Oster-Oakview 6th Grade Basketball: Whiz Kids

Patch Whiz Kids of the Week: Oster-Oakview Boys Basketball

• Boys Basketball Team, 6th grade
• Oster-Oakview School
• Won the conference championship by beating previously undefeated Hickory Creek 33-30. 
• For the first time in school history Oster-Oakview elementary won the sixth-grade boys D.P.V.C. Conference Championship. Oakview was 11-1 during the regular season, with its only loss to Hickory Creek (14-0). After Oakview bested Spencer Crossing and Nelson Ridge, the stage was set for a rematch with Hickory Creek for the title. Hickory Creek took the early advantage in a game, but after several lead changes Oakview won.

More About 'Whiz Kids'

Know a great kid who made Eagle Scout or did your local soccer team take the championship? They may be our next Patch Whiz Kid honoree.

Each week, New Lenox Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual  kids, youth groups, teens and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. We want to hear about these amazing children and teens and select one each week as the Patch Whiz Kid. Submit your nomination in our comment box below or e-mail the information to michael.sewall@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the following information: name, age/grade, school, accomplishment and 100-200 words on the key to their "awesomeness."