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Baseball: Lincoln-Way North’s Mike Miller mows down Lockport

Mike Miller’s curveball was behaving as intended in the bullpen, so the Lincoln-Way North junior right-hander decided to open Saturday’s Class 4A regional final with …

May 26, 2012

Baseball: Sandburg’s Matt Shiminis wins it with a walk-off

At first glance, it appeared Sandburg’s Matt Shiminis was hit by the pitch from Lincoln-Way North’s Bo Venezio with the bases loaded and the score …

Apr 18, 2012

Championship feeling for Lincoln-Way North

Reed Hero knows a good story when he lives it. Hero delivered the go-ahead hit moments after Lincoln-Way North resumed its Phil Lawler Classic title …

Mar 24, 2012

No verdict for Prairie Ridge, LW North

A long summer for Prairie Ridge and a long week for Lincoln-Way North got even longer on Thursday night. Prairie Ridge, which has played 58 …

Mar 24, 2012

Hawks’ run falls short

The sting of the loss in the semifinals still very much there, Maine South catcher Jimmy Frankos was still able to look ahead Wednesday night. …

Jul 29, 2011

Lincoln-Way North rolls into final

Talking to Maine South coach Bill Milano following Wednesday’s semifinal game, Lincoln-Way North coach Joe Skarbek smiled at the compliment that was offered. After Skarbek’s …

Mar 22, 2012

Hero leads way as Lincoln-Way North advances

Playing from behind is a habit that doesn’t seem to get old for Lincoln-Way North. The Phoenix dug themselves a hole in the Illinois High …

Aug 10, 2011

Tennant gives Prairie Ridge a lift

While some pitchers take pride in their ability to strike batters out, Prairie Ridge’s Tyler Tennant does just the opposite. The senior likes nothing more …