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Football in Argentina
This is the country with most registered players in the world, more than 300 000 and that's why football is national sport with most fans. The history of Argentinian football began in end of 19th century and now is governed by Argentine Football Association which also lead the national football team of Argentina. National football team of Argentina played it`s first match in 1902 year, and since then have many achievements in international football tournaments. The National football team of Argentina won 2 times FIFA World Cup during 1978 and 1986, and 3 times finished in 2nd place. In South American Football Championship they won 12 titles and two more in Copa America which is successor of South American Football Championship. Argentina takes 4th place in FIFA all-time table.
Football league system in Argentina is suffering some changes in last years and for the season 2018/2019 will be built by 5 divisions named, Primera Division – highest football league in Argentina with 26 clubs in it. Primera B Nacional – second highest football league – 25 clubs, the other three divisions are regional groups.
Each year Argentine Football Association launch two national football tournaments named:
Copa Argentina is national football tournament where participate 186 clubs from each division. The winner is qualified for Copa Libertadores. Supercopa Argentina is a single match event between champion of Argentina and winner of Copa Argentina.
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Bills to Repeal Common Core Hit Roadblocks; Will Reviews Satisfy Foes?
By Andrew Ujifusa on April 22, 2015 8:57 AM
As I discuss in a story being published this week, a review of bills to end the Common Core State Standards in state legislatures show that opponents of the standards don't have a single outright victory so far this year. Repeal efforts have fallen flat in Arizona, Montana, West Virginia, and a host of other states so far.
In 2013 and 2014, I've produced bill trackers so that folks can follow the path of previous repeal and "pause implementation" efforts. This year, I've decided to defer to Dan Thatcher at the National Conference of State Legislatures, who has created an extensive and frequently updated bill tracker of not just repeal bills, but legislation impacting testing and accountability. Click here to go to his "dashboard" of standards-related legislation—you can also filter the bills by multiple categories to see legislation that affects more than one policy area.
In the story, I briefly discuss bills that would require a review, not the repeal, of the common core, including one bill that failed (in West Virginia) and one bill that the state legislature passed (in Mississippi). Last year, legislation passed that initiated such reviews in Missouri and North Carolina. And this year in Mississippi, a repeal bill was altered to require such a review.
But Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant, a Republican, doesn't appear eager to follow what Missouri and North Carolina did last year. In fact, Bryant, who has indicated opposition to the common core, made this announcement on his Facebook page on April 1 about Senate Bill 2161, but hasn't acted since:
Bryant linked to a Clarion-Ledger story, in which the governor indicated his fear that the process to review the standards would ultimately be toothless:
So if Bryant is any indicator, it's possible that common-core-review bills won't pass muster with policymakers opposed to the standards. That position, of course, might narrow their options for success even further. (It's also worth remembering that Gov. Pat McCrory of North Carolina has supported the standards even though he signed the state's review bill last year, and Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has also expressed support for the standards.)
Bryant has until April 24 to sign the bill. No other state legislature has approved a bill to review standards themselves, according to Thatcher's tracker, although a few states are at least seriously considering reviewing the nature of their testing regimens.
In the story, I also mentioned Louisiana GOP Rep. Brett Geymann's plan to repeal common core in his state by keeping repeal bills out of education committees in the legislature. How's that strategy going? Not well—the Louisiana House of Representatives voted down that proposal on April 20.
On the other hand, the Tennessee House of Representatives voted unanimously the same day to replace the common core—the state Senate approved the measure on April 21, the Associated Press reported, and sent it to Gov. Bill Haslam, who said he'll sign it. The bill doesn't require an immediate revocation of the standards. The bill would create a new commission, with a majority of its members appointed by legislators and the rest by Haslam (a common-core supporter), tasked with recommending new standards to the state school board. The state board, in turn, could send back these recommendations to this commission for revisions, but couldn't do so more than twice.
The bill also states, "Any standards adopted by the state board upon the recommendation of the commission shall be separate and distinct from the Common Core State Standards." How various policymakers would define "separate and distinct" is open to interpretation.
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David A. Clarke Jr. is a Sheriff for the Milwaukee County (WI) with 11 videos in the C-SPAN Video Library; the first appearance was a 2012 Forum. The year with the most videos was 2016 with three videos. Most appearances with Rudolph "Rudy" W. Giuliani (2). Most common tags: Conservatives, Law Enforcement, Road to the White House.
Supporters of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump delivered remarks at a campaign rally in Waukesha, Wisconsin.


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Q: Magento2.3: How to send a file to another server?
I have a requirement that is sending the customer details like their
  wish-list details, address, names, etc., to another server(I have all
  the credentials for that server with me). I want to send that file via
  admin panel so that admin can send it by one click.
In order to do that, what are the things I have to do in Magento 2?
Could anyone please help me with this?
Your help will be greatly appreciated.

A:
Add button at backend customer view and create action that will
  connect to external server.
See how can one add button to customer view.
  How to add a button to the Customer Edit Page within the admin?
See how can we connect to server via code.
  https://www.php.net/manual/en/function.ftp-connect.php
If you want to do bulk operation then add new action at customer
  listing mass action. Read here how to do that
  https://webkul.com/blog/adding-custom-mass-action-in-admin-grid-in-magento-2/
You can easily get those customers ID to your action and retrieve
  information you want.
Establish connection to database and you're good to go.
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Quite enjoyable. Harrison Ford is looking.... stale but it is made up for by Shia Lebouf. Cate Blanchet was excellent.
Felt a little like the passing of the torch but they are talking Indy 5 so who knows.
not as good as the previous ones but still a good rollicking adventure , suitable for the little ankle biters as well..


Welcome back to Haley's Beauty Room! I am back with another recipe that is great for the holidays and won't last long in your house!
I found this recipe on Pinterest from another blogger, Together As A Family. I have tweaked this recipe a little to make it my own, and I hope you enjoy this just as much as I do!
So, if you're interested in reading how to make these absolutely delicious cookies, then keep on reading!
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray cookie sheets liberally with non-stick cooking spray.
Take about 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into a ball (about the size of a golf ball) place 12 dough balls per cookie sheet. I like my cookies a little larger, so I only got about 2 dozen cookies from this recipe.
Bake for 8-9 minutes. Let cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes and then remove to cooling rack to cook completely. Baking time will vary based on your oven, so monitor closely.
That's it! Make sure you snag a few of these for yourself, as your family will gobble these up!
These look amazing! I love pumpkins in baking. Hope you have a Merry Christmas.


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The Clayton Football & Netball Club (CFNC) is an Australian rules football club located in the Melbourne bayside suburb of Clayton. They compete in the 3rd Division of the Southern Football Netball League in the Men's football competition, the 1st Division of the Women's competition and field two Women's Netball teams in the SFNL Netball competition.

History
Founded in 1908 by William Bunny, a local Councillor at the time, the club first played in The Berwick Football Association and its successor the Dandenong District Football Association.

When the Dandenong competition folded and reformed as the South West Gippsland FL in 1954, Clayton opted to join the Federal Football League. They broke through and won the last two premierships, in 1980 and 1981.

Clayton then commenced in the South East Suburban Football League in 1982, winning the premiership. They followed up a few years later by winning the 1984 premiership.  Unhappy with the quality of administration in the SESFL, the club applied and were cleared to the Eastern District Football League (EDFL). They spent three years at the top of the 2nd Division ladder before competing in the 1992 Grand Final and breaking through to win the 1993 premiership. That allowed the club to be promoted to the 1st Division. After five years in the top division of the EDFL the club opted to return to their natural local competition in 1999.

The Club has many life members and stalwarts over its vast history, most notably the Meade family. The ground is named after Jack Meade who served the club for over 45 years (1950 - c.1995).

Clayton won the 2001 and 2006 1st Division premierships, a regular finalist for most years, but by 2008 Clayton began to struggle with the quality of the competition, and finished last in their division that year. As a result the club was relegated back to 2nd Division. They bounced back the following year in 2010, winning the premiership and promotion back into 1st Division. After competing in 1st Division since 2010, Clayton went through a winless season in 2017 which had them competing in 2nd Division in 2018. Another winless season from the Men's Senior side in 2018, will see Clayton competing in Men's Football Division 3 in season 2019.

In 2018, Clayton fielded its inaugural Women's football team, nicknamed "The Claydies", who went on to win the SFNL Women's Division 2 Premeriship. In the team's maiden year, Captain Stephanie Sandoval will go down in SFNL history as the inaugural winner of the Women's Division 2 Best & Fairest medal. Sandoval accumulated a total of 22 votes to finish four votes clear of second placed Stephanie Rummel of Frankston. Sandoval also won the SFNL Women's Division 2 Superboot award, having kicked 21 goals for the season.

Nostalgia
An unusual occurrence to the Clayton Football Club took place on 9 May 1914, the club with their new red jerseys and red stockings were leading at three-quarter time against Clyde. An enraged bull attacked the crowd and the players. Though bulls are colorblind, a commonly held misconception attributed the bull's charge to the red jerseys of the Clayton players, who wisely took shelter in the club's dressing rooms. The bull charged at the door of the dressing room and the whole building trembled. The door withstood the first charge, but the bull's second attempt smashed the door in. Only the narrow doorway stopped the bull from getting access to the rooms and the  horrified victims.

The people inside the rooms kept up a barrage of boots, coats and everything possible to scare it away.  A local farmer came; and, knowing how to handle bulls, was able to control it, and led the animal away to a more secure paddock.

Senior Premierships
 Dandenong District Football Association (DDFA)
 1934, 1950
 Federal Football League (FFL)
 1980, 1981
 South East Suburban Football League (SESFL)
 1982, 1984
 Eastern Districts Football League (EDFL)
 1993 (Division 2)
  Southern Football Netball League
 2001 (Division 1), 2006 (Division 1), 2010 (Division 2), 2018 (Women's Division 2)

References

External links
 Clayton Football & Netball Club official website

Australian rules football clubs in Melbourne
Southern Football League (Victoria)
Australian rules football clubs established in 1908
1908 establishments in Australia
Sport in the City of Kingston (Victoria)

