Varsity Tuesday, December 9th - Hinsdale South battled hard in an exciting home contest against Nazareth Academy but came up short in a 41-31 defeat. The game featured multiple lead changes and momentum shifts, with both teams trading baskets throughout the first three quarters. Despite the loss, the team showed tremendous fight and resilience, moving their record to 2-5 as they continue to develop and improve.
The game got off to a fast start with five lead changes in the opening quarter alone. Noah Therapos got the scoring going early with a three-pointer to give Souththeir first lead at 3-2, and he added another basket to help keep pace with Nazareth Academy. The teams remained deadlocked 8-8 early in the second quarter after Louie Dusek knocked down a pair of clutch free throws, and Maurice Oglesby's three-pointer briefly put The Hornets back on top 12-11. However, Nazareth Academy responded with an 11-point scoring streak that stretched their lead to 22-12 before Therapos answered back with another three-pointer to stem the tide.
The third quarter belonged to Kareem Esily, who erupted for 8 points in the period to spark a dramatic comeback. Esily's hot shooting, including four two-point field goals, helped South outscore their opponents and actually take a 26-25 lead heading into the final quarter. His dominant performance continued a strong overall game where he finished with a team-high 12 points on efficient 6-of-12 shooting from the field.
Unfortunately, Nazareth Academy closed out the game with a strong fourth quarter, using a 10-point scoring run to pull away for the victory. Therapos finished with 8 points, connecting on 2-of-4 three-pointers, while Oglesby contributed 6 points with a pair of three-pointers of his own. Dusek added 4 points and was perfect from the free-throw line, going 2-for-2. The team showed great heart and determination throughout, setting a solid foundation for continued growth as the season progresses.
Sophomore Tuesday, December 9th - Sophomore Hornets pick up their third win of the year, defeating Nazareth Academy 36-34. A tight game throughout the whole contest. We had a 6 point advantage with just under two minutes to go in the game. We unfortunately had careless turnovers and mental lapses on defense and were down by 1 with under 20 seconds to go. Kavi Patel was left wide open in the corner and a great kick out pass to him, he nailed a 3 pointer to put us up by 2 with 8 seconds left in the game. After a timeout, Nathan Navarro was able to tie up the potential game-winning shot from Nazareth. A gritty performance by all and a great TEAM win. Your Hornets were led by Kaelan Tanaka with 10 points, Kosta Polizois with 9 points, and Joe Velazquez with 7 points. Nate Laskowski drew a big-time charge towards the end of the game! The win improves our record to 3-3. SOUTH PRIDE!
Freshman A Tuesday, December 9th - The Hornets fell to Nazareth 52-29 on Tuesday. The Hornets struggled to rebound and control the ball against a tough Nazareth team. Mesfin Diedrich and Jaylen Lee led the Hornets with 8 points each.
Saturday, December 13th - The Hornets defeated conference opponent Proviso East 46-42 on the road on Saturday. A back and forth game saw the Hornets stay resilient and finish a close game off with a win. Jaylen Lee sealed the game with a clutch layup with 15 seconds left. Mesfin Diedrich led the Hornets with 11 points. Collin Bills and Lee scored 9 each, and Josh Andrzejewski added 8. The Hornets move to 2-0 in conference and 4-3 overall.
Freshman B Tuesday, December 9th - The freshmen b hornets lost a close one to Nazareth Academy on Tuesday night by a score of 40-37. Marshawn Brewster led all scorers with 11, while Javari Parker and Aiden Lapczynski chipped in 6 and 7 respectively. The Hornets are 1-5 on the season and 1-0 in conference.
Saturday, December 13th - The freshmen b hornets had a difficult time beating the pressure on Saturday morning losing to the proviso east pirates by a score of 60-39. Jeremiah Robinson lead all scorers with 8 and and Elijah Gutierrez had 6. The Hornets are 1-6 overall and 1-1 in conference.
