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Gately site diminishes Prep Bowl

Nov 29, 2011

Mount Carmel didn’t expect to have another home game this season. Not after losing in the second round of the Class 8A playoffs. Not even …

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Tim Cronin: For Crete-Monee football, tough way to end season

Nov 22, 2011

The last loss always is the toughest one. Getting eliminated in knockout competition creates a fog in the minds of many who have suffered the defeat. Brilliant triumphs in the regular season, or earlier in the playoffs, suddenly mean nothing.

Playoffs see intriguing matchups

Nov 22, 2011

TIM CRONIN: When you stop to think about it for a moment or two, March Madness has nothing, beyond blessed alliteration, on the high school football playoffs.

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In Richardson, Thornridge has a winner

Nov 22, 2011

TIM CRONIN: Of the four area football teams that have not scored a victory this year, Thornridge’s is the most unusual story.

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Gold needs some time to retool Morgan Park

Nov 22, 2011

TIM CRONIN: Jeremy Gold has a website, a good reputation and an opportunity to make an impact as the new coach of Morgan Park’s football team. He also has a 0-2 record, and his team’s been outscored 52-6. Welcome to football in Chicago, coach.