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Name: Emma Biegansky Year: senior Hometown: Hinsdale When did you first start playing tennis? I started playing tennis when I was around 7, pretty young. My older brother Ryan always played club tennis, too. What do you enjoy about playing doubles? I think that there's a big difference between singles and doubles. There are a lot of different strategies you can use in doubles. Once you find a good partner and get that chemistry going, it can be really fun. Do you have any...
Hinsdale Central's breaststroker Lauren Harris and butterfly specialist Elizabeth Lahmann compete in the 200-yard individual medley Sept. 23 as the Red Devils hosted conference rival Downers Grove North. The Devils defeated the Trojans 128-58. (photos by Steve Johnston for The Hinsdalean)...
Cross country, boys Sept. 25 @ Palatine Invite V places 2nd with 146 points Watcke, 11th, 15:13.3 Revord, 19th, 15:23.8 Bandukwala, 34th, 15:47.2 Reddy, 39th, 15:50.4 Gamboa, 48th, 15:56.2 Cross country, girls Sept. 25 @ Midwest Invite V places 1st with 63 points McCabe, 2nd, 17:59.1 Brorson, 7th, 18:52.7 Fischer, 10th, 19:07.9 Miligan, 19th, 19:32 Thanos, 25th, 19:35.9 Terry, 34th, 19:54.7 Griffin, 35th, 19:55 Golf, boys Sept. 25 @ Lake Park Invite V places 1st with 320 strokes Mulligan, 4th, 76 Inabnit, 80 Riegger, 81...
In his second game as starting left back with Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls on April 25, Hinsdale's Andrew Gutman was in Los Angeles for a nationally televised contest. About 26 minutes in, Gutman worked his way into the opposing penalty area, took a pass from teammate Brian White and unleashed a left footed shot past the Galaxy goalkeeper and into the bottom right corner of the goal. It was Gutman's first MLS goal. "That was an amazing feeling," said the 24-year-ol...
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)...
Cross country. girls Sept. 18 @ Richard Spring Invite V places 3rd with 235 points McCabe, 18th, 17:29.9 Brorson, 41st, 18:19.4 Milligan, 56th, 18:37.7 Thanos, 63rd, 18:42.5 Golf, boys Sept. 21 @ WSC meet V places 1st with 281 strokes Riegger, 65 Inabnit, 71 Wesolowski, 72 Mulligan, 73 Sept. 18 @ Red Devil Invite V places 1st with 287 strokes Sept. 16 vs. OP-RF V wins 150-162 Sept. 15 @ York V wins 156-160 Golf, girls Sept. 18 @ Celtic Swing Invite V places 1st with 300 strokes Owens, 1st Soccer, boys Sept. 21 @ LT V wins...
9U MAINTAINS WINNING STREAK The Falcons came into their game against Park Ridge off a strong week of practice. The goal for the week was to “go 4-0”. With four players missing, it would take a total team effort. The hard work during the week paid off with a solid 26-0 victory. Michael Kipnis got the Falcons off to a fast start on the second play of the game with a 45-yard touchdown run. Bennet Zeikus, Salvi Calandriello and Nate Thangamani created a wide swath for the score. Sullivan Camp scampered in for one of his 2 ext...
Name: Jack Inabnit Year: senior Hometown: Clarendon Hills When did you start playing golf? I've been playing in golf tournaments since I was probably 8 or 9. A lot of the guys that I played with back then, I play with now in high school golf. What do you enjoy about the sport? I like playing with other people. I think it's relaxing. And I like that you can be creative when you play golf with whatever shot you can imagine. What's the strength of your game? Either my accuracy...
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...
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...
