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Frank Dounis is in line to become Maine South’s fourth point guard in four seasons this winter. He got considerable minutes last season as a junior, and Hawks coach Tony Lavorato expects the 6-foot-1 guard to step in right away for the graduated Nick Calabrese. “That’s kind of how we’ve been doing it the last few years,” said Lavorato, who hasn’t welcomed … ]]> Tue, 05 Jun 2012 18:55:19 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/mainesouth/boys_basketball/12999670-393/boys-basketball-dounis-gets-his-turn-to-run-maine-south-offense.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/mainesouth/boys_basketball/12999670-393/boys-basketball-dounis-gets-his-turn-to-run-maine-south-offense.html A year removed from the best season in program history, Niles North has an opportunity to do it again.  The seventh-seeded Vikings earned a 52-40 win over sixth-seeded Maine South in the Class 4A sectional semifinal at Glenbrook South to advance to Friday’s final against fifth-seeded Evanston. It will be the first meeting between the two teams this season.  “The kids expect … ]]> Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:58:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/mainesouth/boys_basketball/11137951-393/boys-basketball-malachi-nix-leads-niles-north-past-maine-south.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/mainesouth/boys_basketball/11137951-393/boys-basketball-malachi-nix-leads-niles-north-past-maine-south.html
No matter how far Maine South advances in the IHSA Class 4A playoffs, it is unlikely it will find an environment as loud and boisterous as it encountered Friday night against regional host St. Patrick. The Hawks scored back-to-back baskets to open the game and led the whole way en route to a 43-30 victory and regional crown in front of one … ]]> Fri, 02 Mar 2012 23:41:51 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/mainesouth/boys_basketball/11024340-393/boys-basketball-maine-south-defense-quiets-st-patrick-for-regional-title.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/mainesouth/boys_basketball/11024340-393/boys-basketball-maine-south-defense-quiets-st-patrick-for-regional-title.html A strong defensive effort early and a balanced scoring attack paid big dividends for Maine South on Tuesday night when the Hawks took on Von Steuben in a semifinal contest of the Class 4A St. Patrick Regional. Four different players clicked for double-figures for Maine South, which limited the Panthers to just three points in the first quarter and cruised to a … ]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 22:38:04 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/mainesouth/boys_basketball/10948966-393/boys-basketball-danny-quinn-maine-south-dominate-von-steuben.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/mainesouth/boys_basketball/10948966-393/boys-basketball-danny-quinn-maine-south-dominate-von-steuben.html
Turnaround, fade-away jump shots, jump hooks, runners in the lane, three-pointers – name a shot on the floor and New Trier’s Connor Boehm likely hit it on Friday night. “The past couple games I haven’t played quite like I should have been,” Boehm said. “I shot the ball better, attacked the boards, and played with more passion and fire out there.” Boehm … ]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:00:45 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/mainesouth/boys_basketball/10719454-393/boys-basketball-connor-boehm-does-it-all-as-new-trier-edges-maine-south.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/mainesouth/boys_basketball/10719454-393/boys-basketball-connor-boehm-does-it-all-as-new-trier-edges-maine-south.html For the second time in less than 24 hours, Libertyville found a way to rally from a first-half, double-digit deficit. But this time, unlike the day before when they faced Stevenson, it failed to lead them to a victory. Their opponent Saturday afternoon, Maine South, needed some late heroics at both ends of the floor — and got them — crushing the … ]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:18:57 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/mainesouth/boys_basketball/10446299-393/boys-basketball-maine-south-tops-libertyville-in-milwaukee.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/mainesouth/boys_basketball/10446299-393/boys-basketball-maine-south-tops-libertyville-in-milwaukee.html
Maine South was able to knock down shots from the perimeter early in Friday night’s contest against Glenbrook South, and it paid dividends for the Hawks in the second half. While the Titans were concerned with taking away the long-distance threat, Maine South pounded the ball inside after the intermission and cruised to a 57-42 Central Suburban South victory in Glenview. Matt … ]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:30:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/mainesouth/boys_basketball/10425673-393/boys-basketball-maine-souths-shooting-proves-clutch-in-win-over-glenbrook-south.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/mainesouth/boys_basketball/10425673-393/boys-basketball-maine-souths-shooting-proves-clutch-in-win-over-glenbrook-south.html Maine South’s John Solari scored a season-high 29 points on Tuesday, but in the fourth quarter visiting Niles North held him to a single basket. A game-winning basket. With the Central Suburban League crossover game tied, Matt Lahey’s lob found Solari’s hands and the junior buried the shot in close to give the Hawks a 55-53 lead with 1.7 seconds left to … ]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:54:07 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/mainesouth/boys_basketball/10358057-393/boys-basketball-maine-south-edges-niles-north.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/mainesouth/boys_basketball/10358057-393/boys-basketball-maine-south-edges-niles-north.html
