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WEB SPORTS CHICAGO 2005-2006
A PHOTOGRAPHIC AND REPORTORIAL LOOK AT ON AND OFF FIELD
SPORTING ACTIVITIES IN AND AROUND THE CHICAGO AREA
Update: 11/2/06; 3:16 pm
THE CHICAGO ROCKSTARS
THERE'S A NEW PRO TEAM IN CHICAGO! CHECK THEM OUT
Update: 9/25/06; 9:46 pm
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HEAD COACH MICHAEL LANG AND THE GUYS FROM EAST-WEST
East-West University is a small college swallowed up in the south loop of Chicago. Although hard to find (816 S. Michigan to be exact; look for the sign on the front of a massive skyscraper) the vibrant atmosphere of downtown Chicago contributes to the excitement of this upstart and upbeat program. Led by a hungry and principled young coach and a group of fierce and talented ballers, look for this program to make important inroads into the Chicago college landscape. We will follow this team throughout 2006-2007; much more to come!
Update: 5/28/06; 2:22pm
JEROME RANDLE AT PRO-AM
Every so often we will stumble across some of the Chicago area's elite players while covering an event. That was the case Saturday (5/27/06) at the Othell Mitchell Pro-Am at Kennedy-King College. Hales Franciscan and future University of California stand-out Jerome Randle had all his finest skills on display in the stuffy old gym of KKC.
Update: 5/21/06; 9:44am
TOM ZBIKOWSKI FIGHT COVERAGE
Notre Dame safety Tom Zbikowski easily defeated Jeffrey Metzger Saturday night (5/20) at the Aragon Ballroom. This was his final fight as an amateur before turning pro next month in New York City.
Buffalo Grove Bison quarterback Tom Zbikowski in 2002
We had the great pleasure of covering some of Tom's games during his earlier years at Buffalo Grove. Now we look forward to catching up with him once again...in the BOXING RING! Before he turns pro next month, Zbikowski will fight as an amateur at the Aragon Ballroom.
Update: 4/29/06; 10:07pm
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Update: 4/23/06; 8:51pm
FOUNDATION FOR STUDENT ATHLETES
Members of both Chicago All-Star teams
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Marshall's Patrick Beverley prepares to windmill a slam at the practice session for the Chicago All-Stars Thursday at U.I.C.
The Chicago All-Stars practice at U.I.C. Tuesday preparing for their game Saturday at Proviso West. The event, run by Ron Eskridge and Forest Harris, features senior stars Patrick Beverley and Mario Little among a cast of many. Stay here for exclusive practice and behind the scenes photos and ofcourse all the game(s) action.
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Update: 3/20/06; 4:04pm
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I H S A B O Y S C L A S S A A S U P E R - S E C T I O N A L S
Update: 3/14/06; 10:02pm
MARSHALL AND BRYANT GOING DOWNSTATE
We go back with Lamont Bryant many years when he was head coach at Whitney Young. No trips downstate for him to Peoria with some very good teams he had there, but now it's different. He and some very talented players on the court and even more classy off of it are in the Elite Eight! They defeated Loyola Academy to reach the promised land.
Update: 3/13/06; 10:52pm
SUPER-SENSATIONAL THORNWOOD
The Thornwood Thunderbirds go crazy after winning the U.I.C. Super-Sectional(1) after 3 overtimes over Homewood-Flossmoor 40-38. That's EIGHT overtimes played in the last 2 games for Thornwood; what a job they did to handle the pressure and come out on top!