Week of December 1st
Varsity Wednesday, December 3rd - Hinsdale South delivered an impressive 51-26 victory over Glenbard South on Wednesday in front of their home crowd, improving their record to 2-3. The team showcased stifling defense and strong team chemistry throughout the contest, holding the Raiders to single digits in 3 of the 4 quarters.
The game began competitively as Glenbard South struck first, but the Hornets quickly responded with Kareem Esily tying it up at 2-2. From there, the team seized control with a strong first quarter run, as Nas Yakub and Louie Dusek contributed baskets to help build an early 10-7 advantage. The momentum continued into the second quarter, highlighted by Noah Therapos draining a clutch three-pointer and Kareem Esily adding another bucket to extend the lead to 17-9. By halftime, Hinsdale South had established a solid 21-17 cushion.
The third quarter proved to be the turning point as the Hornets dominated both ends of the court. Maurice Oglesby and Kayden Verdun opened the period with back-to-back baskets, while Kareem Esily added a pair of free throws to push the lead to double digits. Jonathan Greenwood provided excellent contributions off the bench, scoring efficiently and hitting his free throws, while Louie Dusek capped off the quarter with a beautiful three-pointer. Noah Therapos also connected from beyond the arc, helping the team build a commanding 37-24 lead entering the final period.
Kareem Esily led all scorers with 11 points on an efficient 4-6 shooting performance, including 3-4 from the free throw line. Maurice Oglesby added 9 points on solid 4-8 shooting, while Jonathan Greenwood was perfect from both the field (2-2) and the charity stripe (2-2) for 6 points. Noah Therapos contributed 6 points with two crucial three-pointers, and Louie Dusek was flawless, going 2-2 from the field including a perfect 1-1 from three-point range for 5 points. The fourth quarter saw the team pull away for good, with strong bench contributions sealing the dominant 25-point victory.
Friday, December 6th - Hinsdale South battled hard at home against Leyden but came up short in a 40-34 loss, dropping their record to 2-4. Despite the final score, the team showed tremendous fight and resilience throughout the contest, with several players stepping up to deliver solid performances when their team needed them most.
The game got off to a competitive start as Kareem Esily opened the scoring with back-to-back field goals, giving The Hornets an early 4-2 lead. However, Leyden responded quickly and built a 23-12 advantage by halftime after going on an 8-point scoring streak late in the second quarter. The highlight of the second quarter came from Kayden Verdun, who provided a spark with consecutive buckets, finishing a perfect 2-for-3 from the field with 4 points.
The third quarter belonged to Maurice Oglesby, who single-handedly brought his team back into contention with a spectacular 8-point performance. Oglesby knocked down two clutch three-pointers as part of a personal 6-point run that helped tie the game 23-23, showcasing his range by connecting on 2-of-5 attempts from beyond the arc. His hot shooting, combined with Kareem Esily's consistent inside presence (4-of-11 field goals for 8 points), kept The Hornets within striking distance heading into the final frame.
Though Leyden pulled away in the fourth quarter with a 7-point run, The Hornets never gave up. Niko Therapos and Louie Dusek both connected on three-pointers in the final period, with Dusek drilling his lone three-point attempt and Therapos finishing 1-of-3 from deep. Oglesby led all scorers for his team with 9 points on efficient 3-of-8 shooting, while Esily anchored the offense with 8 points and strong post play. The team showed great character in fighting back from an 11-point deficit, and these competitive moments will serve them well as they continue to develop throughout the season.
JV On Saturday, December 6th The JV squad opened their season in spectacular fashion, dominating Leyden 42-34 in their home opener to improve to 1-0. Led by a tough defensive presence and poised decision making, JV controlled the game from start to finish, never trailing and building leads as large as 18 points.
