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Paul Parpet had been a high school coach for four decades before signing on as the varsity girls bowling head coach at Hinsdale Central almost nine years ago. "This fall I just completed my 50th consecutive year of coaching high school football," Parpet said. "I'm proud of that. That's why I brag about it." Parpet has logged 30 years as head football coach, 21 as head baseball coach and 30 as a freshman basketball coach. After he retired from teaching at Addison Trail High...
Rebounding is second nature for basketball players. But getting a grip on the sudden mid-season departure of the entire Hinsdale Central varsity girls basketball coaching staff was a challenge - and, team members say, an opportunity. The setback was delivered when Central head girls varsity basketball coach Erin Navolio and two other members of the girls basketball team coaching staff resigned on Dec. 4. No reason was articulated, so, of course, speculation ran rampant. More...
Basketball, boys Jan. 16 vs. Glenbard West V 44-32 Jan. 15 @ Fenwick V loses 54-61 Basketball, girls Jan. 16 @ St. Charles North V loses 37-53 Jan. 15 @ Fremd V loses 48-83 Bowling, boys Jan. 13 @ IHSA regional V places 10th with 4.593 pins Kowalkowski, 30th, 1,041 Dynis, 39th, 950 Hyland, 46th, 756 Hester, 50th, 648 Kwon, 51st, 611 Berger, 53rd, 587 Jan. 10 vs. Hinsdale South V loses 2,323-2,665 Bowling, girls Jan. 11 vs. Morton V loses 1.939-2,803 Wu, 471 Montanye, 364 Reinhardt, 336 Groom, 277 Oranu, 256 Lopez, 235...
Hinsdale Central's Vincas Bruzelis rises over a defender for a lay-up as the Central hosted Glenbard West Tuesday night. The Devils overtook the Hilltoppers on their next possession and went on to defeat their conference rival 44-31. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Nate Anderson Clarendon Hills When did you first start playing hockey? When I was about 4 years old, my neighbor dropped off a pair of skates. It was in the wintertime. I went to a frozen rink near me. I skated for the first time. I started playing hockey about a week later. My dad got me lessons, and I just stuck with it. What do you enjoy most about the sport? The team effort and the overall competitiveness that comes with the sport. Your team is like a bunch of brothers....
It is winter after all. Mother Nature seems to finally be coming through with the scenes of snow and ice many embrace this time of year. So skiers, skaters and sledders rejoice, and check out these thrills in the chill. Cold steel on ice The village-operated rink at Burns Field, 320 N. Vine St., will open for use once weather permits (four to six consecutive full days of weather below 32 degrees). Once the ice is in place, posted signs will indicate if the rinks are open or...
Hinsdale Central junior Jack Crabb advances the puck up the ice Tuesday night with junior Emmet McConnell nearby as Central took on Plainfield at the Willowbrook Ice Arena. The Red Devils won 4-3. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Marko Ivanisevic Hinsdale When did you start wrestling? Wrestling wasn't big to me until my sophomore year in high school. As a kid I wasn't very good, and I didn't have a lot of wins. I stuck with it, thanks to my mom and dad, and I ended up taking fifth at state my sophomore year. That's when I really fell in love with the sport. What do you love about it? Just the grind. I love working hard in the sport. I gave up football my senior year to wrestle more, and that was a...
Basketball, boys Jan. 9 vs. Downers North V wins 52-40 Jan. 6 @ Conant V loses 44-53 Jan. 5 @ Downers South V loses 48-55 Basketball, girls Jan. 9 @ Downers North V loses 35-46 Jan. 6 vs. New Trier V loses 57-63 Bowling, boys Jan. 9 @ Naperville North V loses 1,624-1,806 Berger, 418 Kwon, 401 Dynis, 311 Hyland, 272 Westerberg, 222 Gymnastics, girls Jan. 6 @ Naperville North Invite V places 3rd with 130.325 points All-around Driscoll, 9th, 32.7 Hannah, 11th, 31.8 Vault Hamelka, 3rd, 9.25 Driscoll, 9th, 8.65 Hannah, 11th, 8.5...
Hinsdale Central head boys basketball coach Nick Latorre keeps a close eye on his team's defensive play in the fourth quarter of the Red Devils' opening game against Schaumburg Dec. 27 in the annual Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic tournament. Junior guard Vincas Buzelis draws a foul driving to the basket to earn a couple of free throws, while teammate and fellow guard Will Gaffney works to stay in front of his opponent on the defensive end. Junior guard Eric Kozys keeps his...
January is the perfect time to start a new fitness routine - or resuscitate and old one that was abandoned over the holidays. Winter weather makes outdoor exercise a challenge, but The Community House in Hinsdale offers a host of indoor classes to meet a variety of fitness needs. Many of these offerings have sessions that continue into the spring. All are offered at The Community House, 415 W. Eighth St. Some require in-person registration. Discounts are available for The...
The Hinsdale Central boys varsity basketball team will return to the eighth annual Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic Dec. 27 as defending champions. The Red Devils beat Oswego East 54-41 last year to capture the program's first title in the tourney. The team went on to set school records for wins in a season (31) and consecutive victories (23). Then 94 percent of that's team offense graduated in May. But varsity boys basketball coach Nick Latorre is approaching this tournament...
Hinsdale Central's Barsum Ravanasa faced West Aurora's Emilio Ayala in a 144-pound match during the Whitlatch Invite Saturday at Hinsdale Central. Ravanasa contributed 4 points to the team's 61, which resulted in a 19th-place finish. (photo for The Hinsdalean by Mike Prepelica)...
