High scoring defense adds new meaning to the phrase ‘Bear Down’

Josh Dillon, IV Leader sports editor
November 6, 2012
Filed under Opinion, Sports

Charles Tillman, the pro bowl cornerback for the Chicago Bears, won NFL defensive player of the month for October. The Bears defense so far this season has been legendary in terms of dominance. When you watch this team, you see the fruits of Lovie Smith’s labor in motion. It’s a veteran... Read more »

Athlete Spotlight: Alec Schwab

November 6, 2012
Filed under featured-athlete, Sports

Year: Sophomore Sport: Basketball Position: Guard School: St. Bede Number: 24 Accomplishments: 2nd team all region, 2nd team all conference, all region tourney team. Who are your inspirations? My family for sure. Because giving them the joy of watching me play is good motivation for me to... Read more »

Emotions push athletes beyond limits

Joe frye, IV Leader columnist
November 6, 2012
Filed under Opinion, Sports

Fans and citizens in the world today may get a sense that athletes are greedy, selfish and at some points couldn’t care less what their reputation is. Most of the time that is the case. But sports fans today capture a glimpse of an athlete being a real person, not just an athlete a human being. Social... Read more »

Social media keeps spotlight on athletes

Bryer Lehr, IV Leader columnist
November 6, 2012
Filed under Opinion, Sports

We’ve  reached  a time in technology where information is spread almost instantaneously it seems. With Twitter, Facebook, and the entire internet being used by seemingly everyone, social media is at an all-time high, which means that professional athletes are being scrutinized like never before. Twitter... Read more »

Golf takes sixth at regionals

Bryer Lehr, IV Leader Staff
October 19, 2012
Filed under Featured Sports, Sports

The IVCC Golf team recently completed its season at the 10-team Region IV Tournament with a three-day score of 994, which was good for sixth place. Sophomore Michael Walker shot a team-low 242, followed closely by sophomore Alex Harrison, who had a team-low round of 74 on Day 1, with a score of 243. Tanner... Read more »

Tennis finishes season placing fourth at Regional Tournament

Josh Dillon, IV Leader Sports Editor
October 19, 2012
Filed under Featured Sports, Sports

The IVCC women’s tennis team tied up their season by finishing fourth at the regional tournament in Dixon, missing nationals by two and a half points. Moraine Valley, Waubonsee and Elgin qualified for nationals. Karly Rosencrans took the individual award for third singles, and the team of Delaney... Read more »

Lady Eagles volleyball shows dominance

Josh Dillon, IV Leader Sports Editor
October 19, 2012
Filed under Featured Sports, Sports

The Lady Eagles volleyball team surged through the fall, upping their record to 19-9 with a 6-4 record in the Arrowhead Conference. The biggest victory overall came at the Kankakee Tournament on Oct. 5 and 6 where IVCC went undefeated over two days and won first-place in the tournament. They started... Read more »

Women’s tennis starts fast, builds momentum for Regional tourney

Josh Dillon, IV Leader Sports Edirtor
September 25, 2012
Filed under Sports

After not knowing if there would be a tennis program this year, the IVCC women’s tennis team has started strong, winning four out of their first five meets to open the year. Former Eagle and new head coach Julie Milota said, “I am so proud of how the men and women have kept their chins up. The ladies... Read more »

Lady Eagles spike the competition through September

Josh Dillon, IV Leader Sports Editor
September 25, 2012
Filed under Featured Sports, Sports

It’s easy to tell how much pride that IVCC women’s volleyball coach Julie Sherbeyn has in her team this season, as they have fought hard throughout September to an 8-5 record overall. “It’s really cool to watch how these players share the court. We have 13 players on our squad, and it’s hard... Read more »

Athlete autographs obsolete as social media brings fans closer than ever

Joe Frye, IV Leader Sports Columnist
September 25, 2012
Filed under Opinion, Sports

When I say overrated in sports, what do you think of? Alex Rodriguez? Boston Red Sox? Dallas Cowboys? Those are spot on guesses, but no. The most overrated thing in sports today is an autograph. When I was a young sports fan, I would always beg my parents to take me to the game early so maybe we could... Read more »