A nail-biter in the fourth quarter? Marian Catholic’s Zack Sharkey lives for that type of heightened drama. The senior guard doesn’t wilt in the moment or lose focus from the attention he draws from the opposing defense, either. “When the games are that close, I just think the coaches and my teammates trust me to be the guy,” Sharkey said. “I’m the one setting everybody up and … [Read more...] about With game on the line, Zack Sharkey takes over again for Marian Catholic. He’s earned it. ‘Trust me to be the guy.’
Sophomore transfer Dereon Smothers lifts TF North past Lockport in overtime. The focus? ‘Playing my game.’
Dereon Smothers is just a sophomore, but the T.F. North guard has wisdom and composure beyond his years, which he demonstrated throughout a wild game Friday night. Smothers played as a freshman on varsity last season at Plainfield South, so he felt ready for a big role in his first year with the Meteors. “I learned last year that it’s about being strong, being more aggressive,” … [Read more...] about Sophomore transfer Dereon Smothers lifts TF North past Lockport in overtime. The focus? ‘Playing my game.’
Asking Eric: Husband won’t move out
Dear Eric: I told my husband I was done in our marriage during a marriage-counseling session close to nine months ago. This was our second round of marriage counseling. I have also done some therapy on my own. I have not taken any actions to indicate I’m done other than to occasionally remind my husband that I’m the one that wants out when he thinks things are harmonious. He … [Read more...] about Asking Eric: Husband won’t move out
With Aurora Central Catholic in foul trouble, sophomore Sofia Orozco steps up off the bench. ‘Do what I had to do.’
Aurora Central Catholic’s Sofia Orozco was prepared to play a big role Friday against Byron. The 6-foot-1 sophomore center was relied up more than expected, however. And she delivered. “I was a little nervous in the beginning, but I had to do it for the team,” Orozco said. “I knew I was taller than most of their players. I had to do what I had to do.” With senior stars Sofia … [Read more...] about With Aurora Central Catholic in foul trouble, sophomore Sofia Orozco steps up off the bench. ‘Do what I had to do.’
Just like being quarterback in football, Aurora Christian’s Asa Johnson takes lead in basketball. ‘Had to work hard.’
When it comes to leadership, junior Asa Johnson just may be a natural for Aurora Christian. That includes on the football field and the basketball court. In the fall, Johnson was thrust into the role as the starting quarterback when the former starter, also a junior, transferred. He didn’t miss a beat, leading the Eagles to a state playoff berth. A similar scenario played has … [Read more...] about Just like being quarterback in football, Aurora Christian’s Asa Johnson takes lead in basketball. ‘Had to work hard.’