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A most unusual high school winter sports season has concluded, only about a month after the first competitions were held for some programs. Despite the abbreviated schedule - with no postseason - and the COVID-19 protocols mandating masks and barring fans, coaches and senior players say they were happy to have a season at all (see season-ending results on Page 46). Boys basketball senior member Charlie Herbst said adapting to wearing a mask during play was a challenge. And so...
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)...
Basketball, boys March 13 @ WSC Tournament vs. Proviso West V wins 66-61 Sessa, 22 points, 5 rebounds, steal Cain, 18 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, steal, block B. Oosterbaan, 16 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks Collignon, 5 points, rebound Quast, 5 points, 5 rebounds Herbst, 5 rebounds, 3 assists Reddy, rebound vs. Addison Trail V wins 58-30 Sessa, 13 points, rebound, assist, steal Quast, 11 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals Engels, 6 points, 8 rebounds, steal Collignon, 5 points, 4 rebounds Cain, 4 points, 2 rebounds,...
Name: Olivia Widtfeldt Year: senior Hometown: Clarendon Hills When did you first start gymnastics? I think I probably started doing the little mom and tot classes around 2 or 3. I started actually competing and doing more gymnastics in kindergarten or first grade. What do you enjoy most about the sport? There's so much. Obviously I enjoy all my teammates, and that's always been one of the best parts of it. I've enjoyed that it forces you to work out and stay fit and just have...
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)...
Badminton March 6 vs. Downers South V wins 15-0 Han, 22-20, 21-18 Shah, 21-15, 21-13 A. Berti, 21-5, 21-8 McCain, 21-4, 21-5 Maduzia, 21-13, 21-5 Shen, 21-6, 21-6 Yang, 21-18, 21-1 Parvataneni, 21-2, 21-3 Miller, 21-14, 21-7 Patel, 21-5, 21-4 McCain/A. Berti, 21-10, 21-12 Yang/Maduzia, 21-14, 21-15 Shah/Shen, 21-8, 21-8 Parvataneni/Patel, 21-5, 21-6 Miller/N. Berti, 21-10, 21-13 March 3 @ LT V wins 15-0 Han, 18-21, 21-18, 21-16 Shah, 21-10, 21-17 A. Berti, 21-9, 21-2 McCain, 21-12, 21-16 Maduzia, 21-16, 21-15 Yang, 21-13,...
Name: Angelia Berti Year: senior Hometown: Hinsdale What was the feeling last year when the season was canceled? I was extremely disappointed because I only play one sport, and when you train for something all year and then for it to get canceled, it just feels like you wasted a lot of time. Does this season have more significance? In a way because it's my last year, and I think I have to do my best. My goal is to win a state medal with my doubles partner Lily (McCain). What g...
Last year was a year like no other - especially for the docs who take care of Chicago's professional athletes. "It was kind of eerie - kind of like watching a men's softball league game," Dr. Chuck Bush-Joseph of Hinsdale, a surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and one of the team doctors for the Chicago White Sox, said of the team's games in empty stadiums. This March looks much different. Spring training is in full swing, and the Sox home opener is set for April 8. But...
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)...
Badminton Feb. 27 vs. Hinsdale South V wins 12-3 Feb. 25 @ Leyden V wins 7-0 Han, 21-9, 21-4 Shah, 21-8, 21-5 Maduzia, 21-9, 21-2 Shen, 21-5, 21-5 Miller, 21-6, 21-9 McCain/Berti, 21-10, 21-5 Yang/Godla, 21-6, 21-13 Feb. 24 vs. York V loses 7-8 Shah, 21-17, 21-16 Berti, 21-11, 21-16 McCain, 22-20, 21-16 Shen, 21-13, 21-16 Miller, 22-20, 16-21, 21-15 Patel, 21-15, 21-8 McCain/Berti, 21-13, 21-19 Basketball, boys March 2 @ Downers North V loses 53-61 Feb. 27 vs. Downers South V wins 62-47 B. Oosterbaan, 19 points, 2 rebounds,...
Name: Erkan Ozgen Year: senior Hometown: Burr Ridge When did you first start swimming competitively? I was about 5 or 6 years old when I first competed. My mom used to (swim) in high school, so she had my brother start. After watching him, I wanted to start doing it. What do you enjoy most about the sport? Just all the relationships I've made throughout the years I've been swimming. All of those guys are some of my closest friends. Did COVID-19 make it tough to stay in shape i...
March has roared onto the scene as the 2021 calendar seems to quicken its gait. The awakening from our winter hibernation has many of us eager to shed those winter layers and get some exercise. The organized opportunities to do so are plentiful in the area, whether through competing in a sport or communing with nature. Here are a few activities to consider. Pick up pickleball Two pickleball programs are being offered by The Community House, 415 W. Eighth St., to help aspiring...
