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Friday, May 17, 2013

Eagles Fall to Vikings in 8th Inning Heart Breaker

The Carl Sandburg High School Varsity Eagles baseball team matched the Homewood-Flossmoor Vikings run for run until the end, losing 4-3 in the 8th inning.

The Carl Sandburg High School Eagles Varsity baseball team lost a close game at home Thursday to the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Vikings. Two days after Sandburg won 10-1 against Homewood-Flossmoor, the Vikings proved to be an evenly matched competitor, winning the game 4-3 in the 8th inning. Both teams left several runners behind on bases as the game progressed, with the Eagles nailing 9 hits and the Vikings with 10 hits. The Eagles will next face Downers Grove South at home, while the Vikings take on Bloom High School in Chicago Heights. Both games are scheduled for Saturday. Find the full rosters for both teams online: Eagles Players Vikings Players - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Join Patch! Create a free user account and join the …

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Bruce's Dash: Celebrating Scheidegger's Enthusiasm and Compassion (Video)

Hundreds gathered at Carl Sandburg High School Sunday to honor Bruce Scheidegger, the much-loved athletic director who died last week.

People from several different points in Bruce Scheidegger's life shared memories of him Sunday at Carl Sandburg High School.  Yet they all told similar stories of his kindness, endless energy, dedication to all sports on his watch and him as a model family man. Students, school administrators, coaches who worked for him and coaches he worked with shared similar thoughts on Scheidegger, and the lasting impact he left on their lives, in front of hundreds gathered in the Eagle Gym. Scheidegger died between Feb. 9 and 10 in a car accident in Carroll County. He was 54 years old, and affected countless people throughout his life. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6850 W. 159th Street in Tinley …

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Sandburg's Nicole Powell is up for This Week's Patch MVP

Powell rallied from way back on the second day of competition at the IHSA state bowling tournament to turn in an eighth-place finish. She averaged 215 for 12 games and finished with a pinfall total of 2,580.

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Remembering Bruce Scheidegger

Athletes, colleagues, friends and students expressed their grief Sunday over the Carl Sandburg High School athletic director, who died in a car accident in Carroll County. Read their thoughts in our Storify collection.

Read more about Bruce Scheidegger's passing, and other thoughts shared by those who knew him. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - There are plenty of ways to keep up on local news:

Susan Dalton

10:39 pm on Sunday, February 10, 2013

The passing of Bruce Scheidegger is so very sad. He did so much for Sandburg's Athletic Department with his positive approach. He was so encouraging to the staff and students with that great smile. My condolences to his family and friends. Peace Bruce.   more ›

UPDATED: Sandburg Athletic Director Bruce Scheidegger Dies in Car Accident

The head of Carl Sandburg High School athletics was found dead in Carroll County early Sunday morning outside of southwest of Freeport. Those who knew Scheidegger remembered him as a supportive and caring figure in the school.

Update: A tribute to Bruce Scheidegger will be held at the Eagle Gym in Carl Sandburg High School at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17. Watch: Video from the Carl Sandburg High School tribute. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6850 W. 159th Street in Tinley Park. Visitation will be held on Monday at Trinity from 9 a.m.-11 a.m.  Read: Scheidegger Remembered by Family and Pastor. Bruce Scheidegger, who served as Carl Sandburg High School’s athletic director for the last five years, was found dead Sunday, according to law enforcement. The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office was first told by the Orland Park Police Department around 11:05 p.m. Saturday that Scheidegger was missing.  Scheidegger’s car was …

Patch User

2:23 pm on Friday, February 15, 2013

Bruce will be truly missed. He was always very honest and genuine in dealing with students, coaches, parents and teachers both at school and away from school. Bruce always exhibited integrity and professionalism wherever he was. This is a tragic loss for his family as well as the Orland and Sandburg Community. He was one of the good ones. This One Hurts. It Really Hurts. God Bless You Bruce.   more ›

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Sandburg's Brandon Torres is up for This Week's Patch MVP

Sandburg's Brandon Torres captured individual medalist honors at the Southwest Suburban Blue Conference bowling tournament. He finished with a six-game pinfall total of 1,429. Show him some love in this week's vote.

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Sandburg's Malek Harris Is Up For Patch MVP

Malek Harris continues to make up for lost time since returning to the Eagles' lineup. He scored 22 points and pulled down 10 rebounds in Sandburg's 49-43 boys basketball victory over Lincoln-Way East.

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