http://www.morrisdailyherald.comThe latest news from the morrisdailyherald.com websiteen-usIf the flurry of activity and emotion involved in a high school volleyball match makes it similar to a hurricane, Jessica Polakovic is the eye of the storm.http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/20/48906149/index.xmlhttp://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/20/48906149/index.xmlSat, 21 Nov 2009 04:46:49 GMTTwo Morris Daily Herald area varsity girls volleyball teams finished well above .500 this season, and another was one win below the barrier but had arguably its best season ever.http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/20/72478390/index.xmlhttp://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/20/72478390/index.xmlSat, 21 Nov 2009 04:44:10 GMTBEECHER — No Brad Schmitt to coach the Coal City Lady Coalers.http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/20/92396354/index.xmlhttp://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/20/92396354/index.xmlSat, 21 Nov 2009 04:40:22 GMTThe closing down of the fall sports season has taken place since my last Saturday sentinel.http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/20/45899080/index.xmlhttp://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/20/45899080/index.xmlSat, 21 Nov 2009 04:37:33 GMTThe record stood for almost 20 years.http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/20/47974508/index.xmlhttp://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/20/47974508/index.xmlSat, 21 Nov 2009 04:32:39 GMTWINNETKA — Alyssa Applebee, a Seneca High School sophomore and member of the Morris co-op for girls swimming, finished 45th in diving Friday at the IHSA Swimming and Diving State Meet, hosted by New Trier.http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/20/72888892/index.xmlhttp://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/20/72888892/index.xmlSat, 21 Nov 2009 04:29:39 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox are closing in on a contract agreement with free agent shortstop Omar Vizquel.http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/20/60708802/index.xmlhttp://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/20/60708802/index.xmlSat, 21 Nov 2009 04:20:55 GMTWhen the Morris Redskins take the court for the first time in 2009-10 Monday night, they will start five returning lettermen, but just one full-time varsity starter.http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/19/96816835/index.xmlhttp://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/19/96816835/index.xmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 05:46:08 GMTA pair of players with double-digit scoring averages leads the core of four returning boys basketball players for the 2009-10 Gardner-South Wilmington varsity team.http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/19/36425135/index.xmlhttp://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/19/36425135/index.xmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 05:39:16 GMTLEXINGTON — Rachel Mack scored 18 points and came away with 5 steals Thursday as the Gardner-South Wilmington (2-0) rolled to a 62-14 blowout of Peoria Heights at the Lexington varsity girls basketball tournament.http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/19/23418265/index.xmlhttp://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/19/23418265/index.xmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 05:35:28 GMTEvery now and then, whether the spot for the measurement on a football field does not seem so important.http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/19/71798206/index.xmlhttp://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/19/71798206/index.xmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 05:31:58 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Reliever Aaron Heilman was acquired Thursday by the Arizona Diamondbacks from the Chicago Cubs for two minor league prospects.http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/19/48974864/index.xmlhttp://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/19/48974864/index.xmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 05:21:32 GMTAlyssa Applebee of Seneca will be representing Morris Community High School this weekend at the 2009 IHSA State Swimming Meet to be held in Winnetka. Applebee, a sophomore, will take part in the diving event. The preliminary round will be held Friday morning.http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/19/57946477/index.xmlhttp://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/19/57946477/index.xmlThu, 19 Nov 2009 13:55:40 GMTCOAL CITY — After finishing 5-6 in the Interstate Eight Conference last season, Coal City coach Mark Masters is shooting to move up this season.http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/19/63096731/index.xmlhttp://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/19/63096731/index.xmlThu, 19 Nov 2009 13:54:09 GMTCOAL CITY — What’s next for the Coal City Coalers?http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/19/81478002/index.xmlhttp://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/19/81478002/index.xmlThu, 19 Nov 2009 13:52:18 GMTFAIRBURY — Through the first 8 minutes of action in the second round of the Prairie Central Tournament, the Morris girls basketball team looked like it may have had a carry over from the previous night. Coming off the heels of a 28-27 overtime loss to Iroquois West in the opener, it looked like another long night for the Lady Redskins.http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/18/28413373/index.xmlhttp://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/18/28413373/index.xmlWed, 18 Nov 2009 06:25:19 GMTSENECA — With a roster of 31 candidates on hand, the Seneca Fighting Irish wrestling squad looks to move up in the Interstate Eight Conference standings.http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/18/63349933/index.xmlhttp://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/18/63349933/index.xmlWed, 18 Nov 2009 06:19:00 GMTThe Seneca Fighting Irish went 26-3 in varsity boys basketball during the 2008-09 season, but much has changed since that season ended in the regional round.http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/18/84374711/index.xmlhttp://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/18/84374711/index.xmlWed, 18 Nov 2009 06:17:00 GMTSaturday afternoon, I traveled to Mendota to view the Trojans game with Geneseo. I was somewhat disappointed in the outcome of the game with the Maple Leafs winning 17-9.http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/18/59482276/index.xmlhttp://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/18/59482276/index.xmlWed, 18 Nov 2009 06:13:40 GMTThe complexion of the Southwest Prairie Conference has changed a bit, but Ray Liberatore hopes one thing about the SPC remains the same — its varsity girls basketball champion.http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/17/88140700/index.xmlhttp://www.morrisdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/17/88140700/index.xmlTue, 17 Nov 2009 08:12:07 GMT