Embers Stay Alive In South Suburban Tourney By Forfeit
Frankfort Embers advance in the losers bracket after a 7-0 forfeit win over Hometown. Flames drop 9-5 to Burbank II ending their run, while Burbank II then defeats Homewood Square 9-5 and facing Embers next. Matteson’s Suzy Wisniewski fires a one hitter in semifinals as they move toward the title at Frankfort Main Park.
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Mandella camp grows in popularity with youths
Coach Dick Mandella runs a Providence summer basketball camp that draws 30 to 40 youths per session. The third session featured seventh and eighth graders, with 25 of 35 returning. The girls session doubled to 35 participants this year, signaling growing interest as Mandella emphasizes fundamentals and in-depth teaching across age groups.
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Star Publications
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Playoff results in South Suburban League playoffs drive set
Wed results winners bracket Orland Blues 9 Hometown 6 Matteson 4 Burbank 0 Orland Cardinals 5 Steger 4 South Holland 4 Burbank 3 Thu results Matteson 6 Orland Blues 0 South Holland 15 Orland Cards 8 forfeit Burbank 9 Frankfort Flames 5 Homewood Bombers 11 Steger 9 Tomorrow Matteson vs South Holland 6 30 p m Burbank i vs Frankfort Embers 6 30 p m at Frankfort Main Park Burbank i Frankfort Embers winner vs Orland Bh 8 30 p m at Frankfort Main park Burbank Homewood winner vs Orland Cards 8 30 p m at Frankfort Square
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Referees keep order as officials toil across sports
Dave Richards profiles Frankfort Square official DeVries who works football and basketball as IHSA registered, plus his first baseball summer. He volunteers 10 hours weekly at local little league, hopes to umpire high school or college games next spring, and notes the strike zone is especially challenging. He says basketball is his favorite.
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