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The start to this camp had a different feel, as a new head coach was calling the drills and giving instructions. Collin Kalamatas once donned the Red Raiders' red-and-black in the early 2000s and teaches physical education at HHS. He was named head coach June 8, with the appointment needing Board of Education approval, probably at the June 15 meeting.

"The opportunity to guide Huntley basketball is an incredible opportunity," Kalamatas said.

Raiders Read Together participants are reading “Wonder!” by R.J. Palacio, a No. 1-New York Times best seller. The book follows the journey of main character Auggie Pullman.

Lombard, mother of D158 Interim Superintendent for 2023-24 Jessica Lombard, has been teaching preschoolers for almost 40 years.

"This was my 39th graduating class this year," said Connie Lombard, known as "Miss Connie" to her classes.

The Heineman Middle School squad achieved one state champion and three other state place winners at the Illinois Elementary School Association(IESA)State Track and Field Meet May 19-20.

Heineman eighth grader Elena Fetzer won the girls shot put championship. Also, two relay teams placed as the seventh grade 4x100 meter relay quartet of Mia Habel, Reagan Ellis, Riley Galanis and Mayla Wade was seventh.

Senior Chloe Pfaff was named all-state by the Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association (IHSSCA). Four players who were named All-FVC. They are: Morgan McCaughn, Grace Helzer, Pfaff and Gabi Farraj.

The Red Raiders finished the season with a 17-5-3 record, the best in seven seasons led by head coach Matt Lewandowski. Huntley won a regional championship. the first in Lewandowski's seasons.

Huntley village leaders became the latest to honor the Red Raiders Class 3A Girls Track and Field Team Champions June 8 at their meeting. Soon, signs will be placed in town in recognition of the team's title, and state champions Ally Panzloff in the discus throw; Dominique Johnson in the triple jump and three-time state champ Alexandria Johnson for the long jump and she won the triple jump crown in 2022.

Several attractions will be featured at the Farmers Market June 10. These include an antique farm equipment display, a cooking demonstration at 10 a.m.

But it was Jacobs, riding a five-game win streak, whose offense just keeps coming and players later celebrated a 7-4 upset win. Jacobs was only 14-18 when it began winning but improved to over .500 by scoring 16 total runs against FVC powers McHenry and then the Red Raiders.

McKale Hood concluded his high school high jump career with a sixth place finish May 27. Hood's final clearing height was 1.95 meters, or 6-feet,4.75 inches. Hood had cleared the first three heights but not 1.98 meters, 6-foot, 6 inches.

Also at Eastern Illinois University, Tommy Nitz placed 14th in the 3,200-meter run, besting 10 minutes at 9:21.95.

The Red Raiders' post-season hopes were dashed by Barrington, 9-5, at the Huntley sectional May 22. Five players - Katie Ferrara, Ally Schneider, Leah Holmberg and Ashley Zolen, tallied goals.  Head coach Joe Domka reflected on the season and the team's leaders.

"Ferrara has had her best statistical career as of yet, with 67 goals, 31 assists, 62 ground balls and 41 caused turnovers," Domka said.

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9 a.m., library opens and registration begins.

11 a.m., Kona Ice, of McHenry County performs at the east parking lot.

11 a.m., Pan Chicago Steelband will perform songs of the Caribbean

3:30 p.m., 

There was  only one base runner allowed,  who reached on a wild pitch, was taken off the bases on a pick-off from Ressler to first baseman CJ Filipek. Ressler faced the minimum of 21 batters with about an 80-pitch effort.  The fan of White Sox pitching star Dylan Cease noted what was working this windy Saturday at Hampshire.

Although the Red Raiders' season ended with a 5-0 loss to Lake Zurich at the Machesney Park Harlem sectional semifinal May 23, the squad ended with the most wins in seven years. HHS won its own regional championship and had a six-game win streak before the loss to the Bears.

"Overall, I'm very proud of the girls," Huntley head coach Matt Lewandowski said. "We sat down at the beginning of the season and set some goals - we achieved all of them.

The Red Raiders, 16-4 overall, moved to the round two wins from the state finals with an 18-11 win over Lakes and an earlier 22-3 victory over Grant. Fox Valley Conference rival Prairie Ridge was the next hurdle May 26 in the Grayslake North sectional final.

Huntley was seeking to match last season's advancement to the super sectional. This season's super sectional is at HHS on May 30.

According to a HPD press release, seat belts have proven to be life-saving in the event of a crash. Unfortunately, many still don't buckle up. Also, not wearing a seat belt is a habit that can be passed on to younger generations who follow the example set by their elders.

The distance runners qualified for state in the 3,200 meter run. Breanna clocked a 10:40.36 to earn a fifth-place finish for HHS, while Brittney ended 16th in a time of 11:03.59 at Eastern Illinois University May 20.

"She is our best distance runner ever at HHS," head coach Jason Monson said of Breanna.

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The Red Raiders bring a 27-7 record into their first regional test, against Rockford Jefferson May 24 at Hampshire.

"We have prepared for the post-season all year, and now we get to start on Wednesday," Huntley head coach Andy Jakubowski said. "Our guys are ready for the post-season and now it comes down to  pitching, defense and situational hitting.

Huntley needed comeback efforts for championships by freshman Will Geske at No. 1 singles and the No.1 doubles team of Ben Hein and Jon Stec to edged Hampshire, 16-13, for the title. The IHSA State Tennis championships are May 25-27 at Palatine and other surrounding schools.

“This was the first sectional title for the boys team,” Red Raiders coach Barry Wells said.