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AREA SCHEDULE

TODAY'S EVENTS

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Class 4A state semifinals at Carver Arena in Peoria, Lockport vs. Richards, 8:15 p.m.

MEN'S BASKETBALL: NJCAA Div. III national tournament semifinals at Delhi, N.Y., JJC vs. SUNY-Cobleskill, 7 p.m.

BOYS TRACK

ROMEOVILLE 99, RICHARDS 39, CLEMENTE 6

ROMEOVILLE WINNERS: 3200 relay (James Kaylor, Will Danso, Alex Franco, Aaron Belay) 8:49; 4x160 relay (Kentaro Pierce, Ryan Holman, Tim Johnson, Antoine Curry) 1:18.6; 55 - Johnson 6.57; 400 - Julias Redden 53.9; 1600 - Kaylor 4:48; 200 - Holman 24.5; 1600 relay (Redden, Caron, Belay, Danso) 3:48.71; long jump - Redden 20-10 1/2; triple jump - Richmond Richter 38-10 1/2; high jump - Brandon McBryde 6-2.

FROSH-SOPH

WATER POLO

JV BOYS: St. Ignatius 11, Lockport 8.

DOERS

BASEBALL

CREST HILL: Limited openings for 2008 season remain for ages 5-12. Call Donna Marshall at (815) 744-4054 to register.

ELWOOD BASEBALL: Association wants to have a Colt League (15-16) team this season but needs a home field to play 6-8 games. Anyone with a potential field is asked to contact Doug Pirc, president of Elwood Baseball and Softball Association, at (815) 693-6582 or president@elwoodbsa.org.

EPIR PATRIOTS: The EPIR Patriots 11-under travel baseball team needs one player to complete the roster for the 2008 season. Anyone interested should call Bill Suca at (815) 302-3140.

UPPER DECK COUGARS/TOP TIER: The 16-under Junior Olympic and national qualifying travel team is looking for middle infielders, a catcher and a center fielder with pitching abilities. Players must be 16 or under on April 30, 2008. Call Jim Pasdertz at (815) 436-5343 or visit upperdeck-toptier@comcast.net.

TROY: Online registration for the 2008 season is under way for players ages 5-14. Go to troybaseball.com to register. E-mail questions to info@troybaseball.org.

BASKETBALL

BASKETBALL YOUTH PROGRAM: The basketball youth program is looking to expand into the Joliet area for available current 5th graders. Kids will be trained in the fundamentals of basketball. Opportunity to be placed on one of our spring and early summer traveling basketbball team. Call 630-205-0541.

TEN STAR ALL STAR CAMP: Application being evaluated for the Ten Star All Star Summer camp. Camp is by invitation only, Boys and girls 10-19 eligible to apply. Nearest location is Champaign. Also available is a summer camp for boys and girls 6-18 of all skill levels. For brochures, call (704) 373-0873 or visit www.tenstarcamp.com.

ICE SKATING

JOLIET PARK DISTRICT: Public winter ice skating sessions for the whole family are available 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon-2 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. on Friday, and 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and 1-2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Call (815) 741-7275.

OPEN GYM

JOLIET PARK DISTRICT: Open gym for ages 9-15 from 3-5 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Cost $3 per visit. Call (815) 741-7275.

SOCCER

LITTLE LEGENDS: Pre-K soccer program of the Plainfield Soccer Association is open to all boys and girls who will turn 4 before July 31, 2008. All sessions will include 30 minutes of introducing soccer through fun games and activities, then 30 minutes dedicated to small-sided games where parents are encouraged to be involved with their child. Program begins April 8, ends May 13, with classes Tuesday, Friday and Saturday until full. Classes limited to 12 players. Tuesday and Friday classes begin at 10 a.m., Saturday classes at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Cost $80 per participant. Register at www.plainfieldsoccer.org. Direct questions to jjruane@plainfieldsoccer.org or psa@plainfieldsoccer.org.

SOFTBALL

CREST HILL COUGARS 16U: Travel softball, national qualifying team tryouts. Seeking A level pitcher, infielder and outfielder. Call Dave Lenz at (815) 791-7154 or Daryl Sladek at (815) 919-0938, or e-mail to cougarstravelsoftball@comcast.net.

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Fast-pitch academy has fall openings for ongoing girls windmill pitching instruction. Basic and advanced skills will be taught. Call Bill Lammel at (708) 499-4994 or email at DITRFP732aol.com.

LOCKPORT PYTHONS: 2008 14U team has opening for a pitcher. Call David Cain at (815) 838-3625 or send e-mail to lockportpythons@aol.com.

O.L. DIAMONDS: 18U "A" girls fast-pitch softball team is looking for another pitcher, catcher and utility player. Call Coach Cermak at (630) 969-7209 or Coach Lammel at (708) 289-3438.

SPEED

GRAF SPEED ENHANCEMENT: Year-round speed camp at Joliet Junior College, with open enrollment. Group training is $20, $10 for additional family members. Private lessons and team lessons available. Schedule is 8-10 a.m. Saturdays, 8-10 and 10-noon Sundays at the JJC football field or in Building D in the event of cold or wet weather. E-mail timgraf@msn.com or visit www.grafspeed.com.

SWIMMING

JOLIET JETS: Joliet Jets YMCA swim team for ages 6-18. New swimmers are welcome. Visit Smith Family Y 4-6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday or Thursday.