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Two years ago, Thornton coach Bill Mosel made a conscious decision to go young. He put five sophomores – Jalen Banks, twins Jamal and Jason Towns, Taje Frazier and Jerome Jenkins – into key roles for a team that made the Class 7A playoffs and finished 7-3. As juniors, the same group again reached the postseason and wound up 6-4. Now those … ]]> Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:14:47 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/thornton/football/14185113-393/super-25-countdown-no-23-thornton.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/thornton/football/14185113-393/super-25-countdown-no-23-thornton.html
Football is a game of adjustments and Oswego made plenty, which is a big reason the Panthers won for the eighth straight time and why they are advancing in the Class 7A playoffs. The Panthers made a series of changes and it helped Oswego turn a seven-point deficit into a 35-13 victory against Thornton in a first-round postseason game played Saturday night … ]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:24:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/thornton/football/8498130-393/power-i-formation-works-for-oswego.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/thornton/football/8498130-393/power-i-formation-works-for-oswego.html
After dropped three of its first four games, Andrew winning a conference championship didn’t appear very likely. However, instead of allowing the slow start to define their season, the Thunderbolts made some adjustments. And after defeating Thornton 17-10 on Friday night in Tinley Park, Andrew is, indeed, champion of the SouthWest Suburban Red Conference. The Thunderbolts (6-3, 6-1), who enter the postseason … ]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:28:01 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/thornton/football/8351639-393/andrew-rushes-to-conference-title.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/thornton/football/8351639-393/andrew-rushes-to-conference-title.html
JOLIET CATHOLIC (7-1, 6-1) AT MARIST (6-2, 6-1) When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Last week: Joliet Catholic 56, St. Patrick 7; Marist 64, Carmel 63 (2 OTs) The breakdown: Marist would like to halt Joliet Catholic’s ground game and force them to the air. Good luck with that. Joliet Catholic’s 1-2 backfield punch of Ty Isaac and Malin Jones has rushed for more … ]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:42:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/thornton/football/8310522-393/southtownstar-week-9-football-preview-capsules.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/thornton/football/8310522-393/southtownstar-week-9-football-preview-capsules.html The first goal of most teams is to win a conference championship. Heading into the final week of the football season, Thornton and Andrew find themselves in position to accomplish that feat. Only one, however, will do so. Thornton (5-1 in conference) travels to Andrew (5-1) on Friday night with a piece of the SouthWest Suburban Red at stake. Lincoln-Way West, also … ]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:28:06 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/thornton/football/8291348-393/thornton-andrew-to-battle-for-league-title.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/thornton/football/8291348-393/thornton-andrew-to-battle-for-league-title.html In his 26 years as head coach at Thornton, Bill Mosel had just about seen it all...until Saturday. Now he may have as Aaron Zambrano kicked a 24-yard field goal as time expired to give the Wildcats (5-2, 4-1 Southwest Suburban Red) a 16-13 victory over rival Thornwood (4-3, 2-3) in Harvey. It was Thornton’s 10th straight victory over the Thunderbirds. “I … ]]> Sat, 08 Oct 2011 17:35:42 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/thornton/football/8109194-393/zambranos-field-goal-lifts-thornton.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/thornton/football/8109194-393/zambranos-field-goal-lifts-thornton.html Recovering from a loss to Lincoln-Way North last week, Lincoln-Way West took charge in a 19-6 Southwest Suburban Red victory over Thornton on Homecoming Friday night in New Lenox. The Warriors (4-2, 3-1) took control in the first quarter when running back Nick Dangles delivered on third-and-goal with a 1-yard touchdown run with 3:17 remaining. Cole Lukanus added the point-after kick. The … ]]> Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:07:29 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/thornton/football/7974305-393/lincoln-way-west-topples-thornton.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/thornton/football/7974305-393/lincoln-way-west-topples-thornton.html The statistical indicators strongly suggested a Stagg upset playing at Thornton Saturday afternoon. The Chargers ran 74 plays from scrimmage compared to the Wildcats’ 31. Thanks to Jason Towns and Dominic Bryant, quality trumped quantity as the host Wildcats utilized big running plays by junior quarterback Towns and a key defensive stop by senior outside linebacker Bryant in posting the 35-14 victory … ]]> Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:19:48 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/thornton/football/7853820-393/towns-bryant-lead-thornton-to-win.