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Senior single players Karem Wafai (top) and Ansh Shah take on their Oak Park-River Forest opponents Tuesday afternoon at Burns Field. The Red Devils vanquished their conference rival Huskies 7-0. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Hinsdale Central long jumper Alexis Lincoln extends on an attempt while teammate shot putter Teagan Dunn releases her throw during the WSC Triangular April 26 at Central. Leena Abu-Ghazalah and Ellen Simmons compete in the 300-meter hurdle sprint event. The meet with Downers Grove South and Leyden was not scored. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Name: Jack Salerno Year: senior Hometown: Hinsdale When did you start playing lacrosse? I started in third grade with the Western Springs lacrosse program. My older brother played it, and I always loved the physicality of it without having to tackle anybody. What was it like having last season canceled? It was tough because we knew that we had a great team and a great senior class, and they weren't able to have a final season. What do you love about the sport? I've grown to...
Name: AJ Hood Year: senior Hometown: Hinsdale What's your earliest memory of playing volleyball? I played at Hinsdale Middle School and we had fun, but it wasn't great volleyball. Then I played club volleyball in the off-season and had fun - and I realized I was kind of good. What do you enjoy about the sport? It's such a fast-paced game, and it's really a sport that relies on teamwork and communication between you and your teammates and having good chemistry. Is this year ext...
Hinsdale Central senior Lindsey Theoharous passes to a teammate during Central's home match against conference rival York on April 22, won by the Dukes 11-3. Their male counterparts took on Morton on Tuesday, with this scorching shot from sophomore Aidan ElDifrawi helping power the Devils to victory. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Baseball April 26 @ Willowbrook V wins 19-12 Fandre, 4 RBIs, 2 runs Adams, 3 RBIs, 3 runs, home run Edmonds, 3 RBIs, 3 runs Jurack, 2 RBIs, 2 runs Mulvihill, 4 runs April 24 vs. Proviso West V wins 12-0 April 23 @ OP-RF V wins 5-4 Daker, 2 RBIs Jurack, RBI Montesantos. RBI Adams, 8 strikeouts Ooosterbaan, 4 strikeouts April 22 @ Proviso West V wins 17-0 Gymnastics, boys April 21 vs. LT V loses 134.8-161.8 Floor exercise Matt Cihlar, 3rd, 9.1 Reyes, 5th, 8.7 Marc Cihlar, 7th, 7.3 Pommel horse Matt Cihlar, 5th, 7.3 Biala, 6th,...
Name: Johnny Taylor Year: senior Hometown: Hinsdale When did you first start playing water polo? Freshman year. A friend, actually from Fenwick, we were in seventh grade or so, and he said, "I'm doing a water polo club at my school. Want to try it out?" It was a one-week club. I got really interested. When freshman year came along, I joined the team. What do you enjoy most about it? I enjoy how physical it is. I feel like I get all my anger out into a sport. All the guys love...
The Hinsdale Central baseball, softball and boys tennis teams are thrilled to playing again in 2021 after a lost 2020 season due to COVID-19. The programs' coaches offer their thoughts on their squads and the prospects for their "summer" campaigns. Baseball First game: April 17 @ OP-RF (V lost 14-8) Last year: season canceled due to COVID-19 Head coach: Jason Ziemer Seasons as head coach: eight No. team members: 23 Strengths: Beyond the fact that it's nice to be back on the...
High school athletics has looked much different this school year, with COVID-19 restrictions moving sports from one season to another, limiting spectators and reducing the number of competitions. That trend continues as 10 Hinsdale Central teams begin this year's "summer" sports season. Five of those teams will have the opportunity to compete in state finals in June - baseball, softball, girls lacrosse, and boys and girls track and field. This is the first in a three-part...
Team captain Matthew Cihlar competes in floor exercise Friday as the Red Devils took on the York Dukes. He placed first in three events - floor still rings and vault - and came in third in pommel horse to win the all-around competition. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Baseball April 17 @ OP-RF V loses 8-14 Gymnastics, boys April 16 vs. York V loses 134.8-136.7 All-around Matthew Cihlar, 1st, 52.1 Floor exercise Matthew Cihlar, 1st, 9.4 Kassir, 5th, 8.2 Marc Cihlar, 6th, 7.9 Pommel horse Matthew Cihlar, 3rd, 8 Biala, 4th, 6.6 Theotikos, 5th, 6.3 Still rings Matthew Cihlar, 1st, 8.5 Banerjee, 3rd, 7.4 Marc Cihlar, 6th, 6.7 Vault Matthew Cihlar, 1st, 9.3 Kassir, 5th, 7.6 Marc Cihlar, 6th, 7.4 Parallel bars Matthew Cihlar, 1st, 9.1 Schwarz, 5th, 6.9 March Cihlar, 6th, 6.7 Horizontal bar...
