Emory University, swimming • J.P. McClear, Rollins College, rowing • Brandon Minor, St. Ambrose University, football • Ryan Orput, Miami of Ohio, football • Erkan Ozgen, Ba...
Hinsdale Central senior Anya Shah returns a shot, while teammate and fellow senior Lily McCain keeps her eye on the birdie during the badminton team's home meet against Morton Feb. 18. The Red Devils swept the matches in a 15-0 victory over the Mustangs. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Hinsdale Central's winter athletic programs are back in action with seven varsity Red Devil teams competing this season. That includes the boys and girls basketball teams as well as the badminton team (normally a spring sport that was rescheduled), which are previewed below. Previews of the boys and girls bowling teams, the gymnastics squad and the boys swimming and diving team ran in the Feb. 11 issue. Badminton First meet: Feb. 10 @ OP-RF (V won 15-0) Last year: season was...
Hinsdale Central senior bowler Caitlin Brankin prepares to release her throw while teammate and fellow senior Lauren Riehle eyes her target during the team's first match of the season Tuesday against York at Suburbanite Bowl in Westmont. The Red Devils fell to the Dukes 2,241-3,324. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Hinsdale Central boys bowling took on LT Tuesday at Rolling Lanes in Countryside, with contributions from team members Jimmy Draddy, Anthony Lynch and Gavin Chami. The Red Devils came up short against the Lions, losing 2,545-2,825 (Jim Slonoff photos)...
