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Football Recap: Thomas caps off must win for LF
LF running back Jacob Thomas races into the end zone with the decisive score. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER Jacob Thomas, a 5-foot-6, 140-pound running back, ran the fastest 28 yards of his life. He was...
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Week 7: GBN, LA, NT pick up Ws
Glenbrook North got back on track. The Spartans snapped a three-game losing streak with a 42-0 victory over visiting Maine East on Oct. 6. Jimmy Karfis led the GBN (4-3), rushing the ball eight times...
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Tireless Yauch does Yeoman’s work in LF win
IN THE SPOTLIGHT Spencer Yauch of the Scouts cuts down Zion-Benton running back Kiani Mitchell for a four-yard loss. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER He was … The Quarterback Pesterer. No doubt, Spencer...
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Football Recap: Titans can’t slow down Kits
GBS quarterback Jeffery Chrones picks up 26 yards on a naked bootleg against Evanston in the second half. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER Glenbrook South head football coach Dave Schoenwetter had a two-word...
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Week 8: Loyola raises record to 7-1
How about some applause for Rory Boos? The Loyola Academy junior arguably had his best game of the season in his team’s 24-3 victory at Providence Catholic on Oct. 13. The wideout sparked the Ramblers...
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Seaman stands out as LF takes 2nd in state
IN THE SPOTLIGHT Lake Forest High School’s Michael Seaman, seen here at the Warren Sectional, claimed all-state honors last weekend. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER Four years ago, as a 4-foot-11 freshman,...
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Hard not to notice Hides in Week 8 game
IN THE SPOTLIGHT Glenbrook South’s Ben Hides races into the end zone after hauling in pass on a wheel route in game at Evanston High School. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER This was performance art. This...
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Gripman a difference maker in regional semi
Loyola Academy’s David Gripman takes possession of the ball during the regional semifinal. PHOTOGRAPHY BY GEORGE PFOERTNER David Gripman makes a difference. In fact, the junior makes Loyola Academy...
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Krueger’s 3 goals does the trick for NT
New Trier’s Ryan Krueger dribbles the ball away from a couple of Notre Dame defenders in the regional semifinal at Glenbrook South. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER Ryan Krueger put a hat on his mohawk....
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Garner, Tir named Athletes of the Month
Glenbrook South running back Savontae Garner. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER Glenbrook South’s Savontae Garner and New Trier’s Penelope Tir have been named the DailyNorthShore.com Athletes of the Month...
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Football Recap: Kieffer has 3 picks in GBN win
Glenbrook North’s Ben Kieffer, seen here breaking up a pass in the end zone against Highland Park in Week Six, had three interceptions in the team’s win over Vernon Hills. PHOTOGRAPHY BY GEORGE...
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Football Recap: Rodriguez stands out in LA win
He owned the field. Or, so it seemed. Loyola Academy inside linebacker Anthony Rodriguez has been a special player for some time. The senior — known to his friends as A-Rod — was extra special in LA’s...
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Week 9: HP, LF secure state playoff berths
Next stop, St. Charles North. Highland Park clinched a Class 7A state berth with a convincing 62-7 victory at Maine East on Oct. 20. With their 5-4 overall mark, the 27th-seeded Giants will open...
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NT’s Forbes is all business at regional race
IN THE SPOTLIGHT New Trier’s Charlie Forbes races to a team-best seventh-place finish at the Niles West Sectional. PHOTOGRAPHY BY GEORGE PFOERTNER His name is Forbes. So, it was fitting that he took...
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Ulrich, McKinley supply some drama at regional
IN THE SPOTLIGHT Loyola Academy’s Lainey McKinley (left) and New Trier’s Leah Ulrich drive to the finish line at the Class 3A Niles West Regional. Ulrich overtook McKinley down the stretch. PHOTOGRAPHY...
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Great chemistry serves Ross, Benedetto well
New Trier’s Amia Ross (left) and Ali Benedetto celebrate during the third-place doubles match at the Class 2A state tournament. They won the match 6-2, 7-5 to claim third place. PHOTOGRAPHY BY PATRICK...
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NT loses sectional semi in heart-breaking fashion
New Trier’s Alex Donnelly-Maine tries to punch a shot past Evanston goalie Gavin Rosengarten in sectional semifinal. PHOTOGRAPHY BY GEORGE PFOERTNER With one incredible leap, he defied physics and...
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Fast-moving Modi strikes again in sectional semi
Glenbrook North’s Sahil Modi (left) celebrates a goal with Robbie Fraser in the team’s 2-0 win over Leyden in the semifinal round of the New Trier Sectional. Fraser’s assist set up the score....
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Linebacker role suits Armoni Dixon to a T
IN THE SPOTLIGHT Armoni Dixon of the Ramblers eyes the quarterback prior to the snap during the Brother Rice game. PHOTOGRAPHY BY GEORGE PFOERTNER Loyola Academy head football coach John Holecek likes...
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Charleston, Scouts had a good time in playoff win
Lake Forest’s Shannon Charleston (No. 57) after blocking a punt in the state playoff win over Riverside-Brookfield. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOEL LERNER Shannon Charleston had to be tempted to do a little dance...
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