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Hinsdale Central's Nick Kujalowicz passes the ball to a teammate after an opponents' serve Tuesday as Central defeated York 30-28, 25-16 at home. Carter Lyons' block ended the first game with the Red Devils ahead after the lead changed multiple times toward the end of the game. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Badminton April 26 @ Glenbard West V wins 15-0 April 21 @ Hinsdale South V loses 7-8 April 20 @ Downers North V wins 9-6 Baseball April 26 vs. Glenbard West V wins 5-4 Montesantos, 2 RBIs Adams, RBI, 2 runs Oosterbaan, 2 runs Ho, win, 9 strikeouts April 25 @ Glenbard West V loses 8-9 April 23 vs. Willowbrook V loses 6-9 April 21 @ LT V wins 6-5 April 20 @ LT V loses 5-15 Lacrosse, boys April 26 vs. R-B V wins 13-3 April 25 @ York V loses 5-9 April 23 vs. St. Rita V loses 6-11 April 21 @ LT V loses 9-12 Lacrosse, girls April...
Name: Annette Ciupek Year: senior Hometown: Willowbrook When did you first start playing lacrosse? I started playing in third grade. I did a program called IGLA for a few years before I moved on to club. What do you enjoy most about the sport? I developed a lot of good friendships with lacrosse and that helped me transition to high school. I love the idea of a team sport. I like the competitive aspect of it and also how creative I can be in lacrosse. There are different plays,...
Hinsdale's Alli Mason got new wireless earbuds to supply songs for her strides during her first Boston Marathon on April 18. From the start, however, she found that much of her playlist was drowned out by the raucously supportive crowds along the 26.2 mile-route. "You could not make the music loud enough," Mason said. "There was not one inch of the course where there not balloons and people shouting and cheering. It was nuts." A Boston native, she was urged in 2019 by her brot...
Members of the Hinsdale Central boys track and field team will leave their Wednesday, April 27, practice with a new skill - one they can use to save a life. The athletes will be trained in CPR through a partnership with the Mend a Heart Foundation in Clarendon Hills. And there's no telling when that training might come in handy, said Chicago firefighter Josh Daisy, a volunteer who is leading the training. "I think it's a very valuable skill that everybody should know," Daisy...
Hinsdale Central's Tessa Howe tries to elude a couple of defenders during Saturday's home match against York. She and teammate Annette Ciupek tag team a Duke opponent en route to the Red Devils hard-fought 8-6 victory against their conference rival. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Name: Michael D'Aprile Year: senior Hometown: Clarendon Hills What was your first experience playing water polo? I never played water polo until my freshman year. I made a bunch of great memories with the team, and I enjoyed that good spirit of community. What's it like having a full season again? It's awesome. It's really great to just get back to a normal schedule. Last year we weren't able to play in any tournaments, so it's fun to share that experience with underclassmen...
Baseball April 19 vs. LT V wins 10-3 Adams, 2 RBIs, 2 runs, stolen base Malcolm, RBI, 2 runs, stolen base Ooosterbaan, RBI, run Montesantos, win, 6 strikeouts April 16 @ Proviso East V 24-1 April 14 vs. OP-RF V loses 0-3 Lacrosse, boys April 19 vs. Glenbard West V loses 6-12 April 16 @ Montini Catholic V wins 14-2 Lacrosse, girls April 16 vs. York V wins 8-6 Napier, 3 goals Ciupek, 2 goals Brankin, goal Howe, goal, assist R. Matthews, 2 assists Schultz, 4 saves Soccer, girls April 19 @ LT V loses 0-3 April 14 vs. Wheaton-Warr...
Badminton April 11 vs. Metea Valley V loses 5-10 April 6 @ York V wins 8-7 Baseball April 12 @ OP-RF V loses 4-10 April 11 vs. OP-RF V wins 6-1 Adams, 2 RBIs, 2 runs, stolen base Jurack, 2 runs, 2 stolen bases Edmonds, 2 stolen bases Montesantos, win, 8 strikeouts Lacrosse, boys April 11 vs. Prospect V wins 14-4 Galassi, 4 goals, 2 assists Joy, 4 goals, assist Kearney, 3 goals Webster, 3 goals Moncrief, goal, 3 assists Little, 4 Assists April 9 vs. Neuqua Valley V loses 8-9 April 6 @ Marist V loses 5-14 Lacrosse, girls April...
Hinsdale Central's Yaseen Halabi scores the Red Devils' first goal in the second period of a home match against Hersey April 7. Later in the third period, teammate Michael D'Aprile would add to the Devils' total to give the hosts a 5-3 advantage. Unfortunately Central would ultimately fall 6-7 to the Huskies. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Name: Sydney Turnbull Year: senior Hometown: Burr Ridge When did you first start playing soccer? I started playing when I was in kindergarten. I was actually a forward up until my freshman year of high school, when I changed to being a center back. What do you enjoy most about the sport? I really like the sense of competition and also the ability to meet new people on different teams over the years. What is the most challenging part of playing center back? I think for me it...
Michigan Tech University hockey standout defenseman and Hinsdale product Colin Swoyer couldn't wait to break the news to his family late last month that he had signed a one-year contract to join the National Hockey League's Pittsburgh Penguins. "I called my dad, but he didn't answer," Colin recounted. "My mom didn't answer. My sister didn't answer. My brother didn't answer." He tried his mom again. No luck. "So I just walked out of my room and told my roommate," he said....
