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Providence Catholic easily handled Brother Rice in baseball regional semis.
It was a dominating win for Providence Catholic as the Celtics defeated Brother Rice in the Class 4A baseball regional semifinals Friday night. Playing at Sandburg High School in Orland Park, the Celtics had a strong showing both in the batter's box and on the pitching mound. With a final score of 6-0, the Celtics benefited from the solid pitching of Jake Godfrey. The 6-foot-3 junior had strong command of his inside two seam fastball throughout the game giving up just two hits. The playoff pressure quickly diminished as he settled into the game. "After that first inning it changed, and it was just like a regular start," Godfrey said. View More Game Photos: Providence Catholic and Brother Rice in Baseball Playoff Action Patch’s MVP: …
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Lincoln-Way East Griffins Girls track team is 3A State Champs.
The Lincoln-Way East Girls Track team scored 79 points compared to the next highest scoring team, Edwardsville, which earned 68.5 points at IHSA Girls Track and Field competition May 18 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. A parade to celebrate their success began at 1 p.m. Sunday, winding through Mokena and Frankfort. A trophy ceremony was held in the Fieldhouse at Lincoln-Way East High School. Fans filled the bleechers and listened to accolades form the coach and Principal Scott Tingley. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………............................. Have sports news to report? Post it on the Lincoln-Way Patch sites: New Lenox / Mokena / Frankfort Like New Lenox / Mokena / Frankfort on Facebook. Related Topics: Aaliyah …
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Aaliyah Brown from Lincoln-Way East High School has won five state titles and 11 medals, Sun-Times Media reports.
The Griffins Girls track team has achieved the fastest 400 and 800 relay times in Illinois history, but official IHSA records can only be set at the state meet. The team is competing today at Class 3A finals at Eastern Illinois University. Aaliyah Brown, a senior, ran the fastest times in Illinois history—46.45 for the 400-meter dash and 1:38.83 for the 800-meter dash in the Friday qualifying meet. IHSA official records can only be set at the state meet, the Sun-Times Media reports. Brown is heading into the state meet having earned five state titles and 11 medals. The Lincoln-Way East High School girls track team is setting records for the 100 and 200 meter dashes too. On Friday Brown ran the 100 at 11.99 seconds and the 200-meter …
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12:59 pm on Saturday, May 18, 2013
better check your info--- think it was 4 x 100 relay and 4 x 200 relay not 400 meters and 800 meters. the men's world record for the 800 is around 1:41:00. more ›
Boys Volleyball: Lincoln-Way East vs. Lincoln-Way North
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Football standout, Patrick Ward, a 2009 graduate of Providence Catholic High School signed on to play with the Miami Dolphins.
Patrick Ward, a 2009 football standout from Providence Catholic High School, is an NFL pro. He signed April 27 with the Miami Dolphins. The 6-foot-7-inch, 310-pound offensive lineman announced his signing April 27 on Twitter. He tweeted: The 22-year-old son of Brian and Laurel Ward of Homer Glen, Ward played for the Northwestern Wildcats. Read his Wildcats bio here . The Wildcats bio describes him as having "excelled in his third year as a starter on NU offensive line, moving to left tackle in 2012 after spending the previous two seasons at right tackle. "Ward was named honorable mention All-Big Ten by both league media and coaches, the first such honor of his career. He is noted as one of Northwestern's top performing student-athletes …
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Dan Giordano, 23, of Frankfort, signed as a free agent with the Cardinals on Saturday, his mom announced. Giordano was defensive standout for the Griffins before going on to play at the University of Cincinnati.
Lincoln-Way East defensive standout Dan Giordano signed as an NFL free agent with the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night. His mother, Denise, announced the signing in a Facebook message to Patch. Giordano, of Frankfort, wasn't chosen during the three-day NFL draft, which ran from Thursday, April 25, to Saturday, April 27. But his signing after the draft means he has a chance to earn a spot on the Cardinals' roster this upcoming season. A four-year starter at defensive end for the Griffins, Giordano was named defensive player of the year in the Southwest Suburban Conference for the 2007 season as a senior. He also was part of East's 2005 team that won the 8A state title. Giordano, 23, continued as a defensive player at the University of …
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1:35 pm on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Stay healthy and give it your best shot in camp with the AZ Cards. Typically free agents are a long-shot, so use this as your mental edge going in. Good luck. more ›
The Lincolnway Special Recreation Assoication Walk n 'Roll-a-Thon benefit to maintain the multi-sports field for individuals with disabilities is April 28 in Manhattan.
The Lincolnway Special Recreation Association Walk n' Roll-a-Thon benefit to support both The Field of Dreams, a multi-sports field for individuals with disabilities, and the Les Turner ALS Foundation is April 28. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the race starts at 9 a.m. at 25640 S. Gougar Road. Event sponsors are HomeStar Bank and Financial Services of Manhattan, 25640 S. Gougar Road, and Manhattan Park District. The LWSRA provides recreational services for people with disabilities living within the community park district boundaries of New Lenox, Mokena, Frankfort, Manhattan, Peotone and Wilmington. LWSRA promises plenty of activities to enjoy before and after the race. The entry fee is $25. For information about registration …
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10:42 pm on Thursday, April 25, 2013
Hi Lance. You're right. That's why it's so important to post upcoming events on Patch's calendar or submit a blog. We can't know what's going on unless we're notified. Thank you, Ann more ›
The Aurora University senior batted .440 during the Spartan's previous 5-1 week.
Aurora University senior outfielder Mike Foley of Mokena was recently named Northern Athletics Conference Baseball Position Player of the Week. Throughout the Spartan’s past 5-1 week, Foley batted .440 with a double, seven RBIs and seven runs scored. That compares to his season hitting rate of .292 with one home run, one triple, four doubles, 19 RBIs and 18 runs. Foley and the rest of the AU Spartan baseball team will face off with Maranatha Baptist Bible in Watertown, Wisconsin this Saturday, April 27. Get in on the action. Join Mokena Patch now.
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7:30 am on Monday, May 20, 2013
and team.... more ›