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Ken Jeff Karrson, Vorva, Sports Sports Editor Editor •• [email protected]@regionalpublishing.comS PThursday,OThursday, September MarchRTS 5, 8, 2015 2016 SouthwestSouthwest • Section • Section 2, Page 2, Page 1 1 What a WILD and CRAZY night

Photo by Jeff Vorva Photo by Jeff Vorva Brother Rice’s Xavian Valladay breaks Crete-Monee’s Dabion Couch’s tackle attempt en route to a 55-yard Dejected St. Laurence defensive standout Jimmy Burnette, who had nine interceptions for the team in touchdown run in a 61-44 victory Friday night in . It was the first of his five TDs on the night. 2015, is carted off the field Friday night in the third quarter of a wild 63-49 loss to Immaculate Conception.

BROTHER RICE 61, CRETE-MONEE 44 IC CATHOLIC 63, ST. LAURENCE 49 Vallady and Crusaders Muskrat love for Rowell make Warriors cry uncle as Knights outslug Vikings here’s a lot of David and Go- By Phil Arvia we were around six or seven years old.” liath stuff going on in high Correspondent After his name-making performance, PLENTY OF FIREWORKS school football so far. Valladay anticipated a chat with Taylor. T JEFF VORVA In Week 1 of the season, St. Lau- A year ago, a unique family dynam- “The first thing I’ll tell him is we Breaking down the numbers from two wild rence, which could either be a Class Making the ic factored in as Brother Rice running had a big start. We scored on the third games Friday night: 5A or 6A team come playoff time, back Xavian Valladay played a second- play of the game. Like he’d always say, beat a traditionally strong Class 8A Extra Point ary role, frequently blocking as a lead ‘Whatever you decide to do, depend on Bro. Rice ⁄C-M IC/St. Laur. team, Benet, on the road. back for Clifton Taylor — who just hap- your offensive line.’” Total points 105* 112* On Friday night however, the As- pens to be his uncle. After being stopped for no gain on sociation Press’s No. 1 Class 3A team same night). There were fireworks “Nepheeeew,” Crusaders coach Brian the first play from scrimmage, then an Total yards 1,008 1,114 shot off every time the Vikings Total plays 158 139 in the state, Immaculate Conception Badke said with a smile, mimicking the encroachment foul against the War- Catholic, came to Burbank and beat scored and converted an extra point way Taylor addressed Valladay last sea- riors, Valladay scampered 55 yards to Scheduled start 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. the Vikings (which was ranked ninth or two-point conversion. It was a son. “He’s just a great kid. But we knew the touchdown he insisted was his fa- Finish time 11:03 p.m. 10:09 p.m. in Class 6A) by a this-is-not-a-mis- good thing they didn’t shoot them off Xavian would step right in this year. vorite of the night — though he later for both teams or the school would * — School record print score of 63-49. “(Valladay) did the work. He put on added scores 56, 8, 1 and 5 yards. As the disappointed Vikings left be in such a debt that only Donald about 15 pounds this spring. He knows “Those were big blocks John Farano the field and went into the school to Trump can get it out of with the snap how to read in our zone scheme. He’s and Kyle (Mehok-)Doherty made for talk about the train that hit them, the of his smallish fingers. not a dancer — he’s just always moving that cutback to just open up on the right preceding snap. The scoring wasn’t Knights players and coaches were Jordan Rowell, who ran for 207 forward.” side. I just flew through there,” the run- complete until Rice’s John Richardson screaming “We shocked the world yards and four touchdowns in the Friday, Valladay carried 36 times for ning back said. kicked his second field goal of the eve- — we shocked the world!!!!” Knights’ 38-0 season opening win 277 yards and five touchdowns in a 61- Once Valladay got off and running, it ning, a 41-yarder, with 18.3 seconds left. Well, I’m sure that there are a few over defending Class 3A champ 44 win over Crete-Monee that set a Rice seemed everyone was. Crusaders quarterback Dino Borel- pockets of the world where a non- Bishop McNamara, rushed 19 times record for combined scoring. Combined, the teams racked up 1,008 li was 14-of-27 for 20 yards and two conference high school game for 260 yards and four TDs against “He’s a big-time player,” Badke said. total yards. The first quarter ended with touchdowns, both to Branden Houston would not generate a second thought, St. Laurence and caught five passes “He really showed it tonight — he’s like Rice (2-0) up 35-19, and after the War- (6 catches, 84 yards). Crete-Monee’s Isa- but I was sure impressed. for 107 yards and a touchdown. the Kansas Comet (ex-Bears great Gale riors (1-1) closed to within 35-32 at the iah Rucker completed 29-of-51 passes The way this chain of events