When Niles West saw an eight-point second-half lead evaporate in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter against Maine South Friday night, it would have been understandable if the Wolves let the game slip away. They were winless in the Central Suburban South and on a 10-game losing streak. Instead of folding, though, Niles West hit two huge three-pointers in the last … ]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:24:02 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/mainesouth/boys_basketball/10283668-393/boys-basketball-niles-west-snaps-10-game-slide-beats-maine-south.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/mainesouth/boys_basketball/10283668-393/boys-basketball-niles-west-snaps-10-game-slide-beats-maine-south.html
In his first two seasons at Maine South, John Solari wasn’t asked to do too much. The 6-foot-4 junior now carries most of the load for the Hawks, and his broad shoulders are strong enough to hold up to the task. Going into Friday’s game against Evanston, Solari, who also plays receiver for Maine South, was averaging team highs in points (14.5) … ]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:38:07 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/mainesouth/boys_basketball/10138176-393/boys-basketball-john-solari-lifts-maine-south-past-evanston.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/mainesouth/boys_basketball/10138176-393/boys-basketball-john-solari-lifts-maine-south-past-evanston.html
The Proviso West Holiday Tournament has announced a partial list of the teams that will participate in its expanded 32-team format for next year. Eight of the 16 new teams are being released at this time. Downers South, Glenbard East, Maine South, Nazareth, Oswego, St, Charles East, Stevenson and Wheaton Academy all will enter the field starting in 2012. “The new teams … ]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:39:46 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/mainesouth/boys_basketball/9980006-393/boys-basketball-new-teams-announced-to-proviso-west-holiday-tourney.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/mainesouth/boys_basketball/9980006-393/boys-basketball-new-teams-announced-to-proviso-west-holiday-tourney.html New Trier truly struggled scoring Thursday night at home, but the No. 8 Trevians put the ball in the basket when it mattered most. Reid Berman’s off-balance layup with 1.6 seconds to go was the difference in New Trier’s 41-39 win over Maine South. The win improved the Trevians to 14-2 overall, and they remained atop the CSL South standings at 5-0. … ]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:48:06 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/mainesouth/boys_basketball/9978782-393/boys-basketball-reid-bermans-late-layup-gives-new-trier-boost-over-maine-south.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/mainesouth/boys_basketball/9978782-393/boys-basketball-reid-bermans-late-layup-gives-new-trier-boost-over-maine-south.html
On the varsity since his freshman season, John Solari usually gets going around this time of year. After playing football in the fall, Solari needs at least a month to get his basketball legs. But this season is different because the Hawks rely on the Maine South junior more than ever. Even in Monday’s 55-53 double-overtime loss to York in Park Ridge, … ]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:31:53 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/mainesouth/boys_basketball/9935236-393/boys-basketball-maine-south-looking-for-solari-to-step-up.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/mainesouth/boys_basketball/9935236-393/boys-basketball-maine-south-looking-for-solari-to-step-up.html York let a double-digit lead get away in the second half but overcame two deficits in the second overtime to earn a 55-53 win over Maine South in Park Ridge in the opening game of Galesburg’s MLK tournament. It was hard work for a Monday victory, but it was worth it for Jake Rzeszutko, who scored the game-winning basket with three seconds … ]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:03:18 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/mainesouth/boys_basketball/9918192-393/boys-basketball-york-eventually-takes-down-maine-south-in-2ot.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/mainesouth/boys_basketball/9918192-393/boys-basketball-york-eventually-takes-down-maine-south-in-2ot.html
Maine South’s Andrew Vey was held scoreless for almost the entire second half by Riverside-Brookfield at the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic on Dec. 29, but the senior guard came up big for the Hawks when they were trailing late and running out of chances. With just 36 seconds remaining in regulation and Maine South behind 41-38, Vey buried a deep three-pointer to … ]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:45:07 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/mainesouth/boys_basketball/9798539-393/boys-basketball-john-solari-soars-at-tosh.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/mainesouth/boys_basketball/9798539-393/boys-basketball-john-solari-soars-at-tosh.html