By Ethan Holesha, Sports Editor Moraine Valley athletic director Bill Finn is doing everything in his power to keep his coaches and athletes involved in activities, even though there isn’t much to work with at this time. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many sports have been pushed back as the NJCAA takes precautions. According to Finn, only four sports have been approved to compete this fall: men’s and women’s cross…
By Gisselle Almazan, JRN 111 Student If you’re a part of Moraine Valley’s athletics, you know Geoff Davis. And chances are he knows you, too. Davis has spent 26 years working as Moraine Valley’s head athletic trainer, but behind his open doors he is more than a trainer. Whether he is dealing with the scoreboard, ordering uniforms for all the sports or treating athletes for injuries, Davis finds time to…
Waleed Alamleh Sports Writer The NBA All-Star weekend 2020 was held on February 16, just 30 minutes away from Moraine in Chicago, Illinois. It was a very eventful weekend with the first event held on campus at De Paul’s Wintrust Arena hosting the Celebrity All Star Game, Friday, February 14, headlined by the most famous NBA loudmouth, (in the most respectful way possible) ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. Smith was the coach…
By Ethan Holesha JRN 111 Student Moraine Valley baseball head coach Hugh Dennehy is making sure that his players are improving on everything they can control, even though that isn’t much at this point. The COVID-19 outbreak has already affected the entire world. Illinois is under quarantine until at least April 30, and schools, including Moraine, are completely online. With students no longer allowed on campus, spring sports have suffered…
By Ethan Holesha, JRN-111 Student As head men’s basketball coach for Moraine Valley, John Chappetto balances seriousness and caring, and he brings experience unlike that of any other coach in the area—including a long-time friendship with NBA superstar Dwyane Wade. “I’m lucky enough to have been able to have been around him, so it’s provided me with experiences that probably no other coach has been able to experience,” he said.…
Ethan SmithSports Editor For the past five years baseball in Chicago was ruled by the Cubs. The north siders made four consecutive playoff appearances, three consecutive NLCS appearances, a World Series title and not a single losing season. As for the Sox they have been in the basement of the Al central. This year seems to be quite different. Last offseason the swing and miss for Manny Machado made it difficult…
Ethan SmithSports Editor Chicagoans are well aware of the seemingly never ending winter that comes every year. If a groundhog sees his shadow or not winter is still there but its reign is coming to an end. Bats cracking and pop flies being caught is the true sign of spring. When America’s past time starts its time to fire up the grill, call in sick to work, and dewinterize the…
Waleed AlamlehSports Writer The Moraine Valley Women’s Basketball team advanced to the semi-final of the NJCAA Regional Championship after a win on February 26. The Cyclones defeated the Kishwaukee Cougars 83 – 49 on Wednesday night, cruising to an easy 30+ point win. The team took a lead late in the first quarter and never looked back as they didn’t lose the lead for the rest of the game. A…
