South Suburban Wildcats of Lincoln-Way: My Site News

Congratulations on your big wins!!    

4th GRADE WILDCATS SWEEP HOBART TOURNAMENT FIELD

8th GRADERS WIN BIG IN BLUE ISLAND

Congratulations go out to the 4th grade Wildcats as they went 4-0 this weekend in Hobart, Indiana to win their very first tournament championship. This was truly a team effort with an unbelievable effort in the championship game against a very big Griffith team, scoring a 23-15 victory. Seeing the girls improve so much since November has been amazing.

Not to be outdone, the Wildcats 8th graders went into Blue Island and came out with a first place win. It was also their first championship and one that they soon won’t forget. I don’t think anyone will ever question their toughness.

The 5th (White), 6th and 7th grade teams also played tournament ball this weekend in one of the toughest fields of the year in Hillside. The 5th grade almost made it back-to-back championships, but lost to the 5th/6th grade Memorial Park Wildcats in the title game - taking the second place trophy. The 6th and 7th grades had some big wins and some tough losses, but both took satisfaction in knocking the host MP Wildcats out of their own tournament.

January continues to be the busiest month of the season as the 8th graders go back to Blue Island this weekend and the 4th graders host six teams in the Second Annual Wildcats 4th Grade Girls Shootout. All are invited to attend at Hilda Walker on Saturday (1/31) and at Lincoln-Way North on Sunday (2/1).

GO WILDCATS!!

5th Grade (Purple) and 6th Grade Go Undefeated in Pool Play!!

Congrats to all the Wildcats on a great weekend of basketball.  The weekend started with the 6th and 7th grade combining to crush the competition at Moraine Valley, going 2-0, followed by tournament wins in Wheaton by the 5th grade white team and in South Elgin by the 7th grade team.  Not to be overlooked, the 5th grade purple team went 2-0 in pool play in Wheaton and the 6th grade went 3-0 in pool play in South Elgin.  Both the 5th grade purple and the 6th grade had first round bracket play losses, but they all played hard.  

In addition, the 8th grade ended their weekend with a big win over South Elgin and the 4th grade played tough against the Arlington Heights Cardinals.  Great job girls!!

Once again, congrats to the 5th and 7th grade - Tournament Champions!!  We're very proud of you!! The South Suburban Wildcats of Lincoln-Way continue to be recognized as a top feeder program in Illinois.

Also, let's all give Kersten a hand for winning her first tournament as a head coach of the 7th grade.  In her first full tournament as a head coach, she takes the girls to the top. 

SUMMIT HILL 7TH GRADE GIRLS HEAD DOWNSTATE!!! 

After strong victories in the conference championship, the Summit Hill Spartans took their perfect record to sectionals.  On Wednesday, December 3, the Summit Hill 7th Grade Girls Team took on the formerly undefeated University Park/Crete team. 

After University Park/Crete took a quick 4-0 lead during the first 20 seconds of the game, Amy Vos hit a key free throw which was then followed by a three-pointer from Sam Pietrusynski to tie the game at 4-4.  From that point on, the Summit Hill team was led to victory by Wildcats: Casey, Elly, Allie, Shannon, Erin, Amy and Sam.  The final score was 50-28.

The next stop is Bloomington, IL on December 6th at 1pm.

We encourage all the girls to cheer on the Summit Hill Spartans.  For more information, please email Coach Wayne at waynepiet@comcast.net.  Also, feel free to post words of congratulations and encouragement for our Wildcats/Spartans in the Guestbook section of the website.

GO SPARTANS!! MAKE THE WILDCATS ORGANIZATION PROUD!!

CJ, Mickey and Goofy say, "GOOD LUCK!! WIN STATE!!" 

After three successful Sunday evening open practice sessions, we've decided to continue these sessions at least until the end of August.  We realize many girls will be at the Jonas Brothers' concert on the 24th and the 31st is Labor day weekend, but we'll be in the North Gym at Lincoln-Way Central on both days from 6pm - 8pm.  The sessions are open to any girls grades 3rd - 8th who live within the District 210 residential boundaries.  Also, since school is now back in session invite some friends and schoolmates to join us.

Click on "Albums" or on the headline to view some photos from the clinic.

DON'T PLAY LIKE A GIRL; PLAY LIKE A WILDCAT!!

Spend Your Sunday Evenings in August with the Wildcats!! 

It’s time to start thinking about basketball.  Tryouts for the school teams are less than a month away. 

To help prepare girls entering grades 3^rd – 8^th for the upcoming basketball season the Wildcats have reserved time at Lincoln-Way Central (North Gym) from 6pm – 8pm on Sundays, August 3^rd, 10^th and 17^th.  Current Wildcats and those interested in learning more about the program are welcome to join us. 

If you live in the L-W district 210 area, are a girl and are entering 3^rd- 8^th grade, join us for “Sunday Evenings with the Wildcats” for open practice sessions. There is no charge for participating in these session, so come hit the court with your friends and the other Wildcats. 

See you on the 3^rd and don’t forget to register for the Clinic (August 11^th & 12^th)!!

Wildcats Complete First Year – Look Forward to Next Season

The coaches would like to thank all 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th and 6^th grade girls and their parents for being part of the South Suburban Wildcats travel basketball organization.  As the girls focus their time on softball and soccer we’d like to encourage all Wildcats players and those of you considering joining the organization next season to participate in some of the many basketball clinics and camps held over the summer.  We will post information on different camps as it becomes available.

The Wildcats organization is planning to hold a clinic to be run by L-W East star and Wildcats coach Kersten Magrum in early August – more information will be posted to this site as available.  If you haven’t already joined our email list, we encourage you to do so by sending an email to admin@southsuburbanwildcats.com.

Anyone with questions about the organization or wanting additional information, please contact John Kroen at jkroen@ameritech.net or by phone at 708-478-4690.

Organizations wishing to request individual games with the 08-09 Wildcats 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th or 8^th grade girls’ teams should also contact John Kroen at jkroen@ameritech.net or by phone at 708-478-4690.

Thanks again for a successful first year, stay safe over the summer and be ready to hit the courts in November.  

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