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Lockport and its “revolving door” of running backs put together a turnaround football season in 2011, and the Porters are ready for more success this year. Don McKillip took over as head coach in 2011 and his team finished 7-4, the most wins by the Porters since a 9-1 season in 2004. The Porters won their first postseason game since the 2003 … ]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:27:58 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lockport/football/14513544-393/football-lockport-hoping-to-build-off-turnaround-season.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lockport/football/14513544-393/football-lockport-hoping-to-build-off-turnaround-season.html Billy Reed will be heading south – to Southern Illinois University to be exact. Reed, who was starting quarterback for the Lockport football team the last two seasons, announced that he has committed to continue to play football at Southern Illinois. “I had offers from Illinois State, Southern Illinois and the University of Pennsylvania,” Reed said. “I choose Southern because I thought … ]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:45:38 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lockport/football/9261730-393/football-lockports-billy-reed-picks-southern-illinois.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lockport/football/9261730-393/football-lockports-billy-reed-picks-southern-illinois.html
Playing Lockport must bring out the best in Tim Williams. The Homewood-Floosmoor senior quarterback threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more as the Vikings routed Lockport 48-7 Friday night in a second round Class 8A playoff game in Flossmoor. The win puts the Vikings (8-3) in the quarterfinals for the second straight season. They will play at Naperville Central, a … ]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:25:05 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lockport/football/8627745-393/football-tim-williams-does-it-all-for-homewood-flossmoor-vs-lockport.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lockport/football/8627745-393/football-tim-williams-does-it-all-for-homewood-flossmoor-vs-lockport.html (includes seedings) CLASS 8A No. 13 Lockport (7-3) at No. 12 Homewood-Flossmoor (7-3) Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday Quuarterfinals: Lockport would host Naperville Central or Belleville East. The rundown: Lockport and Homewood-Floosmoor met Sept. 30 in the SouthWest Suburban Blue, with H-F prevailing 35-0. The Porters pulled a mild surprise when they ousted Simeon 18-15 in Round 1 of the playoffs, while the … ]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:58:44 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lockport/football/8579334-401/football-herald-news-football-preview-capsules.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lockport/football/8579334-401/football-herald-news-football-preview-capsules.html
Lockport’s football season has taken plenty of twists and turns, but the Porters can’t argue with the destination. After knocking off the Public League’s best team, Simeon, on Friday night at Gately Stadium, the Porters are in the second round of the IHSA playoffs for the first time since they won back-to-back Class 8A championships in 2002 and ‘03. Lockport (7-3) plays … ]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:59:13 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lockport/football/8520869-393/football-lockport-returns-to-winning-ways.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lockport/football/8520869-393/football-lockport-returns-to-winning-ways.html After being shut out in the first half, Lockport coach Don McKillip created a spark with an onside kick to open the half, which led to a touchdown drive that propelled the Porters to an 18-15 upset over Simeon in the first round of the Class 8A playoffs Friday at Gately Stadium. Richie Guess scored the go-ahead touchdown on an 11-yard run … ]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2011 23:27:10 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lockport/football/8482330-393/lockport-onside-kicks-simeon-from-playoffs.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lockport/football/8482330-393/lockport-onside-kicks-simeon-from-playoffs.html
Nine victories, five shutouts and a No. 1 seed in the Class 6A state playoffs. It’s just business as usual for Lemont — and the Indians definitely mean business. “Our next goal is to win as many playoff games as we can,’’ Lemont coach Eric Michaelsen said. “Nine-and-0 is something to look back on once the season is over.’’ That probably won’t … ]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:37:10 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lockport/football/8417463-393/football-lemont-still-has-goals-to-go.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lockport/football/8417463-393/football-lemont-still-has-goals-to-go.html Bolingbrook’s offense continued to explode as the host Raiders ended the regular season with a 42-17 victory over Lockport in a SouthWest Suburban Blue game. Aaron Bailey threw for one touchdown and ran for another and Jaden Huff and Omar Stover each ran for two TDs Friday night as the Raiders improved to 8-1, 6-1. “The main goal is to go out … ]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:16:39 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lockport/football/8351504-393/bolingbrooks-o-too-much-for-lockport.