Boys bowling team aims for a strike
Written by Ryan Bennett, Sports Editor
December 13, 2019
The LTHS boys varsity bowling team started off its season strong in their first meet. The team hosted Plainfield Central and impressed, defeating them in all three games. The boys junior varsity (jv) team also swept its games. A mix of older and younger players with different experiences can be see...
Girls cross country competes at state
Written by Emily Thompson, Features Editor
December 11, 2019
The LTHS girls cross country team raced on November 2nd against various schools to achieve placing 4th place in their sectionals to secure a spot at the IHSA state championship. On November 7th LTHS had a cupcake send off for the girls cross country as they head to Peoria Detweiller Park to comp...
Goodbye to many, hello to more: a review of the girls volleyball season
Written by Emily Thompson, Features Editor
December 4, 2019
The LTHS girls volleyball team, led by Head Coach Nick Mraz and Assistant Coach Ken Zeimetz, had a fulfilling season with an overall record of 26-12. With the Porters playing an intense three sets against Joliet West, they came out with a victory to secure them a spot in the sectional game. As the Po...
Boys varsity golf gears up for state
Written by Ryan Bennett, Sports Editor
October 31, 2019
With the season nearing an end, the LTHS Lockport boys varsity golf season has turned out to be a successful one. The team has won all of their dual meets and two additional invites. “We also have a 2nd in the prestigious Providence Invite, and a 4th place finish against a loaded field in our first Inv...
Chicago Bears mid season review
Written by Ryan Bennett, Sports Editor
October 31, 2019
The Chicago Bears have been a tough team to figure out. Throughout the beginning of the season, there have been impressive players who have shined, and the not-so-impressive players who have disappointed. The offense as a whole has been a weak point for the team. Head Coach Matt Nagy’s play-call...
Boys varsity soccer: the undefeated champions of the Windy City Classic
Written by Eleni Stavropoulos, Editorial Writer, Student Writer
October 8, 2019
The boys varsity soccer team held a home game in the football stadium on September 19th at 6:30 PM. It was their first game after winning the Windy City Classic, a high school soccer tournament, and their record is 10-0. With Devin Cronin, Brandon Garcia, Ramon Garcia, and Damir Oliynyk each scoring a goa...
The annual Friday night lights: homecoming game review
Written by Emily Thompson, Features Editor
October 8, 2019
The week of September 16th to 20th had many festivities that took place in honor of homecoming week. Take the traditional football game as an example. LTHS students dressed in all gold to support Childhood Cancer. The junior varsity and varsity football teams played against Homewood-Flossmoor o...
Girls varsity volleyball team poised for strong season
Written by Ryan Bennett, Sports Editor
September 25, 2019
The LTHS girls varsity volleyball team is primed to have a great fall season. Head Coach Nick Mraz has high hopes for conference and a playoff push. One of the main strong points of the team is its experience. Coach Mraz adds, “We only graduated two seniors last year, so we pretty much returned...
Coach Bennett leads the Virginia Cavaliers to victory
Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer
May 1, 2019
The Virginia Cavaliers won the NCAA Championship Title in overtime, 85-77, to the Texas Tech Red Raiders on April 8th. Point guard, De’Andre Hunter, was a key component with this great success. He helped keep the team motivated when times became difficult. A little over a year ago, before winning the...
Training the girls soccer team
Written by Kiley Fraider and Annie Coniglio
March 14, 2019
East Campus fields are fully in use by the members of the LTHS girls soccer team. Each team - Freshman, JV and Varsity - have begun their practices for their upcoming season. Working hard on and off the field, the girls are preparing for a great season. Todd Elkei, the Head Girls Coach, commented on...
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Annie is a junior at LTHS, and this is her 3rd year in the Porter Press. She is our News Editor for this 2019-20 school year. Annie enjoys playing piano and cello during her spare time.