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The student section is in a frenzy on a recent Friday night at Dickinson Field. As the marching band finishes its pre-game songs and files past the bleachers to take up its post in the end zone, the fans express their appreciation. Loudly. The drummers stop in front of their classmates, and one solo really accelerates the tempo in the crowd. Whole blocks of kids are jumping up and down in unison. Others are waving poms or playing air drums. The cheers are deafening - and the...
Hinsdale Central tennis players Mia Batenic and Elizabeth Singer employ their backhands during their matches at the Red Devil Invite Sept. 11 against Fenwick, Rockford Auburn and John Burroughs (Mo.). The Red Devils defeated each of the visiting teams to place first. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Central varsity boys varsity golf coach Jess Krueger recalled a standout Hinsdale Central golfer years ago boasting in the team van about his superior shot-making skills. Krueger, who was at the wheel, looked in the rearview mirror. "I said, 'How many state tournaments do you play in as an individual?' " Krueger recounted. "None" was the answer. The player and his cohorts got to play only when the team qualified. The message landed. "That kind of permeated through, the idea...
Hinsdale Central golfer Jack Mulligan chips in on the first hole at Hinsdale Golf Club Monday and teammate Michael Spitzer holds his follow-through pose after teeing off on the second during a match against conference rival LT. The Red Devils edged out the Lions 146-151. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Name: Isabella Terry Year: senior Hometown: Hinsdale When did you start running? I first started running in middle school, but then I did not end up going out for the cross country team (at Central). I thought with COVID and everything, junior year was the perfect time to rejoin the cross county team. What do you enjoy most about the sport? My teammates. They are the nicest people. They are always encouraging and they always make me laugh. I also think cross country is a...
Cross country, boys Sept. 11 @ First to the Finish Invite V places 2nd with 135 points Watcke, 1st, 14:50 Bandukwala, 29th, 15:39.8 Revord, 32nd, 15:43.3 Gamboa, 37th, 15:46.3 Miller, 40th, 15:48.7 Hill, 41st, 15:50.40 Reddy, 48th, 15:56.70 H. Gruber, 53rd, 16:04.5 Doorhy, 74th, 16:21.6 J. Gruber, 136th, 16:55.3 Golf, boys Sept. 13 vs. LT V wins 146-151 Rasmussen, 35 Wesolowski, 36 Spitzer, 37 Chung, 38 Sept. 10 @ Batavia Invite V places 2nd with 292 strokes Golf, girls Sept. 14 vs. Hinsdale South V wins 169-209 Sept. 13 @...
The Hinsdale Little League 10U District All-Star team ending its seasons with an 11-0 record and wins at each of the three tournaments on the path to becoming Illinois state champions: District (played in Burr Ridge), Sub-State (played in Burbank) and State (played in Ogelsby). State is the final tournament for 10-year-old teams. The Hinsdale boys beat Elmhurst in the final game of the state round by a score of 4-3 on an eighth-inning walk off sacrifice fly by Cal Gambla that scored Chase Morris. Regulation games typically...
9U FALCONS EARN another win Two teams that had not beaten or scored on came to battle Sunday morning. The Oswego Panthers arrived at Dickinson Field looking to continue their early season success. The Hinsdale Falcon 9U players were equally as determined to build on their fast start to the season. Both defenses flexed their collective muscles to start the game. After a Michael Kipnis 30-yard punt return, “Kipper” decided to finish the drive with a 32-yard touchdown run, breaking two tackles before reaching the promised lan...
Hinsdale Central varsity cross country coach Mark McCabe offers some words of wisdom to his runners prior to the start of the Red Devil/Hornet Invite Saturday at KLM. For a short video of the start of the race, visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/thehinsdalean. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Cross country, boys Sept. 4 Hornet/Red Devil Invite V places 1st with 62 points Watcke, 1st, 15:00.8 Miller, 11th, 15:30.9 Gamboa, 15th, 15:38.9 Bandukwala, 16th, 15:39.3 Revord, 19th, 15:44.9 Reddy, 20th, 15:46.1 Cross country, girls Sept. 4 Hornet/Red Devil Invite V places 6th with 133 points McCabe, 3rd, 17:55 Brorson, 23rd, 18:55 Fischer, 34th, 19;34.6 Terry, 35th, 19:35.7 Milligan, 43rd, 19:51.8 Golf, girls Sept. 4 @ Downers South Invite V places 1st & 2nd Soccer, boys Sept. 2 vs. Brother Rice V wins 5-1 Swimming, girls...
Name: Libby Larson Year: senior Hometown: Hinsdale When did you start playing golf? Golf has always been in my life since a very young age because both my brother and father loved to play the game. I would say I started getting serious about playing golf when I was in middle school. What do you enjoy most about the sport? Being able to play it individually but then come together as a team to play it during the school year. As individual as the sport is, the best part of it to...