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lockport/football/8351504-393/bolingbrooks-o-too-much-for-lockport.html Joliet Catholic (7-1, 6-1) at Marist (6-2, 6-1) Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. Friday The rundown: The winner likely will share the East Suburban Catholic title with Nazareth. Marist, with its spread attack, is coming off a wild 64-63 double-overtime victory over Carmel, while Joliet Catholic has regained its swagger following a 24-21 loss to Nazareth in Week 6. The Hilltoppers, ranked No. 2 … ]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:20:12 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lockport/football/8310398-401/herald-news-week-9-football-preview-capsules.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lockport/football/8310398-401/herald-news-week-9-football-preview-capsules.html Dexter Taylor opened the game with a touchdown and then closed it with the game-winning one. Taylor scored on a four-yard run in overtime as Lockport defeated Sandburg 27-24 in a SouthWest Suburban Blue showdown on Friday night at Lockport. The victory improved the Porters to 6-2 and 4-2 in the league. It was their first win over Sandburg since 2006 and … ]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 23:26:22 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lockport/football/8223243-393/dexter-taylors-ot-touchdown-leads-lockport.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lockport/football/8223243-393/dexter-taylors-ot-touchdown-leads-lockport.html
MOUNT CARMEL (6-1, 1-1) AT ST. RITA (6-1, 2-0) When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Last week: Mount Carmel 51, St. Laurence 6;  St. Rita 28, Bishop McNamara 24 The breakdown: Caravan quarterback Don Butkus completed 11-of-13 passes for 170 yards and three touchdowns against St. Laurence. Is this passing attack a trend or an attempt to give the Mustangs something else to think … ]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:32:14 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lockport/football/8182846-393/southtownstar-week-8-football-preview-capsules.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lockport/football/8182846-393/southtownstar-week-8-football-preview-capsules.html
After a first half filled with big plays, the Lockport defense decided Saturday it was time to spoil homecoming for SouthWest Suburban Blue foe Joliet West. The Tigers’ Ramarr Jordan escaped a mass of humanity — minus a shoe — and raced 80 yards for a touchdown with 10:59 left in the half to tie it 14-14. But the Porters’ defense, led … ]]> Sat, 08 Oct 2011 19:07:10 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lockport/football/8109108-393/lockport-big-plays-d-beat-joliet-west.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lockport/football/8109108-393/lockport-big-plays-d-beat-joliet-west.html Tim Williams threw for a career-high five touchdowns as Homewood-Flossmoor got the winning feeling back with a 35-0 pasting of Lockport in a SouthWest Suburban Blue matchup before a big Homecoming crowd Friday night in Lockport. “It was a really important win after two losses,” Williams said. “I didn’t know if we’d come out with enthusiasm, but we did and it’s a … ]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:56:43 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lockport/football/7974196-393/homewood-flossmoor-bounces-back-behind-williams.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lockport/football/7974196-393/homewood-flossmoor-bounces-back-behind-williams.html
From Weeks 4 through 8, Coal City’s schedule includes games against four 2010 playoff teams. Coach Lenny Onsen calls it a “five-game gauntlet.” Five weeks into the season, it’s clear the undefeated Coalers are answering the challenge. “We’ve played well the first two,” Onsen said of the five-game stretch. “Now we’ve got to prepare for the rest. It doesn’t get any easier.” … ]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:51:33 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lockport/football/7914747-393/coal-city-picks-up-gauntlet.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lockport/football/7914747-393/coal-city-picks-up-gauntlet.html
Dexter Taylor ran for two touchdowns and Lockport scored on many big plays to ruin Lincoln-Way Central’s Homecoming with a 37-10 victory in a SouthWest Suburban Blue meeting Friday night in New Lenox. The win improves the Porters to 4-1, 2-1 while Central falls to 1-4, 1-2. “Right now 4-1 sounds good,” Lockport coach Don McKillip said. “I thought the kids did … ]]> Sat, 24 Sep 2011 01:00:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lockport/football/7843210-393/football-lockport-trounces-lincoln-way-central-37-10.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lockport/football/7843210-393/football-lockport-trounces-lincoln-way-central-37-10.html