Richards 14, Oak Lawn 2 (5 innings). A seven-run first-inning uprising was all Bulldog starting pitcher Jon Danielson needed Friday afternoon.
Kevin Stow, longtime coach for the Spartans, will stay at school as a biology teacher.
Richards senior Ryan Sautkus wasn't sure about playing volleyball his freshman year. Now, he loves the game.
Bulldogs top Lockport, climb to No. 1 in weekly softball power rankings. Stagg bounces back from first loss in a big way.
The Spartans' boys volleyball team is in good hands with senior Patrick McGuinness.
The Bulldogs and Spartans seem to be peaking as the drive for South Suburban Conference supremacy intensifies.
16-year-old Jordan Moeller has been invited to appear in Ice Dreams Starring Johnny Weir. The show is at 7 p.m. Saturday at The Edge Ice Arena in Bensenville.
Oak Lawn tennis standout Marcin Szczepaniak is the older of two brothers. Both have enjoyed great seasons so far for the Spartans.
Girls soccer junior Desiree Rores scores four goals and has four assists to lead the Bulldogs to a 4-1 week.
The Bulldogs took down Oak Lawn and Argo this week.
Richards 4, Evergreen Park 0. The Bulldogs used two goals from sophomore Diana Lozano and three assists from junior Desiree Rores to defeat the Mustangs.
Spartans starting pitcher Bob Kametas is playing in his first year on varsity, and with a 2-1 record, he's off to a good start.
Oak Lawn 13, Evergreen Park 3. The Spartans used a dominant performance from Bob Kametas and hot hitting to defeat conference rival Evergreen Park for the second day in a row.
Down 3-0 after the first inning, Oak Lawn rallied to notch a 6-3 softball victory over Evergreen Park when the two South Suburban Conference rivals met recently.
Bulldogs outlast Spartans in three-set boys volleyball thriller.
Spartans overmatched in recent 14-1 softball loss to rival Oak Forest.
Spartan senior defender Lissette Magana plans on attending the University of Illinois where she will be a pre-med and microbiology major. But, for now, she puts her heart into stopping soccer opponents.
Lady Spartans center midfielder Bianca Arias had three assists last week.
A 5-1 record in the tough South Suburban Conference has the Spartans thinking big.
Bulldogs senior catcher Kristin Renken is providing stability for two top pitchers; Evergreen Park is the latest victim of Richards' dominance.
Richards 5, Evergreen Park 0. Bulldog starting pitcher Brianna LeBeau wins her sixth game of the year, and shortstop Hannah Jenkins drives in three runs.
Richards baseball player Joe Lyons has plans to become an infielder at Roosevelt University in Chicago next season.
Bulldog softball pitcher Brianna LeBeau is perfect to start the season.
The Bulldogs' boys volleyball team scored an impressive victory at Oak Forest, and Richards' boys and girls track seasons are in full swing.
Bulldogs tried to contain Katie Swanson, but fell short in a 3-1 girls soccer setback to Oak Forest.
Oak Forest and Richards give fans a good show Tuesday afternoon, with the Bulldogs prevailing in eight thrilling and chilling innings.
Spartans' tennis player envisions himself working in Bristol one day, plans to turn dream into reality through hard work and education.
RedHawks take championship in their own invitational, next will turn thoughts toward making an IHSA repeat run.
Norton leads Bulldogs with 44 kills and 15 aces over the weekend as Richards takes the Bronze Division championship at the Marist Redhawk Invite.
Spartans open their 2011 campaign with two conference wins and plenty of emotion.
The Redhawks begin defense of their state championship with a hard-fought win over the host Celtics.
Spartan boys volleyball team sweeps past Eisenhower thanks to net play of Joe Gaseinica.
Passion for sports and the ability to lead and mentor have made Skip Sullivan one of Oak Lawn's all-time winners. In recent years, he has battled Parkinson's disease.
Senior midflielder Liz DeLatorre reflects on a humble beginning, eyes a college soccer career.
Junior long-distance ace breaks meet record in the 3200-meter run at the Argo Indoor Invite.
Spartan standouts reel in winter sports awards; Richards' Dominique Gaddis recognized as Player of Year in South Suburban Red.
Bulldogs, Spartans test their mettle at Argo Boys Indoor Track Invitational, point to upcoming outdoor season.
Bulldogs hope to improve upon last season's 24 wins and regional final appearance.
Richards senior pitcher Carlos Rodriguez was introduced to baseball as a baby. Now, he is the ace on the Richards pitching staff.
Spartans hope to follow lead of Kim Braasch, utilize power and speed to emerge as contender in South Suburban Red softball race.