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hrpockets – My own interpretation of the world of HR chock full of charm and snark for your reading enjoyment!
Recently I called on some of my pals to help me navigate a question… What makes a thank you note from a candidate stand out after an interview. Check out what some of the best business professionals had to say below and let us know if you would add anything else!
I mentioned some challenges we were having during the interview and the candidate called out one specifically and stated they were excited to help me solve that problem and how they planned to do it. Definitely stood out against the rest of the "form" replies.
I mentioned something that I found interesting – like social recruiting (it was 2010), and I got an email with an interesting article about it. Showed listening and genuine interest.
It stands out to me when someone brings up a challenge we discuss during the call. I want some context for why they want to keep moving forward.
I tell candidates to pick something that resonated with them, beyond care for patients (too easy). Small detail that would be easy to miss but hit you like a #wreckingball. Many fall flat though.
I agree with the other responses: when you can tell the candidate listened and specifically addresses a pain point identified. I like to hear that they are already problem solving.
I had a candidate who was unfamiliar with a certain contract vehicle in the interview. In the thank you, she spoke about that specific vehicle and had obviously done some research and was excited to learn more. It definitely stood out.
Boundaries at work/with work are good for you.
You can love your work and have boundaries. I'd argue that having boundaries can make it easier to love your work.
Boundaries at work can look like saying no to projects you know you don't have the bandwidth to complete.
Boundaries can look like not staying late or coming in early or over the weekends.
Boundaries can look like telling co-workers or managers when they say something that makes you uncomfortable or offends you.
Boundaries can look like expecting people to value your work outcomes and respecting your knowledge.
It's important to start setting your boundaries early on. It's much easier to have boundaries from the beginning than to try to walk people back to your boundaries after you've let them get away with disrespecting them.
I used to have a job where I kept volunteering to stay late to get the job done for the team and before I knew it I was expected to stay late to get the job done. It snuck up on me. I agreed to take phone calls on the weekend and then I was always expected to take phone calls on the weekends and early in the am during the week. By the time I had enough and started letting people know I had enough and I couldn't work like that anymore (years later) I was the bad guy.
I'm not saying you shouldn't work hard, you should work however you want to-just have boundaries.
The most important career lesson I ever learned was to understand the business.
There seems to be a lot of back and forth about HR being business professionals/or not being business professionals. In my opinion the easiest way to win this discussion is to make sure you understand the business you support-not just the people portion, but the whole picture.
How does your company make money? What are the products/services your company provides? How do they provide it? Like really, how? What other areas do your HR policies or actions impact and how.
From where I sit, you can make better decisions about the HR support you provide when you understand the business. Looking beyond your schedule and how quickly (or slowly) you choose to respond or how much information you decide you want to share can move your department forward.
People (managers especially) choose to not value HR when you choose to ignore the bigger business picture and only do things the way you want to do things. When HR isn't valued it's hard to see them as business professionals.
In 2019 don't just try to teach the business HR, let HR learn the business.
Author Kristina H. Minyard, SHRM-CP, PHRPosted on January 31, 2019 Categories career lessons, UncategorizedTags Business, career lessons, HR, valueLeave a comment on Who do you really support?
When I was in elementary school one of my chores was to pull weeds in the yard. I didn't really like that chore much. Day after day I would pull up dandelions out of the yard only to find two or three times as many the next day. If you don't get to them quick enough they spread their seeds all over the yard.
Finally I learned to use a spoon to dig up the root. The spoon helped me to make sure I got the whole problem so it would stop spreading. Had I thought that through from the beginning, I would've really cut down my chore time (and effort) but I'm one of those kids who has to learn things the hard way.
When we have a problem at work, we have to dig out the root to solve it. The most common avoidance tactic we take in response to a problem is "I'm too busy" to x, y, or z.
But are you really? Because if you would take the time to stop what you're doing and get to the root of the problem, you may free up some time on the back-end. Accepting "I'm too busy" as an excuse makes the problem build and spread.
It's real simple. Take the time to find the root and dig it out. If you don't the problem is going to eventually spread and then it may be out of your hands to solve altogether.
You cannot fix a communication problem by ignoring it.
The first time I experienced communication problems at work was at my afternoon job in high school. I had a boss who would tell me to do something, I would go do it, and then she would freak out asking me why I did what I did.
She actually made me feel crazy.
I talked with my careers teacher who had arranged for me to get this position (for school credit) and she recommended that I take notes during the conversation and either read them back to my boss afterwards as in "I understand you want me to do x, y, z" or email that statement back to her.
It felt really weird to do that at first, but what happened next was a game changer. My boss would correct where I heard something different from what she was trying to say or approve of my interpretation. It pretty much eliminated those weird melt downs after I completed tasks.
I don't know why people communicate differently or why we hear what we want to hear, but I do know there are plenty of opportunities we can work on our communication together and get better.
I'm glad I had that experience early on to send back my notes for confirmation because it helped me prepare for future communication barriers.
What is something you've done to build better communication and understanding with your team?


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Q: Evaluate wave energy integral over truncated domain
Consider the problem
$$u_{tt}=u_{xx},\quad 0<x<1,\quad t>0$$
$$u|_{x=0}=u|_{x=1}=0$$
$$u|_{t=0} = 0,\quad u_{t}|_{t=0}=x(1-x)$$
Compute $$\int_{0}^{\frac{1}{2}}u^2_t+u^2_x dx$$

i know that $$E(t)=E(0)=\int_{0}^{1}u^2_t+u^2_x dx=\int_{0}^{1}x^2(1-x)^2 dx=\frac{1}{30}$$ via energy conservation and i guess the result of the unknown integral is half of it (1/60), but how to prove it?

A: Note that the problem is invariant under $x \mapsto 1 - x$, and that the configuration is symmetric w.r.t. to $x = \frac12$. Then, we can use
$$\int_0^1\text dx = \int_0^{1/2}\text dx + \int_{1/2}^1\text dx$$
and perform the change of variable $\xi = 1 -x$ in one of the integrals:
$$\int_0^1\text dx = \int_0^{1/2}\text dx - \int_{1/2}^{0}\text d\xi = 2 \int_0^{1/2}\text dx .$$
Using conservation of energy over $x$ belonging to $[0,1]$, we find $\int_0^{1/2} u_t^2 + u_x^2\,\text d x = 1/60$.


Gigo was born on 06.03.1873 in Sagarejo. After finishing school in Tbilisi he entered the Kharkov Technological Institute and was awarded diploma of an Engineer-Architect in 1898.
He started his working career in the capacity of an engineer at Copper mines in Alaverdi, Georgia; in 1899 he moved to Baku and started to work with the Nobel Brothers.
In 1900 he was appointed the Head of Tbilisi Water Supply systems.
In 1902 he was appointed Chief Engineer-Architect of the Tbilisi City Council.
Between 1906-1916 he was leading a Reconstruction project for the water supply systems in Tbilisi.
Between 1912-1914 he was Leader of an engineering team developing the Water Supply and sewerage system in Kutaisi.
Between 1916-1917 he was in charge of recognizance works searching for spring waters in Bulachauri and Natakhtari and building a water head facility for Tbilisi.
Under Gigo's leadership and management, more than 150 water supply systems had been designed in as many as 200 villages, in particular in the Kakheti and Kartli regions, including Gurjaani, Sagarejo, Tsnori, Ninotsminda, Shilda, Velistsikhe, etc.
It was under Gigo's personal leadership and direct involvement that water supply was provided pro bono to various villages.
Once, while en route through Gombori forest Gigo was apprehended and taken hostage by highway robbers known as Little Nick. At that time Gigo was Chief Engineer-architect at the Tbilisi City Hall and was wearing the hat with an official insignia. They were about to execute him when accidentally one of the highway robbers recognized him and reported to Little Nick about it.
Little Nick invited Gigo to the feast, apologized for the misunderstanding and inconvenience and handed over to him the credentials that he could show to any burglars as an assurance for full respect and urging them to show full support to Gigo.
In 1918 Gigo founded the Georgian Technical Society of Engineers and was appointed its Chairman.
In 1922 he was appointed chief Engineer for the Project launching the restoration of the Chatakhi Ferrous Metal factory.
In 1924, in the capacity of City Council's Chief Engineer he analyzed alternatives for urban development and settlement of Tbilisi and developed new regulations and standards thereof. He expanded the Elbakidze descend, built transport communication lines, connected different districts of Tbilisi with the railway station.
In 1925 Gigo traveled to Germany to pursue his studies and deepen his knowledge in the field of urban development.
In 1926 he started the construction of embankment between the Elbakidze descend and the K. Marx bridge. His project design envisioned the meandering of the Mtkvari River's right estuary and building riverbank that served the foundation for the future embankment.
The scope of embankment construction had been expanded during the 30s under the leadership of Gigo Kurdiani. Gigo also expanded and desiged the Leselidze street.
Gigo Kurdiani's contribution in architecture was highly acknowledged by Vakhtang Beridze in his book "Tbilisi Architecture" (page 152).
Gigo Kurdiani initiated changes into the Kakheti Railroad project, thus ensuring the connection of the railway with Sagarejo. Under his leadership, the road was built to connect railway station with the village center.
He also designed a project for a Hospital in Sagarejo and various other projects of residential houses both in Sagarejo and Tbilisi.
Gigo's contribution was tremendous in laying the foundation for the Tbilisi State University. Upon completion of the construction he received a letter of acknowledgement and appreciation of his pro-bono services and contribution. The letter is signed by Peter Melikishvili, Ivane Javakhishvili and Ioseb Khipshidze.
In addition to practical engineering and architectural works Gigo's contribution was immensurable in terms of training young professional staff.
Gigo and his wife Paressa brought up three boys, all three renown in Georgia as well as beyond the country.
Junior Elizbar was a well know Surgeon - Orthopedist, Professor.
Gigo was among the first lecturers teaching at the University, Polytechnic Institute, Tbilisi Academy of Arts and Vocational College of Construction.
He produced and published various books.
Gigo Kurdiani died on 14.06.1957 in Tbilisi.


