http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com Latest news from the Chicago Sun-Times - High School Sports en-us webmaster@suntimes.com (Editor) Newspapers http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/csp/cms/sites/YourSeason/assets/img/logo.gif http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com 84 34 30 Copyright 2013 While sloppy tackling by the Leyden defense was a key factor in Proviso East staying in Saturday’s West Suburban Gold football game, it was two interceptions in the final four minutes of the game by that same defense that enabled the Eagles to hold on for a 35-28 win on the road. The victory was the third consecutive for Leyden (3-5, 3-3), … ]]> Sat, 15 Oct 2011 19:18:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisoeast/football/8236407-393/leyden-continues-revival-beats-proviso-east.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisoeast/football/8236407-393/leyden-continues-revival-beats-proviso-east.html Proviso East did everything it could to slow down Downers Grove South running back Josh Williams Friday night. The Pirates stacked the box with eight defenders and tried blitzing the senior star and it worked in the early going as Williams gained 36 yards on his first nine carries. But the strategy ultimately backfired, as quarterback A.J. Simoncelli fired a 46-yard touchdown … ]]> Sat, 08 Oct 2011 12:00:32 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisoeast/football/8098431-393/downers-south-storms-by-proviso-east.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisoeast/football/8098431-393/downers-south-storms-by-proviso-east.html Addison Trail forced five turnovers and shut out its opponent for the fourth time this season in a 35-0 victory over Proviso East Saturday afternoon in Maywood. The stingy Blazers defense has only allowed 13 points through six games this season. “It starts from the coaching. Coach Tate has always got us in sync, working together,” said defensive back Vince Beltrano, who … ]]> Sat, 01 Oct 2011 20:34:11 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisoeast/football/7987276-393/addison-trail-blanks-proviso-east.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisoeast/football/7987276-393/addison-trail-blanks-proviso-east.html
With a two-touchdown lead for Hinsdale South over Proviso East at halftime, few would have expected the West Suburban Gold opener to come down to the game’s final play. With a chance to end its 12-game losing streak, the Pirates started the game’s final possession at their own 44 with 35 seconds left to play. Proviso East reached the Hinsdale 34 with … ]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 21:06:29 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisoeast/football/7587713-393/hinsdale-south-tops-proviso-east.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisoeast/football/7587713-393/hinsdale-south-tops-proviso-east.html RECORD FOR LENTI Mount Carmel football coach Frank Lenti will tie Gary Korhonen’s state record for career wins if the Caravan beats De La Salle tonight at Gately Stadium. Lenti is 305-54 in 28 seasons, all with Mount Carmel. Korhonen was 306-91 in 36 seasons at Richards from 1972 to 2007. Counting two seasons as a head coach in Iowa, Korhonen was … ]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 09:47:12 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisoeast/football/7548713-393/preps-sports-news-and-notes.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisoeast/football/7548713-393/preps-sports-news-and-notes.html
Oak Park-River Forest relied on a strong running game as the Huskies outlasted Proviso East and the heat Friday night, defeating the Pirates 36-20 in Oak Park. Running back Jakari Cammon ran the ball eight times for 49 yards on the Huskies’ (1-1) opening drive, setting the tone for the game. Cammon ended the drive with a 6-yard run into the end … ]]> Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:46:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisoeast/football/7441255-393/story.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisoeast/football/7441255-393/story.html St. Patrick’s traveled to Maywood for Saturday’s season opener with a simple game plan. Get the ball to senior wideout Guy DiBalsamo and get out of town with a win. DiBalsamo caught seven passes for 119 yards and three touchdowns in the first half to lead the Shamrocks in a 54-13 rout of host Proviso East. “We had a game plan early … ]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:23:14 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisoeast/football/7319479-393/dibalsamo-shuffles-shamrocks-to-win.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisoeast/football/7319479-393/dibalsamo-shuffles-shamrocks-to-win.html WEST SUBURBAN GOLD Outlook: Downers Grove South has won the last four conference titles, but Addison Trail should challenge with six returning all-conference players. Top five players Ht. Wt. Yr. RB Anthony Catanese, Addison Trail 5-10 190 Sr. WR D.J. King, Hinsdale South 6-0 185 Sr. DB Danny Leach, Downers South 5-11 175 Sr. LB Nelson Lugo, Leyden 5-10 205 Sr. RB Josh Williams, Downers South 5-9 175 Sr. Quote: “We expect that last game of the year at Addison Trail against Downers South … ]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2011 20:20:05 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisoeast/football/7188003-393/west-suburban-gold-football-preview.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisoeast/football/7188003-393/west-suburban-gold-football-preview.html Steven Tadlock missed the end of Proviso East’s first practice session Thursday for a job interview. Tadlock already has one job as the Pirates’ new football coach. The 47-year-old native of New Jersey watched the end of practice briefly from the sidelines while putting on a dress suit for an afternoon interview with an administrator. Tadlock was interviewing for a teaching position … ]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:19:22 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisoeast/football/7034059-393/new-era-starts-at-proviso-east.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisoeast/football/7034059-393/new-era-starts-at-proviso-east.html Downers South junior quarterback A.J. Simoncelli threw three touchdown passes in a 28-0 win over Proviso East (0-6, 0-3) in a West Suburban Conference Gold Division game on Saturday in Maywood. On the receiving end of touchdown passes of 48 and four yards was senior receiver Ryan Oruche. Downers South (4-2, 3-0) junior running back Josh Williams had 145 yards on the … ]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:30:02 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisoeast/football/4453792-393/downers-south-breezes-by-proviso-east.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisoeast/football/4453792-393/downers-south-breezes-by-proviso-east.html Aaron Peppers' resignation last week as Proviso East football coach leaves the 14-team West Suburban Conference with five openings since the season ended last month. Peppers resigned after six years. The Pirates went 0-9 this season, 0-6 in the West Suburban Gold. "We'll have the (position) posted and look for somebody in house," Proviso East Athletic Director Glenn Gustafson said. "We will … ]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:00:02 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisoeast/football/4452239-393/peppers-leaves-pirates-after-six-seasons.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisoeast/football/4452239-393/peppers-leaves-pirates-after-six-seasons.html