Category Archives: Local Sports

Chicago Celebrates Legendary Basketball Duo

Chicago Celebrates Legendary Basketball Duo

By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports Last night in the Windy City we talked basketball with the Judson Twins.  Phil and Paul Judson are the two biggest names in Illinois basketball.  They won the 1952 State Championship, as they beat the mighty Quincy team.  The tiny school of Hebron, with a enrollment of 98 kids and 10…MORE

PTHS Participates in 59th Annual Pantagraph All-Star Game

PTHS Participates in 59th Annual Pantagraph All-Star Game

By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports Coach Lambert had a great year at PTHS with The Tribe, and last night his success continued.  Coach Lambert led the area to a win in The Pantagraph’s 59th Annual All-Star Game at  Illinois Wesleyan University’s Horenberger Field last night 3-2.  Coach Lambert watched two of his own get hits in the 10th…MORE

Blackhawks Named Stanley Cup Champs Once Again

Blackhawks Named Stanley Cup Champs Once Again

By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports The Chicago Blackhawks are an absolute dynasty.  The Hawks shut out Tampa Bay last night 2-0 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Championship. The Blackhawks have won the Stanley Cup 3 out of 6 years.  Duncan Keith was named MVP, and he deserves it; the defenseman did it all.  In…MORE

Pontiac Baseball Team Makes PTHS History

Pontiac Baseball Team Makes PTHS History

By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports A packed place last night as Pontiac lost to Metamora 7-1 in the first round of the IHSA 3A Baseball Sectional. Pictured above is the box score from the game. Pontiac’s season comes to an end with a 24-13 record on the year. 24 wins for Pontiac ties for second most wins of…MORE

Pontiac Indians Win Regionals

Pontiac Indians Win Regionals

By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports The Pontiac Indians were down last night, but certainly not out!  The Tribe, facing possible elimination, scored 5 runs in the bottom of the seventh to tie the game at 8 a piece.  Neil Lambert had the game tying hit and Jacob Curry scored the game winner in the 8th inning.…MORE

Pontiac Baseball Advances in Regionals

Pontiac Baseball Advances in Regionals

By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports In high school baseball #1 seeded Pontiac defeated #4 Ottawa last night in IHSA Regional action at Ottawa by a score of 10-0.  Hitters in the ball game, were Lambert wit 2 hits and Lynn and Curry each had 3.  Curry picked up the win for Pontiac who will take on…MORE

Sign-ups for Christian Laettner Basketball Weekend

Sign-ups for Christian Laettner Basketball Weekend

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Christian Laettner Basketball Weekend is drawing near and today is the last day to register with the guarantee of receiving a camp T-shirt. The clinics for students in grades kindergarten through 12th will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 6, with a special meet and greet scheduled at 6 p.m.…MORE

Pontiac Softball Team Moves on in Regional Play

Pontiac Softball Team Moves on in Regional Play

By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports The rivalries went at it yesterday, at Pontiac high school in opening round Softball Regionals.  In the match up Pontiac played Prairie Central for the third time this year.  The Indians struck first-on a bases loaded walk. But soon after, Prairie Central came back to tie the game at 1 a…MORE

Successful Senior Night for PTHS Baseball

Successful Senior Night for PTHS Baseball

Last night was Senior Night for the Pontiac Indians, who delivered a 14-0 win over Streator.  Neil Lambert went 4-4 with 2 doubles, Jared Lynn went 2-4 with a double, Ryan Shoemaker went 2-3 with a double and Justin Rich went 2-3 for the Indian seniors at the plate.   Levi Ransom recorded the win…MORE

PTHS Baseball Team Wins Again

PTHS Baseball Team Wins Again

By Mark Myre/WJEZ News Pontiac Indians defeated the Rantoul Eagles Wednesday night by a score of 11-1.  Levi Ransom records the win on the mound for the Indians, going 5 innings and only allowing 1 earned run.  Christian Schuler in relief allowed 0 earned runs and only allowed 2 hits. At the plate, Neil Lambert paced…MORE