When the kids in her grammar school were asked to recite their dream occupations, Kathleen Ekey’s classmates tended toward traditional career paths. So when the little blond girl from just outside ...

At his first news conference of the year, John Groce answered questions about everything — his four returning players, his five freshmen, his transfers who had to sit out and recruiting — but one ...

It will take place at 2:42 p.m. on Thursday, when Ekey -- former Plain Dealer player of the year and 2004 state champion from Walsh Jesuit -- plays in her first major as one of 19 amateurs in the ...

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When Kathleen Ekey met with her swing coach following her disappointing finish at the LPGA Qualifying School last year, she absorbed his shocking analysis of her career in the constructive manner he ...

After nearly a four-month search, the city of Dublin has announced a new economic-development director. Jennifer Klus Ekey's start date is April 27, and she succeeds Colleen Gilger, who resigned Dec.

Coach John Groce said Wednesday that Illinois State forward Jon Ekey and Seton Hall guard Aaron Crosby have agreed to join Illinois. Ekey will play immediately as a graduate-student transfer, while ...

Jon Ekey laughs when asked if he would like another four years of college. The 23-year-old is in his fifth season of college basketball. While the thought sounds nice, he knows it’s time to move on.

Illinois State forward Jon Ekey said Tuesday he will transfer to Illinois for his final season. Ekey, a 6-foot-7, 220-pound redshirt junior forward, will be immediately eligible at Illinois as he will ...

LOUISVILLE, KY - DECEMBER 1: Russ Smith #2 of the Louisville Cardinals drives to the basket against Jon Ekey #22 and John Wilkins #13 of the Illinois State Redbirds during the game at KFC Yum! Center ...