"It's been a long process," Hampshire Fire Chief Trevor Herrmann said. "We actually started it in 2005, but then the housing recession hit. We then sought the views of our stakeholders after housing started going again. There are plans for 3,000 more homes in Hampshire, and our call volume has grown."

Herrmann noted the many subdivisions under construction in Hampshire, including the final phase of Tamms Subdivision.

Jeff Cruickshank in the high jump, Tommy Nitz in the 1,600-meter and 3,200-meter runs and the 4x200-meter relay of Vinny Costa, Dominic Giuseffi, Lex Giron and Talon Sargent earned all-state honors May 25.

Cruickshank earned seventh place in the high jump with a leap of 1.98 meters, 6-feet, 4.25 inches.

“I was happy with seventh, but felt I could have done better.

The Red Raiders had achieved a 30-win season with a 5-3 verdict against sectional rival Barrington three days earlier.  The Huntley squad fought until the final strike against Mundelein in the Class 4A Leyden super-sectional but the 36-1 Mustangs earned the trip to state with a close 2-1 win.

Sophomore Ava McFadden gave the Red Raiders, 30-10 final record, one final chance for a seventh inning tie with a triple.

Mike Huff, a member of the American League West Division Champion White Sox, addressed the Huntley White Sox Fan Club recently. He has found a new niche in baseball, after careers in real estate and once in a while broadcasting White Sox games.

Instead of tracking down fly balls as he did in his seven-year MLB career, he seeks to grow the game for the younger generations.

When the final ground ball hit by a Barrington player was secured by first baseman AJ Putty in the sectional semifinal the Red Raiders had achieved their objective. They advanced to the IHSA Class 4A Hampshire sectional final, with a 6-3 verdict over the Broncos.

HHS's next game, against McHenry for the sectional crown, was to be continued June 3 due to weather June 1.

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“This will be the last Huntley Memorial Day parade,” Post 673 Commander-elect Mike Stojak told the crowd gathered at the Huntley Gazebo. “I am here again to bring realization to the meaning of Memorial Day. It is not a day of celebration, rather a day to remember those who have given their lives in defense of the freedoms of this great country.”

Neuqua Valley (15-8) claimed the spot in the IHSA Streamwood super-sectional with a convincing 16-7 victory. Huntley closed its season at 16-6 overall May 24.

“I'll remember the culture we created here – that it is more of a family,” senior Nico Andrews said.

According to a Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce press release, there were many public officials and residents who attended the event, including representatives from the Huntley Village Board of Trustees, the Huntley Park District Board and park staff.

Coach's Park is a tribute to the many dedicated coaches who have generously dedicated their time and experience in the community.

HHS outlasted St. Charles East 17-9 in the semifinals of its own IHSA Sectional. This victory followed a 14-5 win over St. Charles North in the first sectional match. HHS's sectional final is May 24, with the top seeded  Red Raiders and third seed Neuqua Valley seeking a spot in the Streamwood super-sectional on May 28.

On a blustery May 21 at Red Raider Stadium, which included a 20-MPH wind, the contest was concluded only after a two-overtime Barrington win over Huntley, 1-0. The Fillies (18-1-2) winning goal occurred on a long shot with about eight minutes left in the second OT. Barrington moved on to the Class 3A Huntley sectional final May 24.

In the semifinal battle, Huntley used stellar defense led by goalie Maddie Lackovic, who stopped a Barrington offense which had scored 79 goals this season.

Dominique Johnson defended her championship in the triple jump while the 4x200 and 4x100-meter relay squads also brought home gold. Advancing to end on the podium was the title winning 4x100-meter relay team of Sophie Amin, Emmy Byers, K'Leigh Saenz and Vicky Evtimov and the first place winning 4x200-meter relay of Johnson, Byers, Saenz and Evtimov.

The Red Raiders captured their own Class 3A Sectional crown May 16 with 100 points. Advancing to state at Eastern Illinois University's O'Brien Stadium meet are: Zach Rysavy in the triple jump; Vinny Costa, 100-meter dash; Tommy Nitz, 1,600- and 3,200-meter runs; Jeff Cruickshank, high jump and the 4x100- and 4x200-meter relay team of Costa, Fom Guessefi, Lex Giron and Talon Sargent.

Five different Red Raiders scored goals over Grant for a 5-0 victory May 15 at the Machesney Park Harlem regional. With the win, Huntley improved to 14-4-4 overall.

Brooke Maxedon, Alex Szydlowski, Kylie Lucas and Brooke Grabs each scored goals. Ava Trudeau scored one goal and assisted on two others. Maddie Cummings, Gabi Farraj and Bella Fusco had assists.

Maddie Lackovic and Ashlyn Grabs shared duties in goal.

The youngest of them played had a scrimmage while waiting for the junior varsity and varsity battles with Cary-Grove to reach halftime. Then the signal came for the approximately 20 players to take the field.

“We have seen a lot of good growth in recent years,” Dan Pupich, president of Huntley Youth Lacrosse League, said. “We used to not have enough girls for separate teams, but we combined with Crystal Lake and Hampshire.”

The varsity team gathers around, near the football goal post, after gaining its seventh Fox Valley Conference win and the league title. For four straight years, the FVC trophy has stayed at HHS. Huntley increased its reign with a 17-7 win over Cary-Grove May 10. The Red Raiders ended FVC play perfect at 9-0, 14-5 overall with a 24-2 victory at Dundee-Crown May 14.

The Red Raiders concluded the regular season with a 0-0 draw against Taft on May 11. They faced Grant in the first round of the Machesney Park Harlem Class 3A regional May 15.

“We had a successful season ending 13-4-4, second place in the FVC,” Huntley coach Matt Lewandowski said.

The head coach praised the play of leading scorers, Gabi Farraj and Maddie Cummings, who both scored eight goals.

"It felt good. It was a curveball and I couldn't resist," Goldstein said.

Goldstein's home run came in the third inning shot to left field that gave Huntley a 6-4 lead on Brother Rice, which held up for the final score. The other key hit was a three-run homer by AJ Putty.

"It was his first home run of the season, he was pumped," Huntley coach Andy Jakubowski said of Goldstein.

The Scots improved to 43-11 and celebrated earning its third win in NJCAA Division I Region IV tournament, a 12-3 decision over Triton College May 11. They head to the next round with a nine game win streak and ended 23-2 for home games. District play is at Wabash Valley College, in Mount Carmel, IL, May 15-17.

“Mark DeCicco (starting pitcher) completely and did a great job,” MCC coach Jared Wacker said.

On the experience side, the team effort to the Fox Valley Conference meet title was led by double winners Zach Ryssvy in the long and triple jumps and Tommy Nitz in the 1,600 and 3,200-meter runs.

Huntley head coach Chris Maxedon credited the up-and-coming freshmen and sophomores as well as better known Red Raiders as keys.

“It's a good feeling to have won it for the second straight year because we did some really, really good things on the track and on the field.

The defending Class 3A State Champions Red Raiders won their sectional by a whopping 148 points to Rockford Guilford's 77 and the rest of the 17-team field May 8. The State Finals will be May 16-18 at Eastern Illinois University.

Huntley head girls track and field coach Jason Monson was happy with the results.