Category Archives: Local Sports

Fieldcrest coach nets 500th win

Fieldcrest coach nets 500th win

By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports Fieldcrest High School Head Basketball Coach Matt Winkler picked up his 500th win last night against Putnam County at Fieldcrest High School Gym. Fieldcrest beat Putnam County 40 to 21. Coach Winkler  is the only Head Basketball Coach in the History of Fieldcrest since 1992 to present. I have been around…MORE

Kevin Kisner wins the RSM Classic

Kevin Kisner wins the RSM Classic

By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports He finally did it. Kevin Kisner has been a bridesmaid 4 times this year with second place finishes on the PGA Tour. But yesterday at the RSM Classic he was the winner. He cruised to victory at Sea Island yesterday, finishing 22 under for the Tournament. Kevin, was on the sports…MORE

The future of sports

The future of sports

By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports In the sports world I have seen some real cool things. With me being part of the Pontiac 66ers, last Friday I met with Mike Lee from Ja Ja Sports, and he showed me one the coolest – a digital Scoretable. This Scoretable does it all, you can film practice and…MORE

Pontiac student headed to college baseball

Pontiac student headed to college baseball

By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports Congratulations goes out to Cam Brown from the Pontiac baseball team. Cam will be heading to Central Michigan University to pitch next year. Cam has dedicated his whole life to baseball and with hard work, he made it happen. Good luck to Cam next year at Central Michigan University.MORE

Route 66ers schedule out now

Route 66ers schedule out now

By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports The schedule is out for the Pontiac 66ers. A lot of people the last few months have asked me, why We got involved with this team, the answer is simple, it’s great for the area. With this program we are able to help raise money for athletic programs, music departments, and…MORE

Keeping golf alive by involving children

Keeping golf alive by involving children

By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports Golf is a dying sport all over the country. The reason why is you have to get the kids involved. If you watch this video, this is how you do it. Cog Hill in the suburbs of Chicago is flooded with these. Kids love these and some adults as well. If…MORE

Looking ahead to the Thanksgiving Tournament

Looking ahead to the Thanksgiving Tournament

By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports It was nice to be in the gym yesterday. Coach Dan, and Kenzie Roahrig had time before practice to meet with me.The Pontiac girls will open the season at home, with a very tough Thanksgiving Tournament. The key to the Indians they need to stay healthy, with a lot of injuries…MORE

Reflecting on the Indian’s season

Reflecting on the Indian’s season

By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports Today I’m very proud of the Pontiac Indian Football team. Before the year I didn’t know what to expect from this team, but at the end of the year, all I can say is wow. The Indians went 7-2 on the year. Pontiac only losses in the regular season were to…MORE

This one counts!

This one counts!

By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports This one counts. Tonight it’s all on the line at Williamson Field. Johnsburg has a 7-2 record, Pontiac also has a 7-2 record. This ball game will come down to the line. The offensive line will be key on both sides of the ball. Johnsburg has a great running game, and…MORE

Playoff football is coming to Pontiac Friday!

Playoff football is coming to Pontiac Friday!

By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports Over the 31 years of covering sports, I have learned it’s all about connections. With Johnsburg coming to Pontiac High School Friday night, I have found another one. Coach Deboeuf played his football at Lemont High School and his coach was a former player I worked from Seneca – Jason Aubry.…MORE