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Conflict, Crisis and Hunger in
Northeast Nigeria
Northeast Nigeria remains the site of Africa's largest humanitarian emergency, with more than 7.1 million people, 80% of whom are women and children, estimated to be in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. Of these, nearly 1.7 million face severe food insecurity.
This humanitarian crisis, with more than 2 million people driven from their communities inside Nigeria and more than 200,000 taking refuge in neighboring countries, has resulted in high rates of severe malnutrition due to food insecurity. In some areas, women and children will face famine conditions if humanitarian aid does not reach them. This is a constant concern because aid workers have become targets of the insurgents and cannot access areas under the control of organized armed opposition groups, including Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).
The insurgency also has spread across Nigeria's northeast borders engulfing the Lake Chad Basin, which also includes Chad, Cameroon and Niger. Residents of these countries continue to experience violent attacks and displacement. The UN's High Commissioner for Refugees estimates that 17 million people are affected, including 3.3 million who are displaced from their homes.
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In Need of Assistance
people in need of emergency assistance
internally displaced
people are internally displaced in the three northeast states
severely food insecure in Nigeria in November 2019
What is driving the crisis in northeast Nigeria?
Armed groups—namely Boko Haram and the military's counterinsurgency efforts—are the main drivers of the crisis. The ten-year conflict has forced people from their homes, destroying livelihoods, the economy and social norms. Families once able to feed and house themselves can no longer do so. As a result, 1.7 million people face severe food insecurity. The crisis can be felt throughout the Lake Chad Region, with economic activity declining due to insecurity and the large-scale exodus of the population. Across the region, one in every two families depends on humanitarian assistance to meet basic needs, and nearly 500,000 children under 5 are suffering from severe acute malnutrition.
Why is Nigeria at risk of famine?
The constant displacement and instability has caused food production in northeast Nigeria to plummet. For example, Borno State, the current epicenter of the crisis, at one time produced 25% of the nation's wheat. It now produces none. Similarly, over the past 10 years, sorghum production in Borno has dropped by 82%, rice by 67% and millet by 55%, according to the International Crisis Group. Livestock has also been decimated and those animals remaining in the communities are often stolen by insurgents to fund the purchase of weapons and ammunition. Insurgent attacks and the military's response have destroyed essential infrastructure, including hospitals, clinics and schools, as well as markets and trade routes. The survival of some people living in areas controlled by Boko Haram and other militant groups is hindered by the inability of humanitarian organizations, including International Medical Corps, to reach these areas with lifesaving assistance, leaving them particularly vulnerable to famine conditions.
What are the biggest humanitarian challenges?
Access to populations in need remains a major challenge in Borno State. The insurgents' sphere of control has increased and their capacity to conduct raids disrupting the lives of area residents and hampering humanitarian relief efforts has added to the challenges of providing food assistance, treatment for malnutrition and other services where the needs are the greatest. Currently, 50% of those displaced are living in official camps, and approximately 500,000 residents of Borno State are in need of shelter. This means that the majority of displaced persons live in host communities or in makeshift camps, which make them harder to identify, more difficult to protect and more difficult provide the basic assistance that they need to survive.
What specifically is International Medical Corps doing to help?
International Medical Corps, which has worked in Nigeria since 2013, currently works in Kano and Borno states to provide healthcare; nutrition; water, sanitation and hygiene services; gender-based violence prevention and response; and food security/livelihoods support. These services, primarily targeting internally displaced persons (IDPs) in camps, provide lifesaving assistance to more than 65,000 people per month. Through the Core Group Partners Project for Polio Eradication, International Medical Corps also has been a key partner in the eradication of the Wild Polio Virus, targeting 10 focal Local Government Areas in one of the last endemic states in the country (Borno State) and six Local Government Areas in Kano State. We also are responding to the emergency needs of IDPs in Chad and Cameroon.
Help relieve hunger.
Widespread Food Insecurity
One in three families is food-insecure, and one in every two people needs urgent humanitarian assistance
Crisis Levels of Malnutrition
Nearly 500,000 children suffer from acute malnutrition in the Lake Chad region—the vast majority of them in northeast Nigeria
Famine Potential
Less-accessible areas of northeast Nigeria, particularly Borno State, are at risk of potential famine conditions
International Medical Corps is responding needs involving nutrition, food security, protection, and water, hygiene and sanitation in conflict-affected communities in northeast Nigeria, including IDPs and host-community residents. Our response includes distributing food to an estimated 171,000 people in Borno State, as well as providing treatment for malnutrition in conflict-affected communities. We also train local residents to serve as community health volunteers and community health extension workers, equipping them with the skills to screen children for malnutrition, administer treatment (including providing ready-to-use therapeutic food) and follow up on their progress.
In Cameroon, International Medical Corps is delivering emergency medical, nutrition and mental health care services to Nigerian refugees in Minawao camp. We also are providing gender-based violence prevention and response, and child protection activities, for women, girls and boys in the camp, which is home to some 56,000 Nigerian refugees. In addition, we are responding to the needs of Cameroonians displaced by ongoing violence in the Far North Region of the country, providing them with medical care, nutrition services, disease surveillance, gender-based violence prevention and protection activities, and access to water and sanitation.
In Chad, International Medical Corps collaborates with the Ministry of Health to provide health centers with primary healthcare, maternal health and nutrition support to more than 20 health facilities in the Lac Region, where attacks from Boko Haram continue to compromise the well-being of local communities. Our services include managing the nutrition stabilization center at Bagasola Hospital and offering medical and nutrition services to Nigerian refugees in in Dar es Salam camp.
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Bornean Clouded Leopard, Neofelis diardi, Discovered in 2006
Updated on August 29, 2012
Cindy Murdoch
Bornean Clouded Leopard | Source
With all our modern technological advances our world seems to be getting smaller and smaller every day. And despite all that, new species of animals are still being discovered. But to think that an animal as large as a leopard was discovered as recently as 2006, is quite amazing. The Bornean Clouded Leopard has been found to exist on Borneo, Sumatra, and the Batu Islands. This medium-sized wild cat has very distinctive dark edged fur patterns that are supposed to resemble clouds. Personally, I think you have to use your imagination.
The Bornean Clouded Leopard is a some what stocky cat weighing in at 55 pounds (25 kg) with comparatively short legs and big paws. From its nose to the base of its tail, it measures 21.7" - 43.3" (55 cm – 110 cm) long, and its extremely long tail measures another 29.5" - 35.4" (75 cm – 90 cm). It's tail can be longer than its body!
Clouded Leopard, Neofelis nebulosa | Source
Not the Same Clouded Leopard
Until recently, it was considered to be the same big cat species as its cousin the mainland Clouded Leopard, Neofelis nebulosa. However, in 2006 it was decided that it was a separate species from the mainland clouded leopard. Because of its nocturnal habits, and its remote habitat location, it has been hidden from the scientific community.
The Bornean Clouded Leopard, Neofelis diardi, is smaller than its mainland relative; and has darker and smaller "cloud" markings, including distinct spots within each of the clouds. The Bornean Clouded Leopard also has two dark stripes running along its spine. Genetic and DNA testing has proven that many other differences also exist between the two big cats besides these visual differences.
Smilodon, or Sabre-tooth tiger, at the American Museum of Natural History. | Source
Saber Tooth Tiger
The Bornean Clouded Leopard has very long canine teeth. Although 1/10 the size of a tiger, their canines are essentially the same size as the tiger's. Because of this unusual characteristic, it has been called a modern day sabre tooth tiger!
The Bornean Clouded Leopard is Borneo's largest predator. This fact makes it even more amazing to not have been determined a unique species until 2006. It eats small mammals such as monkeys, deer and pigs. Reptiles and birds round out its diet. Its agile body, sharp claws and exceptional climbing ability has enabled it to take down prey even larger than itself. It is also renowned as a skilled hunter high in the forest canopy. Because of the Bornean Clouded Leopard's exceptionally long tail, and its short legs, it is very skilled in its ability to navigate through the tree tops. It is even able to climb down a tree head first. A very amazing feat for a large mammal!
The Bornean Clouded Leopard's habitat is remote and densely vegetated tropical and subtropical forests at altitudes of approximately 6,562 feet (2,000 meters) above sea level.
Around two years of age, the female gives birth to a litter containing one to five kittens.
Like many large carnivores, the Bornean Clouded Leopard is struggling, mostly due to the destruction of its habitat (by logging and new rubber and palm oil plantations). Its existence is now considered to be threatened and also considered to be endangered. It is believed there are only 8,000 – 18,000 in existence, and their conservation is considered a top priority. Unlike other big cats such as larger leopards and mountain lions, the clouded leopard appears to be less able to adapt to a human presence; therefore, its existence will depend on large areas of habitat that is left undisturbed by humans.
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Comments: "Bornean Clouded Leopard, Neofelis diardi, Discovered in 2006"
7 years ago from Texas
It's good to see you again, jodiejay71. It is indeed a beautiful animal. Thanks for stopping by!
jodiejay71
Interesting article! Beautiful animal!
Cloverleaf - It indeed is a very beautiful creature. One time I got to let a baby cougar and let it suck on my finger. That was pretty neat! But I bet these guys would be cuter! I think there are alot of things us humans ought to do, but not sure we will...
Thanks for the votes and for stopping by!
7 years ago from Calgary, AB, Canada
A very beautiful creature. I bet those little kittens would look cute :-)
I do hope that us humans leave enough land inhabited for them to survive.
Voting up and interesting!


