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Hanna Yu is now playing at Yale, but Glenbrook North’s tennis team is far from a rebuilding project. Even with last year’s third-place finisher at State off at college, the Spartans returned plenty of players for another long run at the state tournament, including No. 1 doubles team Anna Zelechonok and Katrine Zhadovich. The juniors are back together for a third season … ]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:56:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/7375782-393/spartans-see-no-reason-to-split-their-doubles.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/7375782-393/spartans-see-no-reason-to-split-their-doubles.html
For the majority of the season, the consensus around the state was that the Class 3A St. Charles East Sectional at St. Andrews was the most difficult boys golf sectional around. After the first day of the Class 3A state meet at the Den in Bloomington, that fact couldn’t have been clearer. The top three teams from that sectional, Hinsdale Central, Naperville … ]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2012 19:19:16 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/15736575-393/boys-golf-day-2-cancelled-jack-junge-ian-kelsey-share-medal.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/15736575-393/boys-golf-day-2-cancelled-jack-junge-ian-kelsey-share-medal.html Nate Lee wasn’t too thrilled with how he scored Monday at the Winnetka Golf Club. But considering the stakes, the Niles West junior couldn’t help from smiling. Lee is going to the state tournament for the third season in a row after shooting an 8-over 79 on a cool and windy day at the New Trier Sectional. He made one birdie, but … ]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:09:02 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/15644814-393/boys-golf-niles-wests-nate-lee-qualifies-for-state.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/15644814-393/boys-golf-niles-wests-nate-lee-qualifies-for-state.html Glenbrook North didn’t want to do anything special Tuesday at the Glenview Park Golf Club. In fact, the Spartans wanted to play as boring as possible. Other than a few hiccups along the way, they did just that and shot a 13-over 293 to win the Glenbrook South Regional title by 30 strokes over Maine South. It was the program’s third consecutive … ]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:20:22 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/15524958-393/boys-golf-glenbrook-north-plays-it-safe-en-route-regional-title.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/15524958-393/boys-golf-glenbrook-north-plays-it-safe-en-route-regional-title.html Temperatures in the 40’s and winds gusting at 30 mph could not stop Fenton and Willowbrook. The Bison boys and Warrior girls won their respective races at Leyden’s Eagle Invitational Saturday morning in Northlake. But for all teams and runners, the weather put up the biggest fight. “It was harsh,” said Fenton head coach John Kurtz. “But then again, everyone else was … ]]> Sat, 22 Sep 2012 16:50:11 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/15315662-393/cross-country-fenton-boys-willowbrook-girls-take-leyden-invitational.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/15315662-393/cross-country-fenton-boys-willowbrook-girls-take-leyden-invitational.html WHEELING — Jackson Mihevc arrived at Chevy Chase Country Club in a bad mood. He promptly birdied his first hole Saturday, and the Evanston junior later left the course much happier. Hours after hitting a parked car’s mirror, Mihevc shot a career-best 70 to tie for second place at Wheeling’s tournament. “I was looking for a round like this,” he said of … ]]> Sat, 15 Sep 2012 17:49:13 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/15171640-393/boys-golf-glenbrook-north-claims-wheeling-tournament-wildcat-jack-ferguson-takes-medal.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/15171640-393/boys-golf-glenbrook-north-claims-wheeling-tournament-wildcat-jack-ferguson-takes-medal.html Nick Jan continued his dominance on area golf courses Thursday by shooting a 5-under 65 at Sportsman’s Country Club to carry Glenbrook North to the win over Maine South and Niles West. The Ohio State recruit made six birdies against one bogey as the Spartans finished with a 4-under 276. Teammates Nick Hardy (68) and Jon Goldstein (69) also posted under-par rounds … ]]> Thu, 16 Aug 2012 20:28:16 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/14540396-393/boys-golf-nick-jan-guides-glenbrook-north-to-victory.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/14540396-393/boys-golf-nick-jan-guides-glenbrook-north-to-victory.html Engaged in a tight defensive game, both Barrington and Evanston used the halftime break of Wednesday night’s boys lacrosse game to stress the importance of scoring the second half’s first goal. The Wildkits, who were trailing by one at the half, knew they needed to recapture the game’s momentum. Barrington, which scored the first goal of the half and defeated Evanston 4-2, … ]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:17:23 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/12139947-393/boys-lacrosse-barrington-buries-evanston-in-second-half.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/12139947-393/boys-lacrosse-barrington-buries-evanston-in-second-half.html