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/thornton/football/7853820-393/towns-bryant-lead-thornton-to-win.html Lincoln-Way North struck first Friday night. Then everything went Thornton’s way. The Wildcats scored 20 unanswered points in a 20-7 SouthWest Suburban Red victory in Frankfort. Lincoln-Way North (2-2, 0-2) appeared to have things under control, scoring with 5:06 left in the first quarter when quarterback Troy Holder hit running back Jake Dixon for a 9-yard touchdown pass. Andrew Ricker’s point-after put … ]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2011 23:52:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/thornton/football/7707610-393/thornton-storms-back-after-early-deficit.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/thornton/football/7707610-393/thornton-storms-back-after-early-deficit.html
ST. RITA (2-1, 0-0) AT ROTHER RICE (3-0, 0-0) When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Last week: St. Rita 42, Fenwick 0; Brother Rice 35, Bishop McNamara 0 The breakdown: Brother Rice has lost four straight games to St. Rita. The Crusaders will likely continue to do what they do best — run the football. Expect the Crusaders’ 1-2 punch of Martez Walker and … ]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 18:51:04 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/thornton/football/7664324-401/southtownstar-week-4-football-preview-capsules.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/thornton/football/7664324-401/southtownstar-week-4-football-preview-capsules.html Thornton’s running game, namely junior Jamal Towns, took over in the second half as the Wildcats (2-1, 1-0) knocked off Bradley-Bourbonnais 26-14 in Southwest Suburban Red play at Harvey Saturday afternoon. Towns rushed 23 times for 104 yards and two touchdowns in the second half, allowing Thornton to hold off the Boilermakers (1-2, 0-1). Towns finished with 130 yards on 31 carries. … ]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 22:03:20 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/thornton/football/7586406-393/towns-carries-load-for-thornton.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/thornton/football/7586406-393/towns-carries-load-for-thornton.html Marian Catholic (1-0, 1-0 East Suburban Catholic) at Benet (0-1, 0-1 East Suburban Catholic) Last week: Marian Catholic beat St. Viator 51-27; Benet lost at Nazareth 17-0 Storyline: Opening conference play from the get-go for the first time since 2005 against Nazareth last week, not much went right for Benet. Learning that the IHSA had ruled him eligible a day before taking … ]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:02:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/thornton/football/7413030-393/naperville-sun-week-2-football-preview-capsules.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/thornton/football/7413030-393/naperville-sun-week-2-football-preview-capsules.html Thornton really went to Towns in Friday night’s 49-6 opening-night victory over host Hillcrest. The Wildcats went to two towns, in fact. Twin Towns, to be totally accurate. First it was quarterback Jason Towns, skirting around left end for a 33-yard touchdown. Then it was his little brother (by one minute), running back Jamal Towns, running for the 2-point conversion and scores … ]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 02:54:01 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/thornton/football/7309874-393/story.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/thornton/football/7309874-393/story.html SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN RED Outlook: With nine starters returning on defense, Thornton rates an edge over Lincoln-Way North in a league where seven teams posted at least four victories last season. Top five players Ht. Wt. Yr. OL Jake Benson, Lincoln-Way West 6-2 220 Sr. OT Charlie Dicola, Bradley-Bourb. 6-1 245 Sr. OT Eric Knaperek, Lincoln-Way N. 6-1 268 Sr. OL Jeff Myles, Thornton 6-3 275 Sr. DE/TE Tyshon Waller, Thornton 6-3 230 Sr. Quote: “Last year we had our most wins (four) in 10 … ]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2011 19:50:01 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/thornton/football/7187417-393/southwest-suburban-red-football-preview.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/thornton/football/7187417-393/southwest-suburban-red-football-preview.html
A receiver had gotten behind the secondary near the sideline, going unnoticed by Mount Carmel defenders and Thornton quarterback Johwahn Brown. “Oh, Johwahn!” a Thornton teammate yelled about the overlooked opportunity as he pointed from the sideline. The missed connection is a good example of why Thornton participated in the 7-on-7 Richards passing camp Saturday with 11 other schools. Brown, a sophomore, … ]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:24:56 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/thornton/football/6151498-393/thornton-uses-camps-as-grid-classrooms.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/thornton/football/6151498-393/thornton-uses-camps-as-grid-classrooms.html