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Jordyn Clark’s multi-event success crucial to TF South Track’s sectional chances – other local scores
LANSING, Ill. (May 7, 2024) – It’s been a whirlwind spring for TF South freshman Jordyn Clark. After playing varsity basketball over the winter, Clark jumped right into her spring sport. “I only had a week off (after) basketball,” she said. “I went straight from basketball to here...
Softball Game Preview: Crete-Monee on Home-Turf
Crete-Monee is 9-1 against Rich Township since April of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Crete-Monee Warriors will be playing at home against the Rich Township Raptors at 4:30 p.m. Crete-Monee will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive. Last...
One day as a kid, Oak Forest’s Justin Gibbs decided to throw left-handed instead of right. ‘And it just clicked.’
Oak Forest’s Justin Gibbs can easily pin down the moment that catapulted his baseball career. When he was 8 or 9 years old, Gibbs made a dramatic switch that started on the baseball field and carried over to the rest of his life. “I used to be right-handed,” Gibbs said. “One day I just tried throwing left-handed, and it just clicked. It felt right. That’s when I really started becoming a good ...
Unbeaten Nick Bestrick takes the ball and runs with it on the mound for Sandburg. ‘I’m way more consistent.’
When Sandburg gives the ball to senior right-hander Nick Bestrick, good things happen. Bestrick’s presence on the mound gives the Eagles confidence, no matter who they are playing. “We know when he’s out there, he’s got a chance to beat anybody we play,” coach Jim Morsovillo said of Bestrick. “He’s just been locked in all season. Sometimes, he’s had bad luck where we’re not getting him the run ...
Baseball Game Recap: Milford Comes Up Short
On Wednesday, the Milford Bearcats came up short against the Peotone Blue Devils and fell 5-1. For Peotone's part, Jake Eaheart spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits. At the plate, Ruben Velasco was incredible, going 3-for-3...
Steve Millar’s Daily Southtown girls soccer rankings and player of the week
Homewood-Flossmoor, Providence and Mother McAuley move up in rankings, while Reavis’ Alyssa Juarez is the player of the week. Top 10 With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Lockport 22-0 (1) Megan Posmer scores twice vs. Bradley-Bourbonnais as Porters complete perfect regular season. 2. Andrew 14-5-2 (2) Emily Crotty’s two goals, two assists vs. Lincoln-Way West ...
Softball Recap: Lockport wins going away against Homewood-Flossmoor
Lockport entered their tilt with Homewood-Flossmoor with seven consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with eight. They blew past the Homewood-Flossmoor Vikings 9-3. That's more bragging rights for Lockport, who also won the pair's last head-to-head. Kelcie McGraw was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the...
Baseball Recap: Wheaton Academy comes up short despite Nate Burden's strong performance
It was a good run, but Wheaton Academy unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of the Oak Forest Bengals by a score of 9-8. Wheaton Academy got a good showing from Nate Burden, who pitched three innings while giving up no...
Baseball Recap: Homewood-Flossmoor comes up short despite Mateo Morales' strong performance
Homewood-Flossmoor won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Tuesday. They lost 19-8 to the St. Rita Mustangs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Homewood-Flossmoor of the 4-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
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