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It’s all gravy: Edison Park thankful for Turkey Trot

November 28, 2011 | No comments yet

The 15th annual Edison Park Turkey Trot took place on Nov. 24, 2011. Proceeds from the event went towards the Mercy Home for Boys & Girls.  

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Luther North basketball energized following class shake-up

November 27, 2011 | No comments yet

Even with a demotion to the state’s smallest competitive class, Luther North High School’s basketball program has big plans for the 2011-2012 season. For the first time in school history, Luther North’s varsity teams will be competing in the IHSA’s Class 1A come playoff time. The reclassification follows a slight dip in school enrollment from… Read More »

Lane players huddle around head coach Nick Logalbo during a timeout. (Matt Michaels/The Northwest Passage)

Opening loss doesn’t dash Lane Tech tourney hopes

November 26, 2011 | 4 Comments

Despite suffering a hard-fought 57-44 loss to two-time defending tournament champion Notre Dame on Monday night, Lane Tech is still optimistic about its chances of winning the 12thAnnual Frank V. Lollino Sr. Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament. The varsity boys’ Indians trailed by just two at halftime, but a scoring drought and a host of turnovers in… Read More »

Taft QB Kurt Klumak surveys his options during the first quarter. (Matt Michaels/The Northwest Passage)

8A Playoffs: Taft comeback falls short against Dunbar

November 15, 2011 | No comments yet

Taft made a furious third-quarter comeback against Dunbar, before the Mightymen turned up their high-octane offense and cruised to a 66-26 win in the first round of the Class 8A football playoffs Friday night at Lane Tech Stadium. After Dunbar sprinted out to a 34-6 halftime lead, the Eagles roared back with three consecutive touchdowns… Read More »