The regional final on Oct. 31 was the right time for Frances Smith to come through, but that’s just what she does for Homewood-Flossmoor girls volleyball. A year ago, the Vikings senior had 132 kills. This season she was asked to take a different role, one that garnered a little[Read More…]
Author: David P. Funk
Confident H-F volleyball aiming for SWSC title
The Homewood-Flossmoor girls volleyball team is playing with confidence this season. Some of it comes from a overall 25-6 record and a SouthWest Suburban Conference tally of 7 – 0. Some comes from winning eight straight and 16 of the last 17. Some comes from being an experienced team full[Read More…]
MLK Invite aims to increase size of H-F’s ‘spot on the basketball map’ by drawing top teams from region
Homewood-Flossmoor basketball’s stature in the high school basketball world is not in question. The boys team won a Class 4A state title last season while the girls advanced to super sectionals. Both programs sent players to power-conference college teams in recent years. The Vikings want to continue to be an[Read More…]
H-F’s Henry punches ticket to state golf finals after missing cut by one stroke a season ago
Julia Henry broke though. The Homewood-Flossmoor senior golfed in her fourth sectional this fall. As a junior, she was a single stroke away from qualifying for state. “It feels so good to finally break through and reach that goal (of qualifying for state),” she said. “It proves how much I’ve[Read More…]
Pat Zamkin of Flossmoor runs Chicago Marathon to repay Mercy Home
There are a couple of special moments in every Chicago Marathon for Pat Zamkin. The marathon route on Sunday twice goes by Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, a charity and residence for abused, neglected and homeless children. It was where Zamkin was dropped off on his 15th birthday in[Read More…]
Parker Falcons field golf team for the first time this season, seventh grader finishes fifth at state
It only took one season for Parker Junior High School to medal in the state golf tournament. The school started its golf program this summer, with about 20 kids coming out for the boys and girls teams. The Falcons already found a star in seventh grader Wakana Hill. She finished[Read More…]
Trantham does a little bit of everything for H-F volleyball
LaDonna Trantham can do a little bit of everything on the volleyball court. The Homewood-Flossmoor senior player is on the right side for her club team. She’s played middle in the past at H-F. She’s on the outside, in the back, basically everywhere for the Vikings this season. “I think[Read More…]
Hidden Gem 2024: A finish line tradition: Yellowjackets provide levity, entertainment at the end of the race
Don’t ask the Yellowjackets to borrow one of the yellow jackets. “We’ve been asked to loan them out,” Michael Goldberg said. “It’s kind of like Batman’s suit. It only goes on when you’re going to action.” The Yellowjackets are Goldberg, Jon Elfner and Terence Peter Smith. Each is a longtime[Read More…]
H-F’s McDonald set to lead a Vikings program with momentum
RJ McDonald says his goal is to lead. That’s pretty standard for a senior quarterback, but it’s easy to see that Homewood-Flossmoor’s signal caller means it. Coach Terrell Alexander talks about McDonald as a “citizen” first, a player second. When asked about his own play, McDonald usually finds a way[Read More…]
H-F’s Heard picks NC State
For Bryce Heard, it comes down to family. That’s why the Homewood-Flossmoor hooper picked North Carolina State for his basketball and academic future. Heard announced the commitment with an emotional speech while surrounded by family, friends, teammates and coaches Wednesday, July 24, in the school’s newly-renovated gym. “The people behind[Read More…]
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