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NYT Contributor Accused Voters Of Racism
A Contributor at The New York Times has suggested that voters elected some of the members of Congress opposing Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) for House Speaker because of racism.
Mara Gay, an NYT editorial board member, falsely claimed that the Congressmen were elected based on a litmus test to curb diversity in the country.
"Some of these individuals were people who were really only elected based on a litmus test to stop the tide of diversity in the country, the browning of America, the fears that surround that. So, they were not elected to go do the work of government"- @MaraGay w/ @NicolleDWallace pic.twitter.com/zYNo2th9Zh
— Deadline White House (@DeadlineWH) January 6, 2023
"Some of these individuals were people who were really only elected based on a litmus test to stop the tide of diversity in the country, the browning of America, the fears that surround that. And so they were not elected to go do the work of government and you are seeing that now," Gay said during an appearance on MSNBC.
Gay added that the Republican voters who voted for the Congressmen think the government is a joke and wants to "burn it to the ground." She added that the Congressmen were sent to the Capitol to make a mockery of the government.
Gay also claimed that while the Congressmen are meant to serve the public, they are "not public servants."
While it remains unclear why Gay made the claim, one of the rebelling House GOP's actions has proven that arguments are baseless and unfounded. The 20 House GOPs opposing McCarthy's bid, including Reps. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Scott Perry (R-PA) have all voted for Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), who is Black.
Perry, who nominated Donalds for House speaker, said Congress can make history by electing the first Black Republican speaker.
"We can make history today by electing the first Black Republican speaker of the House," Perry said. "I'm here to nominate Byron Donalds because he has accomplished many things."
Another fact that further shreds Gray's argument is the fact that Donalds has only voted for McCarthy twice out of the 11 ballots held over three days.
Donalds' nomination put him in the crosshairs of Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO), who described him as a "prop."
FWIW, @ByronDonalds is not a historic candidate for Speaker. He is a prop. Despite being Black, he supports a policy agenda intent on upholding and perpetuating white supremacy.
His name being in the mix is not progress—it's pathetic.
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) January 4, 2023
"FWIW, (Byron Donalds) is not a historic candidate for Speaker," Bush said in a tweet. "… His name being in the mix is not progress—it's pathetic."
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Outlook: Featuring athletic 6-foot-8-inch post player Marcus Vann and stellar guard play, especially from senior Eston Burns, two-time defending conference champion Curie holds a slight edge over Robeson. The Raiders counter with the section's top prospect, nationally rated point guard Jeremy Pargo. Their chances hinge on the availability of talented senior George Jackson, a three-year starter under suspension and awaiting a school eligibility ruling. Hubbard is young, starting a freshman--6-4 forward Laval Speight--and a sophomore--5-11 guard Aaron Johnson. But the Greyhounds are talented. Hope, led by 6-3 swingman Lonnell Lauderdale, is the section wild card, showing off a continuously improving team.
Marcus Vann F/C 6-8 Sr.
Eston Burns G 6-1 Sr.
Justin Young F 6-5 Sr.
Raymont Hicks G/F 6-3 Sr.
Ryan McGee G 6-2 Sr.
Cedric Worthman F 6-3 Sr.
Eric Burgin F 6-4 So.
Johnathan Shelton F/C 6-6 Jr.
Aaron Johnson G 5-11 So.
D'juan Stewart G 6-2 Sr.
Laval Speight F 6-4 Fr.
Reginald Luckett G 5-9 Jr.
Ronald Shaw G 5-10 Jr.
Devin Kidd G/F 6-4 Jr.
Jeremy Pargo G 6-3 Sr.
Addison Williams G/F 6-4 Sr.
Justin Brown G 6-2 Sr.
Outlook: Hyde Park rolled to a 10-0 mark last season but was hit hard by graduation. As a result, the conference should be much more balanced this year. Hyde Park returns just one starter, but Raphael Woodson and Victor Brown saw significant playing time last year and need to step up to the forefront. The Indians will also get help from their frosh-soph team. Dunbar expects to contend even though the Mightymen lost six seniors from last season's squad. "Despite the players we lost, we have a lot of veteran leadership, plus we're quick and athletic," first-year Dunbar coach Joe Murphy said. CVS' Johnny Harris might be the league's best player, while junior Mario Little has Washington thinking big. Kenwood moves up from the Blue East, while South Shore is poised to greatly improve on last year's 1-9 league mark.
Johnny Harris C 6-6 Sr.
Devon Redmond F/C 6-5 Jr.
Maurice McLalen G 6-0 Sr.
Mack Nicholas G 6-2 Sr.
Victor Brown F 6-6 Sr.
Artero Goodman F 6-7 Sr.
Raphael Woodson F 6-6 Sr.
Lawrence Walton F 6-5 Sr.
Steve Jenkins G 6-1 Jr.
Terry Dunlap G 6-1 Sr.
Mario Little F 6-4 Jr.
Jamal Adebeyo G 6-3 Sr.
Javar Curse G 6-1 Sr.
Outlook: Coming off consecutive years as first a state quarterfinalist and then a supersectional qualifier, Von Steuben is a new Public League powerhouse. Despite suffering heavy graduation losses, the Panthers are strong favorites behind four-year point guard Angel Santiago, forward Paul Warren and a group of talented underclassmen. Lane Tech will be hampered early by a number of key contributors playing football. The surprise entrant is Foreman, an athletic, skilled team that has shown steady improvement under coach Terry Head. Behind leading scorer Robert Eschmann, Northside Prep is the new entrant and should contend with Senn and Taft in the second tier.
Donald Brown G 6-0 Sr.
Morris Thomas F/C 6-7 So.
Jamill Harris G 5-11 So.
Brian Nash F/C 6-5 Jr.
Mpumelele Bellamy F/C 6-7 So.
Deon Flowers G 6-1 Sr.
Robert Eschmann G 6-0 Sr.
Joe Lee G 6-3 Sr.
Gavin Robinson F/C 6-3 Sr.
Calvin Akins F 6-4 Sr.
Dapo Akindele G 6-1 Sr.
Emory Byrd G 5-11 Sr.
Chad Nishibayashi G 5-8 Sr.
Tylor Carr F 6-3 Sr.
Konrad Sobon F/C 6-5 Sr.
Angel Santiago G 6-1 Sr.
Paul Warren F/C 6-6 Sr.
Jeremie Simmons G 6-3 Jr.
Kendall Russell F/C 6-5 Jr.
1. Von Steuben 4. Northside P.
Outlook: Defending Public League champion Westinghouse should have enough horsepower to defend its Red North/West crown. DeAndre Thomas, its 6-8 senior center, is hard to stop in the paint and will be complemented by two Proviso West transfers, guards Joe Ballard and Kris Harris. Lincoln Park has only one senior in its deep rotation, but four freshmen started a year ago and gained valuable experience. Young lost guard Sterling Williams to Northwestern but has several returnees and will blend in juniors who led the sophomore team to the league semifinals. Prosser lost guards Perrick Robinson (Bowling Green) and Jason Bowden (Idaho) to Division I scholarships and returns only three players from last year's eight-man rotation, while Payton moves up in class after a 20-win season in the Blue Northwest.
Prentice Johnson G 6-0 Sr.
Jonathan Montgomery F 6-5 So.
David Johnson F 6-5 Sr.
Deveon Jenkins F 6-5 Sr.
Fred Stewart C 6-4 Sr.
John Fisher G 6-2 Sr.
Jerrod Tucker G 6-3 Sr.
Cecil Kruel G 6-2 Sr.
DeAndre Thomas C 6-8 Sr.
Joe Ballard G 6-1 Sr.
Kris Harris G 6-2 Sr.
Brandon Bright G 5-11 Sr.
Toussaint Knox G 6-0 Jr.
Outlook: The division never lacks for talent, but this year might feature the most skilled group of individuals the Red South has ever had. Brandon Ewing leads a loaded Julian roster that also includes a pair of 6-9 players--junior Thijan Moses and senior Desmond Hendrix. At Simeon, Robert Smith, who had been the frosh-soph coach, takes over for longtime varsity coach Bob Hambric. Smith will not find the cupboard bare, either, not with guard Tim Green and sophomore phenom Derrick Rose on the team. Harlan has a 7-footer in Clay Holloway, and Morgan Park's junior-dominated squad of a year ago is ready to step up and compete for the crown. League coaches are wary of Carver, and Bogan, up from the Blue South, must replace significant talent.
Herracial Pittman F 6-6 Sr.
Arseno Williams F 6-5 Sr.
Darion Anderson G 6-2 Sr.
Clay Holloway C 7-1 Sr.
Jeremiah Bryant F 6-8 Sr.
Andre Gullens G/F 6-5 Jr.
Brandon Ewing G 6-1 Sr.
D'Angelo McIntosh F 6-6 Jr.
Thijan Moses F 6-9 Jr.
Desmond Hendrix C 6-9 Sr.
Nayal Koshwal F 6-8 So.
Jimmie Covington F 6-7 Sr.
Raphael Scott G 6-1 Sr.
Corey Webb F 6-6 Sr.
Kenyale Evans F 6-6 Sr.
Tim Green G 6-2 Sr.
Derrick Rose G 6-2 So.
Tim Flowers F 6-5 Jr.
Outlook: Farragut, which lost to eventual state champion Peoria Central in the state quarterfinals, has enough returning talent to rate ahead of three other schools for a conference title repeat. Three-year starting guard Chris Singletary is among the state's top juniors, and senior forward Johnny Logan lends a physical game inside. Crane and Marshall each return virtually their entire rosters. Perimeter-oriented Crane features one of the area's quickest lineups but could be vulnerable to opponents with formidable inside games. Junior guard Sherron Collins expects to be at full strength soon from a football knee injury. Marshall will also try to capitalize on a three-guard lineup. Austin could surprise, especially if 6-11 Taverius Wilkins can help Mississippi-bound 6-9 Marquis Young avoid being double-teamed.
Marquis Young F 6-9 Sr.
Huey Irvin G 5-7 Jr.
Taverius Wilkins C 6-11 Sr.
Charles Washington G 6-4 Sr.
Johnny Flowers G 5-10 Jr.
Randy Washington F 6-4 Sr.
Sherron Collins G 5-11 Jr.
Tyrone Kent F 6-5 Sr.
Darius Walton F 6-2 Jr.
Chris Singletary G 6-3 Jr.
Johnny Logan F 6-6 Sr.
Lamont Williams G 6-5 Sr.
Mario Garcia C 6-7 Sr.
Miguel Matos G 5-10 Jr.
Jerwin Callaway G 6-2 Sr.
Patrick Beverly G 6-2 Jr.
Outlook: Two teams dropping down from the Red section, Manley and Jones, are prohibitive favorites. Best Practice returns only one key contributor from last year's conference co-champion. With the 1980 Class AA state championship team led by Russell Cross, Manley has the greatest tradition. The Wildcats have an excellent floor leader in 6-1 junior guard Otis Terry and an excellent balance of athleticism and size. Their big man is 6-6 senior Earl Herndon. Under the guidance of former Westinghouse coach Frank Griseto, Jones plays tough, selfless team basketball. The remainder of the conference is wide open, with the other four schools having just recently begun their programs. ACT Charter has one of the section's most intriguing talents. At 5-4, point guard LaShawn Kelly is the league's smallest player. But he's one of the top talents, a three-year starter who posted averages of 18 points and seven assists last season.
LaShawn Kelly G 5-4 Sr.
Darnell Lane G/F 6-1 Jr.
Derrell Mahone G 6-3 Jr.
Cedrick Coenic C 6-5 So.
Xavier Miller G 5-9 So.
Sherrod Jackson G/F 6-2 Jr.
Damone Rias G 6-0 Sr.
Dametri Rias G 6-1 Sr.
