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Lincoln-Way C. comes up on short end

By DAVE BERNHARD For Sun-Times Media — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

NEW LENOX -- The 266-mile trip to O'Fallon from New Lenox probably seemed a lot shorter to the visiting Panthers than did the short walk to the locker room for the Lincoln-Way Central Knights.

Lincoln-Way C. comes up on short end

By DAVE BERNHARD For Sun-Times Media — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

NEW LENOX -- The 266-mile trip to O'Fallon from New Lenox probably seemed a lot shorter to the visiting Panthers than did the short walk to the locker room for the Lincoln-Way Central Knights.

'Brook's Martin makes L-Way C. feel sick

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

Jamel Martin wasn't feeling very good, but the senior tailback put aside his illness and helped Bolingbrook gain a share of the Southwest Suburban Blue football crown. He rushed for 172 yards on 23 carries and scored 4 touchdowns in a 26-13 victory over Lincoln-Way Central on Friday night at Lashmet Field.

East wins battle of Lincoln-Way again

BY DAN RUANE — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

It has been a long drought for Lincoln-Way Central when it comes to playing its rival Lincoln-Way East in football.But the Griffins continued their dominance over their rivals with a 35-12 win Friday night in a Southwest Suburban Blue game in New Lenox.

L-Way East delivers knockout blow

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

Austin Copley delivered the biggest hit. Copley's knockout blow forced a second-quarter fumble in Lincoln-Way East's 35-12 victory over district rival Lincoln-Way Central on Friday night at Lashmet Field. Pat Meehan recovered the loose ball on the Knights' 7.

Knights blank Joliet, move into first

BY RANDY WHALEN -- FOR THE HERALD NEWS — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Lincoln-Way Central clinched its 15th straight playoff appearance and moved into a three-way tie for the SouthWest Suburban Blue lead with a 49-0 shutout of Joliet on Saturday.

The defense never rests for L-Way Central

Sat, 3 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

When you're facing a running back the caliber of Lockport High School's Dan Holman, you better play defense with all 11 pieces swarming to the ball. Lincoln-Way Central followed that strategy to a "T" on Friday night en route to a rainy but huge 21-13 Southwest Suburan Blue victory over Lockport.

Knights' defense stands tall vs. Porters

BY RANDY WHALEN — Fri, 2 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Lincoln-Way Central held No. 23 Lockport out of the end zone on its final four possessions to pull out a 21-13 SouthWest Suburban Blue win Friday night.

Penders, Wallace: Knights' dynamic duo

BY BILL SCHEIBE bscheibe@scn1.com — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

Seniors Ryan Penders and Jeremy Wallace have set the tone on defense and offense, respectively, for a 4-1 Lincoln-Way Central team that has a date with Lockport this Friday.

Lincoln-Way Central gets its revenge

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:00 CST

For 50 weeks, Lincoln-Way Central head coach Tim Dougherty lived with the ignominy of losing a 13-point lead to Sandburg in the final seconds at home.

L-W Central's Russo runs over Sandburg

BY TINA AKOURIS takouris@suntimes.com — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

Lincoln-Way Central's Alex Russo rushed for 92 yards on 25 carries and a touchdown in the Knights' 10-3 victory over Sandburg Friday in Orland Park.

L-Way Central defense comes up big

By STAN WHITE For The Herald News — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:01 CST

Lincoln-Way Central High School's defense bent, but didn't break, and the Knights won a defensive struggle Friday night, upending Homewood-Flossmoor 9-6.

Lincoln-Way C. edged at end

By RANDY WHALEN For The Herald News — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 04:00 CST

Lincoln-Way Central got run over Saturday. Dimitrius Hardwick ran for a pair of fourth quarter touchdowns and junior running back Damien Bell added 238 yards rushing as Thornton rallied for a 32-29 win in the Southwest Suburban Blue opener for both teams.

Thornton sets new tone vs. L-W Central

BY TIM O'BRIEN -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR CORRESPONDENT — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:00 CST

Thornton running back Damian Bell ran 230 yards and a touchdown as the Wildcats pulled out a 32-29 thrilling victory over Lincoln-Way Central on Saturday.

Hennessy does it all for Lincoln-Way C.

By MIKE FITZGERALD For The Herald News — Sat, 5 Sep 2009 00:01 CST

Lincoln-Way Central quarterback Bryan Hennessy threw for 2 touchdowns and ran for 2 more as the Knights whipped Andrew High School 34-10 on Friday night.

Hennessy, Knights pass by Andrew

BY STEVE MILLAR -- FOR THE SOUTHTOWN STAR — Fri, 4 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

Bryan Hennessy ran for two touchdowns and passed for two more, leading Lincoln-Way Central past host Andrew 21-0 Friday night in SouthWest Suburban crossover action.

Secor's leg, powerful 'D' key LWC by LWN

By DAVE BERNHARD For The Herald News — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:01 CST

For high school football fans anxious to get the season started after nearly ten months of waiting, Lincoln-Way Central's 13-0 win over Lincoln-Way North was not one filled with riveting moments.

Southwest Suburban Blue preview capsule

BY RANDY WHALEN — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00 CST

Bolingbrook is the league favorite.