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The Hinsdale Central girls lacrosse team earned passage to Saturday's state championship game, its fourth out of the five that have been held since the sport received IHSA inclusion for the 2017-18 season. That's more than any other program. The Red Devils had dispatched a scrappy Hersey 11-8 in the super-sectional and overwhelmed Sandburg 15-4 in the semifinal on Friday at Central's Dickinson Field to book their spot. "Coming in to the match we were amped and excited,"...
Saanvi: To our entire Red Devil nation, thank you for joining us today to celebrate the Red Devil class of 2023. Fatimah: Honestly, none of it would be possible without the help of our parents, teachers and the D86 staff. Not to mention Google Translate, Photomath, Sparknotes and, our very new addition, ChatGPT. Saanvi: Are you forgetting something? Fatimah: Oh right! Both: The Devils Roast. Saanvi: We’ve had a good four years. Fatimah: Well, more like a good two years. You can’t forget when our two-week break turned into a w...
Pools are open, school is out (almost Red Devils!) and local road construction projects are getting underway. Those driving around Hinsdale can usually expect some disruptions this time of year. But Al Diaz, assistant village engineer, said the navigational nuisances should be minimal compared to previous summers. “It’s a light year,” Diaz said. “We’re in between (master infrastructure plans). Once the next one starts up, you’ll probably see larger projects take place.” This summer’s slate of improvements consists mainly...
The label "COVID class" was given to the Hinsdale Central Class of 2023. The freshman who started in the fall of 2019 had no idea what was ahead for them as they began their life as Red Devils. In March of 2020 as the world shut down, Red Devil Nation hunkered down and redefined their educational experiences. A severe summer storm with heavy rainfall and strong winds - which pelted northeast Hinsdale - barely touched Dickinson Field a couple hours before the start of the...
Seniors Elyssa Chandler and Catie McCabe already shared a membership in Hinsdale Central's Class of 2023. After last weekend's IHSA girls track state meet, they have another identifier in common: four-time All-State honoree. Chandler, who earned All-State status last year with her seventh-place performance in the 300-meter hurdles last year, garnered three more nods in Saturday's final at Eastern Illinois University. Two were in hurdles, with Chandler improving her 300-meter...
Hinsdale Central's Angie Conley is surrounded by opposing Rockford defenders and then fouled during the Red Devils May 13 match against the visiting side from Michigan. Conley scored on the ensuing penalty shot, helping propel Central to a 14-7 victory over the Rams. With the lacrosse posteason now underway, the Devils took on Neuqua Valley last night after press time in an IHSA sectional semifinal, aiming for a return to the state championship. (Jim Slonoff...
The Hinsdale Central boys tennis team and members of the boys track team will compete at their respective IHSA state finals May 25-27. Representing Red Devils boys tennis at the final hosted by Palatine High School are junior Alex Kotarski and sophomore Winston Stangle in singles, and the doubles teams of sophomores Nathan Hernandez and Bodie Teuscher and senior James Theriault and junior Aidan Hernandez. Representing Red Devils boys track at the final hosted by Eastern Illinois University are senior Michael Skora in the 800...
Despite some tough luck, the resilient Hinsdale Central badminton team earned a top-five spot at the IHSA state final tournament May 12-13. Overcoming early matches against top-ranked players and a doubles draw that forced one Red Devil team to oust the other, the squad placed fifth, the program's best showing since back-to-back fifth-place finishes in 2018 and 2019. Head coach Katie Maley said her players served up a stellar performance at the tournament hosted by DeKalb...
Hinsdale Central's Grant Davis fires a pitch toward home plate during a home nonconference game against Morton. The Red Devils won the contest 7-3 over the Mustangs, the third of five straight victories the team has registered as it prepares for the postseason. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Members of the Hinsdale Central girls track team will compete at the IHSA state final Thursday to Saturday, May 18-20, at Eastern Illinois University. Representing Red Devil Nation in individual events will be senior Elyssa Chandler in the 100-meter high hurdles and 300-meter low hurdles; senior Sarah Fischer in the 3,200-meter runs; Catie McCabe in the 1,600-meter run; sophomore Maya Reed in the long jump; and senior Sarah Skora in the 800-meter run. Competing in the relays will be Reed and juniors Zari Dorris, Christina...
Nicole Kubesh cherishes the camaraderie she had with her Hinsdale Central softball teammates before she graduated in 1991. So she was excited when daughter Madeline, a Central freshman, followed in her Red Devil base-running footsteps. "It's been really fun to watch her grow, and I'm just so proud of everything she's accomplishing," said Nicole, a right fielder back in the day and still in possession of her glove and varsity letters. Madeline, a catcher playing for varsity...
