High School Sports Spotlight for Feb. 13, 2012
February 12, 2012 5:46PM
Roy HIckman, Rich South wrestling
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Updated: March 14, 2012 8:04AM
Dan Shaunnessey
School: Tinley Park
Sport: Swimming
Year: Junior
Through his junior season, Shaunnessey has done it all for the Titans. He’s taken down pool records and helped Tinley Park become a force at dual meets and invitationals, including winning the South Suburban Blue.
“We were looking to win (conference) as a team, and I wanted to win some events, but my main goal is to make it to the state tournament in the 50- and 100-yard freestyle,” he said.
Shaunnessey and the Titans will swim in the Lincoln-Way East Sectional.
Tim O’Brien
Emily Ronan
School: Andrew
Sport: Gymnastics
Year: Freshman
Ronan began competing in club gymnastics when she was 8. She has enjoyed the transition from club to a high school program.
“There is a lot more freedom when it comes to choosing the skills and exercises you want to perform in a meet,” she said. “It’s been a lot of fun.”
Ronan was one of two Andrew gymnasts to qualify for the Hinsdale Central Sectional in all-around.
Logan Malloy
Roy Hickman
School: Rich South
Sport: Wrestling
Year: Junior
Hickman, a transfer from Alton High School just outside St. Louis, improved to 29-4 on the season after pinning Hillcrest’s Nigel Burnett for the 182-pound title at the Lincoln-Way West Regional.
A starting linebacker for the Rich South football team, Hickman won the Bradley Invitational and the consolation bracket at the Rich East Rocket Invitational earlier this season.
He was a varsity hurdler last season at Alton, and is expected to contribute to the Stars track and field team.
Logan Malloy
Bri Zabierek
School: Lockport
Sport: Bowling
Year: Junior
Zabierek capped a strong year by qualifying for the state meet as an individual after finishing fourth at the Plainfield South Sectional.
She had a strong showing at state, finishing 14th and averaging 216. In the 12th and final game of the event, she tossed a 278.
“It’s been a fun season,” she said. “I’ve improved a lot and I owe a lot to my teammates. We have great team chemistry and they help me a lot.”
Steve Millar
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