Local Sports Notebook

Providence Baseball Run Tickles Alumni

In Celtics Nation, they're still talking about a magicl run that led to Providence's 37-4 record and a second-place finish in the Class 4A baseball state tournament.

Ah, the Internet is a lovely thing, especially when it comes to following you’re alma mater’s baseball team. The Providence Catholic baseball team took second place in last Saturday’s Class 4A state finals. Most significantly for the rich tradition of the Celtics was the fact that it was the first time since 1982 that the team took home a trophy. Throughout the spring, the Celtics compiled 37 wins and had just four losses. And they had plenty of exciting moments during a simply unforgettable season.  They certainly caught the attention of Celtics who donned the uniform in prior years. “It was very gratifying having a Providence baseball team come away with a trophy this year,” 1988 graduate Mike Tezak said. “Being part of the ’88 team that…

• Photos (1)

Local Sports Notebook

Lone Senior: Alex Carr Drives Lincoln-Way West

Carr is a versatile player who is enjoying a breakthrough season. Next, she plans to head attend Maryville University in St. Louis.

For the first time in school history, the Lincoln-Way softball team is finally old enough to have seniors. Make that a senior, as Alex Carr is the lone senior playing for the Warriors this spring, but she’s packed a wallop all on her own, leading the team in hitting at .473, as well as in several other team categories, including RBIs, total bases, hits and doubles. “She’s always been a good player, but this year she’s had a breakthrough season,” Lincoln-Way West coach Heather Novak said. “And she’s played multiple positions for us. She’s caught, moved to third base and then shortstop and thrived.” Carr, who has committed to Maryville University in St. Louis, where she’ll continue to play softball and major in physical therapy, also has …

• Photos (1)

Sports Photo Gallery: On the Warrior Path

Lincoln-Way West's girls were thinking upset when they jumped to a 4-1 lead over Stagg in a recent softball matchup between Southwest Suburban Red rivals.

Lincoln-Way West's girls were thinking upset when they took on Stagg in a recent Southwest Suburban Red softball matchup in Palos Hills. The Warriors jumped to a 4-1 lead heading into the bottom of the third inning before a few miscues opened the door for Stagg to rally and claim a 9-4 victory. West took advantage of a few Charger mistakes in the early going. The Warriors scored a pair of runs in the first.  Alex Carr reached on a dropped third strike and scored on a throwing error. Sarah Clark scored on Kace Krummreich's double. Krummreich and Clark topped the West offense. Krummreich went 3-for-4, including a double, and drove in one run. Clark was 2-for-4 and scored two runs. Meg Fohrforth went 1-for-3 and had two RBIs. Check out the …

• Photos (6)

Softball: Stagg Runs Down L-W West

Stagg 9, Lincoln-Way West 4. After rough start, Chargers score on a wild pitch and a dropped third strike as they rally past conference rival.

Touching All the Bases: Lea LaSota had a rough start in Stagg's 9-4 softball victory over Lincoln-Way West on Thursday. West jumped to a 4-1 lead heading into the bottom of the third inning. The Warriors scored a pair of runs in the first. Alex Carr reached on a dropped third strike and scored on a throwing error. Sarah Clark scored on Kace Krummreich's double. Stagg scored one in the bottom half of the first after a double by Faith Johnson. She was knocked in on a double from Jessica Arebalo.  After surrendering two more runs in the top of the third on a two-run single by Meg Fohrforth, LaSota and the Chargers bounced back in the bottom of the third. The bases were loaded with no one out for Arebalo. She took one wild pitch, and everyone …

• Photos (6)
• Videos (1)

Softball: L-Way West's Magruder Scores Four Times and Eckberg Launches First Career HR

Lincoln-Way West 18, Bremen 2. Warriors jump to an 11-0 lead after two innings and cruise to victory.

Touching All the Bases: Leadoff hitter Sam Magruder reached and scored in all four plate appearances to ignite Lincoln-Way West's attack in an 18-2 softball victory over Bremen on Saturday. The Warriors jumped on Bremen with five runs in the first inning and six more in the second to take a commanding 11-0 lead and allow coach Heather Novak to utilize her bench. West batted four times, winning by the 10-run rule after the top of the fifth. Patch’s MVP: Sam Magruder. She walked in the first inning, singled in the second and doubled in the third and fourth innings. She scored each time. Lincoln-Way West Leaders: Magruder went 3-for-3 with a pair of doubles and two runs scored. Alex Carr had three hits and three runs. Lauren Wojdyla and Sarah…

• Photos (4)

Lincoln-Way West Ready to Next Steps Thanks to Returning Starters

Warriors' softball squad has some questions to answer, but there's plenty of potential on hand.

Coach: Heather Novak Last year’s record: 14-21 overall, 7-11 in the Southwest Suburban Red Quick hit: Our season will be a successful one if: “We can continue to get better every day,” Novak says. Infield: Myranda Eckberg (junior, shortstop) hit .327 last season with seven doubles and 23 RBI. Alex Stull (junior, utility player) led the team in hitting (.377) as well as home runs RBI, runs and stolen bases last season. She will secure a spot in the infield for the Warriors. There will be competition for the remaining positions between the returning starters and some up-and-coming sophomores and juniors on the roster. Outfield: Sam Magruder (sophomore, outfielder) hit .330 with 30 runs and a .385 on-base percentage. Who will be in the …

• Photos (1)

Lincoln-Way West Sends Two Spring Standouts off to College

Alex Carr, Cody Vogler honored at Warriors' fall college signing day ceremony.

Well, that didn't take long. After one year of playing varsity baseball and softball, Lincoln-Way West is sending two of its finest off to the collegiate ranks. Senior softball standout Alex Carr and senior baseball standout Cody Vogler were recognized by the West athletic department at a recent fall college signing day event. Carr, an all-conference softball selection for the Warriors last spring, has plans to continue playing ball at Maryville Unversity in St. Louis. She is coached by West's Heather Novak. Vogler, an all-conference and all-area baseball selection, signed with Eastern Illinois Universty. He is coached by West's Jake Zajc. "We are very proud of what they have already accomplished in the first year of existence in the …

• Photos (1)