is go- The pass reception for the score Sayers). He’s a playmaker who really half, a pair of rushing touchdowns in for 430 yards and two touchdowns, both ing, IC better look over its shoulder came in the third quarter after the wants the ball in crucial situations.” the third left the Crusaders ahead 49-32 to Kevin Pate (11 catches, 195 yards), because there might be a Class 1A ball was expertly tossed into his In the afterglow of his performance, heading into the final 12 minutes. who also had rushing touchdowns of 1, team that is licking its chops, look- mitts from Luke Ricobene, who es- one of the first people to come to Val- Crete-Monee, ranked third in Class 3 and 2 yards. ing for an upset. caped on defender and was being laday’s mind was Taylor. 6A by the Associated Press, got with- “That could’ve been the longest foot- As the score indicated, this was wrestled to the ground by another. “I do miss that kid,” he said of his fa- in 52-44 with 1:58 left, but Valladay ball game ever,” Badke said. “Crete- a goofy game, maybe even goofier “Our quarterback is a muskrat, ther’s brother. “I miss being around him. set up his own 5-yard run for the final See CRUSADERS, Page 4 than that game at Brother Rice (a 61- We’ve been growing up together since touchdown with a 46-yard burst on the 44 victory over Crete-Monee on the See VORVA, Page 4 Stripped of victory, Mongolian coaches strip and throw tantrums Editor’s Note: Since we didn’t have any Olym- wrestler Ikhtiyor Navruzov. So it was no won- pians from this area that we could celebrate FRANK der Ganzorig had started backpedaling and or throw a parade for, we bring in Palos Hills waving his arms in celebration jornalista (at least that’s what it said on his GOGOLA The clock read 6:00 — the end of the match credential) Frank Gogola, who spent the Sum- — with the scoreboard showing 7-6 in favor of mer Olympics in August as a media intern. We Postcard the Mongolian. Ganzorig, head coach Tseren- asked him to write about his most interesting baatar Tsogtbayar and assistant coach Byam- experience and, well, he gave us the near-na- from Rio barenchin Bayaraa started celebrating what ked truth. would be a short-lived victory on the mat. Navruzov challenged and was awarded a IO DE JANEIRO — “And then raced to the press box to write my story. As I penalty point since Ganzorig was evading the Mongolians started strip- climbed the steps, I noticed the action that led and not engaging his opponent. With Ganzo- R ping.” to the stripping. rig running away, Navruzov was unable to at- There were many sentences I never dreamed Mongolian wrestler Mandakhnaran Ganzorig tempt to score a point. of writing at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. I was celebrating a bronze-medal win in the 65k The score was tied, 7-7, but Navruzov tech- saw great soccer matches and swimming rac- division. The problem was there were still seven nically led on criteria since he scored the last es, but two Mongolia wrestling coaches pro- seconds left in the match. I know from my expe- point. Ganzorig and his coaches were in disbe- vided the most bizarre and disgraceful scene rience wrestling at Stagg High School that you lief. I was just taking it all in. as they stripped off their clothes, tossed them can’t celebrate while a match is ongoing. It was Aug. 21, the final day of the Olym- at the refs and threw a tantrum. A Russian journalist sitting to my left told pics, and I thought I already had seen my After interviewing U.S. wrestler Frank Mo- me in broken English how the match was rife Photo by Frank Gogola linaro, who lost in a bronze-medal match, I with “shady” scoring in favor of Uzbekistan See GOGOLA, Page 4 Wrestling coaches strip in protest at the Summer Olympics. eVantage checking Easy a different banking account that pays www.cnbil.com Oak Forest Palos Heights a competitive Rate without a maturity date. 5459 W. 159th St. 12727 S. Ridgeland Ave Oak Forest, IL 60452 Palos Heights, IL 60463 Efficient 708-535-8905 708-293-0121

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FOCUS ON COLLEGE SPORTS Moraine women’s soccer is the ‘team to beat’ First-year Moraine Valley Commu- The Cyclones lost a handful of play- ers who hope to make an impact. The rest of the team is comprised of Hernandez (a Shepard graduate) fin- nity College women’s soccer coach Al ers, including All-Conference players Volleyball: Lauren Lorenz in her first-year players. Jessica Gavras (Oak ished ninth in the University of St. Palar brought his team to the nationals Alexis Delgado, Maggie Hacker and inaugural season as coach at Moraine Lawn) will be a leader on defense par- Francis Twilight Invite on Friday, run- in 2015 and he aspires to go further in Kristina Cypser but the bulk of the Valley. She played at Southern New ticularly with her aggression in the back ning the 5K race in 15:42.7. 