Author: Jeff Vorva
Author
-
View all postsJeff Vorva is a veteran Chicago-area journalist and longtime contributor to Hinsdale Magazine Group. He has covered local sports, community news, and feature stories for more than three decades, earning recognition for his engaging coverage and deep knowledge of area athletics. Jeff’s work highlights the athletes, coaches, and programs that make our communities proud.
LATE BLOOMER
‘Absolutely terrible’ runner as a high school freshman turning in big-time times in college BY JEFF VORVA | PHOTOS COURTESY OF VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY Michael... Read more.
‘We were flying’
Hinsdale Central breaks national record at the state meet BY JEFF VORVA/PHOTOS BY JEFF VORVA Henry Guo had his doubts. The Hinsdale Central senior swimmer and his... Read more.
Vincas Buzelis is serious on the court and serious about joining his brother in the NBA
By Jeff Vorva Vincas Buzelis is asked quite a bit about his brother. And he doesn’t mind it. Vincas is two years younger than his brother, Matas, who is a rookie... Read more.
Skokna waits his turn to help lead North Central College to national football title
By Jeff Vorva Let’s try to keep this all straight.Hinsdale’s Thomas Skokna is one of 10 children in his family. There are seven boys – all named after the... Read more.
Downers Grove North grad Sean Ryniec is the nation’s best NCAA DIII kicker
By Jeff Vorva Downers Grove’s Sean Ryniec put a lot of time into his baseball career in high school. His game was at a high level, and at one time, the right-handed... Read more.
Vander Wal ready to please volleyball crowds at Texas
By Jeff Vorva Abby Vander Wal knows how to please a crowd. It could be at a small gathering at Park Place of Elmhurst Retirement Home, playing guitar and... Read more.