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Rudy Ruettiger coming to Midwestern University in Downers Grove
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — “Rudy,” the iconic movie, is the inspiring story of the little guy finishing first. It’s a true story about an aspiring football player who made his dream come true at Notre Dame. That movie released more than 30 years ago is based on the real story for a Joliet native, Rudy […]
‘His heart was bigger than his bat’
It’s one thing for a high school student-athlete to have a positive impact on the field, court, mat, or in the pool. But when you make an even greater impact with the way you conduct yourself away from competition, it speaks volumes. The death of Oak Park and River...
Purdue-Northwestern baseball game set for Wrigley Field
CHICAGO - Wrigley Field will host a Northwestern college baseball game for the third time since 2013 when Purdue plays the Wildcats this month. Northwestern announced Tuesday that the Wildcats’ home game would be played Apr. 26. The game will mark Northwestern’s third baseball game at the Friendly Confines...
Iowa Hawkeyes WR Jacob Bostick enters NCAA transfer portal
The spring window of the NCAA transfer portal has opened and the Iowa Hawkeyes have seen their first departure. Wide receiver Jacob Bostick has announced that he is entering the transfer portal. The sophomore out of Palatine High School in Palatine, Illinois spent two years with the Hawkeyes’ program. Bostick redshirted in 2022 and appeared in five games during the 2023 season but did not register any statistics. He carries four years of eligibility with him. 7 out 🖤💛 pic.twitter.com/n8BBisF9QK — Jacob Bostick (@JacobBostick5) April 16, 2024 “I would like to thank Coach Ferentz and the entire coaching staff, as I’ve grown and learned...
Illinois seeks revenge against Northwestern in the battle for Illinois
Illinois softball (16-24, 3-9) takes on Northwestern in a rematch from April 9, which saw Illinois fall to the opponents in six innings. Graduate student Angela Zedak dominated Illinois in their win, going 4-4 at the plate and driving in five runs. The loss began a four-game losing streak for...
Davis, Huskies on track for better state returns
Oak Park and River Forest High School senior Brianne Davis was elated to qualify for her first Class 3A girls track and field state meet in 2023. All three of her discus throws in prelims were out of the sector, giving her no mark but valuable experience. “It was so...
Big Ten Baseball Recap: Northwestern picks up first conference series victory
With conference play in full swing, the tight competition for the top spot in the Big Ten continues as multiple teams pull ahead of the pack. Meanwhile, some ball clubs, including Northwestern, are just starting to find their rhythm. The Wildcats began the week amid a nine-game losing streak, which...
In-state rival Northwestern finishes sweep of Illinois softball
Another warm and sunny day in Illinois (16-25, 3-10) turned gloomy with a chance of rain and even canceled Illinois baseball’s matchup on Tuesday afternoon. Softball was more fortunate, playing two and a half hours north of campus in Evanston. With first pitch moved up an hour, they were able to complete their game against the Northwestern Wildcats (27-8, 13-1).
Hynes comes back strong for Trinity softball
Trinity High School senior softball player Kendall Hynes has had five head coaches in her four seasons on the varsity: Bob Osborne, Jim Goranson, Steve Curley, Ivette Cano, and current coach Chardonnay Harris. No question that revolving door has been challenging for Hynes, but she is staying strong and hasn’t...
Softball: Northwestern’s South Side freshman Isabel Cunnea makes waves on the North Shore
Boasting an undefeated conference record and a 10-game home win streak, a hot Michigan squad entered Evanston for a highly anticipated early-April series against Northwestern. With Lauren Derkowski — one of the Big Ten’s top pitchers — leading the charge for the Wolverines, the Wildcats’ then 30-game unbeaten run at home seemed to be in jeopardy.
Lacrosse: Kelly Amonte Hiller guides Northwestern into new era through recruiting
Coach Kelly Amonte Hiller never shied away from forging her own path. After earning soccer and lacrosse All-American honors at Maryland in the 1990s, she took a chance on a dormant program at Northwestern, which she moved halfway across the country to build from the ground up. “You see it...
Softball: Northwestern defeats Illinois 4-1 at home
Following its decisive run-rule win in Champaign last week, Northwestern hosted Illinois at the “J” for another midweek clash Tuesday. Unlike last week’s matchup, when the Wildcats (27-8, 13-1 Big Ten) dominated from the onset and controlled the game, Tuesday’s game remained scoreless through three innings, with solid defense setting the tone early on. NU ultimately secured a 4-1 victory over the Fighting Illini (16-25, 3-10 Big Ten).
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