Earl Herndon F/C 6-6 Sr.
Otis Terry G 6-1 Jr.
Julian Gates G/F 6-4 Sr.
Outlook: With Lindblom, last season's conference champion, making the move up to the Red Central, Tilden has a shot at this season's title. Lindblom and Tilden tied for the conference lead at 8-2 last season, but Lindblom took the official title with a tie-breaking victory over Tilden in the teams' second-round meeting. Tilden has depth, not to mention three returning starters, and is led by 6-0 sophomore guard Dwayne Pough. Christopher Presswood, 26, enters his first year as varsity coach at Tilden after directing the frosh-soph team to a 14-2 record and a conference title in just his first year of coaching on the high school level. "We just have to play as family, play hard every game," Presswood said. "What we lack in size, we make up for in defense." Gage Park, which moved down from the Red Central, could be among three teams in a fight for second place, if not first.
William Comfort F 6-6 Jr.
Leonard Mack G 5-7 Sr.
Anthony Morris G 5-10 Sr.
Brian Cabrera F 6-1 Jr.
Luis Martinez G 5-9 Jr.
Mario Jones C 6-2 Sr.
Dominique Byrd F 5-11 Sr.
Larry Martin G 5-6 So.
Dwayne Pough G 6-0 So.
Leon Gonnigan F 6-1 Jr.
Codero Hicks G 6-0 Sr.
3. Hancock 6. Richards Voc.
elevated to the Red East and Phillips shifted to the Blue North/West--this section looks as though it could be wild and unpredictable. Based on a study of the returning players, the race figures to be a three-way battle among DuSable, Dyett and one-time state powerhouse King. DuSable features strong guard play, represented best by Jerrell Thomas and Myson Hudson. Dyett plays an aggressive, open-court style, and brothers Daveed and Elijah Dildy are legacies of the King crown, a former three-time Class AA state champion that shut down its varsity program during King's transition to magnet-school status. The Dildy brothers are part of a celebrated extended basketball family. Their father, Garland, is the coach at Kennedy-King College, and their uncle, Tracy Dildy, is the former King star who has been a top assistant at DePaul, Auburn and now Mississippi.
Alexander Anderson G/F 6-3 Jr.
Cordero Allen G 5-10 Jr.
Jeremy Lee F/C 6-5 So.
Jerrell Thomas G/F 6-3 Sr.
Shelton Thrasher F 6-4 Jr.
Myson Hudson G 5-11 Jr.
Pierre Chester F 6-3 Jr.
Diondray Wilson G 6-0 Jr.
Percy Sims G 5-11 Fr.
Daveed Dildy G/F 6-5 Jr.
Elijah Dildy G 5-9 Jr.
Tim Franklin F 6-4 Jr.
Outlook: Mather, which has moved down from the Red North, figures as the favorite, with 6-4 forward Amir Resik leading the way. Resik is Mather's lone returning starter. The Rangers also have a new coach in Huey Crawford, who guided the Mather sophomore team the last six years. The Rangers, though perhaps disappointed to be down at a lower level, know their won-lost record will be much better: Mather had a 0-10 record in the Red North last season. Amundsen, last season's runner-up, should challenge Mather in what looks to be a competitive conference. The Vikings will be rebuilding: Amundsen lost three players who averaged 16-plus points last season. Lake View could contend, what with four starters returning, and Roosevelt might surprise with added size.
Greg Segura G 5-11 Sr.
Will Taylor C 6-7 Jr.
Durrell Jones G 5-8 Sr.
Dale Omotoyinbo G 5-8 Sr.
Steve Novit G 5-8 Sr.
Joseph Brand F 6-1 Sr.
Amir Resik F 6-4 Sr.
Efrain Torres F 6-1 Sr.
Rodolfo Castro F 6-3 Sr.
Robert Amafule G 6-1 Sr.
Glenn Slaughter G/F 6-0 Sr.
David Gonzalez G 5-10 Sr.
Edgar Ramirez G 5-10 Sr.
Andrew Jackson C 6-4 Sr.
Abiola Akinyeme C 6-3 Sr.
Brandon Outlaw G 6-1 Sr.
Jeremy Peters F 6-2 Sr.
Outlook: Osiris Eldridge is a star in the making. The Phillips junior, an electrifying athlete, is the Public League's most unheralded young prospect and by far the best player in the Blue section. The explosive 6-3 leaper is good enough to carry his team past all challengers, particular with Payton now in the Red. Clemente and Kelvyn Park, part of a three-way tie for first place last season, figure to battle for runner-up status. Emerging program Bronzeville could be the sleeper. Clemente graduated four starters from the team that ended in a three-way tie for first, though this year's team should compensate with speed and quickness. Kelvyn Park, is expected to contend with inside players Cornell Haynes and Anthony Murdoch.
David Lynch G 6-0 Sr.
Royce Tilman G/F 6-4 Sr.
Agnew Downs C 6-7 Sr.
Devon Scott G 5-6 Sr.
Devin Melecio G 5-7 Sr.
Cornell Haynes F/C 6-3 Sr.
Anthony Murdoch F 6-4 So.
Jonathan Torres G 5-7 Sr.
Osiris Eldridge G/F 6-3 Jr.
Alonzo Crosley G 5-9 Jr.
Byron Franklin G 6-2 Jr.
Justin Anderson F/C 6-3 Sr.
Jeremy Roberts F 6-3 Sr.
Antwion Smith G/F 6-3 Jr.
Randall Thomas G/F 6-2 Sr.
Will Wright G/F 6-3 Jr.
Vomtrell Risper F/C 6-3 Jr.
Outlook: A talented though inexperienced Corliss team took a beating in the city's most talented conference--the Red South--last season. Now a year older and wiser, Corliss' players are in prime position to exact their revenge. Coach Steve Dockery has an excellent long-range shooter in junior guard Roland Downey (15-point average last season) and a group of strong athletes--among them 6-4 Ryan Ritchie and 6-3 Jeff Clark--who take up space on the inside. CICS Longwood returns two players, Brandon Hudson and Jeremy Head, who averaged more than 20 points per game last year. Under a new coach, Fenger appears to be much improved. Brooks is another emerging program that appears ready to take the leap into respectability. The Eagles, a potential breakout team, are an aggressive, talented unit returning key players for a program that has shown steady improvement the last two years. Top returnees include guards Melvin Davis and John Robinson and swingman Jimmie Price.
Melvin Davis G 5-11 Jr.
Jimmie Price G/F 6-1 Jr.
John Robinson G 6-2 Sr.
Brandon Hudson C 6-4 Sr.
Jeremy Head G/F 6-2 Sr.
Tyray Boozer G 6-0 Jr.
Roland Downey G 5-11 Jr.
Jeff Clark G/F 6-3 Sr.
Ryan Ritchie F/C 6-4 Sr.
Outlook: Last year Johnsburg and Hampshire tied for the conference championship. This winter Johnsburg's Skyhawks appear to be standing alone at the top due to their size and experience. The Skyhawks return three starters from last season's 17-8 squad and add several players from a sophomore team that won the league crown. Hampshire also returns three starters, but replacing standout point guard David Ross will be a difficut task indeed. Look for Harvard, which finished last in 2003-04, to be much improved as the Hornets boast one of the tallest lineups in the conference with the addition of 6-7 sophomore Joe Krol. Last season only Johnsburg and Hampshire produced winning records in the conference. This season league coaches expect things to be more balanced. "There's never going to be a night off in the conference," said Burlington Central coach Chris Payne.
Kas Wleklinski G 6-2 Sr.
Tom McCurdy G 6-0 Sr.
Andrew Jones F 6-3 Sr.
Andrew Ream G 6-2 Sr.
Austin Anlinker G 6-0 Jr.
Joe Krol C 6-7 So.
Jake Listebarger G/F 6-5 Jr.
Dan Oziminski G 6-0 Jr.
Kyle Fiedorowicz C 6-8 Jr.
Chad Hetterman G 6-2 Jr.
Adam Borhart C 6-5 Jr.
Erik Klingenberg F 6-7 Sr.
1. Johnsburgh 4. Burlington C.
Outlook: Expectations are high again for last year's state runner-up, Winnebago. The Indians are the clear favorite in the conference thanks to their sensational 6-5 point guard, Devan Bawinkel. Only a junior, Bawinkel is already being recruited by numerous Division I colleges, including almost every school in the Big Ten. "We will go as far as Devan takes us," says Winnebago coach Joe Murphy. Winnebago will also have a strong inside presence with senior Shaun Grista, a 6-7 transfer from Rockford Jefferson. While everyone else will be fighting for second place, Stillman Valley, with its depth and physical play, figures to be the top challenger to Winnebago. Rockford Lutheran, 9-20 last year, will be much improved once 6-2 senior forward Matt Szula, one of the best defenders in the league, recovers from a broken wrist suffered during football season.
Justin Eisfel F 6-3 Jr.
Cole Dixson F 6-2 Jr.
Dan Dayton C 6-4 Sr.
Ryan Rand G 6-3 Sr.
Bryan Deihl G 6-2 Sr.
Nate Merdian C 6-6 Sr.
Matt Szula F 6-2 Sr.
Tyler Luedke F 6-4 Sr.
Todd Henry F 6-3 Sr.
Phil Smith G 6-0 Sr.
Devan Bawinkel G 6-5 Jr.
Shaun Grista C 6-7 Sr.
Brennan Crull G 5-10 Sr.
1. Winnebago 4. Rockford Luth.
Outlook: Hales Franciscan went 11-3 in league play, posted its third straight 20-win season and would've had a good chance of defending its Class A title. But the IHSA declared the Spartans ineligible for the tournament because of bylaw violations. This season, behind Purdue-bound forward Nate Minnoy, Hales is expected to be among the best teams in the state. Fenwick, led by junior forward Peter Flowers (14.7 ppg, 8 rpg, 3 apg), went 21-7 last season and won a regional. Defending division champion St. Ignatius has only one returner: senior guard Max Kaplan (13 ppg).
Jonathan McCottrell F 6-4 Sr.
Andre Richardson G 5-11 Jr.
Chris Parker F 6-2 Sr.
Peter Flowers F 6-5 Jr.
Kelvin Johnson G 5-11 Sr.
Blake Nielsen C 6-8 Sr.
Mike Davis F 6-8 Sr.
Glenn Woodside F/C 6-8 Sr.
Jon Hardy G/F 6-2 Sr.
David Medina C 6-4 Sr.
Jeremy Perez G/F 6-1 Sr.
Nate Minnoy F 6-4 Sr.
Jerome Randle G 5-10 Jr.
Mike Robinson G 5-11 Sr.
Jeff Wilson C 6-8 Sr.
Doug Kadison G 6-0 Sr.
Phil Syvertsen G 6-2 Sr.
Antonio Stevens G 6-3 Sr.
Chris Burrage G 5-10 Sr.
James Jefferies G 5-11 Jr.
Max Kaplan G 6-1 Sr.
Outlook: Brother Rice went 14-0 in league play last season (26-2 overall) and will once again battle for the title. North Carolina recruit Bob Frasor (14 points, 5.5 assists, 5.5 rebounds) and Matt Seaquist (8 ppg, 4 rpg) are a strong backcourt duo, while 6-5 Adam Gregoriou (7 ppg, 5 rpg) emerged as a post presence. Defending Class A champion Leo lost Frank Clair and Alan Downing to graduation, but the Lions return eight of 13 players. Guard Kijuane Leach averaged 7.5 points and 4.0 rebounds last season. St. Laurence's Mark Koll (10-point average, 42 percent from the floor) is drawing interest from the University of Chicago and the Ivy League with his 5.0 GPA and ACT score of 32.
Bryan Beckner F 6-4 Jr.
Matt VanMill F 6-4 Sr.
Anthony Mason G 6-1 Sr.
Bob Frasor PG 6-3 Sr.
Matt Seaquist G 6-3 Sr.
Adam Gregoriou F 6-5 Sr.
Kijuane Leach G 6-3 Jr.
Donald Lawson C 6-9 Jr.
Dionte Gashew F 6-7 So.
Chris Buchanan G 6-2 Sr.
Mike Maloney C 6-6 Jr.
Tecaye Nettles F 6-5 Jr.
Randy Wilson G 5-11 Jr.
Mark Koll G/F 6-2 Sr.
Mike Ramsden PG 5-8 Sr.
Mike Kozic G 6-1 Sr.
Brandon Williams F 6-3 Sr.
Mike Shanahan G 5-11 Sr.
Outlook: Given Glenbrook North's impressive height and returning talent, there's little reason to doubt why the Spartans' existing 12-game conference winning streak can't stretch itself to 22 games. Led by 6-6 All-State junior guard Jon Scheyer (25-point, five-rebound average last season), North has four players 6-5 or taller and a bad taste in its mouth after last March's early postseason exit. Highland Park, which has at least one semester of eligibility for 6-3 brothers Menji and Luse Mundadi, should finish second while the remaining four teams, including Maine West with new coach Erik McNeill, fight it out for third place.
