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…
Great Week for Bobcat Soccer!
Monday through Thursday, September 11 – 14, the Beecher Bobcat Soccer Team managed to keep their opponents at zero points – yes, that’s ZERO goals, while scoring 26 goals for themselves during the four contests. On Monday, September 11, the Bobcats faced non-conference foe Reed-Custer and led at the half, 2-0. They then added 3…
ILHS, PHS Weekly Volleyball Highlights
ILHS: On Tuesday, September 12, Illinois Lutheran High School hosted Clifton Central in an RVC match. Clifton jumped out to an early lead in the first set to go up 14-8. The Chargers were able to get to within 3 at 19-22, but a Clifton side out and 2 straight points gave the set to…
Volleyball Highlights for the Week
Beecher: Thursday, August 31, in an away conference match against Grant Park, the Bobcat Varsity Volleyball Team came home with a decisive victory for the day, 25-16, 25-16. Emily Avelar was dominant at the net with 13 kills on the night, while Evelyn Jablonski came in support with 9 kills. The impressive hitting happened because…
High School Golf Highlights for the Week
Beecher: On Monday, August 28, it was another match and another chance for the Bobcat team members to stand tall. According to Coach David Serafin, there was “great stuff from our guys on this beautiful evening, as we competed against Illinois Lutheran and St. Anne. Tonight, personal bests were recorded from Ben Anaclerio (40), AJ…
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…
Warriors Volleyball Overtake Chargers in Season Opener
By Dennis Bowling Crete-Monee senior Alexandria Wright is the epitome of good old-fashioned hard work. That work helped her elevate her hitting and serving game on August 21. Wright, a powerful and smart hitter, delivered the second game match winner, a picturesque floating serve ace. She finished with six kills and five service points. That…
Illinois Lutheran Volleyball Highlights
On Monday, August 21, Illinois Lutheran began the 2023 season at Crete-Monee with a non-conference match. The Chargers had a difficult start in the first set and found themselves behind 8-19. They were able to get to within four at 18-22, but lost the first set 18-25. The second set was much closer, with several…
Lady Bobcats Have TREMENDOUS Week, Record 5 Shutouts!
On Tuesday, March 28, the Beecher Girls Varsity Softball Team beat Ottawa in an away non-conference shut-out, 4-0. Winning freshman pitcher Ava Lorenzatti had 18 strike outs in her debut on the mound and allowed only 1 hit. The next day, Wednesday, March 29, in a home conference doubleheader against Illinois Lutheran, the Lady Bobcats…
Bobcats Rout the Chargers
By Dennis Bowling Beecher Coach Tyler Shireman feels junior Adyn McGinley does many things well, with that being especially true on January 10. McGinley, a 6’ point guard, finished with a team-high 15 points, along with three assists, to help Beecher rout Illinois Lutheran, 73-36, in a River Valley Conference contest in Crete. With the…
ILHS Basketball Highlights
In a home conference game on Tuesday, December 6, Illinois Lutheran High School lost to rival Momence, 41-61. Kobe Johnson led Illinois Lutheran with 12 points, and Tristan Biesterfeld chipped in 9 points. The Chargers trailed by one at the half but couldn’t sustain their momentum from the second quarter into the second half.
ILHS Basketball Updates
Both the girls and boys Illinois Lutheran High School varsity basketball teams were in action on Monday, November 21. For the ladies, Christ the King outscored the Chargers, 50-21, in court action, although the Chargers girls scored more than 20 points for the first time this season. They also worked hard to improve their rebounding,…
ILHS Ladies Lose Season Opener
In their season opener, on Monday, November 14, a young Illinois Lutheran Women’s Basketball Team showed grit and determination against Kankakee Trinity Academy, in front of the home crowd. Despite the 19-29 loss, the Chargers fought back from a 10-point halftime deficit to make it only four, but it just wasn’t enough. Sophomore Kimberly Danielewica…
Lady Chargers Look to Break Last Year’s Record
By Dennis Bowling Illinois Lutheran Girls’ Basketball Coach Phil Adickes is no stranger to the game. He has been the Chargers assistant coach for the past four years and is now the head coach for Illinois Lutheran. Last season, the Chargers did very well and broke a school record at 11-18 overall and 5-11 in…
ILHS Chargers Boys Basketball Looking Forward to a Great Season
By Dennis Bowling Illinois Lutheran Boys Coach Nathan Hinz has a very close-knit team, so look for the Chargers to have a great season this year. “They all get along really well and play well together, too” he said. “It will be an interesting season.” (They were 8-20 last year.) Hinz will be counting on…
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