Sandburg senior boys basketball standout Brian Dace was the hero in the Eagles' victory over Minooka at the Hinsdale South holiday tournament. Now, he has been voted Patch Athlete of the Week.
The host Thunderbolts, led by Jubril Adekoya, break the game open after halftime and breeze to an 81-51 victory.
Have you cast your ballot for Athlete of the Week yet? Titans basketball player Jon Calhoun and Andrew wrestler Cory Chojnowski are both in the running. Take a moment to vote and recommend this story to your friends!
Thunderbolts' back-to-back state titles were extra special because of friendships — and friendly competition.
Reliving the Glory Days: Tony Yakes and Ken Trumpey led Thunderbolts to championships in 2005 and 2006, helping to set records along the way.
Senior Nicole Botich has been a scoring and rebounding machine this season, picking up the slack for injured teammate Molly Franson.
Andrew 61, Tinley Park 45: The host Thunderbolts erupt for 23 points and a 15-point lead in the opening quarter.
Jon Calhoun scored 15 of his 20 points in the second half, including the last 12 points in Tinley Park's 58-56 boys basketball victory over Oak Lawn Friday night.
What is she doing now? While Tinley Park always will hold special place in the heart of Keri (Lorenzen) Cialdella, she has moved on from her basketball playing days. She works as a third-grade teacher in Chicago Heights.
Reliving the Glory Days: Tinley Park basketball program's all-time leading scorer Keri (Lorenzen) Cialdella led Titans to the IHSA girls state tournament in 1988-89.
Yes, Stagg's Sean Dwyer speaks the language of a three-point shooter. He also speaks the language of a Patch Athlete of the Week winner.
Rich Central 49, Andrew 43: Chaz Duson scored 14 points, and the Olympians were able to stave off a late rally by the T-Bolts to take Saturday's Turkey Tourney title game.
We highlight some of the region's best photos of superfans at football games this fall. Watch our video, then add your own photos from the season.
New York Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia and his wife, Amber, will make two stops in the Chicago area on Monday, Nov. 21, as part of the Athletes Against Drugs movement. The first stop will be at 11 a.m. at Andrew High School.
Tinley Park's Hannah Schultz outpolled five others in voting for Patch Athlete of the Week, Nov. 6-12. Next, she'll look to make a splash at the IHSA state swimming meet this weekend in Winnetka.
Don’t store your beloved two-wheeler in the corner of the garage this winter just because of low temperatures. Continue riding by incorporating these simple tips.
Marian Central Catholic 55, Tinley Park 39: Titans put up plenty of points, but the host Hurricanes storm to victory in Woodstock.
Check out video highlights of St. Rita's 28-13 victory over Andrew in Friday night's Class 7A second-round football playoff game.
Thunderbolts bow out of the state playoffs, but not before proving their toughness to their fans and head coach Jim Malec.
St. Rita 28, Andrew 13: The Mustangs capitalized on two of three interceptions thrown by T-Bolts quarterback Tyler Hook and sealed the game with a late TD.
Tinley Park running back Gregory Wallace helped lead the Titans to a 35-22 victory over Grayslake Central on Saturday night and into the second round of the Class 5A football playoffs.
Tinley Park 35, Grayslake 22: The Titans used two fourth-quarter touchdown runs from quarterback Kyle Sheridan to advance in the Class 5A playoffs on Saturday night.
Hook, Tyler and defense lead Thunderbolts to 14-0 victory in Class 7A opener.
Nearly 100 people from Tinley Park ran in last weekend's marathon. Check out all of your neighbors' results.
T-Bolts surge to a big lead and then hold off the Boilermakers late in the fourth quarter for a 24-21 victory.
T-Bolts running back Jarvis Franklin rushed all over Thornwood in Andrew's 21-6 win on Friday night.
Andrew 21, Thornwood 6: Running back Jarvis Franklin scores two touchdowns for the Thunderbolts, who create take advantage of Thunderbird turnovers.
Andrew football players look for two in a row as they welcome Thornwood to their Homecoming. Oak Forest looks to keep momentum rolling after beating T.F. North in conference play.
Tinley Park Bulldog Football and Cheer celebrated its 50th Homecoming with a victory and family-focused festivities.
Several students honored the memory last week of Danny Host by planting a tree at Liberty Grade School.
Andrew boys soccer player Brett Kantor embraces his role as a defensive stopper.
Former Titan two-sport standout Alastair Thompson was in the stands rooting on his alma mater Friday in Lemont. He still follows the scarlet and gold.
Quarterback Tyler Hook passed for three touchdowns as Andrew defeated Thornridge 44-6 on Saturday.
Thunderbolts volleyball setter Angela Robison passes her way to Patch Athlete of the Week recognition.
The Titans suffered their first loss of the season Friday night as the unbeaten Indians unleashed a punishing ground game.
Lemont 49, Tinley Park 20: Indians used a pounding ground attack and some well-timed passes to roll past the Titans.
Two undefeated teams, Tinley Park and Lemont play in the marquee match-up of this week's area action.
After singing the national anthem, the T-Bolts showed their game was as well-tuned as their vocal chords in a 25-14, 25-22 victory over Joliet Central.
Andrew's Mike Keller finished seventh in his flight at the 18-team Minooka Invitational. T-Bolt girls volleyball stops Bolingbrook.
The Tinley Park marching band delivered for the homecoming crowd during intermission at the Friday night's football game. The Titans defeated Evergreen Park 44-27. And the band played on ...
