Elgin outlasts Wheaton-Warrenville South, soaks in state championship celebration

“We could tell right away walking in that this was not just another game. The nerves were definitely high going in, but I also was excited for the huge moment in front of me. The crowd for our game was the biggest one I’ve ever played in front of. The whole atmosphere felt more like a college playoff game.” Continue reading Elgin outlasts Wheaton-Warrenville South, soaks in state championship celebration

South Elgin finally gets Solorio to break, dances to state title

“The game was an amazing experience overall, from the crowd to the game itself with the live DJ, cameras in the locker rooms getting footage of our team talk,” Solorio junior defender Andres Rodriguez said. “It was a full experience like the professionals. It was fun and very nerve-racking, giving us a little feeling of what the pros go through.” Continue reading South Elgin finally gets Solorio to break, dances to state title

Head Game: Jimenez, Fenwick bring home state championship with win over Muchin

“We got a corner and one of our players made an amazing pass to my head and we finished it. This is just amazing. We get a banner in the gym. The atmosphere was amazing with the DJ, music and everything.” Continue reading Head Game: Jimenez, Fenwick bring home state championship with win over Muchin

Column: A true honor for a true MVP

Lucy was told that she was coming to the Stadium Club in McCook on Father’s Day to film a video about the important role fathers play in the lives of their children. As TV cameras began filming, Lucy was having a conversation with her Dad, Matt Burk, and Chicago Fire defender Andrew Gutman, who was undercover on set as a recent graduate from Hinsdale Central. Continue reading Column: A true honor for a true MVP

Selfless Effort Results In Lifetime Keepsakes

In early January on a cold Sunday morning, Robin Alam wasn’t shooting a must-see sporting event like he normally is.

He wasn’t he even in the public eye.

Quietly tucked away in a small storage room, Alam was doing his award-winning craft in relative anonymity. Continue reading Selfless Effort Results In Lifetime Keepsakes

Dunlap opens eyes, puts Illinois on notice of talented pipeline at BODYARMOR Series

Dunlap’s Brayden Hunt: “I’ve never played in anything like this, especially with all the different teams. We haven’t traveled this far to any of our games. This is more than I expected with the free drinks, too. It’s really cool and had a lot of fun.” Continue reading Dunlap opens eyes, puts Illinois on notice of talented pipeline at BODYARMOR Series