Author: David P. Funk

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…]

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 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…]

H-F girls wrestling to host summer invite Saturday; Registration still open, walkups welcome

Homewood-Flossmoor girls wrestling will host a summer invitational Saturday, July 19, in the school’s fieldhouse at the North Building.  Registration is open online with trackwrestling.com and walkups will be welcome. Early registration is $30 per wrestler. It will cost $40 the morning of the tournament, beginning at about 7:30 a.m.[Read More…]

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