U.S. Army soldier Nick Santefort threw out the first pitch at the New Lenox Bronco division baseball World Series on Wednesday, June 27.
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The Celtics offense stranded 13 runners in a loss to defending state champion Marengo. They'll play for third place in the Class 3A state tournament Saturday morning.
New Lenox got grant money to put toward a new skate park at Countryview Park, and it officially opened last week. Check out some video from skaters at the new park.
The Providence Catholic softball team won 4-3 on Monday against Geneseo High School. The Celtics are one of four teams left and play in the state semifinals Friday morning.
Marian Catholic's Brett Lilek was on fire in the Class 3A sectional championship with an 11-2 win over Lincoln-Way West.
Marist took down the state runners-up 9-5 in the sectional semifinals. Redhawks pitcher Mike Hearne settled down to win against his cousin, David Hearne of Providence Catholic.
Last week, the Lincoln-Way high schools in New Lenox held signing day celebrations for students who signed to play sports in college.
On Senior Day, the Lincoln-Way Central baseball family presented a framed No. 19 jersey to the parents of late-Knight standout Tommy Schuman. All the players autographed the jersey.
Lincoln-Way Central 5, Lincoln-Way East 4: David Rico's sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th inning snapped a 4-4 deadlock and lifted the Knights to an emotional victory Thursday in New Lenox.
The Knights girls water polo team is the first from New Lenox (boys or girls) to make the final eight in the state tournament. They compete this weekend at Stevenson High School.
The Miami Heat star canceled his annual visit because of scheduling conflicts that include a possible NBA Finals run and the 2012 Olympics. But the Chicago Bulls forward will replace Wade.
Get the latest news on New Lenox's three high schools and how they're doing in postseason play for all sports. Participate in making the news by sharing photos and posting updates in the comments!
After the New Orleans Saints bounty program and Junior Seau's suicide captured headlines, former NFL players say they wouldn't encourage their kids to play. What do you think?
At least 54 residents finished the First Midwest Bank Southwest Half Marathon in Palos last weekend. See which New Lenox residents finished with the best times.
Lincoln-Way Central players Matt Filkins and Jake Kozlowski signed to play baseball at Joliet Junior College on Thursday. They said they'll always remember the time they shared with late teammate Tommy Schuman.
Andrew softball standout Jenna Lenza outpolled 10 others in Patch's weekly MVP poll. She is now eligible for April Patch Athlete of the Month recognition.
Marian Catholic softball fans know this about Alex Nickel: She plays with determination and heart. And they roared for her in Patch's weekly MVP voting. Nickel outpolled nine others to become eligible for April Patch Athlete of the Month recognition.
New Lenox resident Jacob Erickson, a fifth-grader at Bentley School, is competing in regionals this weekend.
The Celtics beat the Knights 2-0 in a crosstown battle that featured fantastic pitching and defense.
The New England Patriots linebacker, who graduated from Lincoln-Way Central, returned home to New Lenox as the Village Board designated April 9 "Rob Ninkovich Day."
Lincoln-Way Central picked up its first wins since losing teammate Tommy Schuman with a double-header sweep of Normal and Richards. The games were won in very different fashions.
Lincoln-Way Central's baseball lost a heartbreaker, 5-4, to Andrew on Thursday. But the loss of a loved teammate weighed more heavily on the players, who paid tribute to Tommy Schuman.
Sophomore shortstop Courtney Pych and freshman third baseman Morgan Greenwood are two of the promising youngsters in the Celtics' starting lineup. The two combined to wreak havoc in Providence's 11-5 victory over Lincoln-Way Central on Tuesday.
Providence 11, Lincoln-Way Central 5: Courtney Pych's solo homer in the bottom of the first inning sparked the Celtics in a non-conference victory over their cross-town rivals on Tuesday afternoon in New Lenox.
Junior offensive lineman Colin McGovern, of Lincoln-Way West, gave his verbal commitment to the Fighting Irish over the weekend.
Lincoln-Way North volleyball standout Ryan McFarland outpolled 11 others in Patch's weeklly MVP balloting. He is now eligible for March Patch Athlete of the Month recognition.
Marist's three-point dynamo Tyler Oden did some of his best work during the RedHawks' magical boys basketball postseason run. He outpolled six others to earn Patch MVP honors, too. Now, he is eligible for March Patch Athlete of the Month recognition.
Marist's L.J. McIntosh gained the most support in Patch's weekly "Roar of the Crowd" MVP polling. He is now eligible for March Patch Athlete of the Month recognition.
Brad Foster scored 33 points for the Knights and Johnny Finnin added 25 to lead Central past Eisenhower 89-77. They play Andrew High School tonight. Meanwhile, Lincoln-Way West dropped its opener to Julian 61-49.
Sandburg junior wrestling standpout Mitch Cook gained the most support in "Roar of the Crowd" polling. He is now eligible for February Patch Athlete of the Month Recognition.
Providence's Eddie Klimara won the 126-pound championship in the Class 3A state tournament. The state title was the second for Klimara and capped his four-year run to a record of 158-5. Lincoln-Way East's Kyle Langenderfer captured the 138-pound title.
Lincoln-Way West's Morgan Flaherty won the IHSA girls bowling state championship. And she outpolled six others in voting for Patch Athlete of the Week honors.
Lincoln-Way West junior Morgan Flaherty averaged 230.3 for 12 games and won the individual championship at the IHSA girls state bowling tournament in Rockford.
The eighth-grade boys team defeated Bradley Central on Wednesday to win sectionals and advance to the state tournament.
Stagg wrestling standout Kevin Moylan powered his way to a second-period pin at the Class 3A Lyons Township wrestling regional. He won the 145-pound championship. And he outpolled six others in voting for Patch Athlete of the Week.
Josh Ruettiger captured the 152-pound title and led Lincoln-Way West to the Class 2A regional championship on their own floor Saturday in New Lenox.
Lincoln-Way Central High alum is linebacker with the Patriots.
The New Lenox native might not be "YouTube famous" yet, but he's got some nice highlights on NFL.com. I rank them here.