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Elmhurst Loses Long-time York High School Coach, Former Athletic Director Jack Tosh

Tosh passed away on Monday, Feb. 11. "Jack touched many, many lives in the York community," York Principal Diana Smith said.

Jack Tosh, former York High School athletic director and coach, died Monday, Feb. 11, according to information released this afternoon by York Principal Diana Smith. Tosh was the namesake of the annual Jack Tosh Holiday Classic basketball  tournament. York swept the tournament this year, beating Conant High School 30-29 in the championship game Dec. 29. The championship was undoubtedly a source of pride for Coach Tosh, Smith said. "Jack touched many, many lives in the York community," Smith said in an email to York staff. "Many of our staff members are close friends, and several were hired by Jack and coached alongside him." Tosh earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees at Northwestern University, where he also played baseball. In the…

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York Takes on Waubonsie Valley at Jack Tosh Basketball Tourney at 11 a.m. Saturday

Catch all the action here on live streaming video.

Check out a live Broadcast of the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic High School Basketball Tournament at York High School in Elmhurst, courtesy of High School Cube. Today, Saturday, Dec. 29: York vs. Waubonsie Valley. Tip-off is at 11 a.m. Check out highlights from the week-long tournament by clicking here.

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Choose Your Weapon: Hoops or Laps

Still time to sign up for local events to raise money for American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.

All over Elmhurst, the fund-raising has kicked into high gear for this year's Relay for Life events. If you've never been to a Relay for Life overnight event, it's the stuff memories are made of—a blend of inspiration, hope and camaraderie all centered around the fight against cancer. It's difficult to hold back emotions as the survivors take their lap around the track to start the event, or the luminaria is lit in honor of those who have been lost. And we've all lost someone we love to this terrible disease, or at least know someone who has. Benefitting the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life is now more than 25 years old. The events involve an all-night trek around a track by dozens—or even hundreds—of participants who have formed …

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Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Recognizes Three from ICHS

Immaculate Conception standouts earn special recognition.

Just like the wins this season, the awards keep coming for key members of the 2011-2012 boys basketball team at Immaculate Conception High School.  The Knights finished their season with an overall record of 24-4 and captured the first conference title since 1967.  Leading the way, senior John Cheng was named to the IBCA Class 1A/2A Second Team All-State.  Cheng led the Knights throughout their record-breaking year, averaging 15.5 points, 4.7 assists, and 4.4 rebounds per game and he led the DuPage County area in steals, averaging 3.2 per game.  In addition to this honor, Cheng was named SCC Gold Conference Player of the Year. ICHS senior standout Brian Harvey also earned Special Mention to the IBCA All-State team and junior Demetrius Carr…

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ICHS Knights Basketball Raises More Than $2,500 for American Cancer Society

Teams thank teachers, families and administrators for helping to make it happen.

The Immaculate Conception High School Knights scored big in helping the fight against cancer. On Jan. 19, the girls and boys varsity basketball teams hosted Play for the Cure to raise funds for the American Cancer Society through the Coaches vs Cancer program. ICHS students, families and alumni, all decked out in pink (for breast cancer) and royal blue (for colon cancer), filled the IC gym to not only support Play for the Cure but to cheer the Knights in two hard-fought games against the visiting Green Wave of St. Edward’s. On the court, the Lady Knights lost a tight game that came down to the final seconds, while the boys team notched another conference win in front of the home crowd.  The Lady Knights wore special pink T-shirts for warm-…

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Immaculate Conception Basketball Gets Holiday Weekend Split

Boys win Westminster Christian tourney, girls fall in title game.

The Immaculate Conception boys’ basketball team got the 2011-12 season off to a perfect start by winning the Westminster Christian Thanksgiving basketball tournament. Led by Demetrius Carr, the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player, the Knights doubled up on St. Edward 62-31 to win Saturday’s title game. Chris Cheng (16 points) and Brian Harvey (14 points) were selected to the All-Tournament team. The Knights (4-0) marched through the tournament winning by an average margin of 31 points over their opponents. IC’s boys’ season resumes Tuesday night with a visit to Timothy Christian. On the girls’ side, the Lady Knights fell short in their own tournament after suffering a 32-27 loss to Kaneland in the Lady Knight Invite championship game on …

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IC Coach Gives Us a Glimpse into the Upcoming Basketball Season

Key returning players and solid juniors should lead to a successful season.

Immaculate Conception High School basketball coach Darren Howard says this year, the Knights should finish strong in the Suburban Christian Conference Gold Division. Coach Howard, who is also the school's athletic director, is in his 12th year of coaching and holds a 118-193 overall record. Top returning starters this year are senior forwards Brian Harvey (6’1) and Dan Ribando (6’4), and guards John Cheng (6’0) and Charlie Pulkownik (6’0). New players are junior guard Demetrius Carr (6’2), and junior forwards Adam Muellers (6’3), Tim Hipskind (6’3) and Cody Baker (6’1), and sophomore Clark Brinkman (6’2). Key players lost to graduation are Demetrius Mobley, Anthony Loss, Pat Burke, Pat Haggerty, Mike Devito and Andre Well. Last year IC's …

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Someone You Should Know

"Gentle Giant" Goes Beyond the Game to Help Others

Former NBA player Bruce Flowers of Elmhurst teaches others to love the real meaning of sports.

It was a chilly June evening, and Bruce Flowers of Elmhurst was hitting the links with his friend Tim Bransky at Eaglewood Resort in Itasca.
   As he practiced his putting, Bransky, a Wood Dale resident, took some coaching tips and compliments from Flowers. Bransky and several Special Olympics golfers from the Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association played with Flowers as part of the organization’s unified golfing program. Special Olympics participants pair up with non-disabled partners as they alternate hitting the ball on a nine-hole course.
   It's one of many ways Flowers, 54, a former NBA player, passes on his athleticism and sportsmanship to help others. Though Flowers has tried every sport imaginable, basketball was his …

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ICHS Boys Basketball Players Sign to Play at West Point and Briar Cliff University

The boys achieved their goals under coach Darren Howard.

Immaculate Conception High School announced that on Friday, April 15, senior basketball players Demetrius Mobley and Anthony Loss both signed letters of intent to continue their studies and basketball careers in college. Mobley signed to play for Army at West Point, and Loss signed to play at Briar Cliff University in Iowa.  Mobley becomes the first Division 1 signee under the leadership of ICHS head coach Darren Howard.  “Demetrius has matured over his four years at ICHS," Howard said. "He has become a leader and a very strong young man, as well as a very talented basketball player. I am proud of his decision to attend West Point.” Loss, who played for Howard for two years after transferring from Lake Park, also showed tremendous growth …

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IBCA All-State Recognizes Three from Immaculate Conception High School

They all were named to the SCC All-Conference team.

Immaculate Conception High School senior basketball players Demetrius Mobley, Allie DiVito and Anthony Loss were awarded Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Class 1A/2A All-state honors.  Mobley was named to the IBCA Class 1A/2A Second Team All-State, and Loss earned honorable mention. DiVito was named to the IBCA Third Team All-State. Mobley, who was an IBCA Class 1A/2A Third Team All-state selection last year, will play in the IBCA’s annual boys All-star game on June 25 at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington.  Mobley led the Knights in the three top categories this year: scoring (14.9 points per game), rebounding (5.7) and assists (1.5).  He moved into the fifth spot for career points at ICHS, scoring 1,077 points as a Knight…

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