Top Story Sports roundup Lincoln-Way Central pitching standout named Gatorade Illinois Softball Player of the Year Jeff Vorva Times correspondent Jul 8, 2024 Jul 8, 2024 0 1 of 2 Pitcher Bella Dimitrijevic, left, and right fielder Teagan Berkshire pose after a Lincoln-Way Central softball game. Provided/Lincoln-Way Central Lincoln-Way East guard BJ Powell has been ranked one of the top 100 Illinois Major Ballers by Major Movez Basketball Review. Jeff Vorva, file, The Times Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. 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Tinley repeats sectional success in girls track It took Tinley Park decades to win its first girls track and field sectional title when the Titans triumphed in 2023. It didn’t take long at a…
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