August 02, 2025
Sports

Prep roundup: Knutte sets new Lemont record in high school debut

Lemont freshman Alex Knutte made quite an impression in the first home swimming meet of her high school career.

Knutte placed first in a pair of events in the Indians’ dual meet against Reavis, winning both the 100-yard freestyle and the 200 individual medley. Most impressively, her time of 54.71 in the 100 set a new girls school record.

Sarah Oprzedek was also first in the 100 butterfly (1:11.21) and the 500 freestyle (6:14.12) while Mallory Douglass emerged victorious in the 200 freestyle (2:24.20).

As a team, Lemont outscored Reavis 67-43.

The Indians return to action at Saturday’s Lockport Invitational.

BOYS SOCCER

The Indians defeated Plainfield East 3-2 Tuesday as part of the Lemont Cup.

Christian Goushas had a goal and an assist and Michael Prasauskas and Martynas Biskis also found the back of the net.

On Aug. 29, Lemont opened the tourney with a 3-1 win against Lincoln-Way West as Teddy Trifunovski, John Bermele and Jordan Nitchoff all scored. Connor Koehler made four saves in goal.

BOYS GOLF

Lemont knocked off Shepard 173-184 Tuesday in a South Suburban Conference dual meet behind a nine-hole score of 41 from Matt Groebe.

GIRLS GOLF

Laura Ringo took medalist honors with a 45 as Lemont defeated Rosary 188-213 in a dual meet on Tuesday.