Bob Narang

Elk Grove Village

Freelance Writer at Chicago Tribune

Writer at Freelance

Chicago Tribune writer/ SIU alum

Articles

St. Ignatius beats the clock to topple Nazareth in Class 2A semifinal

3 weeks ago | shawlocal.com | Bob Narang

NAPERVILLE – Nazareth sophomore goalie Ana Djurasovic showed her vast abilities on Friday afternoon. As one of nine returning starters for next season, Djurasovic received a baptism under fire throughout the season. She needed every minute of experience to handle the roller-coaster of emotions in Friday’s Class 2A state semifinal against St. Ignatius at North Central College’s Beneditti-Wehrli Stadium.
Sprinters, relays lead Morrison to first boys track state championship

3 weeks ago | bnd.com | Bob Narang

May 31-CHARLESTON - Morrison capped its first state team title in a fitting manner. On an excellent day for track - a light wind combined with sunny and hot temperatures - the white and red Morrison state qualifiers captivated the large crowd gathered at Eastern Illinois University's O'Brien Field. With an enrollment of just under 300 students, the Mustangs blazed the blue track all day long on Saturday.
Local news and sports for La Salle County, Illinois and Bureau County, Illinois

3 weeks ago | newstrib.com | Kevin Chlum |Kevin Hieronymus |Bob Narang

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Local news and sports for La Salle County, Illinois and Bureau County, Illinois

3 weeks ago | newstrib.com | Kevin Chlum |Kevin Hieronymus |Bob Narang

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Local news and sports for La Salle County, Illinois and Bureau County, Illinois

3 weeks ago | newstrib.com | Kevin Chlum |Kevin Hieronymus |Bob Narang

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Aidan Wyzard, Dylan Hodges win track titles as Sycamore wins team crown

3 weeks ago | shawlocal.com | Bob Narang

Sycamore senior sprinter Aidan Wyzard made an improbable journey to the top of the Class 2A state track and field meet 200-meter dash podium. Wyzard captivated the crowd with a thrilling finish in the 200, clocking a personal record time of 21.36 seconds to win the state championship on Saturday. A year ago, he suffered a hamstring injury after recording the top long jump in the prelims, causing him to miss the finals and set in motion a long rehab.
Huntley’s Tommy Nitz doesn’t look back, caps high school career with historic run

3 weeks ago | shawlocal.com | Bob Narang

CHARLESTON – Lying in the grass behind the finish line, Huntley’s Tommy Nitz maintained a stoic expression Saturday afternoon. The senior speedster had just completed a historic performance for the Red Raiders in the 1,600-meter race on the blue track at the IHSA Class 3A Boys Track and Field State Meet at Eastern Illinois University’s O’Brien Field.
Sprinters, relays lead Morrison to first boys track state championship

3 weeks ago | shawlocal.com | Bob Narang

CHARLESTON - Morrison capped its first state team title in a fitting manner. On an excellent day for track – a light wind combined with sunny and hot temperatures – the white and red Morrison state qualifiers captivated the large crowd gathered at Eastern Illinois University’s O’Brien Field. With an enrollment of just under 300 students, the Mustangs blazed the blue track all day long on Saturday.
Local news and sports for La Salle County, Illinois and Bureau County, Illinois

3 weeks ago | newstrib.com | Kevin Chlum |Kevin Hieronymus |Bob Narang

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Ashley Poquette leads Downers Grove North to sectional semifinal win against Naperville North

1 month ago | shawlocal.com | Bob Narang

DOWNERS GROVE – Downers Grove North senior midfielder Ashley Poquette is looking to change history. Poquette, a four-year starter committed to Eastern Michigan, is part of a senior group which has lost to Hinsdale Central in the sectional championship game in each of the past three seasons. In the regular season, the Trojans took a step toward rewriting history by beating Hinsdale Central for the first time in program history, according to coach Jon Gargiulo.