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After helping lead Lincoln-Way North downstate last season, Noah Healy, right, is leading the pack for Lincoln-Way East this fall.

Cross country notes: Noah Healy finds good fit at Lincoln-Way East

June 12, 2018 at 11:40 a.m.

Lincoln-Way East senior Noah Healy liked what he saw even before the cross country season started. A standout at Lincoln-Way North until it closed, Healy recognized a sign that could...

Cross country notes: Lincoln-Way Central girls find winning mix

June 12, 2018 at 6:33 a.m.

A mix of experience, a few freshmen and two out-of-state transfers has been a productive blend this season for Lincoln-Way Central's girls cross-country team. The Knights opened with a first-place...

Jenna Diers (1699) was Lincoln-Wat Central's No. 2 finisher at last year's Class 3A state meet. She now runs for Lincoln-Way West.

Cross country notes: Lincoln-Way West’s Jenna Diers adjusts to new team

June 12, 2018 at 6:58 a.m.

Jenna Diers was among students who were transferred from one Lincoln-Way high school to another when Lincoln-Way North closed. Diers headed to West after three years at Central, a difficult...

Evansville’s big second inning ends Slammers’ playoff run, season

June 14, 2018 at 6:04 a.m.

Saturday night's must-win playoff game against Evansville couldn't have started any better for the Slammers. The second inning couldn't have gone any worse. Slammers left-hander Chris Rice struck out the...

Without top hitter Carter Bell, Slammers get rung up by Evansville in Game 3

June 14, 2018 at 6:05 a.m.

To Slammers manager Jeff Isom, the split in two Frontier League playoff games at Evansville put his team in a good position. "We feel like now the advantage turns to...

Shepard's Caleb Washington leads the field Saturday during the Plainfield Central Wildcat Invitational.

Cross country notes: Shepard’s Caleb Washington wants to reach new heights

June 13, 2018 at 12:44 a.m.

At first, it wasn't a passion for running that drew Caleb Washington to Shepard's cross country team. "I originally tried out for cross country to make the basketball team, get...

Slammers manager Jeff Isom, left, would prefer to start the playiffs at home after winning a division title.

Division champ Slammers not fans of starting playoffs on the road

June 13, 2018 at 1:06 p.m.

The Slammers' regular-season finale Sunday was Fan Appreciation Night at Silver Cross Field, a chance for the playoff-bound team to reward its fans with giveaways. Manager Jeff Isom doesn't appreciate...

Slammers right-hander Liam O'Sullivan was named pitcher of the year after leading the Frontier League with 11 wins.

Slammers clinch first division title since winning Frontier League in 2011

June 15, 2018 at 2:08 a.m.

With 10 days left in the regular season, the Slammers went on the road for a week and came back with a division title. Shortstop Alfredo Rodriguez pointed out the...

Seniors Morgan Bollinger, left, and Karlee Stortz have been among Lockport's top runners for the past three seasons.

Morgan Bollinger, Karlee Stortz hope to team up and return Lockport to state

June 9, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.

Morgan Bollinger and Karlee Stortz, accompanied by frequent success and occasional shin splints, have been a constant for Lockport the past three cross-country seasons. Not only did Bollinger and Stortz...

The Slammers' Jake Gronsky, left, shares a laugh with Traverse City's Elijah Trail. The Slammers, who hold a 2.5-game division lead over Washington, were rained out on Wednesday. John Smierciak/Daily Southtown

Local roundup: Slammers keeping loose during crush of playoff chase

June 9, 2018 at 7:53 p.m.

Before the Slammers bus 500 miles to Pennsylvania for a first-place showdown against Washington this weekend, they have another task. To add distance in the standings. A 6-1 win in...

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