2016. 2015 team is back. All-Region player Hampshire University, Fort Hays State court. She’ll have help on defense from Women’s soccer: Goalie Alex Perry The Cyclones were ranked No. 16 and Skyway Player of the Year Marbel- University and Elmhurst College and Chrystal Suich (Andrew) and Sierra racked up 19 saves in the Cougars’ 0-0 in preseason NJCAA Division I polls la Rodriguez (Kelly) returns after an coaches at the Volleyball Witt (Richards). Lorenz is looking for tie on the road against Cornerstone. thanks to a 2015 season that included impressive first year with the Cyclones. Club. consistency from her outsides in Heath- both an Illinois Skyway Collegiate She was second among NJCAA Divi- She comes to a team that finished 22- er Fane (Stagg), Kelly Lind (Richards) Trinity Christian College Conference and NJCAA Region IV sion I players for shots (104) and 11th 11 overall and 5-2 in the Illinois Sky- and Alexa Sweis (Richards). Middle Men’s soccer: The Trolls opened championship as well as a trip to the for goals (23). way Collegiate Conference. All-Con- hitters are Samantha Foley (Oak Lawn) their home season with a 2-1 overtime national tournament, which was a first Dalila Alcala (Eisenhower) should ference and All-Region libero Carolyn and Jovana Koldzic from Serbia. The victory over Benedictine as Osvaldo for the Cyclone women’s soccer pro- be the defensive anchor. Also returning Yerkes as well as All-Conference play- setters are Kirsten Chase (Eisenhower) Castanon scored the winning goal on gram. are All-Conference players Diana Lang ers Allison Nash, Carly Trinley and and Colleen Murphy (Marist). Saturday. “That pressure might scare or make (Marist), Alex Abed (Stagg), Ewelina Carly Nowaczyk are gone but Trinley Women’s volleyball: Trinity fin- some teams nervous, but I am confident Kmin (Reavis), Sintia Salas (Curie), will be an assistant coach. St. Xavier University ished 2-2 at the Indiana Wesleyan Uni- and certain that our coaching staff and Paulina Stafira (Stagg), and Karina Lo- All-conference player Kaitlyn Women’s cross country: Senior versity Tournament, which finished on our girls are up for the challenge,” the pez (Reavis). “Kam” Myles (Queen of Peace) is back Nicole Watkins (Bartlett) took second Sunday. Rachel Verhage had 14 kills in coach said and added the team is mak- Asmaa Amara (Stagg), Edith Benitez along with her offensive power for a place in the University of St. Francis a 25-22, 25-20, 25-21 win over Indiana ing a national championship a goal. (Reavis), Sandy Ortiz (Richards Career second season. The other sophomore Twilight Invite on Friday, running the University Southeast on the final day. “We now have a target on our backs, Academy), Grace Rollins (Oak Forest), returning is Kortney Chase (Eisen- 5K race in 18 minutes, 25.5 second to and everyone knows about us. We are Milena Singletary (Joliet Central), and hower), who will be relied on for key help the Cougars finish second. — Compiled by Jeff Vorva now the team to beat.’’ Jillian Steinke (Andrew) are newcom- back row defense. Men’s cross country: Junior Abel from submitted reports

FOCUS ON PRO SOCCER Time running out, but Fire making a little playoff push By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor TORONTO FC AT Chicago Fire General Manager Nelson Rodri- CHICAGO FIRE guez hates where his team is at right now. But he’s not giving up hope. WHEN: 7 p.m., Saturday Last Thursday, Rodriguez told a group of re- WHERE: Toyota Park, Bridgeview porters that he didn’t like the fact the team had FIRE RECORD: 6-12-8 the worst record in but there TORONTO RECORD: 12-8-7 were nine matches left and the team was nine LAST TIME: Host Toronto beat the Fire, 1-0, on July 9 points behind D.C. United for the sixth and final as Justin Morrow scored in the ninth minute for the playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. lone score of the night. “We control our destiny,” he said. “We still have everything at our feet. Five of those nine games are at home and we play three of the four teams ahead of us head-to-head. I’m optimistic.’’ AT FC KANSAS CITY Two days later, the Fire fueled his optimism even more after stunning Philadelphia, 3-0, be- WHEN: 5 p.m., Sunday fore an announced crowd of 16,102 at Toyota Park WHERE: Swope Soccer Village, Kansas City, Missouri in Bridgeview. Philadelphia fell to 11-10-7. RED STARS RECORD: 8-4-5 (through Sunday) Philadelphia’s Roland Alberg picked up an own- goal in the 22nd minute while Michael de Leeuw KANSAS CITY RECORD: 5-8-4 and Arturo Alvarez scored second-half goals for LAST TIME: The Stars won a 1-0 match July 30 at Toyota the Fire. Sean Johnson, who gave up six goals at Park as Stephanie McCaffrey scored in the 53rd minute. D.C. United on Aug. 27 (five came when the team was down a man) picked up his fifth shutout of Photo by Jeff Vorva the season. at a point in the season where certain statistics The Fire would like to keep star player David Accam through 2020. The team is 6-0-6 in its last 12 games at Toyota don’t matter anymore, such as having nine players Park (including MLS and Hunt Cup games) and under the age of 23. There are no more rookies at “We’re looking to extend his contract all the The match — the fifth and final stop of the the joint could be jumping on Saturday as first- this stage of a season. There are no more surprises way to 2020,” Rodriguez said. “We want to keep 2016 Tour — will be key for both squads as they year coach Veljko Paunovic said the game against within the MLS season. Now it’s a test of charac- him here and David says he loves playing here.’’ prepare for November CONCACAF World Cup Toronto is nearly sold out. ter. We’re ready for this home stretch and I look Newly acquired David Arshakyan was called qualifying contests. Mexico currently sits atop “We finally have a foundation,” Johnson said. forward to it.” up to his Armenian national team while Collin Group A in the fourth round of qualifying with a “This league, the way it is, the summer months Fernandez was called up by the Peruvian U-20 perfect 4-0-0 record and has already qualified for are important — you can win two games and Accam’s comings and goings team. the fifth and final round, known as The Hexago- things can turn around quickly.” David Accam, who leads the Fire with seven It’s still a long shot for the Fire to make the play- goals, was missing in action for Saturday’ game Mexico coming to Toyota Park nal. Panama is in second place of Group B with a record of 2-1-1. offs, but the GM is not giving up hope. because he was called up by his national team, The annual Mexican National Team U.S. Tour “I feel this team is pounding the rock, as we Ghana. will make its first visit to Toyota Park when El Tri- Red Stars tie Seattle like to say,” Rodriguez said. “Some of those rocks International professional teams have been try- color takes on CONCACAF rival Panama at 8:30 we put in front of ourselves. Some of those rocks ing to obtain him and the Fire is not interested p.m. on October 11. Seattle raced out to a 2-0 lead but the Chicago are what I believe are placed the unbelievers and in parting with him. He is under contract through Tickets went on sale to the public on Wednes- Red Stars countered with goals from some placed by the make believers. 2017 with an option for 2018 and Rodriguez hopes day via Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-653- and in Sunday’s National Women’s “I believe in our men and our character. We’re to keep him around after that. 8000. Soccer League game at Toyota Park.

FOCUS ON THE WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS ANY 2 SANDWICHES Thunderbolts close season under .500 again By Jeff Vorva dropped two out of three games lead with nine wins and Chapman W/FRIES Sports Editor in their final series of the sea- led the team with 93 strikeouts. son, they had a final successful $ The Windy City Thunderbolts homestand, beating Schaumburg Local heroes ONLY 10! closed the season at 42-53 with a two out of three and Washington Bridgeview native and former 6-1 road loss to Schaumburg on two out of three to finish 24-24 at Oak Lawn High School stand- “Serving the best cheesesteaks by the same family since 2006” Sunday. It’s the third year in a row Standard Bank Stadium. out Chris Chigas wrapped up the team finished under .500. his first professional season with DINE IN & CARRY OUT The T-Bolts, who were once T-Bolt leaders the T-Bolts. The lefty reliever 15-5 in the early part of the Tim Zier led the team in hit- was 1-2 with a 4.77 ERA. In his Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. season, couldn’t get a hit off of ting (.275), hits (103) and tied final six appearances, covering We Deliver! $20 minimum, businesses only Schaumburg’s Gunnar Kines Coco Johnson with 47 runs. 8 2-3 innings, he pitched score- until the eighth inning when Call ahead for fast pickup Corey Bass led the squad in less ball. Blair Beck hit a solo homer. homers (11) and RBI (22). Orland Park native and for- Photo by Jeff Vorva 11306 S. HARLEM AVE. • WORTH, IL • 708-671-8753 While the Thunderbolts Johnson led the team and the mer St. Laurence and Purdue Coco Johnson led the Windy City Thunderbolts and the Frontier with 48 stolen University star Kyle Wood hit League with 48 stolen bases. bases and Ransom LaLonde led .246 with three homers and 23 the league by getting hit with 22 RBI. He was hit by 10 pitches. pitches in 2016. the 2017 Frontier League All- On the mound, Jake Fisher and Not far away… Star game at Silver Cross Field Clay Chapman tied for the team The will host on July 12.

