Stories about Nazareth Academy high school sports
Led by senior right-handed pitcher Michael Sosna, Fenwick has won the Chicago Catholic League White Division title and already topped last season’s 17-win total. That, Lyons suffers a tough injury loss plus notes on Nazareth, Downers Grove North and Montini from Bob Narang.
Nazareth junior Gabe Kaminski had a strong connection with Stanford that wouldn't go away. He made that connection official on April 27 when he committed to the Cardinal.
Jimmy Janicki was a starter on Downers Grove North's football state runner-up last fall, and carries a big bat as a leader for a Trojans' baseball team with similar aspirations. That, plus notes on Downers Grove South, Glenbard West and Nazareth from Bob Narang.
JCA's Addie Fanter and Madison Patrick each had three hits, while Sydney Walker threw a shutout in a 9-0 win over Nazareth
An NFL Draft watch party was held in honor of former Nazareth and University of Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy of La Grange Park in McCook on Thursday, April 25, 2024. McCarthy was drafted 10th overall to the Minnesota Vikings.
Nazareth alumni and fans gathered at McCook's Stadium Club at The Max on Thursday night to celebrate La Grange Park-native and former Nazareth quarterback J.J. McCarthy be drafted in the NFL Draft.
The Minnesota Vikings selected La Grange Park-native and former Nazareth quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick in the NFL’s draft held in Detroit on Thursday.
Nazareth hit four home runs Monday in a victory over Benet.
Benet hosted Nazareth in varsity baseball in Lisle on Monday, April 22, 2024.
La Grange Park-native J.J. McCarthy is expected to be selected high in this week's NFL Draft set in Detroit. To many of his former coaches and competitors, he's the same kid who’s carried the same mental strength, physical talent and drive every step of the way.
For the second straight season, Wheaton Academy has ripped off a long winning streak, this one 11 straight wins since dropping its season opener. That, plus notes on Wheaton North, Lemont and Nazareth baseball from Bob Narang.
Nazareth junior Annabella Rychetsky, who struck out 15 batters in a win over St. Viator and struck out five in two innings of relief in a walk-off win over Hinsdale Central, is the Suburban Life Athlete of the Week in an online vote. Here is her Q&A with Joshua Welge.
The boys track and field season is heading outdoors, and here are previews of teams from around the Suburban Life coverage area.
The 2024 girls track and field season goes outdoors soon. Here are previews of teams in the Suburban Life coverage area.
Will Kusak is used to juggling a busy schedule at Hinsdale Central. The Red Devils' senior played varsity basketball, is the class president and now is leading the Red Devils during the young season. That, plus notes on Lemont and Nazareth from Bob Narang.