Training the girls soccer team
Written by Kiley Fraider and Annie Coniglio
March 14, 2019
Filed under Sports
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...
Patriots dominate the Super Bowl for the sixth time
Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer
February 26, 2019
Filed under Sports
The New England Patriots won the Super Bowl on February 3rd against the Los Angeles Rams. The final score was 13-3, which made Super Bowl LIII the lowest scoring Super Bowl ever recorded. The Patriots were the first to score with a field goal in the second quarter of the game. In the third quarter, ...
LTHS Girls Tennis Tournament
Written by Angelina Borne, Photographer
October 19, 2018
Filed under Sports
Female football player Maile Gurule tackles stereotypes
Written by Haley Wyatt, Features Editor
September 13, 2018
It is obvious that gender plays no role in the making of a great athlete. Studying, band rehearsals, JROTC and . . . football practice. A common day like this might seem familiar for many of Lockport’s students, but for the hundreds of female students that rush our halls, it may definitely seem like a ...
Boys basketball team: laying it up for next season
Written by Ben Bauer, Sports Editor and Student Journalist
March 20, 2018
Filed under Sports
Illinois during winter is known for its bitter cold weather and heavy amounts of snow. With little to nothing to do during this time, many students clamor to watch the Lockport Porters Basketball team. The 2017-2018 season for the Porters Varsity team was not always the most successful, but it offered...
Varsity girls basketball regular season comes to a close; post-season continues on
Written by Kirsten Adamski, Staff Writer
February 27, 2018
The LTHS girls varsity basketball team had an exciting regular season with a record of 13-13. As they continue on to their post-season, their record became 16-13 with three wins in the playoffs. One of these wins even included their first regional win in 11 years. Head Coach Mr. Dan Kelly shares that the...
First girls lacrosse team to start at LTHS
Written by Sarah Albertino, Staff Writer
February 21, 2018
Filed under Sports
2018 marks a monumental moment LTHS athletics. For the first time in the school’s history, there will be an official girls lacrosse team. The team will be coached by Mr. David Smietanski. This is his first year coaching lacrosse, but he has prior experience as a former member of the boys lacrosse team. ...
Highlights of Super Bowl 52
Written by Ben Bauer, Sports Editor and Student Journalist
February 6, 2018
Filed under Sports
The Super Bowl is one of America’s most watched sporting events. To many people the Super Bowl is considered more than a game, it is considered a major holiday. The National Football League’s 52nd Super Bowl was held in Minneapolis this past Sunday, February 4th. The Philadelphia Eagles - looking f...
A play by play of NFL playoffs
Written by Ben Bauer, Sports Editor and Student Journalist
January 30, 2018
Filed under Sports
The National Football League this regular season has been a full display of parity. It’s one of the things that keeps us football fans interested. The playoffs are just as unique because everyone is curious which teams will stand out. In the playoffs we have the New England Patriots, Pittsburgh St...
Boys swim and dive team starts their season with big goals
Written by Erika Klejka, Staff Writer
December 22, 2017
‘Tis the season for the upcoming holidays! The start of LTHS’ Swim and Drive team is in session as the athletes gear up to beat past records set previously. Will they achieve their goals this season? Head coach, Mr. Jason Ozbolt, announces that last year the boys had a lot of good records set in...
Students rush to organize basketball teams before Intramurals Round Robin Tournament
Written by Deviyon Fitts, Student Writer
December 21, 2017
Filed under Sports
LTHS is holding intramurals, a basketball tournament, available to all students that are not currently active on the LTHS basketball team. The tournament accepts 8 teams of players that students organized on their own while limiting them to 10 players. Any teams with less than 10 players or over 10...
Features Editor
Haley is a junior at LTHS and is our Features Editor. This is her third year in the Porter Press. Alongside writing for the Porter Press, Haley also works part-time at Panera in Lockport.