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Jeff Vorva Joe Boyle Anthony Nasella Jason Maholy Wally Findysz Bob Rakow Last week: 9-2 8-3 7-4 10-1 8-3 9-2 Overall: 15-6 14-7 12-9 17-4 13-8 15-6 Brother Rice at Aurora Christian BR BR BR BR BR BR Wheaton Academy at Chicago Christian Wheaton Wheaton Wheaton Wheaton Wheaton Wheaton Evergreen Park at Shepard Shepard Shepard EP Shepard Shepard Shepard Marist at Carmel Marist Marist Marist Marist Carmel Carmel Oak Lawn at Argo Oak Lawn Argo Oak Lawn Oak Lawn Oak Lawn Oak Lawn Eisenhower at Richards Richards Richards Richards Richards Richards Richards Thornton at Sandburg Sandburg Sandburg Sandburg Thornton Thornton Thornton Bolingbrook at Stagg Brook Brook Stagg Brook Brook Brook Bishop McNamara at St. Laurence St. L St. L St. L St. L Bishop Mac St. L Ave Maria at SXU SXU SXU SXU SXU SXU Ave Maria Sandburg’s WEEK 2 FOOTBALL ROUNDUP Jacobs takes 1st Richards takes ball but defending away six times, but champs finish Phillips takes victory By Anthony Nasella 3rd at Lyons Correspondent Defending Illinois High School Association Class 4A state By Tim Cronin champion Phillips was in a giving mood during Friday night’s Correspondent battle against Richards, turning the ball over six times. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs were unable take enough ad- Sandburg’s Dylan Jacobs may have won vantage of the Wildcats’ generosity, giving up a 13-6 half- the individual varsity race in Saturday’s Lion time lead and falling short 28-20 at Gately Stadium. Pride Invitational cross-country showcase in “We had our chances and shots, and we just didn’t take Western Springs, but Lyons Township was in advantage of them,” Richards head coach Tony Sheehan said. the Zona. “We shot ourselves in the foot, even giving up a safety when That would be starting with Vince Zona, we snapped the ball over the punter into the end zone. who chased Jacobs to the finish line and was “We settled for field goals when we should have had touch- the lead Lion of six who finished in the top 18 Photos by Jeff Vorva downs. Too many plays changed the course of the game.” and allowed Lyons Township, second in the 3A Sandburg’s Dylan Jacobs was the individual boys winner at Lyons Township Saturday morning. Phillips fumbled the opening kickoff, but Richards (0-2) state championship last year, to score an easy would settle for the first of two Andrew Calderon field goals victory, with 37 points to Indiana powerhouse Mother McAu- in the first quarter. Still, the team was ahead by seven at half- Lowell’s 76. Sandburg, the defending 3A ley’s Ashley Bryja time. Phillips, however, would score two touchdowns and a champion, was a distant third with 102 points. laughs after fin- safety in the third to go up 22-13. Jacobs, a junior, ran the flat three-mile ishing sixth in the A 14-yard pass from Jake Moran to Noah Petruzeski pulled route in 14:19.01. Zona, a senior, was right girls varsity race Richards within 22-20, but Phillips broke free for a long run behind in 14:20.68, with junior teammate at Lyons Town- on its next drive and tacked on six more insurance points Danny Kilrea third in 14:24.73. That trio ship. with 2:09 left. A potential game tying drive by Richards was all set personal bests, but Lyons Township dashed by an interception in the closing minute. showed depth. With LT’s Dan Palmer (eighth, The Bulldogs remain in search of their first win of the sea- 15:26.88), Graham Kutchek (11th, 15:28.67) son when they host Eisenhower – whom they lost 33-27 to and Andrew Tarasuk (13th, 15:32.84) follow- last season – on Friday in the South Suburban Red. ing Zona and Kilrea, the Lions’ dominance of During the Eisenhower game, the Bulldogs will honor Ma- a race that Sandburg beat them in by a point rine Corp. James Smiley as the first Military Service Alumni last year was assured. Fan of the Game. Jacobs won the race with a fast start and pure speed. Evergreen Park 58, CICS/Longwood 6 “Me and Danny were planning to go out in The Mustangs improved to 2-0 with an offensive outburst 4:45 for the first mile,” Zona explained. “The Friday night. Sandburg kid went out in 4:26 or so. So we Scoring touchdowns for Evergreen Park were Damon were a couple seconds back at the mile.” Turner (one receiving, one rushing), Jaylen Lynch (two rush- Which was not the plan. ing), Julian Rodriguez (65-yard run), Eric Williams (one Zona and Kilrea were in danger of an early rushing) and CJ Brown (one rushing). Sean Doherty convert- flameout if they stuck on Jacobs’ heels. ed