On Thursday, January 18, in a home conference game against Wilmington, the game started off close, with both the Panthers and the Wildcats each exchanging baskets. By the end of the first quarter, though, Manteno was leading Wilmington, 10-6, with Manteno controlling the boards. Sara Schmidt had 5 offensive, along with 4 defensive rebounds. Sara […]
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Will County EMA Issues Update on Kankakee River Conditions
WILL COUNTY – The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) advises residents along the Kankakee River of flash flood conditions throughout the week due to ice jams on the river. Flash flooding has been occurring in unincorporated Will County along the river since the morning of January 15. “Our agency has been working with local […]
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Blue Devils Take Wilmington 42-37
On Friday, January 5, the Peotone Blue Devils varsity basketball team began the new year on an upbeat note, taking conference rival Wilmington 42-37. The Blue Devils gave their fans something to cheer about as they led from start to finish. On the night, Ruben Velasco led the team with 15 points and 7 rebounds, […]
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High School Volleyball News
Illinois Lutheran: On Saturday, September 23, Illinois Lutheran traveled to Wisconsin Lutheran College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for the WLC Lutheran Invitational Tournament. The Chargers, being the smallest school, faced tough competition with much larger schools. The day began with round robin play, playing each team once. The first match was against the largest school, Fox […]
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High School Volleyball Updates
Peotone: On Monday, September 18, Peotone traveled to Kankakee to face non-conference foe Bishop McNamara. Unfortunately, Bishop Mac had the upper hand, as all three matches resulted in losses, including the freshmen 14-25, 25-17, 8-15; sophomores 20-25, 18-25; and the varsity 20-25, 17-25. For the varsity, Mia Connolley had 2 kills and 1 block, Ashley […]
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Weekly High School Golf Results
Peotone: On Tuesday, September 12, the Peotone Boys’ Golf Team had a conference match against Coal City at Cinder Ridge Golf Course. Coal City won with a tally of 168 to Peotone’s 178. Joe Hasse, from Peotone, was the Medalist carding a 39. The top three remaining scores for Peotone were Jake Eaheart – 43, […]
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High School Volleyball Results
Beecher: On Monday, August 28, the Beecher varsity girls’ volleyball team had a great three-set win at home against Wilmington, 25-14, 22-25, 25-19. Much of the victory can be attributed to the energy and enthusiasm on the floor and in the bleachers. Ava Olson was a momentum changer, with 5 blocks and 8 kills. Mallory […]
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Great Week for Bobcat Softball!
It was a great week for the Bobcat varsity softball team, adding four non-conference victories to their tally. The Lady Bobcats, at home on Saturday, April 15, won a doubleheader against Marquette Academy of Ottawa. Lorenzatti, who is 9-0, took the seven-inning win, while allowing only 1 hit, in the 4-0 shutout. In the second […]
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Riverside Healthcare Donates $12,000+ to Local High Schools
Scores for Schools program supports 18 area school athletic programs. Riverside Healthcare’s annual Scores for Schools program donated more than $12,000 to area high schools for their 2022 fall sports seasons. “We are so proud of our local high schools for their achievements this year, and Riverside is grateful to be able to celebrate student […]
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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, […]