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1 week ago | 
shawlocal.com | Craig Brueske
GLEN ELLYN – Coming off last week’s school record-breaking, 20-strikeout performance in a no-hitter against Joliet Central, West Aurora’s Zach Toma took the mound against Glenbard South Thursday afternoon. The junior left-hander, who retired the first 20 batters while flirting with a perfect game against Joliet Central, was once again dominant during the Blackhawks’ 9-1 Upstate Eight Conference crossover victory in Glen Ellyn.
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2 weeks ago | 
dailyherald.com | Craig Brueske
Brian Aversa has accomplished a lot of things over the course of his 23-year career as a high school head baseball coach. In 2006, he guided Macon Meridian to its first Class A regional diamond championship in school history during the Hawks’ 11-10 victory over Maroa-Forsyth. That came three years after Macon Meridian finished with a 4-16 record during his first year at the helm in 2003.
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1 month ago | 
dailyherald.com | Craig Brueske
The high school baseball started this week. Here’s a look at what to expect in DuPage County. Addison Trail Coach: Mike Kennedy, 13th season. Last season’s record: 16-13 overall, 12-6 in the West Suburban Gold — 2nd place. Top returning players: Joe Rohlfing, sr., IF; Matt Garcia, sr., C/OF; Casey Carlson, sr., OF/IF; Santino Dill, sr., 1B/P.
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1 month ago | 
dailyherald.com | Craig Brueske
The high school baseball started this week. Here’s a look at what to expect in the Fox Valley. Aurora Central Catholic Coach: Rich Swann, 3rd season (9th overall at ACC — 2002-2007). Last season’s record: 11-19 overall, 3-11 in the Chicago Catholic League (5th place). Top returning players: Brodie Curry, jr., P/OF; Nick Czerak, soph., SS; Aidan Crisci, soph., OF; Raul Gomez, sr., C; Matthew Guzauskas, soph., P; Cayden Lohrey, sr., P.
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1 month ago | 
dailyherald.com | Craig Brueske
Waubonsie Valley basketball coach Andrew Schweitzer remembers one of the first times he saw Tyreek Coleman on a basketball court. “It was my first year here,” said Schweitzer. “There was this athletic kid in our summer camp who had recently moved here from Kentucky. “I didn’t know what we had.” Four years later, Schweitzer — and the rest of the state’s high school basketball coaches and players — have gotten to know Coleman quite well.
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1 month ago | 
dailyherald.com | Craig Brueske
Player School Year Position Vincas Buzelis, Hinsdale Central, sr., G Luca Carbonaro, WW South, sr., G * Tyreek Coleman, Waubonsie Valley, sr., G Blake Fagbemi, Benet Academy, sr., G Ayden Farrare, Hinsdale South, sr., F Adam Flowers, Downers Grove South, jr., F Bobby Grganto, Downers Grove North, sr., F Andrew Hill, IC Catholic Prep, sr., F Cole Kelly, Neuqua Valley, fresh., G Michael Nee, Glenbard East, jr., G Dillon Orozco, Hinsdale Central, sr., G Daniel Pauliukonis, Benet Academy, sr., F...
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1 month ago | 
dailyherald.com | Craig Brueske
Player School Year Position Jax Abalos, Batavia, sr., G/F Adam Bauer, Cary-Grove, jr., F/C Travis Brown, West Aurora, soph., G Marshawn Cocroft, Kaneland, jr., G Joey Cwik, Bartlett, soph., G * AJ Demirov, Crystal Lake South, sr., G Freddy Hassan, Kaneland, sr., F Jack Hatton, Geneva, sr., G Gabe Jensen, Geneva, jr., G Jake Johnson, Burlington Central, sr., G/F Ben Jurzak, Jacobs, sr., G Hudson Kirby, Geneva, sr., F Marco Klebosits, St. Charles East, sr., G Matthew Morrice, St. Edward, sr., G...
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1 month ago | 
dailyherald.com | Craig Brueske
Crystal Lake South basketball coach Matt LePage admitted he would follow most opposing coaches’ game plans if his team had to defend AJ Demirov. “I would try to get the ball out of his hands,” said LePage, “but that’s easier said than done.” Fortunately for LePage, he has had Demirov on his side the past four seasons. Demirov, a 6-foot senior, helped lead Crystal Lake South’s basketball program to new heights since his arrival.
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1 month ago | 
shawlocal.com | Bob Narang |Craig Brueske
The high school baseball season starts this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Suburban Life area. Coach: Kyle Briscoe. Last year’s record: 30-8, 16-2 West Suburban Silver conference. Top returning players: Brady Schallmoser, sr., 1B/OF;JD Cumbee, sr., OF; Russ Oros, sr.; OF; Nick Konoptiots, sr., OF;Joah Ratio, sr., IF; Edgar Santos, sr., OF; Jack Romsey, jr., C;Luke Fordonski, sr., IF; Zack Ziroli, sr., P; Braylen Tomlinson, sr., P; Ryan Noonan, sr., P.
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1 month ago | 
dailyherald.com | Craig Brueske
Waubonsie Valley girls basketball coach Brett Love remembers the first time he met Danyella Mporokoso. “I met her when she was in fifth grade,” said Love. “I could tell she was very coachable. Back then, I didn’t know I’d be her high school coach one day. “We spent a lot of time working on fundamentals. She worked hard, and I could tell she had that fire — I think she gets that from her mom.” The summer before her freshman year, Mporokoso worked on her game daily under Love’s guidance.
