High School Sports RSS: lemont football

Lemont bid for 3rd semifinal slips away

By CURT HERRON For Sun-Times Media — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Things started off great for Lemont High School's football team in Saturday's Class 6A quarterfinals in Danville, but the hosts rallied to an 18-14 victory.

Unbeaten Danville rallies past Lemont

BY DALE BOWMAN — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Malcolm Anderson passed for two touchdowns, including the game-winner with 6:34 remaining, to lift unbeaten Danville past visiting Lemont 18-14 Saturday in a Class 6A quarterfinal.

Indians are ready for Danville

BY ALAN MACEY -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

So, is Big Twelve champion Danville (11-0), which has outscored its opponents by a 397-84 margin, a top contender for the Class 6A football crown as it gets ready to host Lemont (10-1) in Saturday�s quarterfinal?

Sun-Times football notebook

BY TAYLOR BELL — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Taylor Bell has news and notes from around the area heading into this weekend's state quarterfinals, including updates on Glenbard North, Cary-Grove, Glenbard West, Lemont and St. Charles North.

Lemont overcomes the ultimate Brown out

By LARRY LINDHOLM For Sun-Times Media — Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

The Lemont Indians, despite losing standout tailback Danny Hayes to a shoulder injury and chasing Morgan Park's DaRon Brown all over the field, scored early and often in posting a 49-26 victory in the second round of the Class 6A playoffs.

Lemont comes out firing, tops Morgan Park

BY MIKE DUFFIN — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Thanks to a 28-point first half lead, Lemont advanced to the Class 6A quarterfinals with a 49-26 second-round victory over No. 15 Morgan Park Saturday night in Lemont.

It's a fine line for Lemont defense

BY BILL SCHEIBE bscheibe@scn1.com — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

The numbers don't tell the whole story for Lemont defensive linemen Angel Cabral, Pat Driscoll and Petar Vjestica, whose main job is to steer blockers away from the Indians' linebackers.

Lemont's Driscoll has his act down Pat

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Ron Kremer: Yeah, yeah. Pat Driscoll knows the drill. The third-year defensive line starter on Lemont's football team knows the first man to the opposing ballcarrier is supposed to wrap him up. The second is then free to go for the strip.

Time for Lemont's other stars to shine

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

Cody Kamberos ran for 101 yards on 5 carries and scored a touchdown in Lemont's 37-0 victory over Lincoln-Way North in the opening round of the 6A playoffs on Friday night. Lee Taylor caught 5 passes for 56 yards, including a 14-yard TD grab.

Vote: Who was the top football star in Week 7?

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:00 CST

Star gazing: YourSeason.com's stars of the week is back by popular demand. Be sure to vote for who you think is the top star. Voting ends Wednesday night at 11:59 p.m. Please note voting is limited to one vote per day per computer.

Lemont's 'D' paves way vs. Meteors

BY STEVE MILLAR -- FOR THE SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Fri, 9 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Lemont limited T.F. North to 77 total yards and earned its third shutout of the season, beating the host Meteors 23-0 Friday in the South Suburban Blue.

Lemont blanks TF South

Sat, 3 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Lemont 14, T.F. South 0: Danny Hayes scored two touchdowns in the first quarter, and Lemont�s defense added a fourth-quarter safety in the win.

Lemont falls in overtime

By PAT DISABATO Sun-Times News Group — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:01 CST

Lemont fell to Hillcrest 16-10 in overtime Friday night.

Hillcrest gets its kicks against Lemont

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:00 CST

Up until two weeks ago, Hillcrest kicker Sultan Anifowashe was exclusively a member of the Hawks soccer team.

Hillcrest remains unbeaten with OT win

BY STEVE TUCKER stucker@suntimes.com — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:00 CST

Jamison Wilson gave Hillcrest a chance and Herb Offord gave the Hawks an upset victory. In a battle of unbeatens, the unranked Hawks shocked No. 18 Lemont 16-10 in overtime in a South Suburban Blue battle Friday night.

Hawks hope to soar vs. Lemont

BY PAT DISABATO pdisabato@southtownstar.com — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

Pat Disabato: On paper, it resembles a classic first-place conference showdown � two undefeated, Southland top 10 teams needing a victory to remain in control of league supremacy.

Lemont inflicts pain on Oak Forest

By TIM CRONIN Sun-Times News Group — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:01 CST

Self-inflicted wounds. Oak Forest's football team can point to those -- four turnovers and a pair of critical penalties -- as one reason Lemont scored a 31-15 victory over the Bengals before 3,000 fans Friday night.

Indians take down Oak Forest

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

Lemont 31, Oak Forest 15: Rotating quarterbacks Kyle Cyr (4-for-8, 69 yards, two touchdowns) and Michael Medwed (2-for-2, 53 yards, touchdown) led the No. 19 Indians over the visting Bengals. Josh Ferry caught a touchdown pass from both Cyr and Medwed. Cyr also connected with Danny Hayes for a 16-yard touchdown strike. Hayes finished with 25 carries for 95 rushing yards for Lemont (4-0, 1-0 South Suburban Blue).

Lemont's home win streak reaches 14

BY DAN RUANE — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

Kyle Cyr threw for a pair of touchdowns as Lemont won its 14th straight home game, 31-15 over Oak Forest in South Suburban Blue action on Friday night.

Lemont takes down Oak Lawn

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

Lemont 48, Oak Lawn 6: Host Lemont (3-0) rolled to victory in the South Suburban crossover as Danny Hayes had 21 carries for 222 yards and four touchdowns (29, 9, 42, 3 yards). Oak Lawn fell to 0-3.

Lemont rides Hayes to win

By MIKE FITZGERALD For The Herald News — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

Running back Danny Hayes picked apart the Oak Lawn defense Friday night, leading the Lemont Indians to an easy 48-6 nonconference win.

Lemont wins road opener

From Staff Reports — Sat, 5 Sep 2009 04:00 CST

Playing its first road football game of the season, Lemont High School clicked on all cylinders on Friday.

Lemont breezes past Hope

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00 CST

Lemont 53, Hope 0: Running back Danny Hayes (14 carries, 92 yards) scored four touchdowns to pace No. 20 Lemont (1-0) over visiting Hope (0-1).

Preview capsule: Lemont football

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:01 CST

Eight starters return from a Lemont team that went 13-1 and placed second in the 6A playoffs, including six on defense.

South Suburban Blue preview

BY MIKE CLARK mclark@suntimes.com — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00 CST

Lemont will be solid up front.

Time to kick things off

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:01 CST

Bill Scheibe: Lemont returns as 6A threat; Providence, JCA eyes on Week 1 As politely as an English gentleman, Lemont senior Pat Driscoll removed his football helmet to speak, the sweat pouring down his forehead a la Lance Armstrong aiming for the finish line of the Tour de France.

Lemont's Michaelson helps stars shine

BY CHRIS KUCHTA -- FOR THE SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00 CST

For the second straight season, Lemont's Eric Michaelson will be coaching for the East in the Illinois Coaches Association/Shrine All-Star Football Game. This year's game will be Saturday in Peoria.

Lemont line has tough duo in Cabral, Driscoll

BY SCOTT POWERS — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00 CST

Lemont defensive linemen Angel Cabral and Pat Driscoll have been using their strength and quickness to exploit opposing offensive lines for years. Expect the same this year, as the talented duo hopes to lead their team back to the state finals.