The Glenbrook North boys gymnastics team is having luck similar to the Chicago Bulls when it comes to having everyone healthy at the same time. Junior Nate Elfant, a state qualifier, and freshman Corey Snyder have provided the Spartans with helping hands this season, but they’ve yet to do it simultaneously. Snyder began the season on the shelf due to appendicitis, and … ]]> Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:46:44 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/11702374-393/boys-gymnastics-glenbrook-north-aiming-to-get-all-hands-on-deck.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/11702374-393/boys-gymnastics-glenbrook-north-aiming-to-get-all-hands-on-deck.html
One of the top races at the Glenbrook North Sectional lived up to its billing. Glenbrook South and Conant kicked off the state series Saturday by both breaking the pool record in the 200-yard medley. Thomas Pollick’s freestyle anchor leg earned the Titans first place in 1:35.62. The Cougars followed close behind in 1:35.70. Glenbrook North (1:38.73) and Deerfield (1:38.66) also qualified … ]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:42:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/10732921-393/boys-swimming-glenbrook-south-conant-quick-in-the-pool.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/10732921-393/boys-swimming-glenbrook-south-conant-quick-in-the-pool.html The heavily-favored Glenbrook North Spartans defeated New Trier Blue Saturday night 3-0 to begin the Scholastic Cup Playoffs. Even with New Trier (14-24-5) racking up far more shots on goal (16-26), Spartan goalie Griffin Peifer fended off several dead-on attempts with good defensive help throughout the match in Northbrook. Scholastic playoffs continue this week with games played every Wednesday and Saturday. The … ]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:17:08 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/10302164-393/story.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/10302164-393/story.html
Injuries have been a factor for the Glenbrook North girls gymnastics team this season. On more than one occasion, Spartan gymnasts have been asked to step in at the last minute to replace their injured teammates. At last month’s Spartan Invite, GBN’s Katie Burnside and Hanna Figge had to return home prior to the meet to get their leotards and fill in … ]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:12:01 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/9935729-393/girls-gymnastics-glenbrook-north-continues-to-push-through-injuries.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/9935729-393/girls-gymnastics-glenbrook-north-continues-to-push-through-injuries.html
Glenbrook North’s Nick Hardy started his sophomore season on Monday with a birdie, and never let up on his way to a 7-under-par 65 and the title at the Hersey Rolling Green Invitational. Hardy, who finished 14th in the state meet as a freshman, showed why he’s a serious contender for a state championship in his second year of high school by … ]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:44:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/7104873-393/spartans-hardy-opens-with-record-round.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/7104873-393/spartans-hardy-opens-with-record-round.html
Nick Jan couldn’t ask to live in a better household for his golf game. The Glenbrook North junior doesn’t have to go far for expert advice and instruction. Nick’s father Robert is a PGA professional who was a two-time All-American at Millikin and now runs his own golf academy. After stops at several clubs in the area, Robert currently teaches out of … ]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:58:01 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/6478488-393/glenbrook-norths-jan-learns-how-to-play-like-a-pro.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/6478488-393/glenbrook-norths-jan-learns-how-to-play-like-a-pro.html
Ashley Hong already can tell her offseason efforts are paying off. The Glenbrook North junior worked hard on her short game at Northmoor Country Club in Highland Park during the cold-weather months, and Hong sees her improvement around the greens. “It’s the most important part of the game,” said Hong, who is scheduled to play at an IJGA tournament at Highland Park … ]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:40:07 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/6116608-393/glenbrook-norths-hong-staying-busy.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/6116608-393/glenbrook-norths-hong-staying-busy.html It’s still early, but Glenbrook North sophomore Nick Hardy and Buffalo Grove junior Grace Kil haven’t wasted any time getting warmed up for the summer golf season. Hardy won his second major tournament of the summer with an even-par 72 Thursday to win the Mid-American Junior Golf Tour’s 54-hole Mistwood Invitational in Romeoville. Hardy (76-70-72--218) beat recent St. Viator graduate Kenny Wienckowski … ]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:14:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/6019743-393/hardy-kil-earn-titles-at-mistwood.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/glenbrooknorth/other_sports/6019743-393/hardy-kil-earn-titles-at-mistwood.html