SIMEON KNOCKS OFF PROVISO EAST
Simeon's Kevin Johnson slams on Proviso East's Brian Carlwell
Simeon eliminated Proviso East 67-57 to capture the U.I.C. Super-Sectional(2) title
Update: 3/11/06; 7:07 p.m
5 O.T. CLASSIC AT EISENHOWER
TOTAL HEARTBREAK FOR MINUTEMEN
THORNWOOD 53 - WASHINGTON 52
Mario Little is consoled by his fellow players after a game that will be talked about for years. Thornwood won 53-52 and advances to the U.I.C. Super-Sectional against H.F. As for Washington , a splendid season comes to a vicious end. Twice in the 5 overtimes, shots at the buzzer that could of won it for them hit rim and fell aside. They had two 4 point leads in the second O.T. and still had to have a Thornwood buzzer-beater drop in to tie the game. To Ken Crump(head coach) and Thomas Dobson(assistant) and your wonderful young men: This tournament will be a lot less richer without you in it.
Update: 3/08/06; 11:16 p.m
WASHINGTON WITH A NARROW ESCAPE
It was wild Wednesday as the Washington Minutemen beat Thornton 61-60 at the Eisenhower Sectional. This was the scene on the bench after Anthony Williams blocked what looked like a winning layup by Thornton at the buzzer!
Update: 3/07/06; 11:07 p.m
SIMEON TOPS HYDE PARK AT OAK LAWN SECTIONAL
Simeon's Derrick Rose
Simeon advances to the sectional final this Friday after defeating Hyde Park 54-40
Westinghouse 88 - Whitney Young 62
Regional Championship
Young's Chris Colvin
Update: 2/26/06; 11:49 a.m
SIMEON WINS CHICAGO TITLE
Derrick Rose preens and struts along with Randall Hampton after the second of his memorable dunks Saturday against Washington. Just when we thought Jon Scheyer's Proviso West performance could not be topped, Rose came close...oh so close. Simeon rules as the 2006 Chicago Public League Champs!
As electrifying as Derrick Rose's dunks were at the Chicago Public League title game, also as well was his reaction afterwards. A Simeon player actually showing raw spontaneous emotion! Coaches there past and present frown on their players displaying themselves as normal young men having the time of their lives in the prime of their lives, then telling anyone about it. When your Rose, thankfully it seems restrictions are relaxed a bit.
A EVENING WITH THE TROJANS AT TRITON
Click the photo to view this fine team up CLOSE!
Update: 2/22/06; 11:19 p.m
HUGE UPSET AT DEPAUL...WASHINGTON DOES IT!
Jubilation was evident for Washington Minutemen players Wednesday night at the DePaul Athletic Center. They just defeated Marshall 78-64 to advance to the UC and a date with Simeon for the Chicago Public League title.
Update: 2/19/06; 11:10 p.m
MARSHALL AND SIMEON ADVANCE TO CPL SEMIS
Derrick Rose of victorious Simeon finishes a dunk Sunday at the Chicago Public League Boys Basketball Quarterfinals against Crane. We were there for this game and Marshall's victory over Carver.
Update: 2/15/06; 8:48 p.m
MARSHALL ELIMINATES FARRAGUT FROM CPL PLAYOFFS
Patrick Beverley of Marshall slams and reacts afterwords in the Commando's victory over Farragut Wednesday in the CPL playoffs at Marshall. Beverley scored 35 points and was on fire from the outside.
Update: 2/11/06; 11:55 p.m
ODEN DOMINATES GBN AT CITY-SUBURBAN
A very relaxed (and hungry) Greg Oden enjoys some Lou Malnatti's stuffed pizza in the locker room after defeating Glenbrook North Saturday night. Click here or the above and below photo's for exclusive photo coverage of the 11th. annual McDonald's 2006 City-Suburban Showdown
Update: 2/8/06; 4:30 p.m
PRESS CONFERENCE
(Above)Greg Oden and Jonathon Scheyer at Harry Carry's (Rosemont) Wednesday(2/8/06)
Update: 2/02/06; 10:02 p.m
Derrick Rose above all
Simeon's Derrick Rose's hi-wire act was in full effect Thursday against Harlan at Simeon.
Update: 1/26/06; 10:10 p.m
Marshall Commands Crane
Under heavy security and with a large crowd on hand, Marshall took a 81-70 victory over Red-West rival Crane Thursday night.
