Richards 1, Mother McAuley 0. Brianna LeBeau handled the pitching duties and Hannah Jenkins accounted for the only scoring for the Bulldogs.
Spartans star runner Eric Lindelsee broke two SSC conference marks and a school record in the stretch run of the season.
Marist's dream of winning back-to-back boys volleyball state titles was shattered in a sectional semifinal setback at Sandburg.
Longtime softball coach seeks first state title, for the sake of 'good bunch of kids.'
Richards 12, St. Ignatius 3. The Bulldogs' playoff run continues after Brianna LeBeau takes care of St. Ignatius with her arm and her bat.
Richards softball second baseman Kristina Apato brings vocal leadership to the Bulldogs.
Hannah Jenkins led the Bulldogs to a regional championship last week, hitting two home runs, including a grand slam.
Oak Lawn took advantage of five Marian Catholic errors and scored five runs in the fifth inning of its 6-2 regional semifinal victory.
Despite being close the last two seasons, the Spartans still are seeking first title in school history and the task won't come easy with St. Laurence looming next.
Oak Lawn 6, Marian Catholic 2. Spartans advance to Class 4A St. Laurence Regional final, gird for matchup with host Vikings.
Bulldogs and Spartans bow out in the Lincoln-Way East Regional after successful regular-season runs.
Oak Lawn native Mark Donahue also enjoyed NFL stint playing on the offensive line across from the likes of Randy White and Mean Joe Greene.
Jason Rhodes takes reins as Spartans new coach. He replaces Scott Atkins following a 15-12 season that saw Oak Lawn notch its highest win total since 1986.
Sean Lucas was a successful high school player and assistant coach. Now, he's looking to turn the Spartans' fortunes around.
Spartans coach Chris Repa to lead Cross Countries unit on 166-mile marathon in an effort to raise funds for a service trip to Bolivia in 2012.
Bulldogs' senior Kailie Tobin has plans to attend Butler next year, but she is undecided on whether she will play softball on the collegiate level.
Top-ranked Bulldogs look to set aside regular-season ending setback. Keep an eye on No. 4 Marian Catholic.
Spartans' No. 2 tennis standout delivers with win in conference finals.
Bulldogs, Spartans hoping to address recent shaky outings when playoffs begin.
The Bulldogs still haven't lost a game—and they're keeping their cool as they approach the playoffs.
Richards 7, Oak Lawn 1. Kailie Tobin went the distance and Brianna LeBeau had three doubles to lead the undefeated Bulldogs.
Student athletes must take athletic ability baseline tests before participating in sports.
RedHawks' go-to girl scores two goals and adds two assists in a 4-0 in regional semifinal victory. Stagg is up next for Marist.
After falling behind 1-0, Oak Lawn rallied to score seven straight runs in a recent 7-2 softball victory over Rich East.
Bulldog senior Ashley Solus was looking for softball tryouts her freshman year when she stumbled upon soccer. Now, she's leading the team in the middle of a playoff run.
Top-ranked Richards follows lead of Northwestern recruit Brianna LeBeau. Sandburg perking in No. 2 slot in weekly power rankings.
Bulldogs' senior goalkeeper Ashley Solus keeps Oak Lawn at bay in second half.
The Bulldogs score a 3-1 behind two goals from senior Jasmin Figueroa.
Bulldogs rally from 24-20 deficit in third game to gain a thriling three-set victory over crosstown rival.
In only her second year as the head coach, Brittany Whalen has the Spartans' freshman team leading the conference and the fortunes of the program taking shape.
While Oak Lawn pitcher Tony Swistek controls the mound now, in the future he will take control of the runway.
Pitcher/first baseman Bob Kametas helps Oak Lawn's baseball team pull within one game of Richards with a pair of wins over Reavis.
Tobin picks up fifth win as Bulldogs top Eisenhower; Sandburg vaults to No. 2 in weekly power rankings thanks to work of Olson, Barnes.
Spartans senior Colin Altenburg heeds wisdom of his father and Carthage College's football coach.
Lemont, cold weather silence Oak Lawn in recent boys tennis matchup.
Senior Matt Volanti making up for lost time after finally cracking starting lineup as Oak Lawn's catcher.
Richards took down Oak Lawn and claimed bragging rights in a recent reprise of a storied local baseball rivalry.
Bulldogs shortstop Joe Lyons made an adjustment to his batting stance and enjoyed immediate benefits.
Bulldogs remain unbeaten and atop weekly softball power rankings; Stagg and Oak Forest inch up the ladder.
With the Bulldogs' offense clicking, Richards junior Jon Danielson has provided some stability on the mound.