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Two Lockport boys golfers advance to sectional

Thu, 9 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Two from the Lockport boys golf team extended their season a week by qualifying for sectionals.

Two Lockport girls golfers head to sectionals

Thu, 9 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Two from the Lockport girls golf team qualifed for sectional competition.

Lemont's blockers lead the way

blockers lead way for Bur — Wed, 8 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Injuries that could the test the pronunciation ability of even a Harvard-educated surgeon struck a starting prong and the depth gong of the Lemont High School backfield last year, leaving fullback returnee Andrew Tomala as the lone sure bet heading into the 2008 season.

Golf: Lemont takes own regional

By CURT HERRON Special to The Herald News — Wed, 8 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

A lot of the faces have changed from last year's Lemont High School boys golf team. But one thing that Indians coach Mark Hollatz hopes remains the same is that his squad will again be competing in the state finals.

Providence does a dance in the rain

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Gabe Aprati's last shot was about his only keeper. John Thomas put a low number on the board. Later, Ryan Monahan and Mike Sweeney turned in their best rain dances. The four teamed with Jeremy Lackey and Evan Berna to help the Providence Catholic High School boys golf team survive the cut at the Joliet Township Regional.

Plainfield C. upsets Minooka; JCA, Lemont roll on

From Staff Reports — Wed, 8 Oct 2008 00:01 CST

Behind what coach Carolyn Russell called two "momentous" service runs in Game 1 by Megan Trubich, the Plainfield Central High School volleyball team threw a twist into the Southwest Prairie Conference race. Trubich finished with 9 kills, 5 aces, 5 blocks and 18 digs Tuesday night and her sister Taryn totaled 7 kills and 4 blocks as the Wildcats upset SPC-leading Minooka 25-15, 25-18, improving their record in the last nine matches to 8-1.

Lockport has quarterback problem

By CURT HERRON Special to The Herald News — Wed, 8 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Spencer Stanek did a little bit of everything for Lincoln-Way East High School's football team Oct. 3.

Lemont adjusts at halftime to win

By R.L. ANDERSON Special to The Sun — Wed, 8 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

While the Tinley Park High School marching band performed a halftime program of Batman music, the Lemont high school football team was meeting to figure out what went wrong in the first half when the heavily favored and undefeated Indians managed only a two-point lead.

Lockport soccer continues to roll

By RANDY WHALEN Special to The Herald News — Tue, 7 Oct 2008 00:01 CST

Lockport posted its school record 14th victory with a 2-1 win over host Plainfield South in a nonconference clash on Monday. With the victory, the Porters (14-1) won for the 13th straight time, which is certainly a school record that just keeps going.

Coachspeak: Lemont's Eric Michaelsen

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

"The advantage for me is I'm able to work with both sides of the ball pretty equally and give me input. I'm blessed because I have excellent coaches, excellent coordinators, and it allows me to do that and take care of the other responsibilities."

Ray-signed to their fate

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 00:01 CST

A.J. Pierzynski looked around the clubhouse and started to smile. ''One word to describe this year? Roller coaster,'' the White Sox catcher said without a pause.

Solid cross country field at Locktoberfest

By CURT HERRON Special to The Herald News — Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:01 CST

After winning or challenging for an invitational title, you'd think that a cross country runner might be disappointed if he wasn't among the top finishers in a competition. But that's certainly not how some of the top boys performers from area schools felt after they took part in Lockport's rugged Locktoberfest at Dellwood Park on Saturday.

L-Way E. dominates Lockport

By CURT HERRON Special to the Sun-Times News Group — Sat, 4 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Spencer Stanek did a little bit of everything for Lincoln-Way East High School's football team on Friday. All the senior quarterback did against Lockport was threw for 4 touchdowns, ran for another score and even caught one of his own passes for the first time.

It�s liftoff for Longoria

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 00:01 CST

Getting past the "piranha"-filled waters was tough enough for the White Sox. It took getting the Minnesota Twins out of their home-tank advantage for an extra game � and playing it in ��blackout�� conditions � before the Twins finally grinded their teeth too small to bite. But this is different. This is having to deal with a shark.

Fergie Jenkins to speak at Brown and Gold

SPECIAL TO THE HERALD NEWS — Thu, 2 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Ferguson Jenkins, enshrined in baseball's Hall of Fame in 1991 and a former Cy Young Award winner for the Cubs, will be the guest speaker at University of St. Francis' 32nd Annual Brown and Gold Night on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the school's Recreation Center.

Dempster, offense fail Cubs as L.A. rolls 7-2 in Game 1

FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS — Wed, 1 Oct 2008 00:01 CST

Manny Ramirez and Joe Torre brought their winning postseason ways to the Los Angeles Dodgers � and Wrigley Field. James Loney hit a go-ahead grand slam off a wild Ryan Dempster, Ramirez and Russell Martin homered and the new-look Dodgers beat the Cubs 7-2 in their NL playoff opener Wednesday night.

Saban, Lockport golfers follow similar path

By CURT HERRON Special to The Herald News — Wed, 1 Oct 2008 00:01 CST

The script was a very familiar one for Lockport High School senior golfer Adam Saban. Win the individual conference championship in a 2-hole playoff over a teammate after posting a birdie and a par to cap a day in which your team also claims top honors.

Opportunity knocked, Lockport didn't listen

By Randy Whalen Special to The Herald News — Wed, 1 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

Even though it was just the fifth week of the season, both Lockport and Sandburg viewed the Sept. 26 matchup in Orland Park as almost a playoff game.

All the ingredients mix as Lemont rolls to victory

By Scott A. Ehling Special to The Sun — Wed, 1 Oct 2008 04:00 CST

A winning formula to have homecoming success would include nice weather, a great offense and a dominating defense.