Nick Ripkey G 5-11 Sr.
Curt Hanson G 6-2 Jr.
Angelo Grandi C 6-6 Jr.
Jon Scheyer G 6-6 Jr.
Sean Wallis G 6-1 Sr.
Matt Gold F 6-5 Sr.
Zach Kelley F 6-6 Jr.
Scott Smith F 6-4 Sr.
Menji Mundadi G 6-3 Sr.
Ben Fischer G 5-9 Sr.
Jerome Jones G 5-10 Sr.
Mike Medina G 5-8 Sr.
Pierre Oscar G 5-9 Sr.
Kevin Capps C 6-7 Sr.
Nick Williams F 6-4 Jr.
Collin Young G 6-1 Sr.
Outlook: Even though Evanston grabbed last season's regular-season spotlight by going 10-0 in conference play, Waukegan's supersectional appearance made people forget the Wildkits' effort. Evanston graduated most of its starting lineup, with the exception of guard Rudy Meo (13 ppg, 6 apg). The same cannot be said for Waukegan, whose terrific twosome of Emanuel Gaiter (17 ppg, 7 rpg) and Laron Frazier (17 ppg) will be in charge of mentoring eight juniors and getting the Bulldogs back to the Sweet 16. Glenbrook South returns three starters from a team that lost in the regional final. Niles West's Sead Odzic (20 ppg) and New Trier coach Rick Malnati, coming off his worst campaign in eight seasons, are two reasons the race could be a four-team affair.
Rudy Meo G 6-3 Sr.
Aaron Hamilton G 5-10 Sr.
Jay Laughlin G 6-2 Sr.
Kevin Bulger G 6-3 Jr.
Jeff Ryan F 6-7 Jr.
Luke Holthaus F 6-3 Sr.
Sean Price G 6-3 Sr.
Mark Duric F 6-4 Sr.
Colin O'Malley G 5-11 Sr.
Phil Lubin G 6-4 Sr.
Chase Chamlin F 6-4 Sr.
Chris Bassler C 6-4 Sr.
Sead Odzic G 6-3 Sr.
Victor Colon F 6-2 Jr.
Jackey Hunt G 6-1 Sr.
Emanuel Gaiter F 6-5 Sr.
Laron Frazier G 6-0 Sr.
Dexter Landry F 6-4 Sr.
Outlook: North Lawndale has owned the Chicago Prep since joining the league and is in the driver's seat again this season. But the gap is closing. The Phoenix lost nine seniors to graduation but still returns enough talent, including 6-7 Elvis Parks, to earn the edge. Former Loyola coach Will Rey takes over at Northridge Prep, a team that lost by four to Class A champ Leo in the sectional final last March and returns plenty of talent. St. Benedict, St. Gregory, Holy Trinity and Quigley return all-conference players and are eager to move into the league's upper level. Jim Prunty takes over a big task in trying to rebuild at Cristo Rey.
Juan Vargas G 5-10 Sr.
Alberto Ochoa C 6-3 Sr.
Omar Abdelquader G 6-2 Sr.
Jacarri Rose F 6-3 Sr.
Robert Vinson F 6-0 Sr.
Elvis Parks C 6-7 Sr.
Hayward Brown G 5-9 Jr.
Derrick White F 6-3 Jr.
Dan Kieres G 6-3 Sr.
Cullen Lee G 6-2 Sr.
Tarek Amin F 6-2 Sr.
Sean Rosean F 6-2 Sr.
Arthur Agustynski G 5-9 Jr.
Frank Marin G 5-10 Sr.
Ryan Berecz G 5-11 Sr.
Nehemiah King F 6-5 Sr.
Marcus Zych F 6-4 Sr.
Edgar Estrada G 5-11 Sr.
George Lewis F 6-3 Jr.
Outlook: West Aurora lost three more players to Division I college programs, but the other DVC schools aren't weeping for the Blackhawks. Junior T.J. Marion (10.5-point average) could be the next West Aurora superstar. Wheaton North has four starters returning from last year's league runner-up and could give West Aurora a run. Naperville Central is led by high-scoring guard Kyle Julius (17.5 points), while Glenbard East has a talented though inexperienced team led by Mike Capocci, who is drawing interest from Northern Illinois. Wheaton Warrenville South could figure in the mix, and Glenbard North and Naperville North could be dangerous spoilers.
Mike Capocci G 6-5 So.
Nico Brena G 5-11 Sr.
Patrick Harrell G 6-0 Sr.
Jeff Schloener F/C 6-6 Sr.
Paul Stiltner F/C 6-6 Sr.
Kyle Julius G 6-4 Sr.
Dave Weir F 6-3 Sr.
Scott Bushman C 6-6 Sr.
Matt Feece F 6-4 Sr.
Greg Wunderlich G 6-1 Sr.
T.J. Marion G/F 6-3 Jr.
Derrick Pryor G 6-2 Sr.
Brandon Copp G 6-1 Sr.
Mike Thomas G 6-1 Sr.
Taurus Parks G 6-2 Sr.
Slavko Mitric C 6-5 Sr.
Tony Moeaki F 6-4 Sr.
Tim Gerlesits G 5-11 Sr.
1. West Aurora 5. Wheaton S.
2. Wheaton N. 6. Glenbard N.
3. Naperville C. 7. Naperville N.
Outlook: St. Joseph and Marist are the consensus favorites, with St. Patrick holding an outside shot at joining the elite this season. St. Joseph, once again, is loaded, with nine of the top 11 back from last year's team that finished 23-6 and lost in the supersectional. Marist has five returning starters back from a 25-5 team, including three who averaged double figures, led by Tom Sullivan (12.6). St. Patrick has no returning starters but does have four players 6-6 or taller. Notre Dame, with three returning starters, could surprise.
Brett Chamernik F 6-4 Sr.
Keenan Johnston F 6-3 Sr.
Scott Passolt G 6-1 Sr.
Sean Kane G 6-3 So.
Tony Vallera F 6-2 Sr.
Coby Fleener F 6-4 So.
Joe Siegert G 5-10 Sr.
Phil Capodagli F/C 6-7 Sr.
Walter Fisher G 6-0 Sr.
Tom Sullivan F 6-5 Sr.
Mitchell Bouie G 6-2 Jr.
Steve Petrak G 5-11 Sr.
Pete Zavagnin G 6-2 Sr.
Mike Nufer F 6-2 Jr.
John Johann G 5-9 Jr.
Tony Freeman G 6-1 Sr.
Jonathan Peoples G 6-4 Jr.
Alex Washington G 6-2 Sr.
Jason Genova F/G 6-5 Sr.
Mike Ventura C 6-7 Sr.
Paul Zwierzan F 6-4 Sr.
Mike Majkowski G 5-10 Sr.
1. St. Joseph 6. Marian Cath.
Outlook: Take four returning starters, including one of the top scorers in the Chicago area in senior guard Mike Kolze (24.7-point average), and it appears Lake Zurich, 6-4 in the Fox Valley last season, has the makings of a conference champion. But the road isn't expected to be easy. Defending league champ Prairie Ridge (29-3, 10-0 in 2003-04) may have lost all its starters, but the Wolves are poised to reload with a talented albeit unproven group. Crystal Lake South will try to prove that playing tough defense can pay off in a championship.
Kyle Wilson F 6-4 Sr.
Brad Camphouse F 6-3 Sr.
Tom Mueller G 5-11 Sr.
Max Sexton F 6-3 Sr.
Ryan Brown G/F 6-4 Sr.
Nick Orham G 6-1 Sr.
F Dan Peterson G 6-5 Sr.
Alex Klebansky G 5-10 Jr.
Joby Svec F 6-3 Sr.
Corey Mader F 6-4 So.
Cullen Kalamatas F 6-3 Sr.
Johnny Moran G/F 6-3 Fr.
Jim Moran G 6-0 Sr.
Kyle Cook F 6-2 Sr.
Mike Kolze G 5-10 Sr.
Austin Scott G 6-0 Jr.
Nick Livas F 6-5 Sr.
Steve Narish G 5-9 Sr.
Eric Zurek F 6-4 Sr.
Jeff Lind G 5-10 So.
Dave Bingham C 6-3 Sr.
Outlook: Francis Parker went 25-5 and reached the regional semifinals last season. Kenny DeVance (St. Joseph, Ind.) and Jabari Reynolds (Cal Poly-Pomona) are playing college ball, but senior guards Bob McCormick (13 ppg) and Billy Warden (10) will try to fill the void. Center Aaron Jacques (6-8, 210 pounds), who missed three-fourths of last season due to transfer rules and a broken foot, will get help in the post from two-year varsity performer David Grossman. Graduation robbed Latin of four of five starters, including three all-league players now at college or prep schools: Kenny George, Marquis Walton and Robin Bester. Forward Ben Hanessian (15.7 points, 7.4 rebounds) leads sleeper U-High under first-year coach Ron Ashlaw, formerly head coach at St. Benedict.
Bob McCormick G 6-4 Sr.
Billy Warden G 6-0 Sr.
Aaron Jacques C 6-8 Sr.
Kirk Zafirovski G 5-11 Sr.
Jaron Eanes F 6-4 Jr.
Scott Atherley F 6-1 Sr.
Lawrence O'Connor G 5-11 Jr.
Peter Davis F 6-4 Jr.
John Spruance G 6-1 Sr.
Colin Fitzgerald G 5-11 Sr.
Charlie Tokar F 6-4 So.
Brian Malpede C 6-5 Jr.
Ben Hanessian F 6-3 Sr.
Max Padrid G 6-0 Sr.
2003-04 champions: Latin, Francis Parker.
Outlook: The Interstate Eight race could well have a different outcome this season because there's a difference at Lisle. Lisle can no longer depend on a member of the Parker family, which provided the Lions two brothers who have advanced to the college ranks. And so, after being a conference power for the last decade, Lisle may face many tough games. The Lions especially face competition from Seneca, which will start junior point guard Garrett Callahan (18 points, 5 assists per game) for a third straight year. "He will be one of the better players in the conference," said Seneca coach Doug Evans. "Last year he led us in most offensive categories. This year he will definitely be one of our go-to guys." Dwight, with three seniors, and Plano, with two solid juniors, could move into the top half of the conference.
Jeffrey Hodgen G/F 6-3 Sr.
Clay Harbor G 6-4 Sr.
Jeff Robinson G 6-2 Sr.
Trey Triplett C 6-3 Sr.
David Sally F 6-4 Sr.
Victor Mendez G 6-3 Sr.
Jon Lewis G 6-0 Sr.
Justin Wilson G/F 5-11 Sr.
Garrett Callahan G 6-2 Jr.
Robert Rexroade F 6-7 Jr.
Tyler Smith G 5-11 Jr.
Tanner Roark G/F 6-3 Sr.
Outlook: With the arrival of transfer Roosevelt Gaines, Academy of Scholastic Achievement has an excellent chance to repeat as conference champion. The 6-7 junior left Fenger to play alongside the backcourt of Tryis Day and Dante Haskins. With its increased non-conference schedule this year, ASA should enter Metro Prep play with plenty of experience and confidence on its side. Year in and year out, Yeshiva is at or near the top of the Metro Prep, and this season should be no different. The three-guard attack of Ranaan Alter, Jeremy Geller and Jason Ashman makes Yeshiva a threat to dethrone ASA. Noble Street forward Matthew Markese has garnered serious interest from Division I programs. The 6-4 forward can be a dominant player in the Metro Prep but will need his point guard, Jose Santiago, to help take the pressure of him in the post. Behind Ari Strullowitz and Michael Reznick, Ida Crown should be in the hunt.
Tryis Day G 6-0 Sr.
Roosevelt Gaines C 6-7 Jr.
Dante Haskins G 5-9 Sr.
Michael Reznick G 5-9 Jr.
Ari Strullowitz C 6-2 Sr.
Matthew Markese F 6-4 Sr.
Jose Santiago G 6-1 Sr.
Nick Monroe G 5-11 Sr.
Dave Bowman F 6-1 Jr.
Ranaan Alter G 5-10 Sr.
Jeremy Geller G 5-9 Jr.
Jason Ashman G 5-9 Sr.
Outlook: Many coaches agree that the eventual MSL East champion could have as many as three losses. Rolling Meadows enters as a slight favorite based on the past play of football quarterback Bryan Porter, a standout guard who averaged 18.5 points and five assists per game last season. He's joined by two three-year starters, Matt Duntemann and George Lucas. Wheeling, last season's conference champion, again will depend heavily on Alex Washington, the division's co-MVP last winter. A three-year starter, Washington averaged nearly 18 points and four assists as a junior. Elk Grove boasts a scrappy defense, led by Alex Mainowski and Tim Podulka, another excellent football quarterback. And don't count out Prospect and Hersey, who for the last several years have been in the thick of things. Hersey finished in a second-place tie with Elk Grove last season.
Jeff Wozencraft G 6-0 Jr.
Patrick Clancy G 5-10 Sr.
Alex Malinowski G 5-10 Sr.
Tom Almazo G 6-0 Sr.
Tim Podulka G 5-7 Sr.
Sean Dwyer G 5-10 Jr.
Peter Spachner F 6-1 Sr.
Andy Merkilin F 6-8 Sr.
Eric Hedstron C 6-7 Sr.
Bryan Porter G 6-0 Sr.
Matt Duntemann F 6-2 Jr.
George Lucas G 5-10 Sr.
Damir Rukavina F 6-7 Sr.
3. Prospect 6. Buffalo G.
