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 Homewood-Flossmoor’s Elon Chamberlain didn’t have an elaborate game plan Saturday when he approached the batter’s box with two outs and runners on second and third base in the seventh inning of a 3-3 game. “I was just trying to put the ball in play,” he said. “When you put the ball in play, good things happen.” They certainly did for Chamberlain and … ]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 19:34:39 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/sandburg/baseball/12796035-393/baseball-late-homewood-flossmoor-rally-sends-sandburg-packing.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/sandburg/baseball/12796035-393/baseball-late-homewood-flossmoor-rally-sends-sandburg-packing.html Part of a three-team race for the top spot in the SouthWest Suburban Blue with two games remaining, Sandburg has no room for error if conference aspirations are to be realized. The Eagles passed the first test Tuesday with flying colors. Dylan Rajkovich led an 11-hit attack with a grand slam and pitcher Matt Farrington fired a three-hitter as Sandburg drubbed visiting … ]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 20:51:27 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/sandburg/baseball/12558773-393/baseball-sandburg-keeps-pace-in-conference-with-win-over-homewood-flossmoor.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/sandburg/baseball/12558773-393/baseball-sandburg-keeps-pace-in-conference-with-win-over-homewood-flossmoor.html At first glance, it appeared Sandburg’s Matt Shiminis was hit by the pitch from Lincoln-Way North’s Bo Venezio with the bases loaded and the score tied at 4 in the bottom of the seventh inning of Tuesday’s game. It would have meant an instant Eagles victory. Shiminis, however, never flinched. The ball, well, at least most of it, struck the knob of … ]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:34:32 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/sandburg/baseball/11829586-393/baseball-sandburgs-matt-shiminis-wins-it-with-a-walk-off.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/sandburg/baseball/11829586-393/baseball-sandburgs-matt-shiminis-wins-it-with-a-walk-off.html Sandburg scored early and often in Friday’s baseball game against host Eisenhower. The Eagles sent 17 batters to the plate in the first inning and coasted to a 20-0, five-inning victory over the Cardinals. Alec Nelson and Ryan Trokey combined on a one-hitter for Sandburg (6-2-1). Nelson struck out four over three innings and Trokey three over two. “The pitching has been … ]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:48:42 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/sandburg/baseball/11759060-393/baseball-sandburgs-big-bats-live-arms-amount-to-rout.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/sandburg/baseball/11759060-393/baseball-sandburgs-big-bats-live-arms-amount-to-rout.html Marist pitcher John McKevitt was a little more pumped up than usual for Monday’s game against No. 6 Sandburg. The senior right-hander is quite familiar with many of the Eagles, having grown up in Orland Park. McKevitt put on quite a show, firing a complete-game three-hitter to lead Marist to a 4-0 win in Orland Park. It was Marist’s third consecutive shutout, … ]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:31:14 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/sandburg/baseball/11682490-393/baseball-marist-blanks-sandburg.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/sandburg/baseball/11682490-393/baseball-marist-blanks-sandburg.html
The state final series for baseball doesn’t start until June. However, the marathon back-and-forth battle between top-ranked Lyons and Sandburg had the feel of a state championship game in March. Sandburg tied the game in the seventh inning and forced Lyons to come from behind twice in extra innings to earn a 3-3 tie. The game was called after 11 innings due … ]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:11:04 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/sandburg/baseball/11587719-393/baseball-lyons-sandburg-play-to-11-inning-tie.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/sandburg/baseball/11587719-393/baseball-lyons-sandburg-play-to-11-inning-tie.html
