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JV Pioneers Fall To Jr. Knights in Semi-Finals, 38-12

By Ed Muniz- Photos by Jenn-Anne Gledhill ** Additional Photos are Available for Purchase for 2 Weeks at https://justallsports.zenfolio.com/p128829604 ** Frankfort- Playoff Football! The opportunity to right all the wrongs of the regular season and make a run at a Championship or the continued dominance you displayed all season, capping it off with a league

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Lightweight Pioneers Exit RVYFL Playoffs with 6-0 Loss to Bulldogs

By Ed Muniz- Photos by Jenn-Anne Gledhill **Additional Photos are Available for Purchase for 2 Weeks at https://justallsports.zenfolio.com/p270265474 ** Orland Park- The River Valley Youth Football League continued its 2024 Playoff season reaching their Semi-Finals in each division on November 10. The two remaining Orland Park Pioneers at Lightweight and Junior Varsity were among the

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Lightweight Pioneers Advance to Semi-Finals with 16-6 Win

By Ed Muniz- Photos by Renee Kaspar ** Additional Photos are Avaiable for Purchase for 2 Weeks at https://justallsports.zenfolio.com/p216756242 ** NEW LENOX- The River Valley Youth Football League moved into its Quarterfinal round of games on November 2 and 3 with four sites once again hosting games at various assigned levels. Tinley Park, Lincoln-Way, Homer

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JV Pioneers Run Past and Smother Jr. Warriors in 34-14 Playoff Thrashing

By Ed Muniz- Photos by Lauren Gray ** Additional Photos are Available for Purchase for 2 Weeks at https://justallsports.zenfolio.com/p166727444 ** Homer Glen- The two remaining Orland Park Pioneers teams entered the Quarterfinal round of the River Valley Youth Football League with high hopes of continuing on to the Semi-Final round of the Playoffs with a

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Varsity Pioneers Struggle in 40-14 Playoff Loss to Jr. Knights to End Season

By Bobby Narang- Photos by Raj Chavda ** Additional Photos are Available for Purchase for 2 Weeks at https://justallsports.zenfolio.com/p1789032 ** HAMMOND- All signs early in Sunday’s game pointed toward a strong outing by the Orland Park Pioneers’ varsity football team. Playing at Hammond Central High School in Indiana, the Pioneers had momentum on their side.

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JV Pioneers Big Plays too Much for Wildcats in 18-0 Shutout Playoff Win

By Ed Muniz- Photos by Lauren Gray ** Additional Photos are Available for Purchase for 2 Weeks at https://justallsports.zenfolio.com/p258700755 ** BOURBONNAIS- The River Valley Youth Football League began its “Second Season” during the October 26-27 weekend. Their 2024 Round 1 Playoffs were scheduled at four different locations with four sites hosting designated levels. Among the

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SLW Pioneers fall in Overtime 12-6 to Jr. Knights in RVYFL Playoffs

By Patrick Z McGavin- Photos by Jenn-Anne Gledhill ** Additional Photos are Available for Purchase for 2 Weeks at https://justallsports.zenfolio.com/p188771057 ** NEW LENOX— Fortune favors the bold, and sometimes the lucky. The Super Lightweight division of the Orland Park Pioneers played with a heart, toughness and desire throughout their glorious season. Regardless of the outcome,

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Varsity Pioneers Can’t Match Falcons in 22-8 Loss

By Patrick Z McGavin- Photos by Jenn-Anne Gledhill ** Additional Photos are Available for Purchase for 2 Weeks at https://justallsports.zenfolio.com/p758751512 ** ORLAND PARK— If the final score was unwelcome, a moment in the sun belonged to the Varsity players of the Orland Park Pioneers for their opportunity to celebrate and honor their careers, dedication and

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Angone and Pioneers Edge Falcons in JV Battle, 16-14

By Patrick Z McGavin- Photos by Jenn-Anne Gledhill **Additional Photos are Available for Purchase for 2 Weeks at https://justallsports.zenfolio.com/p655239588 ** ORLAND PARK— The play known as “Pioneer Left 49,” has a beautiful order, structure and beauty. As a standout running back for the Orland Park Pioneers Junior Varsity,  Enzo Angone turns the play into high

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LIghtweight Pioneers Shutout Falcons in season Finale, 16-0

By Patrick Z McGavin- Photos by Jenn-Anne Gledhill ** Additional Photos are Available for Purchase for 2 Weeks at https://justallsports.zenfolio.com/p648967812 ** ORLAND PARK— The Erwin brothers are two years apart in age, but just one academic grade separates them. As defensive starters on the Lightweights program of the Orland Park Pioneers, the two have a

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