The first quarter belonged entirely to Jashi Tvelil, who caught fire early and sparked a dominant 15-4 opening frame. Tvelil drained three consecutive three-pointers as part of a personal 9-point quarter, helping JV race out to a commanding 13-0 lead before Leyden could even get on the scoreboard. Simus Mockus chipped in with 4 points in the quarter, finishing an efficient 3-5 from the field for 6 points on the night. Leyden tried to mount a comeback in the second quarter with a 10-point scoring streak, but Tvelil continued his hot shooting and Mockus added another bucket to maintain a 24-14 halftime advantage.
The second half saw JV weather several Leyden rallies through balanced contributions from multiple players. Max Fernandez-Cin stepped up in the third quarter with 5 points, including a crucial three-pointer, while shooting an impressive 3-6 from the field and 2-5 from beyond the arc for 8 points total. Kosta Polizios took over in the fourth quarter, scoring 6 of his team-high 8 points (4-7 FG) in the final frame to seal the victory with back-to-back buckets that extended the lead to double digits.
Tvelil's outstanding debut performance of 14 points on scorching 5-8 shooting, including a remarkable 4-6 from three-point range, set the tone for what promises to be an exciting season. The team's depth was on full display as coach utilized his entire roster, with Joe Vasquez contributing 2 points and multiple players making key plays throughout the contest. This impressive season-opening victory showcased the team's offensive balance, defensive intensity, and ability to maintain composure under pressure.
Sophomore Sophomore Hornets drop a home game against Glenbard South 50-46. Your Hornets cut a 16 point deficit under 2 minutes left in the game to 4 points. The Hornets started out hot. Joe Velazquez made three straight 3-pointers to go up 9-0. Joe Velazquez led all scorers with 14 points, Kaelan Tanaka added 9 points, and Kavi Patel adds 7. Eli Shabazz took a charge!
Sophomore Hornets win their second game of the season beating Leyden 48-35. Your Hornets held a comfortable lead for most of the game until the fourth quarter when it was tie 33-33. The boys stayed poised and committed to running our offense and made free throws in the final 2 minutes to solidify the victory. Kaelan Tanaka leads the way with 13 points and makes 5 out of 6 free throws in the final 2 minutes. Joe Velazquez adds 10 points and Kosta Polizois scores 9. The victory moves us to 2-3 and we take on Nazareth Academy at home Tuesday. SOUTHPRIDE
Freshman A The Hornets fell to Glenbard South by a score of 33-27 on Wednesday. A close game throughout saw the Raiders take control in the fourth quarter. Mesfin Diedrich led South with 10 points and Jaylen Lee scored 8. The Hornets will take on conference opponent Leyden on Friday!
The Hornets defeated Leyden by a score of 29-21 on Friday. The Hornets struggled to begin the game, falling down 11-0 in the first half. A 15-5 third quarter saw the Hornets take the lead and never look back. Collin Bills and Josh Andrzejewski led with 10 each and Mesfin Diedrich scored 8.
Freshman B The freshmen b hornets lost a close game 32-27 vs Glenbard South on Wednesday night. There were several lead changes in this one, but ultimately GBS managed just enough better plays to win the game. Parker and Brewster led the scoring with 5 apiece. The Hornets are 0-4 on the young season and 0-0 in conference.
The freshmen b hornets beat Leyden on Friday night to win their first conference game by a score of 36-25. The eagles wanted to press but couldn’t manage to slow down the hornets in a game they mostly controlled. Gutierrez had 12 and Brewster and Balderas each had 6 in the effort. The hornets are 1-4 on the season and 1-0 in conference
Week of November 24th
Varsity Hinsdale South Varsity improved greatly over the course of their thanksgiving tournament hosted by Riverside Brookfield. Led by Nas Yakub (all tournament) and Louie Dusek (team leading scorer 8ppg over 4 games)
The Hornets began by battling with the Fenwick Friars in a back and forth matchup that saw the hornets win the 1st and 4th quarters, but the remaining quarters proved to be too heavily in the Friars favor. Leading scorers of the contest were Louie Dusek (9), Maurice Oglesby (6), and Kareem Esily (6)
Game 2 against the hosting Riverside Brookfield Bulldogs did not go as planned for Hinsdale South, but there were some strong offensive performances from Noah Therapos (12) and Louie Dusek (8)
Game 3 versus Golder College Prep saw the Hornets right the ship as they proved triumphant over the Panthers 68-33. Nas Yakub (21) had a dominant performance in the post alongside Louie Dusek (9). Both players contributed 7 overall rebounds to the effort.
