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Oakton's Nowak shining for Owls on way to Miami

By Brent Zell | Apr 7, 2017

A year from now, Brandon Nowak will have just gone through a winter without snow and wind chill.

Oakton's Gonzalez earns All-Region honor

By Brent Zell | Mar 26, 2017

Oakton Community College guard Mallory Gonzalez recently earned regional honors, according to the school's website.

Front-office baseball vet gets the call at Schaumberg

By Brent Zell | Mar 24, 2017

Dave Chase's baseball passport is stamped "Schaumburg."

Michael Randazzo named Maine West's baseball head coach

By Brent Zell | Mar 17, 2017

More than a decade later, Michael Randazzo is in charge of the program he once played in.

Boomers offer lineup of 'fights,' fireworks and fun

By Brent Zell | Mar 5, 2017

The Schaumburg Boomers have released their promotion schedule for the upcoming season, according to a news release on the team's website.

Oakton cagers pull down several honors

By Brent Zell | Mar 4, 2017

The postseason has proven particularly positive for the Oakton Community College (OCC) basketball programs.

Oakton's Beckford earns honor for basketball performance

By Brent Zell | Feb 2, 2017

Oakton Community College's Tafari Beckford recently was named the District 4 Player of the Week, the school announced in a news release.

Former Maine West coach takes reins of CLC women's hoops program

By Brent Zell | Feb 2, 2017

John Bongiorno was surprised but interested to hear that the College of Lake County women's basketball team would not post a team this season.

Oakton's Matthew wins second Player of the Week honor

By Brent Zell | Feb 2, 2017

Oakton Community College point guard Ryan Matthew recently earned his second District 4 Player of the Week honor, according to www.oakton.edu.

Owls' Hamilton adds another honor to team list

By Brent Zell | Jan 26, 2017

The Oakton men's basketball team does not have permanent possession of the District 4 Player of the Week Award, although it may seem that way.

Youth indoor tennis confirmed for Des Plaines

By Brent Zell | Jan 8, 2017

The Des Plaines Park District will host indoor youth tennis starting Jan. 21, according to dpparks.org.

Oakton's Beckford shines on the court

By Brent Zell | Jan 6, 2017

The speed of the game initially attracted Tafari Beckford to basketball.

Dodgeball championships set for Schaumburg

By Brent Zell | Jan 6, 2017

The Winter Nationals Dodgeball Championships are set for Saturday, Jan. 7, at The Sports Center in Schaumburg, according to www.parkfun.com.

Sicard back on track for shot put after injury

By Brent Zell | Dec 29, 2016

Persistence has been a crucial part of Ashley Sicard's track-and-field career since the beginning.

Hockey star aims to lead Stampede charge to another title

By Brent Zell | Dec 20, 2016

Nick Christianson's hockey journey began not on ice, but on the floor. “No one had ever played (hockey) in my family previously, and when I was around 6, I played floor hockey with one of my close school friends, and after that, I just fell in love with the game,” Christianson told the North Cook News.