Coach Jamere Dismukes announced via social media Tuesday night that he’s stepping down from his position at Homewood-Flossmoor High School boys basketball coach. He told The Chronicle that he’s pursuing a new opportunity but wasn’t able to give any details, yet. “It’s the right time. I have career goals that[Read More…]
Author: David P. Funk
Ahrendt quarterbacks H-F volleyball through early season
Bryan Ahrendt is a big part of the Homewood-Flossmoor volleyball team’s offense. He’s also a huge part of the Vikings’ defense. The senior libero is an important part of pretty much everything they do. Coach Mark Ciesielski calls him the team’s “quarterback.” “I’m not a hitter. I’m not a[Read More…]
Thurman steps up in H-F softball’s walk-off win
Izzy Thurman can catch. The Homewood-Flossmoor junior has a little experience behind the plate. She’s caught all of six games. When injuries forced the Vikings to go to their third option at backstop against Manteno on April 16, Thurman wasn’t worried. She was excited. “When I catch, I see pitches[Read More…]
H-F thrower Wiley ready to defend state title
Few would’ve expected Jaloni Wiley to be where she is today when she first got to Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The junior thrower was a cheerleader who had designs on being a sprinter for the track team. Vikings throws coach Billy Bundy saw something in her, though. Two years later, Wiley[Read More…]
Powell hitting all the right buttons for H-F volleyball
Ahmad Powell is more than just a volleyball player. Homewood-Flossmoor High School senior outside hitter is a talented athlete, for sure, but he’s more than that. Powell is part of the school’s Rising Vikings program and speaks to elementary and middle school kids about the high school. He’s student council[Read More…]
H-F grad Robinson wins national wrestling title for NC State
It was like a dream, Vince Robinson told reporters after the match. Robinson, a North Carolina State University redshirt freshman and 2023 Homewood-Flossmoor High School graduate, beat Oklahoma State’s Troy Spratley 2-1 in overtime to win the 125-pound NCAA national wrestling championship March 22 in Philadelphia. Tied at 1-1 after[Read More…]
H-F softball captain Skylar Skinner balances full plate
Skylar Skinner has a packed schedule as a high-level softball and volleyball player. On a typical day before a softball game, Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s senior shortstop goes from school to a two-hour softball practice, then immediately to a three-hour club volleyball practice. She’ll arrive there just in time to stretch[Read More…]
Stamps, H-F baseball ready to level up
Arthur Stamps is a little more vocal this season. Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s senior outfielder has some clout with his younger teammates and he’s using it. “Last year, I didn’t have to take much of a leadership role. I’ve really had to step up and become a leader now,” he said.[Read More…]
H-F boys hoops repeat attempt stopped in sectional final
That Friday night was a tough one for Homewood-Flossmoor High School boys basketball coach Jamere Dismukes. His Vikings, the defending Class 4A state champions, lost 77-64 to Rich Township in the sectional championship March 7. The ride home wasn’t pleasant. Nothing was, until the next day. “When my son woke[Read More…]
Junior Gandy is dandy for H-F girls wrestling
Homewood-Flossmoor High School junior London Gandy has a simple philosophy about wrestling. “You got to have a good time,” she said. “A lot of girls carry anxiety into a match. It happens to all of us, but as soon as I get on that mat I’m going to wrestle my[Read More…]