Hinsdale Central's Nina Sarros battles for the ball while teammate Avery Edgewater looks to get the edge on her Oswego East opponent during a home game Saturday afternoon. The Red Devils fell to the Wolves 0-4 in the nonconference match-up. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Name: Aishvarya Godla Year: senior Hometown: Oak Brook How long have you played badminton? I started playing freshman year, and I realized late in my freshman season that I could take my performance up a notch. Junior year and this season I've played on the varsity team. What you enjoy about the sport? Being able to work with my friends and being able to use strategy in matches and push myself to the limit on the court. How have you improved since freshman year? I think now...
Baseball March 30-April 1 @ Vero Beach Tournament vs. Johnson Central (Ky.) V wins 14-2 Adams, 4 RBIs, 3 runs, 2 stolen bases Waelter, 3 RBIs Edmonds, 2 RBIs, 3 runs Jurack, 2 runs Lane, win, 3 strikeouts vs. Kings (Ohio) V wins 5-4 vs. Springboro (Ohio) V wins 11-2 Softball April 5 @ Nazareth Academy V loses 4-5 (9 inn.) Soccer, girls April 2 vs. Oswego East V loses 0-4 Volleyball, boys April 4 vs. Proviso West V wins 25-16, 25-15 Du, 3 kills, block Ilumoka, 3 kills Jurineack, 3 kills Lyons, 3 kills, dig Lange, 2 kills, dig...
Coaches from SportsKids Inc. were on hand at The Community House last week teaching a baseball Spring Break Pitcher, Catcher and Infielder Skills Camp. Before the camp began, the coaches led the kids through a series of warm ups. With Ronnie Demir watching, Ramona Fenev throws a strike. Jackson Hivner also works on his pitching during camp. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Make good contact and steady improvement. That's what Hinsdale Central's baseball, softball and boys tennis teams aim to do this season, as all three hope for extended postseason runs. The coaches for each program share their thoughts on their respective 2022 campaigns. This is the final installment of a four-part series. Baseball First game: March 21 @ Plainfield North (V won 11-2) Last season: 23-4, conference & regional champs, lost in sectional final Head coach: Jason...
Hinsdale Central's Jessica Han returns a shot during her No. 1 singles match against visiting Oak Park-River Forest on Tuesday. The Red Devils defeated the conference rival Huskies 14-1....
Badminton March 22 vs. OP-RF V wins 14-1 March 19 @ Hornet Invite V places 1st March 16 @ Downers North Quad vs. Downers North V wins 6-3 vs. Andrew V wins 7-1 vs. Willowbrook V wins 8-0 Baseball March 21 @ Plainfield North V wins 11-2 Montesantos, grand slam, 4 RBIs, run, win, 9 strikeouts Edmonds, home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs Adams, home run, RBI, run Gymnastics, boys March 18 vs. Krupika Invite V places 2nd with 140 points All-around Matthew Cihlar, 1st, 54.65 Reyes, 16th, 41.8 Floor Matthew Cihlar, 2nd, 9.5 Reyes, 11th, 8.75...
Name: Olivia Zelenka Year: senior Hometown: Clarendon Hills How is it having a full water polo season again? It’s been awesome so far, especially with the new (Don Watson Aquatic Center) pool. We’ve had a lot more girls come out for the team this year, and it’s fun seeing everyone experience new things. When did you start playing water polo? I’ve been playing since seventh grade, but I started playing goalie my freshman year. I have a pretty strong throwing arm. I after I...
After a strange spring season last year due to COVID-19, athletes and coaches at Hinsdale Central High School are looking forward to a traditional regular season and postseason. Some new coaches and new contests are keeping things interesting for teams as the season begins. This is the third in a series of four spring sports previews. Girls badminton First match: March 15 @ HC Quad (V won all matches) Last year: sixth at state Head coach: Serge Penksik Seasons as head coach:...
It feels like old times with Hinsdale Central athletes readying for full schedules free of masks. Gymnasts are eager to show their talents, while water polo players are taking advantage of opportunities for growth in the new Don Watson Aquatic Center. In this second installment of a four-part series previewing the Red Devils spring sports scene, coaches of the boys gymnastics and boys and girls water polo teams offer their expectations and visions for the 2022 seasons of...
Hinsdale Central senior water polo player Madison Rose evades a York defender to score the team's second goal in the third period of Tuesday afternoon's home match. Unfortunately it wasn't enough, as the Red Devils fell to the conference rival Dukes 14-4. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Badminton March 15 @ HC Quad V wins 8-0 Gymnastics, boys March 11 @ LT Invite V places 6th with 113.8 points All-around Matthew Cihlar, 4th, 52.2 Reyes, 14th, 39.3 Floor exercise Matthew Cihlar, 13th (tie), 8.2 Reyes, 17th (tie), 7.9 Pommel horse Matthew Cihlar, 11th, 7.9 Theotikos, 14th, 7.5 Reyes, 21st, 5.4 Still rings Matthew Cihlar, 3rd, 9.3 Banerjee, 17th, 7.9 Reyes, 23rd (tie), 7.2 Vault Cihlar, 2nd, 9.2 Reyes, 14th, 7.3 Parallel bars Matthew Cihlar, 2nd, 9.4 Banerjee, 21st, 6.9 Reyes, 26th, 5.9 Lacrosse, girls March...
Name: Colin Xiang Year: senior Hometown: Clarendon Hills When did you first start gymnastics? I started my sophomore year of high school. My friend was doing it at the time. I went in for practice one day and I was kind of on the team. What do you enjoy most about the sport? I think being able to overcome your challenges and achieving your goals is really cool. Once you get a skill that you've been practicing for a while, it's a lot of satisfaction. How did you become a...