Hazel Hamelka Clarendon Hills When did you first start competing in gymnastics? I started doing gymnastics at the age of 2, but I didn't start competing until I was 10. What is your favorite event? That's a tough question. I'd probably say vault because I'm the best at it. What is your least favorite event? Probably beam, only because I'm a big worrier and I think sometimes it's kind of hard to be positive, especially if you fall, because it's pretty easy to fall off a beam. H...
Basketball, boys Dec. 16 @ Sandburg Shootout vs. Bolingbrook V loses 63-69 Dec. 14 @ OP-RF V wins 62-53 Basketball, girls Dec. 16 @ Naperville North V loses 61-66 Dec. 15 @ OP-RF V wins 73-19 Bowling, boys Dec. 18 @ Lemont V loses 1,842-2,221 Kwon, 378 Westerberg, 300 Berger, 295 Kowalkowski, 293 Dynis, 290 Hyland, 286 Bowling, girls Dec. 14 vs. Willowbrook V loses 1,837-2,591 Montanye, 366 Lu, 330 Oranu, 323 Reinhardt, 313 Lopez. 257 Groom, 248 Gymnastics, girls Dec. 16 @ New Trier Invite V places 7th with 131.5 points Vault...
Caroline Dolehide's holiday wish was granted early this year. Back in September, the 25-year-old pro tennis player from Hinsdale sat at 111th in the world singles standings as she began play at the WTA 1000-level tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico. This had been a good year up to that point for Dolehide, having elevated her ranking from 206 in February to 99 by the end of May following a series of strong performances that culminated with a championship at the Naples ITF W60...
Hinsdale Central's Erica Driscoll performs her balance beam routine during a Dec. 6 home meet against York. The Red Devils came up short to their conference rival Dukes 132.25-136.5. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Basketball, boys Dec. 9 @ South Elgin Shootout vs. St. Rita V wins 56-26 Basketball, girls Dec. 12 V loses 46-58 Dec. 9 vs. LT V loses 53-70 Dec. 8 @ York V loses 38-61 Bowling, boys Dec. 11 @ Morton V loses 2,104-2,658 Dec. 6 vs. Naperville Central V loses 1,940-2,797 Bowling, girls Dec. 9 @ Sabre Invite V places Dec. 7 vs. Leyden V loses 2,077-2,481 Wu, 489 Montanye, 358 Lu, 342 Oranu, 329 Groom, 288 Reinhardt, 271 Gymnastics, girls Dec. 9 vs. Red Devil Estoque Invite V places 3rd with 136.35 points Vault Hamelka, 4th, 9.4...
Daniel Orozco senior When did basketball grab your interest? In middle school, I was more of a runner. During the pandemic I started picking up the basketball and shooting and playing with friends. I kind of went fully into basketball after that. What do you enjoy about playing for Central? I love going to practice every day and competing with everyone. I'm excited to play with my brother, Dillon, a junior, and watching him getting better every day. What position do you play?...
Hinsdale Central senior Greta Dani keeps her eyes on the basket as she positions for a shot during a home game Nov, 28 against conference rival Glenbard West. The Devils fell to the Hilltoppers 41-58. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Basketball, boys Dec. 5 @ Downers North V loses 47-56 Dec. 2 @ Wheaton Academy V wins 65-60 Bruzelis, 11 points, 12 rebounds, assist, 3 steals Daniel Orozco, 11 points, 2 rebounds, assist Blienko, 10 points, 3 rebounds, assist, block Kozys, 9 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals Reddy, 6 points Thick, 6 points, 4 rebounds Dillon Orozco, 5 points Dell, 4 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists Kusak, 2 points, 2 rebounds, assist Dec. 1 vs. York V loses 43-50 Basketball, girls Nov. 30 vs. Hinsdale South V loses 32-35 Bowling, boys...
Grady Hyland Clarendon Hills When did you first start bowling? I've played in the past, just recreationally, for fun. This is the first year that I actually got on the team and have been taking it seriously. Why did you try out? Some of my friends were doing it, and I just finished football, and it was my last high school sport that I was ever going to play. I just wanted something to do with my time. How do you stay in a positive mindset? I play baseball as a pitcher, so it's...
The 2023-24 Hinsdale Central winter sports season preview series concludes with a look at boys and girls basketball and girls gymnastics. Boys cagers and the gymnasts are counting on newcomers to step up this year, while girls hoopsters are relying on veteran leadership to guide the program. Boys swimming/diving and boys and girls wrestling were featured in last week's issue, while boys and girls bowling and hockey were the focus in the Nov. 23 story. Editor's note: This...
Basketball, boys Nov. 22 & 24 @ Oswego East/Naperville North Invite vs. Oswego V wins 66-39 Dan Orozco, 15 points, assist, steal Kozys, 8 points, assist Reddy, 8 points, 2 rebounds Thick, 6 points. 8 rebounds, 2 assists Bruzelis, 6 points, rebound, assist, steal Dillon Orozco, 5 points Gaffney, 4 points, 2 rebounds Kusak, 3 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals Dell, 3 points, rebound, assist Deftos, 2 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists Howell, 2 points, 3 rebounds Nedic, 2 points, rebound, assist Bilenko, 2 points, rebound...
Greta Dani Hinsdale How long have you played basketball? I think I started playing (in Hungary) when I was about 8. I was into swimming, too, but decided to fully focus on basketball when I got to high school. What do you like about the sport? I like that it's a team sport and that I get to play with other people and learn their playing styles. I like that we get to experience different emotions together. I'm competitive and I like to win, but I also like to put a lot of work...
