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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

NHL ceremony - Stanley Cup trophy on the white stand, black background, Vancouver BC - October 22, 2018

The chase for the Stanley Cup has begun

Written by Nicholas Purpura, Staff writer May 22, 2025

Every year around the middle of April the NHL Playoffs begin. The playoffs run through mid-June, when one team earns the right to hoist the Stanley Cup, named after former Canadian Governor Lord Stanley....

Featuring Senior Zachary Piechocinski (#5)

Honoring Lockport’s Boys Water Polo seniors with annual celebration

Written by Jackson Maloney, Sports Editor May 15, 2025

On Wednesday, May 7, Lockport’s Varsity and Junior Varsity Boys Water Polo teams hosted Neuqua Valley for their annual senior night. Senior night is a  tradition for all Lockport sports teams, where...

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The NCAA Transfer Portal: Changing the game for college sports

Written by George Mastorakos, Staff writer May 14, 2025

The NCAA transfer portal has changed college sports, allowing student-athletes more control over their careers. It was created in 2018, and since then many players have taken advantage of it.  How...

LTHS Varsity Winterguard performs their piece 'The Final Hour'

Lockport Varsity Winterguard stuns crowd with one last home performance

Written by Halle Spasovski, Staff writer May 7, 2025

On April 1, Lockport’s Varsity Winterguard outstandingly showcased their piece entitled “The Final Hour” one last time at LTHS before heading off to the Winter Guard International World Championship.  Using...

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Chicago baseball: is there any hope?

Written by Gavin Jones and Jacob Kozelka May 6, 2025

It is April, and that can only mean one thing: baseball is full-time in the city of Chicago. After a couple of very different seasons for the Cubs and Sox, some fans wonder how they should feel going into...

Both the Porters and Raiders came out strong in the opening start of the game. Although the Porters dominated the upper third of the field with 13 shots on goal, the Bolingbrook Raiders had netted two goals [Featuring Yurita Hernandez #8]

Victory in the Porter Cup

Written by Mark Lacek, Staff Writer April 29, 2025

Lockport’s Girls Varsity Soccer team kicked off the second round of the Porter Cup tournament in a competitive matchup against the Bolingbrook Raiders. The Porters previously played Joliet Junior Academy...

Featuring: Emma Hray, Kylie La Puma, Melanie Wozniak, Leeah Berndt, Coley Sievers, Natalie Clinton, Makayla Smith, Quinn McGrath, Guiliana Gray, Anna Baer, Ashley McCalla, Caitlin Gillis, Lizzie Mathews, Maddie Barber, Madisen Otruba, and Olivia Miller

One Team, One Dream, Many Wins

Written by Addison Littel, Staff writer April 28, 2025

Lockport Township High School’s Freshman Girls Softball Team is achieving an incredible accomplishment this season with an astounding 17-1 winning record. Their commitment to their team and sportsmanship...

Alexander Ovechkin rewrites history for the NHL

Alexander Ovechkin rewrites history for the NHL

Written by Nicholas Purpura, Staff writer April 16, 2025

April 6, 2025 will forever be a historic day for hockey fans. On this day, Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin broke the record for the most career goals scored in the NHL. He achieved this...

Featuring Drew Miller (#1) and Ryan Beaumont (#14)

Lockport Boys Volleyball rebuild their team for the 2025 season

Written by Dylan Mihalik, Staff writer April 15, 2025

After a strong season in 2024 ending with a 32-6 record, LTHS Boy’s Varsity Volleyball will only remain with three seniors for their 2025 season. This begs the question, will LPVB sustain their history...

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Lockport Varsity Boys Baseball competes in Memphis

Written by Andrew Bailey, Staff writer April 14, 2025

Over spring break, the Lockport Porter Baseball team got the opportunity to travel to Memphis, Tennessee, to take part in some competitive out-of-state matchups. From March 24 to March 26, the team played...

Cubs and Dodgers starting the 2025 season off in Japan

Cubs and Dodgers starting the 2025 season off in Japan

Written by Cole Rickerson, Staff writer April 9, 2025

Major League Baseball has played games in Japan for a while; the first real MLB games there were in 2000, played by the Mets and Cubs. Since then, more games have been played in Japan to help make baseball...

Featuring Ben Sochacki (#23)

Boys Varsity Lacrosse dominate in home opener

Written by Nick Purpura, Staff writer April 2, 2025

On Saturday, March 22, the Boys Lacrosse team faced off against Normal Community for the first home game of the year at Porter Stadium.  The game was a battle early on with the score being tied 1-1 after...