Posts by Jeff Vorva
Pigskin Wrap: Marist great late in win over rival Rice; area teams prep for playoffs
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer Marist didn’t have too much time to savor its’ come-from-behind rivalry 34-16 win over Brother Rice. Twenty-fours hours later, the IHSA announced its playoff pairings, with the RedHawks (6-3) drawing the eighth seed and on the road at 15th seeded Naperville North (7-2) at 7 p.m. Friday in the Class…
Read MoreArea Sports Roundup: Sandburg cross country runners bring home two titles
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer Sandburg doubled its pleasure in cross country regionals. Both the boys and girls came up with regional titles at Midlothian Meadows in Midlothian on Oct. 22. The Eagles girls won their first regional title since 2015, according to the IHSA, with 23 points. Runner-up Mother McAuley finished with 54 points.…
Read MoreAll is good for ‘mayor’ Alligood during Palos Heights mock meeting
By Jeff Vorva Independence eighth-grader Paige Alligood isn’t scared when she pole vaults 10 feet in the air during track meets. But to preside and run a Palos Heights city council meeting? “It was scary,” she said minutes after she played the role of mayor Tuesday night after winning a Mayor For A Day contest…
Read MoreRainbow Cone coming to Orland Park
Trustee Radaszewski’s return highlights cheery meeting By Jeff Vorva Rainbow Cone is coming to Orland Park. So is Steinhafel’s Furniture. And Silver Cross Hospital wants to being in a medical office building. Oh, and Trustee Joni Radaszewski returned for her first in-person meeting since suffering injuries in a horrific accident in July that took the…
Read MoreNew Palos Heights park in Coyne’s name is gold
By Jeff Vorva Olympic hockey standout Kendall Coyne Schofield said some of her success comes from growing up in Palos Heights. “For me, growing up in the city of Palos Heights was a dream,” she said. “There are so many things that make this such a special place. But most importantly, it’s the people in…
Read MoreRed Stars Report: Alex Morgan and Wave sink Red Stars in OT
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer From the Chicago Red Stars point of view, things started out Yuki and ended up yucky. The Red Stars dropped a 2-1 overtime decision to San Diego late Sunday night in the first round of the NWSL playoffs at Snapdragon Stadium. Alex Morgan, who earned the league’s Golden Boot for…
Read MorePigskin Wrap: Brother Rice and Marist ready for Battle of Pulaski
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer The stage is set. The annual grudge match between neighborhood and conference rivals Marist and Brother Rice takes place at 7 p.m. Friday at Rice. Both teams are 5-3 overall and 0-2 in the East Suburban Catholic/Chicago Catholic League Blue, with both teams falling to Loyola and Mount Carmel in…
Read MoreKeeping the fire burning: Miami Heat’s Max Strus seeks to build on breakout season
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer After pouring in 24 points in a preseason game, Miami Heat guard Max Strus did a TV interview. The 26-year-old Hickory Hills native and Stagg graduate was asked about helping young teammates. “I’ve been in their shoes,” he said. “I know what it’s like to get waived, I know what…
Read MoreArea Sports Roundup: Moraine Valley women’s tennis punches ticket to nationals
By Jeff Vorva Staff Writer Moraine Valley’s women’s tennis team has some time to prepare for the NJCAA Division I national tournament. They have about a half of a year to get ready for it. The Cyclones qualified for the national tournament for the first time in seven years by winning the Region IV championship,…
Read MorePalos Heights RAB changes made after heated debate
By Jeff Vorva Changes will be made to some of the duties and responsibilities of the Palos Heights Recreation Advisory Board but before the final vote, two city council aldermen had a heated disagreement. The council voted 7-1 at the Oct. 3 meeting to approve the changes, which originally had RAB members concerned. But the…
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