Update: 1/23/06; 1:16 p.m
Von handles Hales at 'Chops'
Von Steuben's Jeremie Simmons glides in for two in the Panthers 64-53 victory over Hales Franciscan in the Ronald 'Chops' Billinger Memorial Shootout Sunday night at North Park College.
Update: 1/21/06; 4:08 p.m
WASHINGTON 57-HYDE PARK 52
Update: 1/19/06; 10:04 p.m
WHEW!! CRANE 77 - AUSTIN 76
Led by Sherron Collins 32 points, Crane held off a fierce comeback by Austin in a Red-West game Thursday. Austin's Huey Irving, the Tigers active and exciting guard, hit for 25. Jamal Dixon nailed 21 points. Many sloppy turnovers by the Cougar's nearly cost them dearly, as Austin missed winning the game in the closing seconds due to missed close-in shots.
Update: 1/18/06; 10:22 p.m
UNSELFISH LITTLE GUIDES WASHINGTON ROLL
Keyon Smothers hit for 16 points in Washington's 79-59 victory over Kenwood in a Red-East game at Washington high school. Prized senior and dangerous Mario Little was held scoreless in the first half and topped off at 10 points for the game. The Minutemen(14-2 and a very real threat in the C.P.L.) and Little await a showdown with Hyde Park on Friday.
Update: 1/12/06; 11:44 p.m
MARSHALL EASILY OVER COLLINS
Patrick Beverley flies in for 2 of his 36 points against Collins Thursday at Collins. Marshall won 90-60.
Update: 1/7/06; 11:03 a.m
COMING OUT PARTY FOR MARSHALL AND BEVERLEY
Marshall killed all it's Saturday competitors while on the way to as easy championship in the Chicago Public League Holiday Invitational at Chicago State. Photos (over a hundred!) of the Commando's routes of Simeon and Von Steuben, led by the fantastic Mr. Beverley are now posted! Easily this team is now the favorite to take the Chicago Public League title.
PROVISO WEST HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT 2005
St. Joseph is back in it's usual position or so it seems; the championship game of the Proviso West Holiday Tournament. They topped Von Steuben Thursday night. The title game is Friday at 8:30.
Proviso West held on for all it's life Wednesday and withstood a unbelievable fourth quarter from Glenbrook North to advance to the semi-finals. Jonathon Scheyer scored 25 points in that quarter and 52 for the game. This quarter will be talked about for a long time as one of the greatest moments in this prestigious tournaments history.
Jonathon Scheyer had 41 points early in the fourth quarter against Leyden Township Tuesday and sat the rest of the way in Glenbrook North's easy win. We will be posting photos all through the 2005 Proviso West Holiday Tournament.
Update: 12/17/05; 11:21 a.m
PROVISO EAST DOMINATES DGS
Brian Carlwell, Proviso East's super senior and future Fighting Illini, finishes a slam against Downers Grove South . The match-up, which saw Carlwell finish with 22 points and 21 rebounds, took place Friday at Proviso East in Maywood.
Update: 12/15/05; 1:40 p.m
CRANE EASILY OVER DUSABLE
Sherron Collins led Crane to an easy victory over Dusable Thursday (12/15)
Update: 12/13/05; 1:40 p.m
CATCHING UP WITH...IMARI SAWYER
The former star point guard from King High School is still living in Chicago and looking for work in professional basketball. We caught up with him recently on the south side. click
Update: 12/1/05; 11:31 p.m
CRANE TOPS WESTINGHOUSE AT ST. XAVIER
Crane's Sherron Collins(above) poured in 39 points in a 73-56 victory over Westinghouse at the Blue Cross-Blue Shield Tournament in Chicago Thursday night.
