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Porter Press

The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

It’s Official: Competition Season Has Begun

It’s Official: Competition Season Has Begun

Written by James Wyatt, Staff writer December 18, 2024

The Lockport Cheer team, arguably one of the best programs in the state, with 4 state championships and countless podium placements under their belt, started off their season at the Lincoln Way Central...

Girls Wrestling Team Takes on Iowa

Girls Wrestling Team Takes on Iowa

Written by Abigail Carroll, News Editor December 16, 2024

Lockport’s wrestling team traveled to their annual out-of-state tournament. Both the girls and boys team competed in the Dan Gable Donnybrook Tournament from December 5 to December 7. With injuries affecting...

LTHS Girls Basketball Season Opens with Maroon Madness

LTHS Girls Basketball Season Opens with Maroon Madness

Written by James Wyatt, Staff writer November 20, 2024

On Friday, November 24 the Porter basketball program officially kicked off its 2024-2025 basketball season with Maroon Madness, where each individual team faced off against each other in two 10 minute...

LTHS Girls Swim & Dive Dominate LWE

LTHS Girls Swim & Dive Dominate LWE

Written by Karson Sargent, Staff writer October 11, 2024

On October 3, Lockport’s Girls Swim and Dive team was victorious against Lincoln Way East. Both varsity and junior varsity clinched the win by over 60 points compared to LWE. The girls performed phenomenally...

The Freshmen Know How to Fight: Girls Volleyball

The Freshmen Know How to Fight: Girls Volleyball

Written by Karson Sargent, Staff writer September 23, 2024

On Thursday, September 12, The Lockport Porters Freshman A/B Girls Volleyball team faced intense matches against Hinsdale Central’s Red Devils, their third game of the week. The Freshman A team took...

A New Beginning for the Girls’ Tennis Varsity Team

A New Beginning for the Girls’ Tennis Varsity Team

Written by Owen Miller, Staff writer September 11, 2024

The Lockport Girls Varsity Tennis team kick-started their 2024 season at home with a win against conference rival Bradley. The girls' tennis varsity team has 11 girls on their conference lineup that play...

Varsity Girls Home Opening Volleyball Game

Varsity Girls Home Opening Volleyball Game

Written by Jackson Zych, Andy Giorgetti, and Kristian Karas September 10, 2024

Last Friday, the Lockport Girls' Volleyball team played their opening match against Lyons Township. The team, led by returning seniors and some promising young players, faced a tough opponent. Jenna Kolosta...

LTHS Kicks Off Their Football Season with Maroon & White Night

LTHS Kicks Off Their Football Season with Maroon & White Night

Written by Ava Lamb, Managing and Marketing Editor August 31, 2024

Lockport has officially kicked off its 2024 football season. Maroon and White Night is Lockport’s annual kickoff to our football season. The “White team” plays offense and the “Maroon team” plays...