Name: Koby Turrentine Year: senior Hometown: Clarendon Hills When did you start in gymnastics? I did it for a little while when I was 5 or 6. But I started really doing gymnastics my freshman year. What attracted you to it? My friend did it his freshman year and always had fun. I tried it and I just fell in love with it. What do you enjoy about it? I think it's the feeling of being able to do things that aren't normal and that I think are really cool and really hard to do. I...
Hinsdale Central's Ryan Martinath battles for control of the ball while teammate Carson Steere uses his head to outmaneuver his opponent during Central's match against Morton Tuesday night. The Red Devils fell to Morton 0-4. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Gymnastics, boys April 13 @ Downers North V loses 127.8-130.9 Floor exercise Matthew Cihlar, 2nd, 8.5 Reyes, 4th, 8.1 Kassir, 6th, 6.6 Pommel horse Matthew Cihlar, 2nd, 7.6 Reyes, 3rd, 7.3 Biala, 4th, 6.6 Still rings Matthew Cihlar, 1st, 8.6 Banerjee, 4th, 6.8 Reyes, 7th, 4.8 Vault Matthew Cihlar, 1st, 9.1 Reyes, 4th (tie), 7.1 Marc Cihlar, 4th (tie). 7.1 Parallel bars Matthew Cihlar, 2nd, 8.1 Reyes, 4th (tie), 7 Marc Cihlar, 4th (tie), 7 Horizontal bar Matthew Cihlar, 2nd, 7.6 Schwarz, 4th, 5.5 Marc Cihlar, 5th, 5.4...
Name: Luke Gatewood Year: senior Hometown: Hinsdale When did you first start playing football? My freshman year. Coach (Tom) Dodd, the freshman coach, recruited me and a bunch of others guys on the team called me out. I've loved it ever since. What do you enjoy most about the sport? We have a family built at Hinsdale Central. All the guys, we have mutual respect for each other. The hard work that goes into the game is something I've grown to love over the past four years. How...
A number of Division I college athletes from Hinsdale are enjoying getting back to competition this spring after their 2020 seasons were canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn what the journey's been like for four of these former Hinsdale Central Red Devils through the disappointment and into a new year of opportunity. Army strong Heading into the 2020 women's tennis season, then-sophomore Stephanie Dolehide and her Army teammates were eager to defend their 2019 Patriot...
JT Pyle takes down York's quarterback for a loss in a Saturday afternoon contest at Dickinson Field. The junior linebacker also had two tackles and five assists. Quarterback Michael Brescia takes York's defense with him on this keeper....
Soccer, boys April 6 vs. Willowbrook V wins 7-0 DiTomasso, 2 goals Finley, 2 goals Marquez, 2 goals, assist Renehan, goal Martinath, 2 assists Hanif, assist James, assist Lynch, assist Volleyball, girls April 6 @ Glenbard West V loses 25-10, 14-25, 20-25 Cooper, 7 kills, 2 aces, 11 digs Borhani, 6 kills, 3 blocks Nedic, 6 kills Thick, 4 kills Sessa, 2 blocks Water polo, boys April 6 vs. York V loses 2-20 Marcet, goal Taylor, goal April 5 vs. LT V loses 3-18 Harris, 2 goals Marcet, goal Water polo, girls April 6 @ York V...
Name: Jacob Marquez Year: senior Hometown: Clarendon Hills How is it playing soccer in the spring? It's definitely different. I think the majority sentiment on the team is that we're just happy we have a season. Has the postponement had any benefits? I think it allowed us to get better. We did have a lot of contact days in November and that helped build up our team chemistry. How has your game developed since freshman year? I've gotten a lot more confident on the ball and...
The Hinsdale Central girls badminton team ended a season like no other, placing sixth at the state tournament March 30 and April 1 at Hinsdale South High School in Darien. "I knew my No. 1 doubles team, Angelia Berti and Lily McCain, I knew that they were going to get a medal," varsity head coach Katie Maley said. "These girls went to state and did awesome as sophomores. I knew as seniors they were going to dominate and they really did. They had a huge upset against a...