After COVID-19 altered the fall seasons to various degrees for Hinsdale Central Red Devil teams, athletes and their coaches are happy to return to a regular season this year. This is the second in a two-part series previewing fall sports. The first ran Sept. 2. Boys cross country First meet: Sept. 2 vs. OP-RF/LT (not scored) Last year: fifth at sectionals (IHSA state meet canceled due to COVID-19) Head coach: Jim Westphal Seasons as head coach: 17 No. team members: 82 Strengths: I think they’re certainly hard working and a...
9U Falcons shut out Bloomingdale It might have been Labor Day weekend, but the Falcon 9U defense showed up to work. A strong team effort — as every Falcon played defense on Saturday — paved the way for a 13-0 victory over Bloomingdale. The Falcons got the ball first and proceeded to go on a long opening drive, capped off by a 14-yard touchdown run by quarterback Spencer Marnell for a 6-0 lead. The defense then stopped the Bears on the ensuing drive. With Marnell banged up, Nick Carbonara stepped into the quarterback role and...
The 2021-22 high school sports season has kicked off, most notably with football back in its familiar autumn section of the calendar where it belongs after being relocated to the spring last year because of COVID-19. Like the gridiron gang, the boys and girls golf teams are looking forward to having state finals again, where both programs are expected to perform well. Keep reading to learn more about the makeup of each team. Football First game: Aug. 27 vs. Naperville Central...
Name: Josh Narcisse Year: senior Hometown: Clarendon Hills When did you first start playing football? I actually started playing my freshman year in high school. My brother first started playing, so I've always wanted to follow after him. I've just loved the sport ever since. What has kept you playing? Probably the hitting. That's probably my most favorite part. How have you dealt with the shortened off-season due to COVID-19? It's definitely been a challenge. We've been...
Hinsdale Central golfer Sarah Thornton tees off on the first hole Tuesday afternoon at Ruth Lake Country Club during a match against Glenbard West. Teammate Aira Chaudhary chips onto the green at hole No. 3. The Devils defeated their conference rival Hilltoppers 157-196. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Golf, boys Aug. 31 vs. Proviso West V wins 133-228 Schackart, 31 Atlan, 33 L. Chung, 33 Rasmussen, 36 Sakkos, 36 Wesolowski, 36 Aug. 30 @ Conway Farms Invite V places 2nd with 213 strokes Riegger, 71 Inabnit, 71 Wesolowski, 71 Spitzer, 80 Aug. 28 @ St. Viator Invite V places 1st with 282 strokes Inabnit, 1st, 68 Spitzer, 2nd (tie), 71 Riegger, 2nd (tie), 71 Wesolowski, 6th, 72 Golf, girls Aug. 31 vs. Glenbard West V wins 157-196 Abdullah, 35 Larson, 40 Bhatt, 41 Burt, 41 Thornton, 41 Aug. 30 @ Addison Trail V wins 137-214...
9U Falcons shut out Cowboys Against the backdrop of angry skies, the 9U Falcons opened their season and tackle football careers. Taking on the Arlington Heights Cowboys, the Falcons started fast. Michael Kipnis recovered a fumble on the first play of the game. Soon after Spencer Marnell scampered around end for a 38-yard touchdown run. George Beatty sashayed in for the extra point and a 7-0 lead. Swarming tackling by the Falcon defense led to a turnover on downs. After a slight mishap, Spencer Marnell turned lemons into...
In the days following news of the car accident that took Kendall Pickering's life in December 2020, swimmers and coaches from throughout the Chicago area and even beyond reached out to the Hinsdale Central team. It is those teams, said Hinsdale Central varsity swim coach Bob Barber, who will participate in the first competitive event to be held at Hinsdale Central's new Don Watson Aquatics Center starting with diving at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28. Swimming competitions begin...
While many took in Major League Baseball's "Field of Dreams" game last week, the Hinsdale Little League All-Stars were pursuing their own dreams at Little League's Great Lakes Regional in Whitestown, Ind. The talented team made up of mostly 12-year-olds came within a game of reaching the Little League World Series before a second loss on Friday brought the season to an end. "It was a great ride with the kids and they had a lot of fun," said assistant coach Ryan McLaughlin....
The start of a new school year is approaching, and a number of class of 2021 high school graduates will launch their college experience academically and athletically. These fresh Hinsdale Central - and one Fenwick Academy - alums share their visions and reflections as the new chapter opens. Emily Ascher Rhodes College, golf I'm looking forward to: getting to know my new teammates. I'll remember: how welcoming and supportive everyone in the Red Devil program was, especially...
