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The rain was relentless. But it was no match for the indomitable spirit of tailgating Chicago Bears fans at the dawn of a new season. That was evident, despite the deluge, in Soldier Field's south tailgating lot before the team's Sept. 11 home opener. In a prime spot on the western edge of the tightly packed lot sits an unmistakable blue- and orange-painted 1969 Dodge Van: the Halas Hauler. Hinsdale's Dan Logan is one of the rig's five owners, four of whom, including him, are...
Hinsdale Central's Luke Chung and Rory Healy hit shots Tuesday afternoon during a match against Downers Grove South at Hinsdale Golf Club. The teams played a friendly Ryder Cup-style match in which no score was kept, but rather to serve as a tune up before the IHSA regionals, which began yesterday, (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Cross country, girls Sept. 24 @ Midwest Invite V places 2nd with 149 points Fischer, 1st, 17:42.2 Skora, 17th, 19:34.2 Dygon, 26th, 19:42.4 Kusak, 46th, 20:10.2 Griffin, 61st, 20:19.5 Krogstie, 64th, 20:25.4 Golf, boys Sept. 24 @ Lake Park Invite V places 1st with 319 strokes Golf, girls Sept. 24 @ Naperville North Invite V places 1st with 298 strokes Thornton, 72 Owens, 74 Abdullah, 74 Riegger, 78 Bhatt, 80 Sept. 21 @ WSC Meet V places 1st with 297 strokes Abdullah, 1st, 72 Hockey Sept. 25 @ Naperville North V wins 9-1...
Carol Bobo was a rising Hinsdale Central senior in 1972 when President Richard Nixon signed Title IX into law, requiring, among other things, equal opportunities for girls in high school and college athletics. "At Central, when it passed, they quickly put together a swim team and they did a little conference meet, and I couldn't even swim because I was on the pompon squad," said Bobo, who graduated as Carol Lambert in 1973. "I had other things going on in my life. "We all...
Hinsdale Central’s Elyssa Abdullah tees off from the third tee while teammate Sarah Thornton chips onto the fourth green at Ruth Lake Country Club Sept. 15 during a match against visiting Downers Grove South. The Red Devils defeated the Mustangs 152-218. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Erika Kalman Senior Hinsdale When did you start playing volleyball? I feel like I've been playing since elementary school. I actually started out playing beach volleyball because I have a cousin who plays professional beach volleyball in California. What do you enjoy most about it? I think the team aspect. Everyone is so supportive and we're all super close. There's never a day where I regret coming to practice because it's always a good time. How have you evolved as a...
Cross country, boys Sept. 17 @ Peoria Notre Dame Invite V places 2nd with 186 points Bandukwala, 4th, 14:45 Skora, 8th, 14:58.7 Gamboa, 13th, 15:03.4 Miller, 58th, 15:49.4 Smak, 106, 16:06.9 Cross country, girls Sept. 17 @ Peoria Notre Dame Invite V places 20th with 584 points Fischer, 8th, 17:33 Skora, 56th, 19:05.8 Dygon, 100th, 19:40.9 Boyd, 182nd, 20:27.1 Maxwell, 281st, 21:54.7 Golf, boys Sept. 20 @ WSC Silver Meet V places 1st with 290 strokes Sept. 17 vs. Red Devil Invite V places 1st with 292 strokes Mulligan, 2nd,...
9U SILVER TEAM UPSETS PLAINFIELD It was a sun-splashed Sunday morning, a stark contrast to last week’s monsoon game, as the Falcons hosted the unbeaten Plainfield Jr. Cats. Coach Hanson called this week a “true indicator of the team’s progress”. Teddy Ouimette got things started with a 68-yard touchdown dash with Harrison Kuzniar, AJ Siepker, Grant Garber, Luke Hanson, Jasper Maggio and Dario Rendina providing a path to glory. The defense was terrific, led by Billy Jaqua, Cooper Milburn, JP Rago, Keegan McCoskey, John Dunn, R...
For the final installment in our preview series of Hinsdale Central's fall sports squads, we put the spotlight on the football, girls swimming and girls volleyball programs. After finishing runner-up at state last year, the Red Devil swimmers and divers are eying the top prize. The gridiron gang is focused on building upon a stellar 2021 season with a deep run in the 2022 playoffs, while girls volleyball looks ready to move to the next level. Here's what the teams' head...
Hinsdale Central volleyball players Amber Pelton (back to camera) and Alexa Knapp converge on a served ball as teammates Ava Young (right) and Elizabeth Sessa look on during a home match against conference rival LT Tuesday night. The Red Devils fell to the Lions 19-25, 23-25. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Golf, boys Sept. 9 @ Batavia Invite V places 1st with 296 Riegger, 1st, 72 Devata, 75 Mulligan, 75 Sept. 8 vs. York V wins 142-158 Sept. 7 @ LT V wins 150-163 Golf, girls Sept. 13 vs. York V wins 171-189 Owens, 39 Mann, 42 Riegger, 43 Sept. 10 @ Waukegan Invite V places 3rd with 318 strokes Sept. 8 vs. Sandburg V wins 167-195 Soccer, boys Sept. 13 vs. OP-RF V wins 3-2 Davies, 2 goals Peterson, goal DiTomasso, assist Gottschalk, assist Jurgenson, assist Sept. 10 vs. New Trier V loses 1-2 Sept. 7 @ Metea Valley V wins 3-1...