He bided his time, patiently waiting his opportunity to guide the baseball program for which he once had played. Many people in a similar situation might not have exhibited such patience and loyalty, choosing instead to apply for every varsity coaching vacancy in the area. Not Jim Morsovillo. No way he was going to trade in blue and gold for another school’s … ]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:18:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/sandburg/baseball/7105844-393/sandburg-connects-by-picking-morso.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/sandburg/baseball/7105844-393/sandburg-connects-by-picking-morso.html As Sandburg’s closer this season, Brant Valach has pitched in his fair share of big situations. None may have been bigger than Wednesday’s sectional semifinal. Looking to get the last four outs vs. St. Laurence, the senior went through the heart of the Vikings order to preserve a 3-1 win at the Class 4A Sandburg Sectional. “It’s just composure,” Valach said. “Over … ]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:11:19 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/sandburg/baseball/5724337-393/sandburg-holds-off-laurence.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/sandburg/baseball/5724337-393/sandburg-holds-off-laurence.html Another year, another regional championship for Sandburg. The Eagles won their 10th consecutive regional title Saturday, disposing of T.F. South 6-0 at the Class 4A Andrew Regional. The pressure of playoff baseball seemingly never affects Sandburg (24-8), which received good pitching, timely hitting and solid defense against the Rebels (14-17). “We like to think that this doesn’t happen by accident,” said Sandburg … ]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 20:01:24 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/sandburg/baseball/5652600-393/sandburg-wins-10th-straight-regional.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/sandburg/baseball/5652600-393/sandburg-wins-10th-straight-regional.html
The next loss in Sandburg coach Doug Sutor’s career will be his last one. That is, unless Sandburg runs the table and wins the Class 4A state championship. Trailing 2-0 with two outs in the bottom of the sixth inning Friday vs. Marist, it appeared the time had come for Sutor to walk off into the sunset. Marist pitcher Mike Hearne was … ]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 19:48:09 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/sandburg/baseball/5652591-393/story.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/sandburg/baseball/5652591-393/story.html
The next loss in Sandburg coach Doug Sutor’s career will be his last one. That is, unless Sandburg runs the table and wins the Class 4A state championship. Trailing 2-0 with two outs in the bottom of the sixth inning Friday against Marist, it appeared the time had come for Sutor to walk off into the sunset. Marist pitcher Mike Hearne was … ]]> Fri, 27 May 2011 22:45:29 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/sandburg/baseball/5637708-393/sandburg-rally-stuns-marist.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/sandburg/baseball/5637708-393/sandburg-rally-stuns-marist.html There appears to be no silencing Sandburg’s booming bats. Nick Bates, Mike Malfeo, Brant Valach and Mike Imrie all registered two hits to help Sandburg to a 9-5 win Monday over Homewood-Flossmoor in Orland Park. The victory edged the Eagles (18-6, 10-2) one step closer to clinching the SouthWest Suburban Blue title. The Eagles open a two-game series against Joliet West today, … ]]> Mon, 16 May 2011 22:21:36 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/sandburg/baseball/5420165-393/sandburg-lets-its-bats-do-the-talking.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/sandburg/baseball/5420165-393/sandburg-lets-its-bats-do-the-talking.html The pitching speaks for itself: A 1.79 ERA and an average of six strikeouts per game. The attitude? Not just good ... “Very good,” Sandburg coach Jim Fabianski said of junior pitcher Amanda Barna. “She’s been very good with anything I’ve given her, and any time that she’s had she goes out with a smile on her face.” Barna is one of … ]]> Mon, 09 May 2011 22:08:24 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/sandburg/baseball/5281872-393/barna-adds-depth-to-sandburg-staff.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/sandburg/baseball/5281872-393/barna-adds-depth-to-sandburg-staff.html Sandburg moved one step closer to clinching its fifth consecutive conference title Monday, downing host Lincoln-Way East 7-2 in Frankfort. The victory preserved the Eagles one-game lead over Lockport in the SouthWest Suburban Blue and stretched it to two games against East. Sandburg (14-6 overall, 8-2 in conference) has four games remaining: two each against Homewood-Flossmoor and Joliet Central. “We have four … ]]> Mon, 09 May 2011 20:14:36 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/sandburg/baseball/5280369-393/sandburg-continues-hot-hitting-ways.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/sandburg/baseball/5280369-393/sandburg-continues-hot-hitting-ways.html
Sandburg pitcher Nick Bates was upset with himself Monday for allowing five early runs to Stagg. With his bat and his arm, the senior more than made up for it. Bates drove in five runs and got the win as the No. 3 Eagles scored the final 11 runs of the game for a 12-5 win in a SouthWest Suburban crossover that … ]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:26:02 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/sandburg/baseball/4696619-393/bates-bat-powers-sandburg-comeback.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/sandburg/baseball/4696619-393/bates-bat-powers-sandburg-comeback.html