Hinsdale Central senior infielder Sarah Brosius releases a throw while sophomore teammate Sophie DiPasquale readies to make a play during Central's home game against Oak Park-River Forest on Friday. The Red Devils lost to the conference rival Huskies 6-0. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Hinsdale Central's Jakobi Lange unleashes a spike Tuesday night during a home contest against conference rival Oak Park-River Forest. After dropping the opening set 16-25, the Red Devils won the next two 25-15 and 25-20 to defeat the Huskies. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Hinsdale Central's Mason Bernacki prepares to unleash a shot - which would find the back of the net - during the first period of Tuesday night's home game against Glenbrook North. Unfortunately the Red Devils came up one score short, losing 10-11 to the visiting Spartans. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Hinsdale Central High School will soon welcome a new assistant principal to campus. At their April 13 meeting, Hinsdale High School District 86 Board members approved the hiring of Christopher Cirrincione to serve as Hinsdale Central’s assistant principal for curriculum and instruction. Cirrincione has served as assistant principal at Palatine High School for the last two years. Prior to that he was a social studies and Spanish teacher in Prospect and Elk Grove high schools for six years. He also was an adjunct professor a...
Hinsdale Central's Chase Collignon looks for room to operate around the opposing goal while teammate Dean Assicurato charges past a defender en route to a scoring opportunity as Central hosted Neuqua Valley Saturday on Dickinson Field. The Red Devils came up short against the Wildcats in a 9-4 loss. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Hinsdale Central's Olivia Healy (No. 20) and Carter Knotts (No. 4) battle for position in front of the opposing goal after a corner kick but were unable to put it in the net during a home game Saturday against Oswego East. Teammate Claire Snodgrass does her best to advance the ball, but the Red Devils and Wolves ultimately ended their Dickinson Field match in a scoreless tie. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
The Hinsdale Central baseball and boys volleyball team are locked in on conference success and deep postseason runs this season, while the softball team looks to both veterans and newcomers to power their performance. This is fourth and final installment in the series of spring sports previews. Baseball First game: March 21 vs. Neuqua Valley (V lost 2-4) Last season: 20-10, conference champs, lost in regional final Head coach: Jason Ziemer Years as head coach: 10 No. of varsit...
The Red Devil boys gymnastics team, and boys and girls water polo squads are already into their regular season schedules, with postseason hopes on the horizon. This is the second in a four-part series of spring previews. Next up: girls badminton, girls soccer and boys tennis. Boys gymnastics First meet: March 4 vs. Wanner Invite (V placed 2nd with 133.65 points) Last season: 2nd in sectional, 7th at state Head coach: CJ Johnson Years as head coach: 5 Number of varsity members:...
Hinsdale Central's Nora Sripraram executes a shot while teammate Ivy Shen prepares to volley the birdie back as Red Devil badminton hosted Lockport, LT and Wheaton-Warrenville South in a quad meet on Tuesday. The Devils went undefeated on the day. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Hinsdale Central's Layla Xiao competes in hurdles and Taila Johnson in shot put Saturday at the Red Devils Tri meet in Hinsdale. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Hinsdale Central head boys swim coach Bob Barber knew his squad entered the IHSA state meet last weekend at FMC Natatorium in Westmont as the prohibitive favorite after a spotless and record-smashing regular season. But he still felt some anxiety. "With as much talent as we had available, I was really hoping I didn't mess it up," Barber said Monday. His worries were quickly submerged after the Red Devils 200-yard medley quartet of Vidar Carlbaum, Josh Bey, Jeffrey Hou and...
Members of the Hinsdale Central boys swim team will compete at the IHSA state final meet Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24-25, at FMC Natatorium in Westmont. The following swimmers will represent Red Devil Nation in individual events: • Vidar Carlbaum, senior, 50-yard freestyle • Andrew Fix, senior, 100-yard breaststroke • Andrew Gilbert, senior, 50-yard freestyle • Sami Kassir, senior, diving • Noah Priest, senior, 100- and 200-yard freestyle • Nojus Bertulis, junior, 100-yard backstroke and 100-yard butterfly • Nate Harris,...
CENTRAL ATHLETES COMMIT TO PLAY The Hinsdale Central Athletic Department hosted a College Signing and Recognition Day event at the high school on Feb. 1. The following athletes were recognized: Remi Bokos, swimming, Indian River State College Ethan Du, volleyball, New York University Andrew Gilbert, swimming, Johns Hopkins University Sami Kassir, diving, University of Illinois at Chicago Max Pavlik, baseball, Tufts University Lauren Priest, swimming, Southern Methodist University Noah Priest, swimming, Boston College Sarah...
Hinsdale Central senior Ben Oosterbaan rises up against a defender to score a basket Jan. 27 against visiting conference rival York. The Red Devils defeated the Dukes 50-38 to register the team's 12th straight victory. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