Outlook: Based on returning talent, the MSL West standings could be flip-flopped from last year, with Conant and Palatine rebounding from fifth- and sixth-place finishes, respectively, to vie for the title in 2004-05. Will Meister, an all-conference standout, and teammate Tim Collins each averaged 10 points for Conant. On defense, Fred Taylor, a mobile center, should seal Conant opponents from easy baskets in the lane. Palatine's Grant Surprenant (14 points), a three-time all-conference selection, rates as the league's top returnee. He's joined by John Ulrich and several Pirates who saw significant time last season. Jake Pancratz and Grant Monroe provide backcourt leadership for Schaumburg, which hopes to develop strength under the basket.
Derek Maropis G 6-1 Sr.
Casey Sobczewski G 6-0 Sr.
Will Meister F 6-3 Sr.
Tim Collins F 6-5 Sr.
Fred Taylor C 6-5 Sr.
Rick Kolze F 6-3 Sr.
Anthony Videka F 6-3 Sr.
Jamal Roper G 5-11 Jr.
Mike McGahee G 6-0 So.
Grant Surprenant G 6-4 Sr.
John Ulrich F 6-2 Jr.
Andre Rattray G 6-1 Sr.
Jake Pancratz G 6-1 Jr.
Grant Monroe G 6-4 So.
Kyle Braheny F 6-4 Sr.
3. Schaumburg 6. Hoffman Est.
Outlook: Lake Forest's run atop the North Suburban Lake may be in jeopardy, thanks to Warren's speed, quickness and balanced offense. The Blue Devils feature only one senior (John Heneghan) among their top eight, but coaches rave about juniors Jordan Dalton and Marvin Bembry and sophs Logan Derrick, Shannon Adams and Ceola Clark. "Warren, if they don't go to Peoria, I'll be amazed," said Antioch coach Tom Duffy. Stevenson should be improved, thanks to Warren transfer Benny Morrison, but the Patriots definitely will miss guard Bryan Piiroren, who walked on at Loyola. Scott Bogumil takes over the Libertyville coaching reins after six years at Gordon Tech--and inherits no returning starters. Mundelein should be able to improve its 4-6 conference mark. Senior Ryan Paxson (14-point average) is the key at Lake Forest, which has size but limited experience.
Chandler Kent G 5-10 Jr.
Brian Sternberg F 6-2 Sr.
Ryan Paxson G 6-2 Sr.
Dan Nelms F 6-9 Sr.
Bobby Long G 6-0 Sr.
Will Coffin C 6-9 Sr.
Anthony Jennings G 6-1 Sr.
Matt Hogan G 6-2 Jr.
Benny Morrison F 6-3 Jr.
Stuart Lapping F 6-1 Sr.
John Heneghan G 6-2 Sr.
Marvin Bembry F 6-0 Jr.
Outlook: Zion-Benton went 26-3 last year (with both Prairie Division and North Suburban Conference championships) and is loaded this season too. Three-year varsity forward Rajohn Kidd and sophomore center Tim Baines are the headliners. North Chicago could be the biggest challenger, led by Joshua Allen (no relation to coach George Allen Jr.). Allen is a three-time all-county player (15.8 ppg, 4.6 apg, 4.0 rpg and 4.1 steals last season). Vernon Hills is the dark horse with three starters returning. Grant looks to improve on its 12-14 record, and Round Lake and Wauconda likewise hope to improve on 1-9 division marks.
Eric Lostroscio F 6-3 Sr.
Matt Behm G 6-1 Jr.
Mike Mauch G 5-10 Sr.
Travis Frey F 6-1 Sr.
Joshua Allen G 6-1 Sr.
Elhanan Israel F 6-3 Sr.
O'Brien Schofield C 6-3 Sr.
Emmanual Funchessi F 5-11 Sr.
Jabari Sparkman G 5-9 Jr.
Brendan Gerfen C 6-0 Sr.
John Paulsen C 6-4 Jr.
Ceaser Moore F 6-1 Jr.
Jeremy Potts G 5-11 Jr.
Pat McKeenan F 6-1 Sr.
Casey Fijalkowski G 6-1 Sr.
Clayton Anderson F 6-3 Sr.
Jay Grooms F 6-2 Jr.
Hawk Haiduke G 5-10 Sr.
Tim Schwarz G 6-1 Jr.
Rajohn Kidd F 6-4 Sr.
Tim Baines C 6-6 So.
Michael Winters G 6-1 Sr.
Outlook: Rockford Christian Life won the title with a 7-2 mark last season, edging Chicago Christian, Illiana Christian and Timothy Christian by a game. The race should be tight again. Rockford, which lost nine seniors, has the league's best player, senior Jeremiah Box (15 points, 10 rebounds per game). Timothy lost 10 seniors but has four players at least 6-5. Illiana counts on three seniors, and Chicago Christian has a mix of juniors and seniors. Wheaton Academy should be a factor too. Timothy coach Jeff Powers says the schedule could be decisive. "Since we play each team once, it might come down to who gets to play a home game or gets a road win against the better competition," he said.
David Risdall G 6-0 Sr.
Ross Stuursma G 6-1 Sr.
Ken Black F 6-4 Jr.
Matt Kemp F 6-4 Sr.
Dave Trimble G 6-0 Sr.
Andy Kaufman G 5-9 Sr.
Jeremiah Box C 6-4 Sr.
J.T. Wheeler F 6-1 Sr.
Nathan Winger C 6-4 Jr.
Jake Carwell F 6-7 Sr.
Aaron Lammers C 6-6 Sr.
Ross Wielard F 6-3 Sr.
Jeff Becker G/F 6-5 Sr.
Jacob Hodge G 6-1 Sr.
Mark Aloisio F/C 6-4 Sr.
1. Illiana Chr. 6. Walther Luth.
2. Timothy Chr. 7. Aurora Chr.
5. Wheaton Aca. 10. West. Chr.
Outlook: Hillcrest has won 16 consecutive conference titles behind coach Tom Cappel. The Hawks return four starters, including guards Jerel McNeal (Marquette recruit) and Maurice Acker (Ball State). Added to the mix is 6-3 Marian Catholic transfer Ryan Owens. Bremen returns three starters from a 14-11 team. Oak Forest won just two games last season but had a successful summer, winning 30 games. T.F. North lost several senior starters, but reinforcements from a successful sophomore team should keep the Meteors in the first division. Mike Lyman takes over at Eisenhower and inherits a 7-20 team that returns no starters. The good news is that 67 kids from all levels tried out. Tinley Park won just two games and returns two starters, but coach Mike Swanson likes the work ethic from his team.
Marcus Hunt G/F 6-3 Jr.
Jeron Cotten G 6-1 Sr.
Stanley Hobson F 6-2 Sr.
Kaleb Wright F 6-2 Fr.
Jerel McNeal G 6-2 Sr.
Maurice Acker G 5-8 Sr.
Reggie Bossie G 6-1 Sr.
James Smith G 6-1 Sr.
Ryan Owens G 6-3 Sr.
Ryan Nagle G 6-0 Sr.
Drew Rowe F 6-4 Jr.
Ray Howard G 6-0 Sr.
Will Kelley G/F 6-2 Jr.
Darryl Jenkins G 6-3 Jr.
Logan Malloy F 6-5 Sr.
Outlook: Thornton already had the nucleus of its sectional championship team returning. Add possible transfers Brandon Long (Rich Central) and Mustapha Farrakahn (Crete-Monee) to the mix, and the Wildcats on paper should be one of the top teams in the state. Approval by the IHSA on both players is still pending. Thornwood will have its most talented team in three years. Thornton and Thornwood will attempt to unseat last season's Class AA runner-up, Homewood-Flossmoor, which loses three starters but returns nationally ranked Julian Wright (Kansas signee) and guard Freddie Barnes. Thornridge returns four starters from a 12-16 team that started out 1-8. Bloom returns one starter and will suffer some growing pains. Shepard lost six of its top seven players to graduation.
Pierrie Howard F 6-3 Sr.
Julian Wright F 6-8 Sr.
Freddie Barnes G 6-1 Sr.
Andre Walker F 6-6 Jr.
Mike Rush F 6-3 Sr.
Brandon Dagans G 6-1 Sr.
Joevan Catron C 6-7 Jr.
Donnell Lyons F 6-5 Sr.
Quincy Goodwin F 6-2 Sr.
Lavante Greenwood G 5-10 Sr.
Josh Cummings G 6-0 Sr.
Chandler Collins F/C 6-5 Sr.
Lonte Ward G 5-10 Sr.
Brandon Williams F 6-3 Jr.
Darnell Westbrook G 6-6 Sr.
Colby Johnson G 6-2 So.
Outlook: Look no further than this conference for Division I prospects. Bolingbrook has two in Andre Lyles and junior Will Walker. Walker played last season for Romeoville but transferred when Bolingbrook reconfigured its boundaries. Another junior, Cordelro Yelder, is a highly regarded prospect and the best player at Richards since the Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade departed the Oak Lawn school for Marquette University a few years back. Romeoville may surprise a few teams with guard Kierre Miller. With Walker's departure, the 6-1 guard will be the main threat for the Spartans. Although Reavis lost a majority of its conference championship team to graduation, a Jim Tracy-coached team is never out of the hunt. Last season the Rams ran the table in league play, going 10-0.
Jared Bailey G 6-1 Sr.
Derrius Shavers F 6-2 Sr.
Andre Lyles G/F 6-1 Sr.
Will Walker G 6-2 Jr.
Dan Hoover C 6-5 Sr.
Jim Wood F 6-3 Sr.
Dan Higgins C 6-6 Sr.
Tyrone Traylor F 6-1 Sr.
Jason White G 6-0 Sr.
Marek Kowalewski C 6-6 Jr.
Cordelro Yelder G 6-1 Jr.
Tristan Therkield G 6-2 Jr.
Kierre Miller G 6-1 Jr.
Jaron Ward F 6-3 Sr.
1. Bolingbrook 5. Evergreen Pk.
Outlook: Brent Bronnenberg is the new head coach at Rich Central, replacing Glen Hefferman, who left to coach a California college, and inherits plenty of talent from last season's champions. University of Mississippi-bound Jarvis Walker--younger brother of NBA standout Antoine Walker--is the main focus of the Olympians' offense and will look to 6-2 sophomore guard Justin Taylor and Dwayne Meyers to help get Rich Central to the Elite Eight in Peoria. Rich South lost all-conference performer Darren Tate to a broken leg in football but hopes the senior guard will bring his scoring touch (16 ppg) back in January. Until then Jonathon Owens and Jessie Bynum must pick up the offensive slack. Bradley-Bourbonnais hopes to move up behind 6-4 forward Andy Hawker and junior guard Khendal Andrews. Transfer Jamel Gardner (Rich Central) should help Rich East.
Andy Hawker F 6-4 Sr.
Khendal Andrews G 6-0 Jr.
Ronald King G 6-0 Sr.
Rob Lewis C 6-4 Sr.
Willie Phillips G 5-10 Jr.
Casey Garrison F 5-11 Sr.
Jairus Jackson G 5-10 Jr.
Jamel Gardner F 6-2 Sr.
Jarvis Walker F 6-4 Sr.
Justin Taylor G 6-2 So.
Dwayne Meyers F/C 6-2 Sr.
Darren Tate G 5-10 Sr.
Jonathon Owens G 6-1 Sr.
Jessie Bynum F 6-2 Sr.
Outlook: Defending champion Joliet returns just one starter but adds sophomore transfer D.J. Dantzler to the mix. He was a starting point guard for Providence as a freshman. Lincoln-Way East's juniors were conference champs as sophomores. Sandburg, a senior-dominated team, returns 47 points per game. Stagg, which beat Joliet last season, returns four starters. Mike Angel takes over as coach for the retired Steve Little at Lincoln-Way Central. He handled the defense as Little's assistant and is expected to stress just that to his first team in New Lenox. Andrew finished 17-10 and tied for second in the conference last season. It returns three starters and has a new coach, Mike O'Halloran. He was a former assistant at Lincoln-Way East. Sandburg is the favorite on paper, but never count out Joliet, Lockport or Andrew.
Adam Hickerson G 6-2 Sr.
Ryan Honan F 6-2 Sr.
LeAarron Pierce G 6-0 Sr.
Eric Wormly C 6-7 Jr.
Robert Robeneau C/F 6-7 Sr.
Ben Koehler G 6-2 Sr.
Steve Rice C 6-5 Sr.
Pat O'Connell C/F 6-5 Sr.
Bill Shemerdiak G 6-3 Sr.
Mike Finn G 6-3 Sr.
Ryan Kuecher C 6-7 Sr.
Chris Marsik C 6-4 Sr.
Tom Vodicka F 6-5 Sr.
1. Sandburg 5. Lincoln-Way E.
Outlook: Driscoll returns conference MVP Kyle Jenkins (14 ppg, 6 rpg) and three-year starting PG Shane Hejza (9 ppg, 7 apg, 5 rpg) to defend its SCC title. St. Francis and St. Edward should fight hard to challenge the Highlanders, with Joe DelSanto leading St. Francis and explosive Joe Keating (15-point average) leading St. Edward. Marian Central returns seven lettermen but only one starter. Marmion and Aurora Central Catholic face rebuilding projects, though Aurora Central does return 6-7 forward Mike Benjamin. Montini and Immaculate Conception expect their rebuilding projects to continue forward this season.
Mike Benjamin C 6-7 Jr.
Mark Frantzen G 5-10 Sr.
Brian Grisner F 6-2 Sr.
Kyle Jenkins F 6-5 Jr.
Shane Hejza G 6-3 Sr.
Mike DeVivo G 6-1 Sr.
Bryan Mulligan G 6-1 Jr.
Sean Stochl F 6-4 Sr.
Brody Budnayr G 5-10 Sr.
Devin Hams C 6-7 Sr.
Matt Hymel F 6-2 Sr.
Elliott Lauzen F 6-0 Sr.
