Articles filed under Welge, Joshua
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Don't be fooled about 'entitlements'Jan 16, 2018 11:15 AM - An Elgin letter to the editor: The Republican tax scam reform bill is now going to cost you again, because that $1.5 trillion that they gave to corporations and wealthy donors
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Davis sisters' story one of courage, sacrifice and perseverance
Sep 20, 2013 3:33 PM - Ashley Davis surely stood out sitting among a sea of Louisville red and white and Michigan maize and blue at Michigan's NCAA tournament match last November. There she was, adorned in the pink No. 6 Michigan jersey of her sister Ally. The match over, Ashley greeted Ally and handed a roll of mint LifeSavers candy to her with a message. -
The best prep volleyball player never to play in the IHSASep 5, 2013 8:15 PM - Annika Albrecht is one of the top 100 volleyball players in the country, and lives in our back yard. And has never set foot on an IHSA volleyball court.
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On the road again for the last time this school year
Jun 6, 2013 2:50 PM - A listing of the top 10 moments in DuPage County girls sports from the expiring school year could have easily included double that many as area teams and individuals excelled at the highest levels. -
Stating the case for Rosemont's Ballpark
May 23, 2013 11:20 PM - Several times Andy Nussbaum had driven past Rosemont on I-294. He found out Saturday what he was missing. On a perfect May night, Naperville Central's softball coach soaked in his first evening at the Ballpark at Rosemont before his Redhawks took the field. Just as much as the softball at the Bandits Jamboree, the structure left an impression. "What a great environment," Nussbaum remarked Saturday night, and his reiterated that comment later in the week. "Just by sheer venue, I'm much more likely to go to a Bandits game than a Sky basketball game just because it's such a nice park." Rosemont's hopes to lure the Cubs as the crown jewel of its revamped entertainment complex is probably a pipedream. Reeling in the state softball tournament shouldn't be. -
Markovic taking her game to next level
May 9, 2013 9:48 PM - Nevena Markovic was born in Serbia, bred on basketball. Her dad, Zoran, played professionally in Serbia. At a young age he introduced his daughter to the game. As a child, she looked up to stars like ex-Los Angeles Laker Vlade Divac on the Serbian national team. "It was my childhood dream to play for the national team," Markovic said. "I always thought it was something I would love to do." She is about to realize that opportunity. -
Mazzie using 'platform' for more than softballApr 29, 2013 9:44 PM - Tom Mazzie wears his heart on his Lake Park hat. Pinned on the Lancers coach's hat is the ribbon for Autism Awareness, the same ribbon the Lake Park softball team puts on its uniforms. It's a fight that hits close to home.
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Suddenly everyone's going deepApr 11, 2013 8:27 PM - Jerry Schilf must feel like the character from the movie "Back to the Future" who steps out of a time machine and doesn't recognize his own home town. The game of softball, it's a different world to Benet's coach these days. Schilf can recall being a part of three 1-0 sectional playoff games decided by wild pitches. A week ago, Schilf watched his little lefty Abbie Gerth slug a home run, and his team score 76 runs in four days. "I think honestly over time the game of softball has evolved," said Stephanie Abello, a sophomore on Schilf's Benet team. "Girls are getting stronger."
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Naperville Central's Ondik a part of perfection
Mar 28, 2013 5:11 PM - Every day at Naperville Central Emma Ondik could look up in the rafters and see basketball state championship banners. Now she's a part of her own championship moment. Ondik and DePauw capped a perfect 34-0 season on March 16, beating Wisconsin-Whitewater 69-51 to win the Division III women's basketball national championship. -
Until it forges a new future, Benet still relives the past
Mar 14, 2013 10:27 PM - It's been said that a picture is worth 1,000 words, and how fitting was it last week when Benet's softball team tweeted a photo of outdoor practice in 8 inches of snow. Is there a team more itching to go than Benet? Doubtful. There was no more stunning score in last year's softball playoffs than Benet's 1-0 regional loss to Neuqua Valley. Not so much the result, but that Benet was shut out. Benet senior Maeve McGuire still isn't over it.
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