Sports Sandburg volleyball coach maintains focus on cancer battle, successful girls season Jeff Vorva Times correspondent Nov 22, 2023 Nov 22, 2023 0 1 of 2 Sandburg coach David Vales has been battling cancer this season and lives by the motto on his shirt "It's Day One." Jeff Vorva, The Times Sandburg's Chausse Reilly gets ready for a serve for Sandburg during the regional championship. Jeff Vorva, The Times Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jeff Vorva Times correspondent A few years ago, Sandburg teacher and volleyball coach David Vales went through some lifestyle changes.kAmw6 8@E :?E@ 36EE6C D92A6] w6 2E6 36EE6C] w6 DE2CE65 C625:?8 >@C6 A9:=@D@A9:42= 3@@<D 23@FE 92G:?8 2 A@D:E:G6 2EE:EF56] w6 25@AE65 2? “xE’D s2J ~?6” >@EE@[ H9:49 96 H62C :? 2 E2EE@@ 2?5 E@FED @? 9:D =:46?D6 A=2E6]k^AmkAmp?5 D92G65 9:D 9625]k^AmkAmq24< E96?[ :E H2D ?@E F?4@>>@? 7@C D@>6@?6 E@ 5@ 2 5@F3=6\E2<6 H96? 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Holiday spirit comes home in tree lightings, parades and entertainment The five towns in the Southland Your Times coverage area are ready to put residents and neighbors alike in the holiday spirit.
Lincoln-Way, Sandburg boys building on strong volleyball traditions When it comes to boys volleyball, storylines are not hard to find.
PHOTOS: Sandburg girls roll to 19th straight volleyball regional title Sandburg's girls volleyball team won its 19th straight regional championship 25-17, 21-25, 25-25 over Homewood-Flossmoor on Oct. 26 in Orland…
You don't have to go far to find the perfect gift for that special man or woman Selecting a holiday gift for the man or woman who seems to have everything can prove challenging. Here are a few suggestions to help you cross…
Lincoln-Way East senior joins school's elite with top 8 finish at state swim meet Lincoln-Way East senior Jaya Veerapaneni joined some elite company in school history. She took eighth place in the 100-yard back stroke with a…
Turkey Trot champ plans to become a global marathon man Tinley Park’s Tom Doyle has some big running goals. He wants to run in the six World Marathon Major races.
St. Michael, St. Francis choirs to team up for holiday concerts with Southwest Symphony Orchestra For Holiday Harmonies, the choirs of St. Michael and St. Francis of Assisi Churches in Orland Park will team up with the The Southwest Symphon…
