VIDEO: Local ski jumping club turns athletes into Olympians
By Hannah Shapiro Medill Reports Chicagoland might not be known for elevation, but the Norge Ski Club in Fox River Grove is developing a reputation for churning out Olympic ski jumpers. For the second Winter Games in a row, three of the four men’s ski jumpers on Team USA are Norge athletes. Hannah Shapiro is […]
Meet some of the Chicago Catholic League’s top unsigned seniors
By Alyssa Muir Medill Reports AJ Redd, who is expected to finish his career as St. Ignatius’ all-time leader in games played, is one of the Chicago Catholic League’s talented seniors, several of whom have not yet decided where they will be playing at the next level. These athletes all play significant roles on teams […]
To three or not to three? Chicago junior college teams grapple with rising basketball trend
By Andrew Polk Medill Reports From youth leagues to the NBA, the three-point shot is a game changer in basketball. Stars such as Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors have altered the game with their stunning shooting range and efficiency, making three-pointers seem like wide-open layups. The NBA has caught the […]