White Sox win AL Central! Vazquez to start Game 1

FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:01 CST

The White Sox beat the Twins 1-0 to clinch the AL Central. Javier Vazquez will start Game 1 of the ALDS vs. Tampa Bay.

Porters keep rolling on soccer field

By Curt HERRON Special to The Herald News — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

It has been nearly a month since Lockport's soccer team suffered its only defeat of the season by a 4-2 score to East Aurora. The Porters learned a lot during that loss and have translated some of that knowledge into helping them put together a nine-game winning streak.

Walker led Lockport to Class 8A title

By DAVE PARKER Staff Writer — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

Steve Walker helped bring the Lockport High School football program full circle, and as a result, Walker had the most memorable senior season in 2002 as the Porters' quarterback.

Lockport offense struggles in loss to Sandburg

By Randy Whalen special to the herald news — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:01 CST

Even though it's just week 5, both Lockport and Sandburg viewed Friday's matchup as almost a playoff game. Because of having enough playoff points from the conference schedule, the winner would need just one more victory to almost assuredly qualify for the playoffs.

Lemont cruises past Shepard to go 5-0

from staff reports — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

Once again, Lemont played like a dominant football team. The Indians ran to a 28-0 halftime lead and ran to a 42-7 win over Shepard in their South Suburban Blue opener.

Porters put running game in overdrive

By STAN WHITE Special to The Herald News — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

Ryan O'Donnell is listed as a defensive back in the Lockport High School football program. But the 5-foot-11-inch, 190-pound senior has been doing well in the running back position.

Lemont moves quickly, dominates longtime power

By TIM CRONIN The SouthtownStar — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

One snap, and the tone for the Lemont High School football team's 43-0 victory over Richards was set Sept. 19 in Oak Lawn.

Providence finds Loyola in bad mood

By CURT HERRON Special to The Herald News — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

After springing a 6-3 upset win over Mount Carmel a week ago, Providence Catholic High School's football team looked to continue its momentum when it traveled to Loyola Academy in Wilmette on Sept. 20.

If you turn up the heat, manage it carefully

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

Every once in a while I get reader e-mails with questions, comments and concerns about fitness and sports, and in the year and a half I've been writing for The Sun, I've yet to pen a Q&A column. So I've decided to take a couple of the best e-mails and answer them to the best of my ability.

Warm homecoming becomes hotter with win

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

On a day when coach Mike Uremovich bemoaned the fact his University of St. Francis football team could not find an offensive rhythm, there still was plenty of reason for the chorus to strike up that refrain: "Oh, when the trumpet sounds its call ... Lord, how I want to be in that number."

Lockport's O'Donnell runs wild

By Stan White special to the herald news — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

On Friday, Ryan O'Donnell rushed for a season-high 236 yards on 41 carries to help power the Porters to a 23-6 win over Homewood-Flossmoor in a Southwest Suburban Conference crossover.

Porters dig out and top JT in volleyball

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:01 CST

Before Lockport coach Julia Hudson settled into her seat on the bench, the Porters trailed rival Joliet 15-4. Hudson sensed the emotional tidal wave smacking her girls dead in the face was more powerful even than JT's attack at the net.

Spartan's Stingily delivers 2-way punch

By BILL SCHEIBE — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:01 CST

They called it a bounce. Except when Romeoville High School junior Cameron Stingily turned the simple fullback dive play into a touchdown last Friday night, it ended up being more of a bus like Jerome Bettis and a burst like Reggie Bush than any sort of finesse, bounce-it-outside extravaganza.

Celtics are all Wright

By Dave Laketa Special to The Sun — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

Six points would not do much for Providence Catholic's Pat Wright if he were to score that total when he took the ACT on Sept. 13. But on Sept. 12, it meant a perfect score in the eyes of Celtics nation as the senior place-kicker nailed a pair of field goals to upset Mount Carmel 6-3 in the Chicago Catholic League Blue opener.

Rain doesn't stop Lemont from going 3-0 with win

By Scott A. Ehling Special to The Sun — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

Lemont beat two opponents Sept. 12. They smashed visiting Reavis 32-7 in nonconference play and also beat Mother Nature.

Hilltoppers find their traction in the mud

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

Less than two minutes into Friday's East Suburban Catholic Conference opener at Memorial Stadium in Joliet, it was evident Joliet Catholic's defense wanted something better.

Porters defense, special teams clean up over Phoenixes

By Steve Millar Special to The Sun — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

Lockport running back Ryan O'Donnell doesn't mind the rain. In fact, he thinks his team excels on a sloppy field. O'Donnell ran for 193 yards and a touchdown and the Porters, behind a strong effort from their defense and special teams, beat Lincoln-Way North 19-0.

USF's savors victory over SXU

By CURT HERRON Special to The Herald News — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

It was arguably as big a victory as the University of St. Francis' football program had ever experienced, but several of the Saints emphasized that one game does not make a season.

Tiebreaker gets JT girls golf win over JCA

From Staff Reports — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:00 CST

Monday's soggy, muddy conditions maynot have been conducive for golf. But play golf they did anyway on Inwood's front nine. Joliet Township High School and Joliet Catholic Academy both shot 203, but a fifth-scoring tiebreaker gave the Steelmen the nonconference victory.

Ballweber powers Lockport sweep at Lyons

from staff reports — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:01 CST

The Lockport High School volleyball team won three matches Saturday at the Lyons Township Quad. The Porters defeated Lyons 23-25, 25-23, 25-22, downed Richards 25-22, 25-16 and beat New Trier 25-19 and 27-25.