March Madness Bracket Challenge
Mark Kim, Community Editor, Social Media Manager
March 20, 2013
Filed under Showcase, Sports
With March comes the best type of season. No, I'm not talking about Spring. I'm talking about college basketball season. March Madness is slated to begin its Round of 64 on March 21. People are rushing to make the perfect bracket that predicts the outcome of every single game. I even have done so. So... Read more »
Central boys’ basketball defeats Naperville North and moves on to play Benet tonight
Peter Mandich, Sports Editor
March 1, 2013
Filed under Sports
In a packed Benet gymnasium, Central took on its rival Naperville North in the opening round of the IHSA State playoffs yesterday, Feb. 28. Central came out on top, 50-43, after a thrilling game that was sent into overtime. Central only allowed North to take the lead once during the first few minutes... Read more »
Fantastic future for freshmen boys’ swimming
Mark Kim, Community Editor
February 15, 2013
Filed under Sports
The freshman boys’ swimming team took first at the Hinsdale Central Invite on Jan. 5, beating out some of the top competition in the state such as New Trier and Barrington. “All of the best freshman went, to and we had some relays that placed well and individual swims that won their events,” said... Read more »
North’s golf team pays respect to teammate
Durva Trivedi, Editorial Editor, Copy Editor
February 15, 2013
Filed under Sports
Members of Naperville North’s school community, and especially the golf team, lost one of their beloved teammates and friends on Jan. 6 when freshman Michael Gustafson passed away. Gustafson succumbed to a malignant brain tumor which he had been fighting for a very long time. Despite having had little... Read more »
Chemical warfare: boys’ swimming discusses physical side effects of swimming
Emily Zhen, News Editor
February 15, 2013
Filed under Sports
“Swimming kind of takes over your life,” junior Lucas Harder said. Averaging over 25 hours of practice weekly, Harder and juniors Matt Laboe and Connor Lamb agree that the greatest challenge of Central’s boys’ swim and dive team is the immense time commitment. Along with daily afternoon practices,... Read more »
Czarnowski’s 21 points, 11 rebounds leads boys’ basketball team to victory over North
Peter Mandich, Sports Editor
January 13, 2013
Filed under Showcase, Sports
In a sea of purple to raise awareness for District 203’s (Be)3 anti-bullying campaign, Central boys’ basketball team took down rival Naperville North on Friday by a score of 68-60 at Central’s gymnasium. Senior Nicky Lopez explained the goals in which the purple-out wished to achieve. “We... Read more »
Boys’ swim team off to strong start
Meaghan Bedigian, Sports Editor
January 10, 2013
Filed under Sports
The Central boys’ swim team returned from winter break training ready for tough competition. Their recent success has boasted strong showings on every level. In their crosstown meet against Naperville North on Jan. 4, the Redhawks came away with a 103-81 win over the Huskies. Senior captain Noah... Read more »
Central boys’ basketball wins first round of Wheeling Hardwood Classic
Peter Mandich
December 27, 2012
Filed under Sports
Yesterday, Central boys' basketball defeated Streamwood by a score of 69-44 in the first round of the Wheeling Hardwood Classic at Wheeling high school. Senior Nicky Lopez explained that it was great team play that led to the blowout victory. “Yesterday was a great start to the tournament,”... Read more »
Frustrations mount en route to loss
Mark Kim, Community Editor
December 4, 2012
Filed under Sports
Varsity wrestling coach Rob Porter was not happy. His team lost 32-26 to Glenbard East High School in its DuPage Valley Conference opener on Friday, Nov. 30. But it's the manner in which they lost that had Porter so upset. After the 126 pound matchup was over, in which sophomore Ben Williamson lost... Read more »
Central boys’ soccer wins super-sectional game
Peter Mandich, Sports Editor
November 1, 2012
Filed under Sports
On Tuesday the Central boys’ soccer team won their super-sectional game to advance to the state semi-finals which is scheduled for this Friday, Nov. 2. The Redhawks won the super-sectional game 1-0 over Edwardsville in Bloomington-Normal. Jay Tegge scored the lone goal of the game in the 20th minute.... Read more »