September 9, 2010 - Golf News
Congratulations to the golf team who defeated Maine East on Wednesday 175-260. The Rebels were lead by Alec Budnik, Mike Kopkowski and co-captains Sabrina Bonanno, Zack Sienkiewicz and John Lipsey. John Lipsey earned medalist honors by firing a 39. The Rebels next take on Illiani Christian next Tuesday at Palmira Golf Course in Saint John, Indiana. Good job Rebels!

September 8, 2010 - Golf Team
The varsity golf team made a disappointing showing yesterday in a 177-198 conference loss to Timothy Christian. Despite medalist honors earned by Freshman Sabrina Bonanno, the team failed to group four competive scores together. The Rebels are in action again tonight against Maine East at Oak Meadows. Good Luck Rebels.

September 9, 2010: Congratulations Ridgewood Cross Country!
The Ridgewood Cross Country Team competed at Niles West on Tuesday in quite blustery conditions! Congratulations to Freshman Kathy Barnas who placed 19th overall with a time of 15:26 for the freshman 2 mile race. Senior Catherine Hajduk placed 19th out of 118 runners in the Varsity Girls 2 mile race with a time of 13:52. On the boys side, Varsity runner Juan Silva ran 2 miles in 12:48 and placed 48 out of 101 runners. GO REBELS!

Ridgewood's John Lipsey pitches onto the fourth hole, during the Rebels' match with Walther Lutheran at Maple Meadows Golf Course.
(Joe Cyganowski/for Sun-Times Media)

The Rebels were led by senior co-captain John Lipsey, who earned medalist honors after shooting a 33. In addition, senior George Madeyski shot a 44 and junior Danny Gorski shot a 49.

"(Lipsey) really started shooting well towards the end. He really started hitting his targets," said head coach Tom Parillo. "We grouped four scores in the 40s and we need that to be competitive."

As far as breaking the four-match skid, Parillo said, "It was a big relief for our players because we knew we can be competitive and do well. The win gave us a good feeling going into conference."

The Rebels began Metro Suburban Conference play against Timothy Christian on Tuesday with a 2-4 overall record.

"Timothy Christian is very consistent," Parillo said.

Before the conference opener, the Rebels participated in the Willowbrook Invite on Saturday and finished fifth among 10 teams.

"It's a nice tournament in the beginning of the year," Parillo said. "This was a scramble-style tournament, which emphasizes team communication. So you are able to discuss strategy, but it forces (the team) to communicate."

Leading up to conference play, Parillo said the first three weeks of the season were aimed at getting the team in position and preparing for conference play.

"In the last few weeks, we were training to be in the best position to be competitive when conference begins," he said.

For Parillo, the important thing is for his team to be competitive the rest of the year.

"As long as we remember to play the course smart and not let mental mistakes create more mental mistakes, then I think we can continue our goal to be competitive," he said.

Article written by Contributor Brian Cleary on Monday, September 6, 2010 for the Pioneer Press Norridge and Harwood Heights News and online at http://www.pioneerlocal.com/norridge/sports/highschools/2681648,norridge-ridbglf-090610-s1.article.

September 8, 2010 - Volleyball Victory
Congratulations to Lady Rebels Volleyball team on their yesterday's victory over Fenton High School. They beat the Bisons in the second game and finished it up in the third. Good play from Dani rzewnicki, Jessica Kielczewska, Katie Serpico, Monika Stepkowski, Jessica Rzewnicki and Taryn Degeneffe. Keep it up ladies.

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