CSLV: Back In Action
Olympics notes and summer travels.
FALL’S BACK, BABY
Fall sports is back, and the CSL Newsletter is returning to more regularly scheduled programming. As stated before in the summer, the newsletter is shifting to a bit more of a newsy vibe. I’ll still be recognizing individual game accomplishments, but will limit the amount of game-by game stuff in favor of highlighting the biggest tidbits that stand out the most.
In lieu of this, I’m definitely going to want to get heads up from readership about things happening in the sports-sphere around us. Send me those newsy-tidbits! Kalebcarter4256@gmail.com or on Twitter/X at @CSL_Varsity are the best ways to reach me.
For those of you still paying as a subscriber despite my having taken a step back with the newsletter, I appreciate you greatly!
CSL ATHLETES MEDAL AT OLYMPICS
New Trier graduate Peter Chatain won a bronze in the U.S. men’s eight boat: Check out the Record North Shore’s reporting on past Trevian athletes winning Olympic medals.
Niles West’s Jewell Loyd was on the U.S. Women’s Basketball team that brought home the gold for the 8th consecutive time.
GRAD CATCHUPS
Niles West alum George Kontos was recognized for his role on the 2014 San Francisco Giants World Series’ winning team. The Lincolnwood native pitched in 32 and 1/3 innings and posted an ERA of 2.78 that season.
Evanston graduate Lance Jones signed a professional basketball contract with a Spanish team, the Tizona Burgos.
Glenbrook South graduate Charlie Nikitas won the 75th Illinois Open. This “Golf In Chicago” page wrote about Nikitas’ performance.
DID YOU SEE?
Maine South class of 2025 lineman Tyler Fortis verbally committed to Eastern Illinois for football.
Deerfield class of 2026 baseball player Easton Newman committed to Northern Illinois for the sport.
Evanston Class of 2025 basketball player Jonathan Dickson committed to Olivet Nazarene to play for the men’s basketball team.
Deerfield announced its 2024-2025 Hall of Fame class from Deerfield. See the announcement in full by clicking here.
Margo Grogan of Sports Depiction took some photos at Niles West girls flag football practice check them out by clicking this link.
Dion Martorano of Journal & Topics Media Group put out some great stuff relative to Niles West, Glenbrook South, Maine West, Maine East and Maine South flag football. This is the first season flag football is an officially-sanctioned IHSA sport. Check out his article.