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White Sox creating success stories through City Elite program

You don’t have to go far from U.S. Cellular Field to find some baseball players who might be on the White Sox’s radar someday. But …

  • Jan 6, 2012

Teutopolis topples Walther for title

PEORIA – Walther Lutheran battled two seemingly immovable forces in the Class 2A state championship game Saturday night at O’Brien Field. Mother Nature finally budged. …

  • Jun 6, 2011

Upstart Walther reaches title game

PEORIA, Ill. – Walther Lutheran’s miraculous run to the Class 2A state semifinals has shocked many, particularly because the Broncos have upended one higher-seeded team …

  • Jun 4, 2011

Walther hits stride at right time

Walther Lutheran was an afterthought when the Class 2A baseball tournament began. Not anymore. The Broncos are just two wins away from capturing their first …

  • Jun 2, 2011

Walther Lutheran climb way back in win

Living on the edge has become a way of life for the Walther Lutheran baseball team. The Broncos came from behind for the fourth straight …

  • Jun 1, 2011

Walther keeps rolling with another upset

Walther Lutheran, a surprise winner in the semifinal over Westminster Christian, upset Aurora Christian 5-4 with just four hits — all for extra bases and …

  • Jun 1, 2011

Walther knocks out Westminster

Walther Lutheran’s fortunes against Westminster Christian changed dramatically Thursday once it found a way to put the ball in play. All 15 outs recorded by …

  • May 27, 2011

Walther Lutheran takes regional in extras

Dan LoDulce and Walther Luthern didn’t want any reruns Saturday at the Class 2A regional championship game in Elmhurst. After losing last year in the …

  • May 23, 2011

Marmion clinches share of SCC title

Following each completed inning of play, the Marmion huddled together for a quick pep talk — or reminders — from coach Dave Rakow. After both …

  • May 14, 2011

Spartans top Walther Lutheran

St. Francis 5, Walther Lutheran 4: Tom Ameche went 2-for-2 with a homer and two RBI. Lonnie Hicks homered. …

  • May 11, 2011

Walther Lutheran tops Guerin

Walther Lutheran 14, Guerin 2: Winning pitcher Sam Cattau (3-2) went the distance on the mound for Walther Lutheran (10-11). At the plate Chris Stevens …

  • May 10, 2011

Walther Lutheran tops Montini

Walther Lutheran 10, Montini 4: Dan Lodolce pitched Walther Lutheran (5-6) to the win. Chris Stevens powered the offense with three hits, including a homer. …

  • Apr 12, 2011

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