six extra points and added a 25-yard field goal. “We were not even at the half-mile mark On defense, Kenny Rickert (two interceptions, taking one yet and we both felt a little bit tired already,” in for a 26-yard TD), Christian McDonough (two tackles Zona said. “Danny dropped back a tiny bit for loss and a one forced fumble) and Walter Melancon (one and I kept trying to stay with him. I probably fumble recovery and two tackles for loss) were the standouts. should have dropped back a little bit more. continue where we left off.” running of Lily Kedzuch (22nd, 19:27.13), The Mustangs will look to continue their winning ways But we did what we needed to do.” Stagg was ninth, led by Anthony Koncius Megan Ng (23rd, 19:32.95), Brianna Liddell against Shepard in a South Suburban Red road showdown In Sandburg’s first big race since the grad- (26th, 15:50.81). Marist’s Eddie Slack finished (28th, 19:40.74) and Kirsten Meyer (19:45.87). Friday night. uation of the Torpy twins (Sean and Chris), 14th in 15:36.48, but the RedHawks were 12th Marist was fourth, its top runner Maryclare “We played much sharper this week, our skill players made Max Lehnhardt, Brandon Lukas and Tom with 258 points, averaging 17:09.85 with only Leonard (eighth, 18:32.09). some big plays,” head coach Jerry Verde said. “Defensively Brennan, Jacobs didn’t have the luxury of five runners. Mother McAuley’s Ashley Bryja, a senior, we were much more aggressive.” teamwork. Martin Skucas, the second Sand- was the area’s top finisher as she took sixth at burg runner to finish and the lone Eagles re- McAuley’s Bryja impresses 18:15.68, a personal best, by the simple logic Shepard 42, Fenton 0 turnee from last year’s runners in the state Valparaiso and Lowell ran 1-2 as teams in of following the leaders. The Astros improved to 2-0 behind the offense of quarter- final race, was 12th in 15:31.23. the girls varsity race, hogging the top three “I wanted to stay with the girls from Val- back Jack Carberry (188 yards, three passing touchdowns, “At the start, Danny was right next to me places and eight of the top 17, with Valpara- paraiso, because last year they all finished and one rushing touchdown), Demetrius Harris (185 rush- and I assume Vince was right behind,” Jacobs iso’s Jordyn Boyer winning in 17:32.78. But in the top five,” Bryja said. “I wanted to stay ing yards, two touchdowns) and Nieko Carter (123 rushing said. “I just wanted to keep pushing on them Lyons, with Sarah Barcelona running fifth with them for the first mile, and that was at yards, one touchdown) in anticipation of its home showdown and not make it easy for them. I know they (17:58.13) and Cara Paliakas ninth (18:47.17), 5:50. That’s pretty fast for me. But I felt pret- with Evergreen Park. fell off a little bit, but they weren’t that far ran third as a team, scoring 87 points to the 54 ty good. At two miles, I heard someone yell behind. of Valparaiso and 67 of Lowell. 11:50. That was pretty good too. I’m really Chicago Christian 54, Crossroads 28 “It’s a little bit of a rivalry. It’s awesome The Lions’ average of 19:05.23 was less happy with the time. The Knights (1-1) grabbed their first victory of the season competing with them. They’re going to do than 30 seconds behind Valparaiso’s average “I know I can shave off a couple seconds by behind the play of Henry Light, who threw three touchdown some great things this year. We’re trying to of 18:38.66, and was built on the mid-pack sectionals and get into the 17s.” passes and also scored on a 28-yard run. Next up is a home contest on Friday against Wheaton Academy, which beat NO. 10 ST. XAVIER 42 SXU’s Mike Chicago Christian 35-0 last season. Ivlow is hoisted Marist 24, Simeon 14 NO. 14 ST. FRANCIS 35 by lineman Josh Hettiger after The RedHawks bounced back from last week’s setback the running against Brother Rice against a Wolverines team who went Ivlow’s run gives SXU back’s first 9-4 in 2015. Marist (1-1) will go on the road Friday to Mun- touchdown delein to face Carmel in an East Suburban Catholic contest. another tight victory run in the first Carmel dropped a 38-10 decision to DeKalb on Friday. quarter. Ivlow By Jeff Vorva bookended Lincoln-Way Central 28, Sandburg 10 Sports Editor that touchdown With the Eagles behind just 14-10, a Jared Monnett field with one in the goal attempt in the closing minute of third quarter was Lately, St. Xavier University’s football closing minute blocked and taken back 80-yards for a touchdown and a 21- team hasn’t been making a habit of blowing of a 