Top Story Sports 11th time's a charm for Providence in memorial baseball tournament Jeff Vorva Times correspondent Jun 9, 2023 Jun 9, 2023 0 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. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Since taking over Providence Catholic’s baseball team in 2007, coach Mark Smith has accomplished a lot.kAmw6 3642>6 E96 7:CDE 4@249 :? x==:?@:D w:89 $49@@= pDD@4:2E:@? 9:DE@CJ E@ H:? E9C66 DEC2:89E DE2E6 492>A:@?D9:AD]k^AmkAmw:D E62>D H@? `a C68:@?2= E:E=6D 2?5 7:G6 D64E:@?2= 4C@H?D]k^AmkAmw6 DFCA2DD65 E96 c__\H:? >2C< E9:D D62D@?]k^AmkAmqFE E96C6 H2D @?6 244@>A=:D9>6?E E92E 6=F565 9:> 2?5 E96 r6=E:4D]k^Am kAm%96 r6=E:4D H6C6 ?@E 23=6 E@ E2<6 E96 4C@H? :? 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Jeff Vorva, The Times 2023 Steven M. Bajenski Memorial Baseball Tournament Providence catcher Enzo Infelise gets ready to bat against Lyons Township May 20 in Crestwood. Jeff Vorva, The Times 2023 Steven M. Bajenski Memorial Baseball Tournament Providence senior Gavin Gomez poses with the Bajenski family after receiving the Do It Stevie’s Way Award for his team. Jeff Vorva, The Times 2023 Steven M. Bajenski Memorial Baseball Tournament Providence’s Jackson Smith tries to lay down a bunt against Lyons in the Bajenski tournament title game. Jeff Vorva, The Times 2023 Steven M. Bajenski Memorial Baseball Tournament Providence coach Mark Smith has won three state championships but had not won a Bajenski tournament until May 20. Jeff Vorva, The Times 2023 Steven M. Bajenski Memorial Baseball Tournament Providence pitcher Nathan O’Donnell fired a complete game victory in the title game of the Steven M. Bajenski Memorial Baseball Tournament. Jeff Vorva, The Times 2023 Steven M. Bajenski Memorial Baseball Tournament Hours after winning the Bajenski tournament, Providence seniors headed to graduation and posed with the trophy in New Lenox. Jeff Vorva, The Times 2023 Steven M. Bajenski Memorial Baseball Tournament Providence celebrates its first Bajenski tournament championship at Ozinga Field in Crestwood. Jeff Vorva, The Times 2023 Steven M. Bajenski Memorial Baseball Tournament Providence players make noise in the dugout during an 11-2 win over Lyons Township. Jeff Vorva, The Times 2023 Steven M. Bajenski Memorial Baseball Tournament Providence’s baseball team poses after winning the Bajenski tournament for the first time in program history. Jeff Vorva, The Times 2023 Steven M. Bajenski Memorial Baseball Tournament Providence baseball players hoist the Bajenski tournament trophy May 20. Jeff Vorva, The Times 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! 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Frankfort tunes up for Bluegrass Festival with fundraiser April Jackson, head of hospitality for the Frankfort Bluegrass Festival, gives it her all even during the fest's fundraiser.
Tinley public art project marks 2 decades with tribute to business and industry Back for its 20th year, the Tinley Park Benches on the Avenue public art exhibit salutes "Business, Invention and Progress."
Orland beefs up security to keep SummerFest on schedule Orland Park has sprung into action to secure SummerFest in light of the flash mob that disrupted a carnival in neighboring Tinley Park.
Carnival flash mob has Tinley Park looking for ways to boost event security Tinley Park plans to maintain its robust events schedule but with tighter security after a flash mob cut a carnival short.
Area grade, high schools shine at track and field tourneys There was plenty of track and field success on the grade school and high school levels in May.
