Last summer, Morgan Park Academy’s Tiara Williams literally became a Gym Rat. And she got very familiar with Interstate 65 in the process. In a quest to make her game better, the sophomore point guard joined the Indy Lady Gym Rats based in Indianapolis in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League. “They played and practiced on the weekend, so they drove me down there,” Williams … [Read more...] about Morgan Park Academy’s Tiara Williams turns into a Gym Rat. And, yes, that’s literally. ‘It’s tough, but it’s worth it.’
It’s more than heart that Providence alum Laurelei Thormeyer brings to St. Francis. ‘I put my entire soul into it.’
Junior point guard Laurelei Thormeyer rarely comes off the court for St. Francis. The Providence graduate, who can definitely shoot and score with regularity, leads the Saints in minutes played and always seems to have the ball in her hands when it matters. “I wouldn’t say I’m more comfortable playing point guard, but I am more familiar with it,” she said. “I’ve gotten more … [Read more...] about It’s more than heart that Providence alum Laurelei Thormeyer brings to St. Francis. ‘I put my entire soul into it.’
Chicago Bulls gift-wrap a win to the injury-depleted Atlanta Hawks — plus 3 takeaways from their 3rd straight loss
The Chicago Bulls lost to the Atlanta Hawks 110-94 on Wednesday night at the United Center, extending their losing streak to three games during one of the lightest stretches of the season. Some losses are hard-fought. This one was gift-wrapped. A night after falling to the New Orleans Pelicans 119-113, the Bulls made little effort to protect the ball early — and the Hawks … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls gift-wrap a win to the injury-depleted Atlanta Hawks — plus 3 takeaways from their 3rd straight loss
Lockport’s Sophie Kelner vs. Oak Forest’s Isabel Peralta. A marquee matchup. And Kelner prevails. ‘Doing amazing.’
Lockport’s Sophie Kelner knew Wednesday night was going to present a big challenge for her as she squared off with one of the state’s top wrestlers in Oak Forest’s Isabel Peralta. When it became clear the outcome of a tight dual would likely swing on her match, there was even more pressure on the junior 190-pounder. But Kelner converts those nerves into positive energy. “I was … [Read more...] about Lockport’s Sophie Kelner vs. Oak Forest’s Isabel Peralta. A marquee matchup. And Kelner prevails. ‘Doing amazing.’
Chicago White Sox come to terms with 16 players — including 6 pitchers — as part of the international signing period
David Keller believes that talent comes from anywhere and everywhere. “And as a part of that, we want to make our presence felt in the areas where talent is coming from,” said Keller, a special assistant to the general manager for the White Sox, during a videoconference call Wednesday. The Sox announced agreements with players from the Dominican Republic, Venezuela and Cuba on … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox come to terms with 16 players — including 6 pitchers — as part of the international signing period