42-35 vic- 10 lead for the Knights. Sandburg never recovered. out teams. tory over the The Eagles (0-2), which received a receiving touchdown Five out of seven victories last year were University of St. by Jamare Parker from Jaimie Marines on a trick play and by nine points or less including three by six Francis. a 29-yard field goal by Monnett, will look for their first win points or less. Photo by Friday night at home against Thornton in a Southwest Subur- This year, it looks like it could be more of Jeff Vorva ban Conference game. the same. The Cougars, ranked 10th in the nation Hillcrest 28, Oak Lawn 6 among NAIA schools in a coach’s poll, The Mustangs (0-2) found the end zone on a 10-yard touch- opened their home season as well at the Mid- down run in the third quarter by Jabari Clark (14 carries, States Football Association Midwest League 54 yards). Oak Lawn visits Argo in the South Suburban Red campaign with a 42-35 victory over 14th- Friday. The team blanked the Argonauts 20-0 last season for ranked University of St. Francis on Saturday its only win in 2015. at Deaton Field in Chicago. Mike Ivlow barreled in from four-yards out start since 2008. and finished with 293 all-purpose yards. Thornton 20, Stagg 16 with 30 seconds left to play for what turned The team opened the season losing to No. 1 Quarterback John Rhode threw for 313 The Chargers (0-2, 0-1) almost broke through for their out to be the winning score. The two teams Marian (Ind.) 56-10 and was in need of a jolt yards and Dan Ladd had nine receptions for first win of the season but fell short against the Wildcats combined to scored 35 points in the final 13 of confidence. 160 yards. Friday nights in Palos Heights. Next up for the Chargers minutes, 54 seconds. Ivlow finished with 101 Stephen Simms helped give the Cougars The Cougars host Ave Maria (Fla.) at noon is a Southwest Suburban Conference home game against yards on 19 carries and two touchdowns to that jolt with a receiving touchdown, a pass- Saturday. Last year, the Cougars had to sweat Bolingbrook which went 5-5 in 2015 and defeated Stagg help the Cougars (1-1, 1-0) avoid their first 0-2 ing touchdown and had a 73-yard punt return out a 24-21 victory over the Gyrenes. 37-7 last season. 4 Section 2 Thursday, September 8, 2016 The Regional News - The Reporter Area soccer teams take over Toyota Park By Jeff Vorva defending champ Bremen on Aug. 31 at Toyota early boosted our confidence and got us going.’’ There is plenty of exciting soccer action in the Sports Editor Park in Bridgeview, while St. Laurence topped He added that winning this tournament boost- coming weeks as Stagg faces Waubonsie Valley Marist, 2-0, to claim the consolation championship. ed the team’s confidence to do well in the state at 11:30 a.m. and Shepard battles Juarez at 10 The home of the Chicago Fire and Red Stars For Oak Lawn, Giovanni Barragan scored in tournament down the line. a.m. in the first round of the PepsiCo Showdown welcomed two boys soccer matches in the the second minute and added a goal and assist Danny Garcia and George Stock each scored at the Stuart Sports Complex in Aurora. Windy City Ram Classic, and three out of four while Mohammad Farraj added a goal and assist second-half goals for St. Laurence in the con- On Sunday, Brother Rice visits Marist at 4 high school teams represented the area. and goalie Abel Cavada recorded the shutout. solation match, which essentially was for 17th p.m. in a game that will honor veterans and re- Oak Lawn, which had never won a first-round “I haven’t had a goal like that since I was place in the 32-team tournament. member the tragic 9/11 events. game in the tournament in the past, changed that younger,” Barragan said of his early goal. “With Shepard finished in fourth place after a 2-1 Here are some photos from the Toyota Park this season by winning it with a 3-0 victory over the wind, I tried to curl it, which I did. Scoring loss to Bloom in the third-place game at Reavis. matches:

Oak Lawn goalie Abel Cavada grabs the ball after a Oak Lawn’s Sadiq Mohamad (left) and a Bremen player make contact during the Ram Classic’s title game, won by Oak Lawn. shot from Bremen.

Oak Lawn’s Jose Lopez is lifted in the air as Giovanni Barragan (18) and Mohammad Far- he lifts the trophy in the air after the Spartans raj hug after an Oak Lawn goal in the Windy beat Bremen, 3-0, to win the Windy City Ram City championship. Oak Lawn fans grab photos after their team won the Windy City Ram Classic. Classic at Toyota Park in Bridgeview.

