Story and Photos by Gary Larsen ** Additional Photos are Available for Purchase at https://justallsports.zenfolio.com/p293671642 ** Homer— GlenThe Orland Park Pioneers JV team saw its season end on Saturday, but head coach Andy Rybak had nothing but praise for a team that developed by leaps and bounds this year.. After the Pioneers’ 37-12 playoff loss
By Ed Muniz- Photos by Jenn-Anne Gledhill ** Additional Photos are Available for Purchase at https://justallsports.zenfolio.com/p268021222 ** Hopes were high for the Super Lightweight Pioneers as they concluded the regular season. After beginning the season with a loss, Coach Pat Richardson and coaching staff righted a ship that has a history of winning at the
By Patrick Z. McGavin- Photos by Renee Kaspar Additional Photos are Available for Purchase at https://justallsports.zenfolio.com/p1065425806 ** ORLAND PARK—Any chance to play a game and show what you are capable of is a moment of opportunity never to squander. The format is secondary, the platform a thrilling chance to seize a trophy and develop your
By Miles Toogo-Photos by Jenn-Anne Gledhill ** Additional Photos are Available for Purchase at https://justallsports.zenfolio.com/p379729943 ** Coming into week 8 of the Chicagoland Pop Warner schedule, Coach Gavin McCarron and his 8U Jr. Celtics players hoped the playoffs would be in their near future. At 5-2, their overall standings seemed to favor a berth in
By Bobby Narang- Photos by Jenn-Anne Gledhill **Additinal Photos are Available for Purchase at https://justallsports.zenfolio.com/p466649831 ** NEW LENOX – The Orland Park varsity football coaches stressed one main point numerous times in the postgame on Sunday afternoon. The Pioneers were looking to head into the playoffs armed with momentum but the host Lincoln-Way Central Knights
By Bobby Narang- Photos by Morgan Gonzales ** Additional Photos are Available for Purchase at https://justallsports.zenfolio.com/p432076601 ** NEW LENOX – Maybe next year Enzo Angone can pick his own jersey number next season. The Orland Park Junior Varsity star football player dons an odd number for star running back/cornerback – No. 37. “I didn’t pick
By Bobby Narang- Photos by Kathy Jones ** Additional Photos are Available for Purchase at https://justallsports.zenfolio.com/p144094420 ** NEW LENOX – The Orland Park Pioneers showed numerous positives throughout Sunday’s Lightweights game against the Lincoln-Way Central Knights. In the River Valley Youth Football League game, the Pioneers stayed strong during a trying game that featured several
By Bobby Narang- Phptos by Kathy Jones **Additional Photos are Available for Purchase at https://justallsports.zenfolio.com/p84060453 ** NEW LENOX – The first few minutes of Sunday’s game didn’t bode well for the Orland Park Pioneers. Playing in their final regular season game against the Lincoln-Way Central Knights in a Super Lightweights football game on Sunday morning,
By Ed Muniz- Photos by Renee Kaspar ** Additional Photos are Available for Purchase at https://justallsports.zenfolio.com/p129461014 ** The second game of the Saturday Night Lights on September 30 featured the 7U Jr. Celtics hosting the Aurora Gators. For Coach Tommy Comise and staff, it’s been a difficult season for their squad of Jr. Celtics. Struggling
By Bobby Narang- Photos By Jenn Anne-Gledhill **Additional Photos are Available for Purchase at Even on a long and hot afternoon, the Orland Park Pioneers stayed focused and maintained a steely determination. After a solid start this season, the Pioneers hit a roadblock on Sunday afternoon. The New Lenox Junior Warriors put together several impressive
