Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Boys golf prepares for the postseason while cross country got in one of its last races before regionals.
Girls Volleyball: Niles West swept through the Northside Prep Tournament for the second year in a row, winning the mid-season invitational with a 25-14, 25-9 victory over Jones. Sophomore Olivia Rusek was named the tournament MVP and Milena Zalloni was also honored on the all-tournament team. Rusek had eight kills in the Wolves’ championship win. Niles West didn’t lose a set during the entire tournament, beating Jones, Brooks and Simeon in pool play. They defeated Curie in the semifinals to set up a rematch with Jones in the finals. Niles North finished in third place in the tournament. Fresh off its tournament title, Niles West fell to Evanston 24-26, 25-12, 25-11 on Sept. 27. Boys Golf: Maine West edged Niles West 137-139 on Sept. 20 in …
Friday, September 30, 2011
Boys golf prepares for the postseason while cross country got in one of its last races before regionals.
Girls Volleyball: Niles West swept through the Northside Prep Tournament for the second year in a row, winning the mid-season invitational with a 25-14, 25-9 victory over Jones. Sophomore Olivia Rusek was named the tournament MVP and Milena Zalloni was also honored on the all-tournament team. Rusek had eight kills in the Wolves’ championship win. Niles West didn’t lose a set during the entire tournament, beating Jones, Brooks and Simeon in pool play. They defeated Curie in the semifinals to set up a rematch with Jones in the finals. Niles North finished in third place in the tournament. Fresh off its tournament title, Niles West fell to Evanston 24-26, 25-12, 25-11 on Sept. 27. Boys Golf: Maine West edged Niles West 137-139 on Sept. 20 in …
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Football cruised in its last non-conference game while girls tennis swept CSL South rival Evanston.
Girls Volleyball: With five straight victories, Maine South won the Maine East Demon Invitational on Sept. 16-17. Maine South defeated Addison Trail and Normal West in two tight matches to advance into the championship bracket. The Hawks dispatched of South Elgin in the quarterfinals 25-17, 25-20 before facing off against Lake Forest for the right to go to the championship. After cruising in the first game, Maine South dropped its first – and only – game of the tournament, but rallied to take game three by a score of 25-22. In the championship game, the Hawks took down Trinity 25-14, 25-18. Earlier in the week, Maine South lost to CSL South rival Glenbrook South 26-24, 25-23. The Hawks are now 14-4 on the season. Girls Golf: Katie Krall …
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Football lost a chance to go 3-1 while Edan Scott won two swimming events for the Wolves.
Boys Golf: Niles West split its two dual matches last week, defeating Waukegan before losing to CSL South rival New Trier. Nate Lee took home medalist honors, shooting a 37 in the Wolves’ 161-176 win against Waukegan. But Niles West couldn’t hang with New Trier, losing 152-166. The Wolves finished 14th in the 25-team Chevy Chase Invitational on Sept. 17. The Wolves shot 340, beating fellow CSL South teams Evanston (344) and Maine South (353). Lake Forest won the tournament by shooting a 301. Niles West was only eight shots outside of the top 10. Nick Hester shot a 37 in a tri-meet against Mundelein and Niles North to lead Niles West to a win and earn medalist honors on Sept. 19. Niles West (152) edged Mundelein (153) and outdistanced the …
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Volleyball won the Skokie Skirmish while football put themselves in position for a playoff spot.
Boys Golf: Early in the season, Niles West continues to pile up the golf accolades. The Wolves won two CSL South dual matches early last week and followed it up with a ninth-place finish at the Zion-Benton Invitational. Nick Hester has had a number of stellar rounds for the Wolves, taking medalist honors in Niles West’s victories over Evanston and Maine South. Hester shot 36 in Niles West’s 158-166 win over Evanston and fired a 33 in the Wolves’ 139-150 win against Maine South a day later. Both matches were held at Willow Hill. Niles West shot 327 as a team in the Zion-Benton Invitational at Shepard’s Crook, only 10 shots off of a top-five finish. The Wolves face off against Waukegan and perennial state contender New Trier this week. Girls…
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Football lost a chance to go 3-1 while Edan Scott won two swimming events for the Wolves.
