Jeff Graveline is a contributor to Patch. Previously, he worked at 22nd Century Media.
Evergreen Park 10, Marshall 6: Despite four turnovers, the Mustangs found a way to win with a fourth-quarter touchdown pass on Saturday in the first round of the Class 4A football playoffs.
A play-action pass between Evergreen Park quarterback Brandon White and tight end Kyle Venhuizen doesn't happen often. But when it does, it's been a touchdown every time for the Mustangs.
Vikings' stumble in the regular-season finale is quickly forgotten with Friday night's big win over Marist in the playoff opener.
Homewood-Flossmoor 48, Marist 28: 'Underdog' Vikings aren't intimidated by RedHawks on the road as the defense comes up big in the second half.
Sandburg 25-18, Lincoln-Way North 25-18: The Eagles take another step on a journey they hope takes them to the promised land of Class 4A girls volleyball.
Marian Catholic 21, Bloom Township 13: The Spartans scored three touchdowns in the second half to close out the year with a victory in the battle for bragging rights in The Heights.
The Spartans knocked off crosstown rival Bloom Township 21-13 on Friday night and locked up win No. 250 for coach Dave Mattio.
District officials announced at a regular board meeting Tuesday that the schools' four pools could reopen next week, pending inspection by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Sheldon Jones had a night to remember as he delivered on offense and defense in the Vikings' 56-19 victory over Joliet West.
Homewood-Flossmoor 56, Joliet West 19: The Vikings get it done thanks to a stellar showing from Sheldon Brown and other seniors in their final home game of the regular season.
Spartans' turnovers piled up in Friday's loss to Joliet Catholic, and special-teams play continues to be a problem.
Joliet Catholic 64, Marian Catholic 13: First-half nightmare dooms the Spartans, as the host Hilltoppers score 34 unanswered points on the way to a blowout.
At a special District 228 Board of Education meeting Thursday, officials approved a motion to bring all the District's pools into compliance with State regulations. All of the District's pools were closed on Monday, Oct. 3, by order of the Illinois Depart
This week, we've picked a real go-getter for our Patch Employee of the Week.
Board president John Troy talks about the seat filling process, what the board is looking for in a new member and what happens if the board cannot come to an agreement on who should fill the seat.
The Mokena Village Board reviewed 11 fees and fines within the village with suggestions from Village Administrator John Downs and Village staff on how to handle the fines in next fiscal year.
Redhawks are impressive in all aspects of Friday night's game, and the Spartans are left with a homecoming loss.
Marist 52, Marian 27: Behind an explosive offense and special teams, the RedHawks run wild over the Spartans.
Rich Central volleyball standout Jasmin Thames pushes on in the days and weeks following the death of her father, Craig Thames. She pictures him watching her play from a new perch in the stands high above and pushes herself to meet his expectations.
Every weekday at noon, we bring you GasBuddy.com's and AAA's gas prices for Mokena.
