New Lenox Baseball Association to Honor Fallen Youth Ballplayer

The New Lenox Baseball Association is hosting its annual all-star tournament this weekend. The tournament has been renamed the Chase Niemeier Memorial Tournament. Last July, 11-year-old Chase Niemier died in a tragic accident at this family’s home in New Lenox. He was active in football and baseball.

In memory of Neimeier, a ceremony will be held at approximately 10:30-10:45 a.m. Saturday at Field No. 9 at the Tyler/Bentley complex, located behind the schools at 513 E. Illinois Hwy., New Lenox. Family and friends will share a few words and the first pitch will be thrown out by Chase’s younger brother, Reese, for the 11 a.m. ballgame.

More Accolades For Providence’s Reed

Chris Reed finished her illustrious girls soccer career at Providence Catholic during a senior season in which she had 26 goals and seven assists. Most significant, though, was establishing a school-record 116 goals during her career. Providence finished 10-10-4 and Reed will be playing at the University of Cincinnati.

New Lenox Softball Summer Season Wrap

The New Lenox Girls Softball Association’s summer season recently concluded. Tournament champions included Ameridream Fence & Deck (Rookie), Mark’s Auto (Junior) and Langlois Insurance (Senior). Regular season champions were Holzhauer State Farm (Rookie), Laraway Lanes (Junior) and Fleckenstein’s Bakery (Senior).

Fall ball registration is now available online.