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Playing in its first postseason match after getting a forfeit win over Morgan Park in the quarterfinals, Sandburg’s rust showed offensively early in Friday’s match against Bremen co-op. Thankfully for the Eagles, their defense was dominant throughout and the offense caught on eventually in an 11-7 Stagg Sectional semifinal win. “I was really proud of our defensive effort,” Sandburg coach Jane Caliendo … ]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 09:36:05 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/bremen/other_sports/12481837-393/girls-water-polo-sandburg-shakes-off-cobwebs-wades-past-bremen-co-op.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/bremen/other_sports/12481837-393/girls-water-polo-sandburg-shakes-off-cobwebs-wades-past-bremen-co-op.html Bremen Co-op goalkeeper Tony Zdanavicius didn’t have a particularly good match when the Silver Snakes lost at St. Rita last season. He didn’t particularly like St. Rita’s pool, either. “Yeah, I felt it was a little more narrow,” he said. “And the floating goal isn’t exactly my favorite.” The net behind him anchored down and comfortable in his home pool on Tuesday, … ]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 21:03:30 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/bremen/other_sports/12259973-393/boys-water-polo-tony-zdanavicius-bremen-get-revenge-on-st-rita.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/bremen/other_sports/12259973-393/boys-water-polo-tony-zdanavicius-bremen-get-revenge-on-st-rita.html Bremen co-op’s Hannah Schultz had a fine freshman water polo season, but she’s out to prove herself even more this year. “I really want to be better than honorable mention (All-Sectional) this year,” she said. “I’ve got a chip on my shoulder and I want to prove that I can play water polo.” Schultz began her season with a vengeance Monday, scoring … ]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:53:26 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/bremen/other_sports/11088285-393/girls-water-polo-bremens-hannah-schultz-with-a-lot-more-to-prove.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/bremen/other_sports/11088285-393/girls-water-polo-bremens-hannah-schultz-with-a-lot-more-to-prove.html
Bremen is coming off its best season in school history, but when competition starts this spring, it will be considered a conference dark horse against district rival Hillcrest in the South Suburban Blue. “We respect Hillcrest, but we don’t always feel like they respect us,” returning state placer Dion Starnes said. “We feel like the underdog. This is our year to turn … ]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:12:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/bremen/other_sports/11087828-393/boys-track-and-field-bremen-looks-to-end-hillcrests-reign.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/bremen/other_sports/11087828-393/boys-track-and-field-bremen-looks-to-end-hillcrests-reign.html Coming and going As the calendar turns from 2011 to 2012, more schools have filled their vacant football coaching positions. Among the latest hires are former Hinsdale Central and Lake Zurich coach Mike DiMatteo taking over at Buffalo Grove, ex-T.F. North coach Tim Zasada getting the job at Reavis and George Kaider, promoted from assistant to head coach at Mundelein. Kaider previously … ]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:26:32 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/bremen/other_sports/10112591-393/chicago-sun-times-high-school-news-and-notes.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/bremen/other_sports/10112591-393/chicago-sun-times-high-school-news-and-notes.html Still looking When Lake Forest Academy defensive end Faith Ekakitie announced last week he’s planning to play at Iowa, the number of uncommitted top football prospects from the area continued to dwindle. The top player who has yet to pick a school is Simeon offensive lineman Jordan Diamond. Other prospects of note who remain undecided include Oak Forest running back Tevin Coleman, … ]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:33:11 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/bremen/other_sports/9468393-393/sun-times-high-school-news-and-notes.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/bremen/other_sports/9468393-393/sun-times-high-school-news-and-notes.html The uniquely-talented Hillcrest boys track team surrounded the marquee outside the school that read “Hillcrest--Here We Go Again--Good Luck Boys Downstate.’’ That was last year, when the Hawks returned from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston with their second straight Class 2A state championship. Hillcrest could be on that course again after the Hawks advanced 18 qualifiers to next week’s state meet at … ]]> Fri, 20 May 2011 22:25:04 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/bremen/other_sports/5501737-393/hillcrest-positions-itself-for-three-in-a-row.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/bremen/other_sports/5501737-393/hillcrest-positions-itself-for-three-in-a-row.html
Bremen Co-op came into Saturday’s Lincoln-Way North Sectional girls water polo final against Homewood-Flossmoor rolling offensively. And when the Red Jaguars scored 27 seconds into the match, it seemed like that might continue. H-F’s vaunted defense had other ideas. The Vikings shut out Bremen over the next 26½ minutes and rolled to an 11-2 win in Frankfort to advance to their second … ]]> Sat, 14 May 2011 22:10:43 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/bremen/other_sports/5386796-393/h-fs-defense-stymies-bremen.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/bremen/other_sports/5386796-393/h-fs-defense-stymies-bremen.html Bremen co-op’s girls water polo team picked a great time to play one of its best games of the season. The Red Jaguars dominated on both ends and rolled to a surprisingly-comfortable 15-7 win over Lincoln-Way East in the semifinals of the Lincoln-Way North Sectional. Second-seeded Bremen (22-7) will meet top-seeded Homewood-Flossmoor in today’s final. Nora Plank and Emma Martinus led the … ]]> Fri, 13 May 2011 21:40:44 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/bremen/other_sports/5369604-393/bremen-rolls-to-win-over-griffins.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/bremen/other_sports/5369604-393/bremen-rolls-to-win-over-griffins.html Bremen 11, Hillcrest 0: Chris Reeves (2-0) went five innings and fanned six batters for Bremen (9-2, 1-0 South Suburban Blue). Jim Miller was 2-for-2 with two walks and two RBI. … ]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:04:01 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/bremen/other_sports/4696705-393/bremen-tops-hillcrest.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/bremen/other_sports/4696705-393/bremen-tops-hillcrest.html Bremen 12-7, Thornton 10-3: Joe Lyons hit a three-run homer and added four RBI while Jim Miller was 3-for-3 with three RBI in a Game 1 win. Ryan Andrel was 3-for-4 with a homer and four RBI while Vince Jannotta had a homer and two RBI. … ]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:26:02 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/bremen/other_sports/4696606-393/bremen-doubles-up-on-thornton.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/bremen/other_sports/4696606-393/bremen-doubles-up-on-thornton.html Mother McAuley used a strong defense and the play of an unexpected hero to get a big bounce-back win Thursday night. After Bremen co-op tied the game at 4 late in the second quarter, the Mighty Macs pitched out a shutout for the next 14 minutes to take command and went on to a 9-6 win at Brother Rice. "We stress to … ]]> Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:24:01 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/bremen/other_sports/4626989-393/unexpected-hero-leads-mother-mcauley.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/bremen/other_sports/4626989-393/unexpected-hero-leads-mother-mcauley.html Hannah Schultz had quite a freshman swimming season, finishing 11th in the state in the 100-yard butterfly. Monday, her high school water polo career began with a bang as well. Schultz's goal with four seconds left lifted Bremen co-op to an 18-17 comeback win over Lincoln-Way Central in the season opener for both teams in Midlothian. After being fouled, Schultz unleashed a … ]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:48:02 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/bremen/other_sports/4434003-393/bremens-schultz-opens-with-a-bang.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/bremen/other_sports/4434003-393/bremens-schultz-opens-with-a-bang.html