Update: 11/26/05; 11:18 p.m
PROVISO EAST BEATS ST. JOSEPH
Drew Ankum of Proviso East scores with 1.2 seconds remaining to give the Pirates a 66-64 victory over St. Joseph at the St. Charles East Thanksgiving Tournament, causing a eruption of joy on their bench. Proviso East wins the title.
Update: 11/09/05; 7:51 p.m A LOOK AT THE PLAYERS OF ROBERT MORRIS COLLEGE 
Update: 5/8/05; 2:34 p.m
ILLINOIS WOLVES REEBOK CHALLENGE 2005
Derrick Rose (Mean Streets Express)
Simeon star Derrick Rose was one of many fine players on display over the weekend at the AAU Reebok Challenge, sponsored by the Chicago Wolves. The games were played at the Sox/Bulls Academy in Lisle and Bolingbrook High School.
Update: 4/23/05; 3:41 p.m
PRO BASKETBALL IN THE 'BURBS! WINDY CITY DAWGS
Brandon Watkins; point guard, hit for 30 points
The International Basketball League made it's Chicago area pro debut recently in suburban Palatine with the introduction of the Windy City Dawgs. Playing it's home games at Harper College, the team debuted with a loss to the Battle Creek Knights. Former St. Joseph star Brandon Watkins is the teams most well known locally produced talent. Owned by Steve Zwemke and coached by John Bagley, the Dawgs will play into July and are worth a look see.
Update: 4/17/05; 3:41 p.m
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We're all about sports in Chicago, so lets change pace and check out some boxing action from the Chicago Golden Gloves. Taking place in St. Andrews Gym near Adison and Ashland av., this decades old event draws the top amateur boxers in the area. We covered the preliminary bouts the week of April 12-15. For complete information, including current results for all the boxers, please visit
Update: 3/15/05; 11:29 p.m
DEVASTATING DEFEAT FOR PROVISO EAST; RICE TO PEORIA
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That's Jeremiah Wise on the left and Phillip(Mickey)Perry on the right. They play for Proviso East. They lost to Brother Rice by one point Tuesday(3/15) at the UIC Super-Sectional and this photo was taken right after the loss. Perry missed a layup at the buzzer that would of won the game. We've followed the Pirates here for years. We watched and photographed as both Dee and Shannon should of but couldn't make it to the Elite Eight. We congratulate Brother Rice because you've never made it. But we kind of hoped 'East could of got there. Somehow that would of been right.
Update: 3/14/05; 10:22 p.m
THORNTON AND CRANE ADVANCE TO ELITE EIGHT
click on above photo for Thornton/HF photos; includes post game celebration
Thornton senior point guard Levante Greenwood absolutely and appropriately looses all control as he enters his teams locker room after the Wildcats victory over Homewood-Flossmoor Monday night (3/14) at the United Center Super-Sectional. Thornton defeated Homewood-Flossmoor to advance to the Elite Eight. Congratulations to head coach Troy Jackson as he finally makes it to Peoria!
click above photo for Crane/New Trier photos
Update: 2/26/05; 10:44 p.m
WESTINGOUSE BEATS SIMEON; C.P.L. CHAMPS!
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At far top it's jubilation as Westinghouse's (l. to r.) Quincy Crosby, Corey Caston, and Quinten Crosby celebrate winning the Chicago Public League's boys 2005 Championship Saturday Feb.27th at the United Center. Above Derrick Rose(l) and Tim Green of the defeated Simeon Wolverines share dejection.
Update: 2/25/05; 11:14 p.m
'HOUSE VS. SIMEON FOR CITY TITLE
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Derrick Rose leads Simeon off the floor Friday(2/25/05) after beating Marshall in game one of the C.P.L. semi-finals. Westinghouse defeated Von Steuben in game two
Update: 1/18/05; 4:14 p.m
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Update: 1/15/05; 10:26 p.m
A Day In The Basketball Life of...Kennedy-King College
After a tough loss to Kankakee Thursday Jan. 13, sophomore guard Steve Strong and coaches exit the gym