Lincoln-Way Central High School

Breaking down five of the top softball storylines to watch entering the 2024 season across the Herald-News area.

Lincoln-Way Central fought hard in Friday night's matchup with Bradley-Bourbonnais, but some second half lapses led to a 56-46 defeat at the hands of the Boilermakers.

The IHSA state competitive dance finals took place in Bloomington on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024.

A 2017 fraud case against Lincoln-Way District 210's former leader has been continually delayed for years because of his unspecified medical conditions. The district suffered a financial crisis that led to a school closure after his retirement.

A federal fraud case against an 85-year-old former superintendent of Lincoln Way High School District 210 has dragged on for roughly five-and-half years. The former leader continues to collect hundreds of thousands in pension income each year, which he could lose if convicted.

Lincoln-Way Central rallies from a set one loss to beat host Lincoln-Way West (17-25, 25-16, 25-16).

Gabby Piazza had 11 kills and five aces to lead the Joliet West Tigers to a Southwest Prairie Conference volleyball victory over West Aurora, and more from around The Herald-News area.

Longtime Lincoln-Way Central principal Steve Provis will be transitioning to a new role as assistant superintendent beginning July 1, 2022, overseeing human resources for the district, the district announced in a press release.

Grace Grundhofer notched a pair of second-half assists with her long flip throws, leading Lincoln-Way Central past Glenbard West 2-1 in the Class 3A Sandburg Supersectional and the Knights' first state appearance since 2007.

Outdoorsman Alan Epich was full of energy, adventure and devotion to his family

St. Charles North's softball team rallied from an early five-run deficit, but ultimately lost to Lincoln-Way Central 5-4 in Monday's Class 4A Sandburg Supersectional.

Lincoln-Way Central builds 5-0 lead, holds off St. Charles North 5-4 to advance to the Class 4A state tournament for the first time since 2008.

Lincoln-Way Central played Minooka in a softball game.

L-W Central in New Lenox participated in AliveInside program for the 2nd year