Danny Garcia Marist’s John gets spun around Julkowski (left) by a teammate and St. Laurence’s after scoring St. Luis Mendoza Laurence’s first head to the ball goal in a 2-0 win at Toyota Park over Marist. during the conso- lation title match of the Windy City Ram Classic. Photos by Jeff Vorva

Treadwell. The younger brother was largely respon- English. The water didn’t burn this simultaneously hilarious Crusaders sible for limiting Brother Rice wideout Ricky Small- Gogola my eyes, as many had warned. I yet disgraceful display, will Continued from Page 1 ing, an Illinois recruit, to 57 yards on four catches. Continued from Page 1 saw maybe 10 mosquitoes total come to an end.” At least there Valladay, too, has a D-I offer, from Western Il- over 25 days. The biggest is- was no need for police to escort Monee is a very good football team, and they linois. Before the season began, Badke predicted most memorable moment the sue was the buses not being on them out of… came ready to play. Obviously, we gave up a few more would come as Valladay moved into the fea- previous day. I watched Brazil time, but even that wasn’t too Oh, hold on a second. Tsogt- big plays, but that team has big-play ability. What ture back role. win the gold medal in men’s bad. bayar was walking over to the do they have, six Division I prospects over there?” “After tonight,” Badke said, noting scouts from soccer by beating Germany at The Mongolian coaches, refs’ table, and yes, he tossed One of those is cornerback Juawan Treadwell, the University of Wyoming were in the stands Fri- the famed Maracanã. It was a though, weren’t going to let me his balled-up clothes at the refs. the brother of Minnesota Vikings rookie Laquon day, “it looks like I might be right.” moment of glory, redemption and the few remaining fans and The chants of “Mon-go-lia!” and pure elation after a humili- journalists in Rio leave without rung throughout the crowd. ating 7-1 loss to Germany in a show. Navruzov was awarded an- the 2014 World Cup semifinals, They tried to challenge the other point for the Mongolian year that nabbed nine interceptions in 2015. a constant criticism of Rio and final point, only to find out coaches’ outburst, making the Vorva It was an entertaining night but not a good one Continued from Page 1 its numerous problems ahead penalties for passive wrestling final tally 8-7. Ganzorig re- for St. Laurence. of the Olympics, and fans ques- can’t be challenged. So, there fused to re-enter the mat as the “Obviously IC has a very special team,” Vi- tioning Neymar’s commitment was obviously only one thing judge held up Navruzov’s hand you know?” Rowell said. kings coach Harold Blackmon said. “But we made I’m not sure what that meant, but it sounded to the Olympics. left to do — strip in protest. as the victor. too many mistakes — too many mistakes all the I saw Katie Ledecky celebrate Bayaraa, the assistant coach, Not done yet, Bayaraa laid funny and the quarterback laughed when he heard way around. It’s not just the defense. We gave up it. The muskrat said he was happy with the TD. while others were still swim- pulled off his jacket and T- down in the center of the mat, an onside kick and we worked on that this week. shirt in one swift motion while rolled onto his stomach and re- “I don’t know quite what happened but I threw ming after she broke her own They executed and we didn’t.’’ world record in the 400-meter Tsogtbayar, the head coach, peatedly kicked his feet on the the ball toward Jordan when the guy was getting The Vikings host the aforementioned Bishop freestyle. I watched Lilly King tried to restrain him. He pro- ground like he was throwing close to me,” Ricobene said. “I hit the ground and McNamara Friday night in their first Catholic out-swim alleged Russian dop- ceeded to spike his shoes on the a tantrum. Both coaches were I got up and we said ‘we don’t know what hap- League White conference game. Last year, St. er Yulia Efimova, to win gold mat and flex in the direction of escorted out by the Brazilian pened, but it’s a touchdown.’ ’’ Laurence beat the Kankakee team, 70-40. in the 100-meter breaststroke, the refs. National Public Security Force. The Knights had 667 yards on the night. St. Bishop McNamara, by the way, came close to after which King’s coach, Ray Several seconds later, Tsogt- At least Tsogtbayar put on his Laurence (1-1) had 447, including 167 yards and pulling off a David/Goliath upset of its own dur- Looze, said, “I do believe it was bayar joined in protest, strip- pants first. three touchdowns from Fayezon Smart. Quarter- ing Week 2, dropping a 20-14 overtime decision to good versus evil.” ping down to his blue briefs. When it was all over and back Romello Washington ran for 78 yards and traditional Class 8A power Bolingbrook. And for all the negatives Ganzorig showed the only ma- all the sentences were written threw for 174. McNamara was missing Western Michigan re- spewed about Rio before the turity, giving Navruzov a hug – sad, happy, disgraceful and To make things even more miserable for the Vi- ceiving recruit Chris Bell, who injured his thumb Olympics, I found the experi- and thumbs up while the coach- unexpected – it’s the memories kings, the heart and soul of their defense, Jimmy and likely won’t play against the Vikings. ence better than expected. The es stripped. that will persist. Burnette, had to be carted off the field with an ap- I guess the only thing I can advise it to not be locals really tried to help out, Tsogtbayar picked up his Besides, some images you parent knee injury. He was a leading tackler last surprised by anything that happens in this game. even if they didn’t understand clothes, and I thought, “OK, just can’t get out of your head.