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...
With years of playing sports under her belt and a degree in communications, a young Katie Maley planned to go into sports broadcasting. As a senior at DePauw University, she secured an internship at Comcast Sports Net. She loved meeting the athletes and logging play-by-plays. She did not enjoy working 3 to midnight every Friday and Saturday night. "I kind of realized getting into sports (broadcasting) was not what I thought it was going to be," she said. With a double major in...
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)...
Badminton Feb. 20 @ Hinsdale South V wins 11-4 A. Berti, 21-5, 21-9 McCain, 21-8, 21-8 Maduzia, 21-13, 21-12 Yang, 21-17, 21-9 Shen, 21-13, 22-20 Miller, 21-14, 16-21, 21-12 Aishvarya, 21-15, 21-8 Parvataneli, 21-6, 21-2 McCain/A. Berti, 21-5, 21-8 Yang/Aishvarya, 21-19, 21-8 Miller/N. Berti, 21-15, 21-16 Feb. 18 vs. Morton V wins 15-0 Feb. 17 vs. Glenbard West V wins 15-0 Han, 21-13, 21-8 A. Berti, 21-15, 21-6 McCain, 21-4, 21-8 Shah, 21-11, 21-8 Maduzia, 21-3, 21-4 Yang, 21-4, 21-4 Shen, 21-11, 21-3 Miller, 21-5, 21-8...
Name: Maria Rivera Year: senior Hometown: Clarendon Hills How did you react to learning there'd be a girls basketball season? We really had not hoped as a team that there would be a season. It was literally like we learned it was happening and we had practice the next day. We were all super-happy, and being a senior, I knew this is my last time to shine and to play a sport in high school. What's your earliest memory? I've played basketball since I was able to walk. I played in...
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...
Maria Rivera plays some aggressive defense against a Hinsdale South opponent as the two teams met Feb. 12 at Hinsdale Central, with Tessa Howe and Dalia Ahdab ready to block any attempted passes. Eleanor Monyek gets a steal and flips ball to teammate during the game, which Central won 40-20. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Name: Lainey Harvey Year: senior Hometown: Willowbrook When did you first start bowling? Freshman year. My friend at the time, she was going to try out and then she encouraged me to try out. At the time, I really knew nothing about bowling. At the first tryout, I did surprisingly well. What do you enjoy most about the sport? It's just a fun activity that you can kind of pick if it's competitive or not. How has COVID-19 affected competitions? It used to be three girls on one...
Badminton Feb. 10 @ OP-RF V wins 15-0 Han, 21-17, 22-20 Berti, 21-2, 21-6 McCain, 21-8, 21-8 Shah, 21-14, 21-18 Maduzia, 21-12, 22-20 Yang, 21-11, 21-14 Shen, 21-7, 21-5 Miller, 21-15, 21-12 Patel, 21-6, 21-5 Parvataneli, 21-7, 21-5 McCain/Berti, 21-7, 21-6 Patel/Parvataneli, 21-6, 14-21, 21-12 Miller/Berti, 21-6, 21-15 Shah/Shen, 21-5, 21-10 Gosttschalk/Maduzia, 21-15, 21-12 Basketball, boys Feb. 16 vs. Addison Trail V wins 50-35 Feb. 13 vs. Downers North V loses 43-54 Feb. 12 @ Hinsdale South V wins 44-39 Basketball, girls...
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)...
Bowling, boys Feb. 9 @ IC Catholic V wins 2,477-1,706 Speziale, 232/573 Feb. 2 @ LT V loses 2,545-2,825 Bowling, girls Feb. 9 vs. York V loses 2,241-3,324 Harvey, 548 Venis, 376 Riehle, 357 Baran, 355 Yopp. 325 Brankin, 280 Gymnastics, girls Feb. 3 @ OP-RF V loses 134.85-135 Vault McDonnell, 3rd, 8.7 McLaughlin, 5th (tie), 8.4 Klobach, 8th (tie), 8.2 Austin, 8th (tie), 8.2 Uneven bars Klobach, 1st, 9 Widtfeldt, 3rd, 8.5 McDonnell, 5th, 8.45 Austin, 7th, 8 Balance beam Klobach, 1st (tie), 8.7 McDonnell, 1st (tie), 8.7 Austin,...
After months of waiting, Hinsdale Central athletes and coaches in late January heard the words they've been waiting for: Game time! The Illinois High School Association announced the start of the winter season Jan. 27. After holding the requisite number of practices, teams faced their first opponents earlier this month. Seven Red Devil teams are competing this season. Previews of the boys and girls basketball and girls badminton teams will run in the Feb. 18 issue. Boys...