Sarah Fischer Senior Hinsdale When did you first start running? Sixth grade. My parents both ran in college - that was how they met - and my older sister was also a runner on the high school team. What do you enjoy most about the sport? I enjoy the team aspect of it and how cross country, even though it is very individualized, you are still working with your teammates and uplifting them and using them to make you better. I like that we're all really close on our team and get...
9U SILVER CRUISES TO WIN Sunday morning’s downpour was the worst weather for a Falcons game in 14 years, according to the game scribe. A heavy steady downpour and two lightening delays greeted both teams at HCHS. The inclement weather forced Coach Tom Ouimette to cover his good luck salmon pink sweatshirt. However, with all the distractions the Falcons stayed focused on the task at hand and cruised to 20-0 victory over the Park Ridge Falcons. The Falcons got on the board on the second play of the game as Teddy Ouimette d...
MCCLEAR FINDS WINNING STROKE Hinsdale’s Mac McClear won the Illinois State Amateur in July, carding a 5-under-par score of 283 over four rounds at Westmoreland Country Club in Wilmette. McClear, a University of Iowa senior and two-time All-Big Ten honoree, avenged his loss in last year’s tournament in a three-way playoff. McClear had a busy summer, including reaching the final U.S. Open qualifying event in June in Springfield, Ohio, and competing in the U.S. Amateur Championship last month at the Ridgewood Country Club in...
9U SILVER WINS FIRST HOME GAME Under threatening skies, the young Falcons took the field for their first home game. Their opponent, the undefeated Downers Grove Panthers. Coach Mike Garber lead the pregame chant of “First play, every day, all day,” and — to the surprise of many — they seemed to listen. Billy Jaqua took the ball on the first play from scrimmage and scampered 60 yards. Four plays later Teddy Ouimette scooted around end for his first career touchdown. The drive featured excellent blocking by AJ Siepker, Luke Ha...
Central teammates Addie Krogstie (redhead in second row), Catie McCabe, Sarah Fischer and Mai-Jeanna Sakho get ready for the start of the race. Mai-Jeanna Sakho and Sarah Skora helped Central's team earn a fourth-place finish Saturday at the Hornet/Red Devil Invite at KLM Park. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Kyle Doorhy Senior Westmont What got you hooked on cross country? My older brother Ryan ran and we'd always go to his meets when I was a kid. I thought, "I can run and be successful as well." What do you love about the sport? I really like the team aspect and running with the same people everyday and developing close bonds with my teammates. How does the sport challenge you? It's definitely one of the most mentally demanding sports, in my opinion. It's more of a fight against...
Cross country, boys Sept. 3 @ Hornet/Red Devil Invite V places 1st with 64 points Watcke, 1st, 14:56.3 Skora, 2nd, 15:16 Bandukwala, 11th, 15:26.5 Gamboa, 15th, 15:48.7 Miller, 35th, 16:14.8 Smak, 41st, 16:20.9 Gruber, 73rd, 16:48.3 Kurimay, 91st, 17:01.5 Lowe, 98th, 17:08.2 Doorhy, 124th, 17:29.9 Cross country, girls Sept. 3 @ Hornet/Red Devil Invite V places 4th with 108 points Fischer, 5th, 18:12.8 Skora, 38th, 20:03.3 Sakho, 58th, 20:25.6 Krogstie, 86th, 21:17.6 Boyd, 90th, 21:25.9 Aug. 31 @ Glenbard West & Downers North...
The varsity boys and girls golf and girls tennis coaches say their teams all bring some combination of talent, depth and experience to this season's competitions. They talk about their athletes and their hopes for the post-season in this, the second fall sports preview. The first installment ran Sept. 1 and the final article in the series will run Sept. 15. Boys golf First meet: Aug. 11 @ Prep Tour Invite (V placed 1st) Last year: 3rd in state Head coach: Serge Penksik...
The Hinsdale Central boys cross country team welcomed Benet and Fenwick to its Red Devil Tri meet Aug. 25 at Katherine Legge Memorial Park. Central runners earned the top four finishes in the 1.98-mile race. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Cross country, boys Aug. 25 @ Red Devil Tri Watcke, 1st, 9:41 Bandukwala, 2nd, 9:46 Skora, 3rd, 9:49 Miller, 4th, 9:51 Doorhy, 6th, 9:56 Gamboa, 8th, 10:09 Golf, boys Aug. 27 @ St. Viator Invite V places 2nd with 310 strokes Mulligan, 2nd (tie), 75 Aug. 25 vs. Proviso West V wins 147-200 Golf, girls Aug. 24 @ OP-RF V wins 153-194 Soccer, boys Aug. 30 @ Downers South V wins 3-0 DiTomasso, 2 goals Glashin, goal Davies, assist Knott, assist Aug. 26-27 @ Red Devil Shootout vs. Marquette University High V wins 2-0 vs. Timothy...
9U SILVER SHOWS STRONG EFFORT Nineteen new players (one returner) embarked on their Falcon Football career Sunday. On the backdrop of a warm, sun-splashed afternoon, the young Falcons traveled to Naperville to take on the Saints. It was a tightly contested affair. The Falcons’ offense — led by Nate Morris, Will Jones, Luke Hanson, AJ Siepker, Dario Rendina, Grant Garber, Keegan McCoskey and Harrison Kuzniar — blocked and ran hard all day. Teddy Ouimette scampered to the outside and was a shoelace away from giving the Falcons...