Boys Golf: Niles West split their two dual matches last week, defeating Waukegan before losing to CSL South rival New Trier. Nate Lee took home medalist honors, shooting a 37 in the Wolves’ 161-176 win against Waukegan. But Niles West couldn’t hang with New Trier, losing 152-166. The Wolves finished 14th in the 25-team Chevy Chase Invitational on Sept. 17. The Wolves shot 340, beating fellow CSL South teams Evanston (344) and Maine South (353). Lake Forest won the tournament by shooting a 301. Niles West was only eight shots outside of the top 10. Nick Hester shot a 37 in a tri-meet against Mundelein and Niles North to lead Niles West to a win and earn medalist honors on Sept. 19. Niles West (152) edged Mundelein (153) and outdistanced the…
Friday, September 16, 2011
Cross country runner Emily Leonard paced Maine South with a four-place finish at the Harvey Braus Invitational.
Sebastian Acevedo may be starting his second season as Maine South’s volleyball coach, but he considers this the first real opportunity to put his stamp on a program that has historically struggled in the CSL South. “Last year it took about half a season to get to know me, get to trust me and learn the new offense and what we’re looking for,” Acevedo said. Not only did Maine South have to adjust to a new system and longer practices, but to a new coaching philosophy. Acevedo says he wants his players to focus on themselves, using mistakes as an opportunity to make corrections. In being more accepting of mistakes that happen during practice and in matches, Acevedo hopes his team plays looser and becomes more coachable. “I’m very hard to play…
Volleyball split a pair of CSL North matches while boys soccer looks to get back on track.
Boys Cross Country: Before each race, Niles North cross country coach Dan Horyn draws up a best-case and worst-case scenario for his team. He doesn’t share it with his runners or use it for their motivation, it’s just something he does. With his team running at the competitive Woodruff Invitational held at the state cross country course, Horyn once again wrote out the possibilities. But for the first time in his career, Niles North exceeded his best-case scenario, winning the 29-team invitational that included some of the top-ranked teams in the state. “Probably could not script the season better than it has gone thus far,” Horyn said. “We’re running incredibly well, we’re really fit right now, we’ve been remarkably healthy, motivated and …
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Volleyball won the Skokie Skirmish while football put themselves in position for a playoff spot.
Boys Golf: Early in the season, Niles West continues to pile up the golf accolades. The Wolves won two CSL South dual matches early last week and followed it up with a ninth-place finish at the Zion-Benton Invitational. Nick Hester has had a number of stellar rounds for the Wolves, taking medalist honors in Niles West’s victories over Evanston and Maine South. Hester shot 36 in Niles West’s 158-166 win over Evanston and fired a 33 in the Wolves’ 139-150 win against Maine South a day later. Both matches were held at Willow Hill. Niles West shot 327 as a team in the Zion-Benton Invitational at Shepard’s Crook, only 10 shots off of a top-five finish. The Wolves face off against Waukegan and perennial state contender New Trier this week. Girls…
Friday, September 9, 2011
Football beat rival Niles West in a defensive battle while cross country placed several runners near the top in its latest invitational.
GIRLS TENNIS: It all starts at the top for the Niles North tennis team and coach John Amaro is happy that his captain is setting the tone. Erica Markovitz carries an undefeated mark of 5-0, helping lead Niles North to a 4-1 record in its five dual meets. “She is stronger, smarter and faster than last year,” Amaro said. “Her leadership is crucial and beneficial to the team.” Niles North has beaten Evanston, Niles West, North Shore Country Day and Elmwood Park so far this season with its only loss coming against St. Viator in a tight 4-3 match. On the doubles side, captain Jolene Strauss and senior Maddy Neuhaus have made a formidable duo that is 4-1 on the year. Their only loss came when Strauss had to forfeit the match because of a back …
