Devils End Season with Loss to Seneca
By Dennis Bowling Peotone junior Ashley Veltman is a very talented and powerful hitter. She put on a great hitting display. The Blue Devils just ran out of time against the Seneca Fighting Irish on May 17th. Veltman, a talented shortstop, went 3-for-3, she smashed the ball over 200-feet over the right field fence, for…
Devils Win Regional Championship Over Chicago Christian
By Dennis Bowling Peotone coach Caley Michalek has very high expectations for freshman Peyton Bisping and Allie Werner. Bisping and Werner each did very well in their first ever regional title contest on May 12. Bisping, a talented forward, scored a three-goal hat trick. Werner, a talented forward, scored two goals, to help Peotone rout…
Hunter Records 5th Shutout of the Season
By Dennis Bowling Peotone senior Jenna Hunter has had an exceptional year. She helped the Blue Devils girls basketball team to the Class 2A sectional finals. Currently, Hunter is the cornerstone of the Blue Devils soccer team and she’d love to close out her year on a strong note. Peotone demolished Morgan Park Academy on…
Beecher Softball Highlights
On Wednesday, May 3, the Lady Bobcats traveled to Lincoln-Way Central in a non-conference game, but were shutout, 3-0. On the day, Beecher’s bats were silent in the shutout, while Lincoln-Way scored 3 runs on 5 hits. Ava Lorenzatti, who is 12-2, took the loss. The next day, May 4, the ladies again were on…
Bobcats Tally 2 Wins, 2 Losses for the Week
Thursday, May 4, the Beecher Bobcat baseball team traveled to Peotone in a non-conference competition and brought home an 8-2 win against the Blue Devils. For the Bobcats, they scored 8 runs, on 11 hits, while committing 1 error. Nolen Lane and Quinton Allen each had 2 hits. On the mound, Trevor Stout took the…
Devils Track and Field Senior Night
Ayden Bettenhausen is the son of Denise and Scott Bettenhausen and is a four-year member of the track and field program. Ayden has many favorite memories from his track and field career. He enjoyed getting to know all of the athletes he’s been on the team with over the years and being able to help…
Devils Soccer Senior Night
Jenna Hunter is the daughter of Stacy Kaplan and Joel Hunter and is a four-year member of the soccer program. Jenna has many favorite memories from her soccer career, including winning the Regional Championship and the stupid things the team would say in the huddle before the games started. After high school, Jenna is going…
Bobcats Take Devils in Non-conference Play; 8-2
By Dennis Bowling Beecher junior Trevor Stout is one of the hardest working pitchers in this area and the River Valley Conference too. He turned in a satisfactory performance on May 4. Stout, who used a variety of pitches, allowed six scattered hits and fanned six batters, to help Beecher beat Peotone 8-2 in a…
Panther Softball Highlights
On Wednesday, May 3, the Panther softball team traveled to face conference foe the Blue Devils, bringing home an 11-0 win. According to Panther Coach Josh Carlile, “We got some good production up and down the lineup tonight. Combine that with a shutout, a two-hit performance from Alyssa Dralle, and we had a good night!…
Devils Softball Seniors
Isabella Johnson is the daughter of Becky and Brian Johnson and a four-year member of the softball team. Isabella’s favorite memory from softball was being able to play with her sister. After high school, Isabella plans to attend Lewis University to pursue a doctorate in Pharmacology. Mady Kibelkis is the daughter of Melissa and…
Devils Baseball Seniors
Esteban Anaya is the son of Veronica and Chacho Anaya and is a three-year member of the baseball team. Esteban, who is also known as the one who loves to bunt, has many favorite memories that include playing with his best friends for years, beating Manteno, and playing the song “Hit The Road Jack” after…
Devils Take Chicago Christian; 6-2
By Dennis Bowling Peotone coach Steve Strough is very happy to see freshman hurler Sophie Klawitter evolve into the cornerstone of the Blue Devils team. Klawitter was in a great groove and she turned in an outstanding performance on April 29. Klawitter was dominating; striking out 15 batters, she allowed a meager two scattered hits.…
Veltman Helped Devils Rout Lisle; 11-1
By Dennis Bowling Peotone junior hurler Ashley Veltman was very strong in the circle and turned in a great performance on April 25th. Veltman, a very talented hard throwing right-handed hurler, was on her game, allowed a meager three hits and fanned nine batters, to help the Blue Devils rout Lisle 11-1 (five innings) in…
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…