2008 Proviso West football preview

Roy Overholt was probably more than reassured Thursday as to why he has hosted a Little League baseball tournament in Brookfield for the last 45 summers.

Ask Lyons Township pitcher Nolan Lenc the main reason for his team’s summer record improving to 30-1 overall and his answer might surprise you.

It had been two years since a Western Springs Little League team was represented at the Roy Overholt Tournament due to scheduling conflicts the previous two summers.

A few weeks ago, I heard an unmistakable sound on the sidewalk. A young man was approaching his house in full uniform, his baseball cleats clicking in tempo with his walk. Summer baseball.

Usually, to shoot 13-over par over four days in a golf tournament isn’t overly spectacular.

St. Joseph's football team opens up its 2008 season on the road at Ridgewood Aug. 29.

Nazareth Academy's football team opens its 2008 season at home on Aug. 30.

Lyons Township's football team's schedule has been released. The Lions, who went 8-1 in the regular season last year, open up at home against Sandburg Aug. 29.

Brookfield Babe Ruth Baseball will host its registration for the 2008 Fall Ball baseball season on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Lyons Township's annual Alumni Community Fun Run will be held Aug. 23 at the school's south campus.

Ultimate Swimming, a new swim team based in the western suburbs, will host an Open House on Aug. 26 and 28 for those interested in joining the team.

The Lyons Township Blazers will be holding open tryouts for all ages (12-and-Under through 18-and-Under) in the upcoming weeks.

The need for speed is something that is spoken about quite regularly, but unless you’re a racing fan or just someone who likes to go really fast on the Eisenhower, you might not fully understand that need.

The Athlete Within and Illinois Old School will host a 2008 Fall Exposure League and Skill Enhancement Program.