Girls Soccert: Downes South tops Hinsdale Central in shootout

GIRLS SOCCER: Downers Grove South senior goalie Cassidy Hermann on Friday night saved Downers South’s season, stopping Hinsdale Central’s final penalty kick as the Mustangs won a thrilling 3-2 shootout victory in the championship game of the Class 3A Downers Grove South Sectional.

Baseball: Hinsdale Central falls to Neuqua Valley 7-0

Nick Blackburn threw a one-hut shutout, leading Neuqua Valley to a 7-0 victory over Hinsdale Central on Wednesday in the semifinals of the Class 4A Bolingbrook Regional.

Red Devils rally to beat Blazers

SOFTBALL: Hinsdale Central rallied for a seven-run deficit to stun Addison Trail in the Class 4A playoffs Monday.

Boys Tennis: Hinsdale Central dominates LT Sectional

Hinsdale Central dominated the LT sectional in such a fashion that its two top singles and doubles teams played against each other for championships on Saturday.

Hardies places fifth in state 1600

Jill Hardies’ three-year running career at Hinsdale Central has experienced a gamut of emotions. From a third-place 3200-meter run finish as a freshman that was indispensible to the Red Devils’ capturing the 2010 Class 3A girls track and field team state championship to a junior …

Girls Soccer: It’s May’s day in Red Devils win over Lions

GIRLS SOCCER: Hinsdale Central’s Casey May scored late in both halves as the host Red Devils stunned top-seeded Lyons Township 2-0 in a Class 3A regional final in Hinsdale.

Girls Soccer: Blodgett gains respect for work in goal

When starting goalkeeper Riley Glenn suffered a knee injury April 24, Hinsdale Central soccer coach Michael Smith approached sophomore Jenna Blodgett about filling the vacancy. “Jenna is a field player, but she’s a very selfless young lady,” Smith said. “She said ‘If you believe I …

Bass Fishing: Red Devils, Hornets go head to head

BASS FISHING: The third annual Hinsdale District 86 Classic between South and Central will be held Saturday morning.

Baseball: Lucente dealing with Hinsdale Central’s ‘ups and downs’

BASEBALL: Senior Sam Lucente and his Hinsdale Central teammates hope to turn their season around in the playoffs.

Girls Soccer: Blodgett gains respect for work in goal

When starting goalkeeper Riley Glenn suffered a knee injury April 24, Hinsdale Central soccer coach Michael Smith approached sophomore Jenna Blodgett about filling the vacancy. “Jenna is a field player, but she’s a very selfless young lady,” Smith said. “She said ‘If you believe I …

Boys Gymnastics: Leahy puts team ahead of self at State

One of the sure things in high school sports the past couple years has been the vault of Hinsdale Central’s Tyler Leahy. Leahy was at Lincoln-Way East in Frankfort on Saturday and looking to defend his state vault title. All signs seemed positive after he …

Boys Track: Hinsdale Central’s Hinspeter takes his shot

BOYS TRACK: When long-jump favorite Matt Harris of Lyons fouled out, Hinsdale Central’s Daniel Hinspeter jumped at the opportunity Friday in the conference meet.

Girls Lacrosse: Olsen driven to get back to title game

There is a good reason that Hinsdale Central girls lacrosse player Alex Olsen ranks among the state’s leaders in caused turnovers, interceptions and draw controls.

“Those are areas where however bad you want it is whether or not you will get it,” Olsen said. “Nothing …

Boys Lacrosse: Red Devils knock off rival Lions

BOYS LACROSSE: Hinsdale Central senior Cole Potkul played a key role in the Red Devils’ upsetting state-ranked Lyons Township 8-7 in overtime Saturday in Western Springs.

Softball: Maciejewski praises seniors’ efforts

Hinsdale Central softball coach Lee Maciejewski understands his three promising freshmen are a big reason the program is on the rise. He’s more impressed, however, with his seniors this season. “We have an influx of young talent, but a lot of the credit goes to …