Bloom Hall of Famer Jan Johnson in Photos: Viewfinder

A look at the Heights native's career and life after pole vaulting.

Sports Photo Gallery: Cool Day at Rich Central, But Trojans' Offense is Bloomin' Nonetheless

Trojans jump out to early lead, cruise to 15-1 softball victory over Olympians in recent matchup of neighborhood rivals.

Marian Survives Wild Give-and-Take with H-F

Spartans get clutch hitting, turn big defensive play to pull out a dramatic victory over the host Vikings.

Softball: Marian Catholic Pulls Out Sloppy Win Over Homewood-Flossmoor

Marian Catholic 8, H-F 7. Despite committing four errors, Spartans find a way to beat the Vikings.

Sports Photo Gallery: Chalk it Up to Experience

Rich Central dropped a pair of games in a softball doubleheader at Evergreen Park when the two met recently.

Lefty Lilek Leads Marian Catholic to Fast Start

Junior baseball standout considered one of the top southpaw's in the state.

Athlete of the Week: House on Fire a Good Thing at Rich Central

Missouri recruit a force on the mound and at the plate as Olympians surge on baseball diamond.

Gimme 5: Rich Central Pitcher is High on Her New Sports Life

In her second year playing softball, Daivonya High is learning to deal with the pressure that comes with being a varsity pitcher for the Olympians, not to mention learning the ins-and-outs of her new trade.

Olympic Medalist Jan Johnson Hasn't Forgotten His Chicago Heights Roots

Bloom High School years have special meaning for the former pole vaulting Hall of Famer.

Rich Central's Collins Honored as Athlete of the Week

Highly touted senior second baseman Nick Collins put up big offensive numbers for the Olympians.

Bloom Township Boys Race to Title at Indoor Track Meet

The Blazing Trojans scored in all but three events to capture the crown in the Gene Armer Invite at the University of Illinois.

Sports Photo Gallery: No Holding Back Marian Catholic Girls

Down 3-0 after the first inning, the Spartans rallied for a hard-fought 6-3 softball victory in a recent matchup vs. Andrew.

Analysis: Rich Central Rides Big Three to Hot Start

Despite missing their leadoff hitter, Olympians aren't missing thanks to work of Fowler, Collins and House.

Baseball: Top of the Order Sets Table for Rich Central

Rich Central 10, Joliet Central 4. Top three hitters in the Olympians' batting order get on base all day long, causing headaches for the Steelmen.

Sports Photo Gallery: Cold Breeze, Chilly Loss for Rich Central

Olympians unable to find any offensive firepower in a recent 4-0 girls soccer setback to Manteno.

Hot Shot: Rich Central's Fowler Earns Athlete of the Week Honor

Brandon Fowler helps the Olympians get off to a fast start to their baseball season.

Marian's New Boys Volleyball Coach Having A Blast

Despite the fact Spartans dropped their first match of the season, Bob Piekarski says couldn't ask for a better group of kids to take under his wing.

Gimme 5: Rich Central Youngsters Follow Fowler's Lead

Olympians' first-year coach has enough Data already to point to junior shortstop Brittany Fowler as Rich Central's softball leader.

Game of the Week: L-Way East Topples Marian Catholic in Boys Volleyball Opener

Second game goes to the wire, but ultimately the Griffins prevail.

Hot Shot: Rich Central's High Battles Through Low Point, Gains Nod as Athlete of Week

In her second year playing softball, Daivonya High looks to become Rich Central pitching ace.

Analysis: Rich Central's New Softball Head Coach Eager for New Era

Mina Data hopes to build a foundation this season with her young team, starting with players who bring passion to the game.

Softball: Young Rich Central Falls In Season Opener

Hillcrest 7, Rich Central 0. Olympians held to one hit by Hillcrest's Latrisha Maxwell, who fans 17.

Gimme 5: Marian's Lilek Strives to Go Beyond Good

Spartans' junior baseball standout Brett Lilek sets team, personal goals as he works to fine tune his all-around game.

Gimme 5: Toni Formentini's Spirit Moves Bloom

Junior center fielder sets the tone for the Blazing Trojans with her effervescent personality.

Preps in Motion: Diamond Days

Bloom's baseball season got off to a rough start in the season opener at Chicago Christian.

Hot Shot: Marian Catholic's Simone Law Honored as Top Winter Sports Athlete

Spartans' senior racked up the awards and records during a memorable girls basketball season.

Gimme 5: Marian Catholic's Nunn Focused on a Winning Season

Spartans junior pitcher Robert Nunn is looking to help the team make major strides.

Tom 'The Voice' DePasquale: 'I Gave Him A Punch. It Splattered His Nose'

A Chicago Heights resident's tales of his boyhood with the Sox and voicing Rich Central.

First-Year Coach Determined to Make Mark at Rich Central

Olympians will have to make adjustments with a new coach and a handful of returnees, but Mina Data is optimistic the transition will go well.

Marian Catholic Looks to Go Old School

According to Spartans baseball coach Phil Wail, Marian will rely on its pitching this season and will look to fundamentals to be successful.

Extra Points: Bloom Exceeds All Expectations

Blazing Trojans just couldn't solve Crete-Monee, dropping three games to the Warriors, including Friday night's regional final.

Boys Basketball: 3rd Time is Not a Charm for Bloom

Crete-Monee 52, Bloom 49. Trojans battle back, but can’t overcome the Warriors in the third meeting between the two this season.

Rich Central Pins Hopes on Strong Returning Cast

Olympians will have a multi-faced attack, having the flexibility to play small-ball or attack the opposing pitcher with power.

Bloom Looking for Younger Players to Step Up

Blazing Trojans have big shoes to fill with the graduation of last year's captain, Sam Angell.

Marian Catholic Returns Seven Starters, Girds for Excitement

Spartans expect experience to pay dividends as they look to make some noise in the East Suburban Catholic Conference.

Extra Points: Moore Makes Sure There's More Ahead for Bloom

Blazing Trojans' junior guard had a big game in the team's Crete-Monee Regional semifinal victory Tuesday night.

Boys Basketball: Bloom Advances to Crete-Monee Regional Title Game

Bloom 41, Plainfield South 34. Bloom's methodical style pays off against Plainfield South, as the Blazing Trojans move on to face Crete-Monee for the third time this season on Friday.

Extra Points: Marian Catholic Burned by Whitney Young's Speed

The Dolphins used an explosive second quarter to pull away from the Spartans, who finished an excellent season Monday night.

Girls Basketball: Marian Stopped by Young in Supersectional Yet Again

Whitney Young 74, Marian Catholic 52. For the third year in a row, the Spartans of Marian Catholic fell to Whitney Young's Dolphins in the girls basketball supersectional round.

Extra Points: Robert Blanchard-Coles Leads Strong Bench Play by Marian Catholic

Sparants now ready for rematch against Homewood-Flossmoor in semifinals at Class 4A Plainfield Central Regional.