Bobby Dobry G 5-11 Sr.
Ryan Dailey F 6-5 Sr.
Joe Keating G 5-11 Sr.
Shane Johnson G 6-0 Sr.
Darren Wozniak F 6-0 Sr.
Joe DelSanto F 6-3 Sr.
Chris Buresh G 6-0 Sr.
John Connolly F 6-2 Sr.
Outlook: Defending champion Riverside-Brookfield returns versatile guard Mike Halusek and senior guard Alex DeVaris and welcomes highly regarded freshman Chris Parris, a 6-2 guard/forward. "We'd like to maintain ourselves at the top," said Bulldogs coach Tom McCloskey. "We worked very hard over the summer." Fenton features all-conference guard/forward Richard Oruche (18.2 points) and several bench players set to move into starting roles. "We enjoyed a successful summer in terms of individual development and team participation," said Bison coach Dennis Cromer. "I think we can compete with everyone on our schedule." Westmont eyes improvement with two returning all-conference players: senior guard Tony Taylor (12.5 points) and junior forward Bryan Schroth (13.5 points). Ridgewood had four wins last year and hopes to more than triple that total. Returning all-conference guard/forward Alberto DiMichele (15 points) is a scoring threat from all over the court.
Mike Knight G 6-2 Sr.
Richard Oruche G/F 6-3 Sr.
Alberto DiMichele G/F 6-5 Sr.
Mike Halusek G 6-3 Sr.
Alex DeVaris G 5-9 Sr.
Tony Taylor G 6-1 Sr.
Bryan Schroth F 6-4 Jr.
Outlook: Defending champ Yorkville earns a slight edge in a very competitive conference race. The Foxes lost leading scorer Luke Engelhardt, but sharp-shooting guard Chad Trudo (15 points, 5 rebounds) and senior center Ryan Anderson (9 points, 6 rebounds) are back on board. "Chad's a very hard-working kid," said Foxes coach Jerry Farber. "He's developed more, and we're expecting a lot out of him." Geneva welcomes back guard Alex Pokorny (9-point average last winter), Brian Kloubeck (14 points, 7 rebounds) and junior forward Gabe Landau (10 points), plus talent from last year's successful sophomore team. But expect a slow start, because several players--including QB Pokorny--are still involved in the Class 6A football playoffs. Sycamore has talented point guard Anthony Bomar (17 points), but the rest of the lineup is inexperienced and will need time to develop. Kaneland lacks significant height, but the Knights are deep and return shooting guard Ryan Gierke (12 points).
Ken Fladung G 5-11 Sr.
Alex Pokorny G 6-2 Sr.
Brian Kloubeck F 6-3 Sr.
Derrick Tribble G 5-9 Sr.
Ryan Gierke G 5-11 Sr.
Anthony Bomar G 6-1 Sr.
Chad Trudo G 6-1 Sr.
Ryan Anderson C 6-4 Sr.
3. Sycamore 6. Glenbard S.
Outlook: Plainfield Central, the defending champion, returns two top shooters (league MVP Ryan Sharp and Pat Hanley) from a team that went 25-3. Transfers Kyle Jackson (12 ppg at Proviso West) and Brandon Smith (10 ppg at Bartlett) could be impact players. "We have a big transition," said Wildcats coach Dave Stephens. "We're molding a whole new group together." Most Morris players are still preoccupied with the Class 5A football playoffs, but once the Redskins get on the court, their height and scoring prowess will make them formidable. Zach Jones, a 6-7 forward, averaged 11 points and seven rebounds last season, 6-5 Ramon Diaz was a force inside and guard Eric Edwards is a potent outside threat. All are three-year varsity players. "We'll probably have a slow start since all but three players play football," said coach Jeff Johnson. "But we have good size, senior leadership and good athletes." Oswego returns 6-2 forward Torrien Minor (7.7 points), a third-year varsity fixture, and junior guard Mike Sanchez (8.5).
Tom Podzorny C 6-4 Sr.
Reed Johnson G 5-11 Sr.
Zach Jones F 6-7 Sr.
Ramon Diaz C 6-5 Sr.
Eric Edwards G 6-1 Sr.
Torrien Minor F 6-2 Sr.
Mike Sanchez G 5-10 Jr.
Ryan Sharp G 6-3 Sr.
Pat Hanley G 6-3 Sr.
3. Oswego 6. Plainfield S.
Outlook: Defending champion Mooseheart lost just one player from last year's team that came within seven-tenths of a second of winning its first Class A regional tournament game before falling to Aurora Christian. But the one player lost to graduation was 6-5 center Pierre Nealon, who led the team in scoring. Second-year coach Jeff Perales feels the heartbreaking regional loss will serve as extra motivation. "We're expecting a pretty good year," Perales said. "We've got everybody else back from a team that went 19-1." Illinois Lutheran should compete for the title after finishing 13-14. Luther East has a new coach, Terry Fleming, and returns four starters from a team that won six games a year ago. Valley Lutheran has only 33 kids in the entire school but will still field a team. Coach Tom Wright called senior guard Kurt Woock "the best player in school history." Woock scored 27 points in Valley Lutheran's regional loss to Burlington Central last season.
Kevin Most F 6-3 Sr.
Andy Boersema G 5-10 Sr.
Austin Kelly F 6-3 Sr.
Tim Schweiger G 5-10 Sr.
Mark Sons G 6-0 Jr.
Doug Sanders C 6-5 Jr.
Kevin MacArthur G 6-0 Sr.
Danny Anderson F 6-0 Sr.
Joseph Pinto G 6-1 Sr.
Tim Picker F 6-1 Sr.
Kurt Woock G 6-2 Sr.
Charles Frederich F/C 6-2 Sr.
Sam Dubose G 5-8 Jr.
2. Illinois Luth. 4. Valley Luth.
Outlook: Two games separated the top four finishers last year, as the conference title race wasn't decided until the final weekend. Defending champion Lake Park lost the majority of its scoring to graduation, but Waubonsie Valley returns Northern Iowa-bound guard Mason Stewart and nine other seniors. East Aurora tries for third straight 20-win season, while Neuqua Valley must replace injured senior forward Billy Parrish (out for year with torn ACL).
Dean Prince G 5-11 Sr.
Kamil Janton C 6-9 Fr.
Ryan Foelske F/C 6-5 Sr.
Dustin Steffa G 5-10 Sr.
Tyrone Evans G 6-2 Sr.
Kevin Venson F 6-2 Sr.
Jamaal Clark G/F 6-2 Sr.
John Jarrette F 6-1 Sr.
Dayvon Ellis G 6-0 Jr.
Eric Zimmerman F/C 6-4 Sr.
David Mikrut G 5-6 Sr.
Chad Meyer C 6-7 Sr.
Mike Gergovich F 6-6 Sr.
Mike Rose G 6-4 Sr.
Jay Bergamini G 5-8 Sr.
Cole Livermore G 6-3 Jr.
Dan Kohlhagen G 6-2 Jr.
Brad DeJong G 6-2 Sr.
Dustin Lee G 5-11 Sr.
Stanley Nunoo F/C 6-5 Sr.
Matt Sayre G 6-1 Sr.
Mason Stewart G 6-2 Sr.
Paul Blalock F 6-1 Sr.
1. Waubonsie V. 6. St. Charles N.
3. East Aurora 8. St. Charles E.
Outlook: Proviso East saw its dominance in the league end last season, but the Pirates could get back on top thanks to three Division I recruits, including Wisconsin signee Phillip Perry. Leyden, with Purdue-bound Marcus Green, seeks its first league crown since 1988. Defending champ Downers Grove South is led by Southern Illinois recruit Bryan Mullins. The dark horse would be Morton, which must overcome several key preseason injuries. Hinsdale South and Willowbrook are just a step behind the others. Former Downers South player and Joliet assistant coach Eric Norberg tries to rebuild Addison Trail's program.
Mike Leverso G 6-2 Sr.
Marcus Jackson G 6-1 Sr.
Andy Auriemme F 6-3 Jr.
Bryan Mullins G 6-1 Sr.
Elliott Engelmann F 6-7 Jr.
Brad Riegler G 6-0 Sr.
Gabe Redd G 6-4 Sr.
Kirk Radecki G 6-3 Jr.
McKenzie Kimbrough G 5-10 Sr.
Marcus Green F 6-5 Sr.
Aaron Jimenez F 6-8 Sr.
Jimmy Arce G 6-3 Sr.
Cedric Johnson G 6-0 Sr.
Eric Love F 6-2 Sr.
Brian Erce F 6-3 Jr.
Phillip Perry G 6-2 Sr.
Jeremiah Wise G 6-3 Sr.
Brian Carwell C 6-10 Jr.
Joe Chapin F 6-4 Jr.
Ryan Pyskiewicz G 6-2 Sr.
Chris Tyler G 6-0 Sr.
2. Leyden 6. Hinsdale S.
Outlook: Oak Park will have one big reason to try to win its second straight league title: coach Al Allen. This likely will be Allen's last season, and despite the loss of last year's leading scorer, Christian Cornelius, the Huskies are the early favorites with four of their top six players back, including all-conference guard Evan Hilton. Next in line is Lyons Township with 6-7 senior Adam Powers, Downers Grove North with guard Justin Behm and a young and talented Glenbard West team. The conference's mystery is York, where coach Tom Shields has inherited three transfers--two from Proviso West--and may have an inside track to the top tier of the conference. Said Shields: "We thought we would be a pretty good team to begin with. Now we bring in three players who may be better than the ones we had in place. I've never had a team with more than one transfer before." Proviso West lost several players and will leave coach Tommie Miller scrambling for replacements. Former Leyden coach Bruce Buhrandt takes over at Hinsdale Central and has high hopes despite low numbers.
Justin Behm G 6-3 Sr.
Garrett Edwards G 6-3 Jr.
Chris Bolt F 6-5 Sr.
Connor Lavallie F 6-3 Jr.
Tom McAndrew F 6-4 Sr.
Conor Gillen F 6-3 Sr.
Brendan Vincent G 6-3 So.
Kevin Watt G 6-3 So.
Kevin Hatchell G 5-10 Sr.
Dan Porschy F 6-2 Sr.
Jim Hudson C 6-6 Sr.
Pat Morris F 6-3 Jr.
Adam Powers C 6-7 Sr.
Mike Scavuzzo G 6-2 Jr.
Andrew Corcoran G 5-9 Sr.
Scott Liska F 6-5 Sr.
Evan Hilton G 6-3 Sr.
Gabe Simms G 6-0 Sr.
Robert Strzemp F 6-3 Sr.
Jason Simmons F 6-3 Jr.
Howard Boone F 6-7 Sr.
Devin Burnett F 6-2 Sr.
DeAndre Stewart F 6-4 Sr.
Christian Drain G 6-0 Sr.
Darious Watson G 5-9 Jr.
Nick Zerante F 6-4 Jr.
Brian Josephs F 6-4 Jr.
Joe Acosta G 6-1 So.
Steve Crane F 6-7 So.
1. Oak Park 5. Downers N.
3. Glenbard W. 7. Hinsdale C.
Playing in the Indian Trails Conference, which also includes Rockford Christian and Wisconsin schools, the Giants, state champions in 1952 when the school was simply Hebron, have their starting backcourt returning from last season's 8-14 team. Senior Chris Dempsey is a streaky shooter who hit about 30 percent of his three-point attempts last winter. Classmate Mike Vasquez handles the point position. Junior Eric Nichols will play on the wing, and 6-4 senior Dan Linneman provides a powerful presence inside.
The Aurora school doubled its victory total last season. Unfortunately, the increase was from one to two. This year coach Rich Bingaman and his Titans expect much more, aiming for eight to 10 wins. He noticed a greater commitment toward basketball during this off-season than in the past. A quick backcourt of 5-8 senior guards Justin Eusecio and Craig Bothwell returns, and Bingaman is hopeful that 6-4 Gannon Pierce and 6-3 Jessie Hahm will provide some size inside.
Andrew Zumbahlen is the Knights' third coach in three years. The ambitious, energetic former graduate assistant at UIC intends to get the program back to where it was a few years ago under Billy Garrett. This season, Zumbahlen is emphasizing tough man-to-man help defense. Fred Daniels returns from last season's 10-15 team.. Zumbahlen is especially high on Wayne Franklin, a 6-0 senior guard. Arkeith Carter, a 6-6 senior, will have to become a presence inside.
Last year the newly coeducational school in South Holland had only freshman boys in the basketball program, but coach Ken Stevenson compiled a 7-7 record playing an abbreviated varsity schedule. Now with sophomores and freshmen, Seton will play a full varsity schedule as an independent before joining the Catholic League next season. Laugwin Spann, a 6-4 sophomore, averaged 13.6 points per game last season, and Ron Burden, a 6-3 point guard, averaged 13.3 points and six assists per game.