Excitement is the word in The Heights to describe the feeling Bloom Township players, coaches and fans will carry into Friday's football playoff matchup vs. Chicago Simeon.
The search to find a replacement for Hall of Famer Dave Mattio has begun at Marian Catholic High School.
After 37 seasons coaching football at Marian Catholic, Dave Mattio has decided it's time to step down. He will remain at Spartan fixture, though, in his position as the school's athletic director.
Vance Cooksey, a 2006 graduate of Marian Catholic High School, was one of five free agents signed by the Bulls on Monday to fill out their training camp roster.
The Spartans will welcome the boys from Niles to the Heights. Watch it live on Patch!
Olympians girls basketball coach Bryan Craig used sports to stay out of trouble growing up on Chicago's South Side. Now, he's using his upbringing to help students and his players at Rich Central.
Spartans junior guard Alanna Ferry played a huge role in Friday night's victory over Fenwick, even though she didn't score.
Marian Catholic 53, Fenwick 43. Law and Matthews combine for 42 points as the Spartans claim sole possession of the East Suburban Catholic Conference crown.
Rich South 53, Bloom 46 (OT): Rich South guard Kiela Garner scored 23 points and the Lady Stars had three steal to start the overtime period to hand Bloom a tough loss.