Game 4 concluded against a tough Joliet West team in a tough game the Hornets hope to stake their identity on, excluding the overall result of a loss. Hinsdale South had an early lead of 15-10 before the stifling defense of the Tigers took the Hornets out of their flow. Once again Hinsdale South won the 1st and 4th quarters, but the team looks to clean up the erratic 2nd and 3rd quarters of the tournament to find themselves on the proper side of the win column. Colton Lin (7) Louie Dusek (6) and Kareem Esily (6) were the leading scorers of the contest.
Sophomore Sophomore Hornets drop their opening game of the season to a very good St. Ignatius team, 52-22. Your Hornets were down early and never could come back from it. Joe Velazquez made three 3s in the game. John Molina scored 6. We play game 2 on 11/26 against Riverside-Brookfield in the RB Thanksgiving tournament. SOUTH PRIDE
Sophomore Hornets pick up their first win of the season in nail-biter finish, with a score of 43-40 over Riverside Brookfield. Offense picked up in the fourth quarter scoring 14 points. Nathan Navarro and Laparish Harrell knock down some clutch free throws to give us the edge. Joe Velazquez leads all scorers with 14 points. Kaelan Tanaka scores 11 points. Laparish Harrell adds 7.
Sophomore Hornets fall to Niles West 39-28. We missed a ton of shots that hit back iron or rimmed out. Leading scorer, Joe Velazquez, scored 13 points. Eli Shabazz and Laparish Harrell added 4 points each. Kaelan Tanaka takes a charge. SOUTHPRIDE
Freshman A The Freshman A team opened up their season with a tough loss against a physical Dundee-Crown team, 54-27. The Hornets struggled against pressure and had a tough time getting the offense going, leading to a lot of easy points for the opponent. Josh Andrzejewski led the Hornets with 8 points. The Hornets have two games left to bounce back in the St. Viator tournament!
The Freshman A Hornets notched their first win of the season over Northridge Prep 51-21 on Tuesday night. The Hornets had a great opening quarter, leading 15-0 and never looking back. Jaylen Lee led the Hornets with 12 points, and Collin Bills and Khi Myles-Levi added 8 each.
The Freshman A team defeated Montini on Wednesday by a score of 40-33. A back and forth game throughout, the Hornets took control in the third quarter with a big scoring run. Khi Myles-Levi led scoring with 11, Mesfin Diedrich scored 10, and Josh Andrzejewski added 9. The Hornets finish the Saint Viator Thanksgiving Tournament with a 2-1 record.
Freshman B The freshmen b hornets began their 2025-26 campaign with a lost to Reavis in their Thanksgiving tournament by a score of 36-24. Jeremiah Robinson led all scorers with 6 and nearly dunked twice, but ultimately the turnovers killed the hornets tonight. They are 0-1 on the young season and 0-0 in conference.
The good news is that the scoring was spread around as the hornets dropped game two against Evergreen Park by a score of 49-24, but the bad news is that the leading scorer for the hornets was Balderas with 4. Once again turnovers cost Hinsdale South badly in a game where EP pressed most the time. The hornets are 0-2 on the season and 0-0 in conference.
The freshmen B hornets dropped their third in a row against Oak Forest in the Reavis Thanksgiving tournament by a score of 40-25. Handling the pressure a little bit better this time, Hinsdale south got out to an early lead but could not sustain it down the stretch. Overall a much improved effort. The hornets are 0-3, 0-0 on the season.