By Dennis Bowling Beecher coach Kevin Hayhurst has really helped to develop freshman hurler Ava Lorenzatti into a varsity ready hurler. She is without a doubt having an exceptional beginning. That was very true on March 14. Lorenzatti, who is very determined and poised, threw her seventh no-hitter, fanned 13 batters, had one walk, and […]
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Devils Take the Warriors; 4-3
By Dennis Bowling Peotone senior Mackenzie Strough, a talented hurler, was able to put aside some right arm issues. She was able to quiet the hot hitting Crete-Monee Warriors on April 15. In the circle, Strough was in complete control, she allowed six scattered hits, and fanned a season-high eleven batters, to help Peotone beat […]
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Bobcat Baseball Highlights: April 6 – 15
On Thursday, April 6, in an away conference game, the Bobcats faced Clifton Central, losing 12-15. The teams were evenly matched with 10 hits each. Aiding the Bobcats, Quinton Allen and Zak Gorcowski each recorded multiple hits. Unfortunately, Beecher committed three errors to Clifton Central’s two. In the outing, AJ Snell earned the loss. The […]
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Amazing Beecher Bobcat Softball Highlights!!
To say Beecher High School has an amazing softball team, probably doesn’t do them justice. Read on for a very Bobcat dominated week and see what you think! Thursday, April 6, the Lady Bobcats brought home a whopping 12-0 conference victory against Clifton Central. On the day, the Bobcats scored 12 runs, on 13 hits, […]
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Devils Take the Bobcats; 2-1
By Dennis Bowling Peotone freshmen Peyton Bisping and Allie Werner each have a very bright future with the Blue Devils soccer program. They each showed a mere glimpse of their ability on March 11. Bisping, a talented forward, scored the first goal of the game. Werner, a fast forward, managed to score the game winner, […]
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Peotone Elementary School Raised $4K for Helping Hands
In only five school days, Peotone Elementary School raised $3,812.26 to Pack the Pantry with Produce fundraiser for Helping Hands. An additional last minute donation threw the total to more than $4,000. Peotone Elementary Principal Carol Zurales thanked parents and families who donated to this cause. The money will go to the pantry to provide […]
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Making Sense of College Costs and Financial Aid
(StatePoint) That moment when your child receives an acceptance letter to a coveted college is a time to feel pride in their achievements and excited about their future. It’s also a time to make sense of the school’s price tag. That’s where financial award letters come into play. “You’ll receive an award letter from each […]
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Panthers Take Two Softball Wins vs. Reed-Custer
On Monday, April 3, the Panthers Varsity Softball Team faced conference foe Reed-Custer in Braidwood and brought home a whopping 15-1 victory. According to Coach Josh Carlile, who stated, “I am so pleased with our performance tonight. The girls really embraced some changes to our approach that we have been working on. We were able […]
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Devils Baseball Getting Better With Each Game
By Dennis Bowling Peotone baseball coach Keith Coppens has a plethora of talented young players. The Blue Devils junior Hunter Becker did very well at the plate. The Blue Devils sophomore Joe Hasse did a great job on the mound. That combination just wasn’t enough for a Peotone win on March 6. Becker, a shortstop, […]
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Bobcat Baseball Highlights
On Tuesday, April 4, in a home conference contest, Beecher lost to Clifton Central in five innings, 0-11. Clifton Central’s Luke Shoven threw a no hitter in the outing, with only one hit batter reaching base in the fifth. Trevor Stout took the loss for Beecher, while giving up 11 runs on 10 hits, along […]