Marist knew they could do it, even if few outsiders did. The RedHawks were supposed to lose during several legs of the Class 4A postseason bracket but never did. They defied the doubters, all the way up to and including a 2-1 win over Benet Academy Nov. 16 at CEFCU[Read More…]
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H-F’s Special Olympics soccer teams take first, third place
Homewood-Flossmoor High School fielded two teams in the state Special Olympics soccer tournament, and both came home with honors. The white team won first place and the red team won third place in competition Nov. 2 in Schaumburg. The teams each have eight players who are supported by Unified partners,[Read More…]
Homewood resident Cage making volleyball run with Marist
Cassidy Cage was always tall. The Marist junior volleyball player is 6-foot-2 now, and only ever knew being able to see over the crowd. “I’ve always been the tallest but I hit a really big growth spurt during quarantine. That’s where I hit 6-foot,” she said. “I just grew a[Read More…]
H-F volleyball wins first regional title since 2019
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…]
Flossmoor’s Wakana Hill honored for state golf tournament effort
The Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education recognized seventh-grade Parker Junior High student Wakana Hill’s top-five finish in the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) state golf tournament. Hill completed the state competition played at Metamora Fields Golf Course in central Illinois on Sept. 12 with the fifth lowest score. At[Read More…]
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…]
Hidden Gem 2024: Co-founders get to run; volunteers serve music, chalk art, chocolate milk
Jennifer Davis summed up the post-Hidden Gem Half Marathon vibe in downtown Flossmoor as she stood with her two children watching the streets fill with runners and residents. “Feeling Flossmoor proud today,” she said. “Flossmoor sure knows how to throw a party.” She was watching Kegs & Eggs, a new[Read More…]
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