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Big Hearts, Tough Competition Earns HS Team of the Week Honors

May 14, 2010 - National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
Chicago Bandits News Release


ELGIN - The Chicago Bandits announced today that the Lady Lions of Lincoln Park High School in Lincoln Park, Ill. have been selected as the High School Team of the Week.

"Lincoln Park High School Lady Lions deserve to be Bandit Team of the Week because, although they are not having the greatest season this year (2 wins thus far) they still love every aspect of the game, win or lose & put up a good fight every single game," said Evigail Santiago, loyal supporter of the Lady Lions.

Lincoln Park High School Varsity Softball team earned recognition in 2009 as conference champions, suffering only two losses en route to their conference titles. Because Lincoln Park was so successful in 2009, they were moved to the Red North CPS Conference level. Along with a new conference brought larger schools with fierce competition, including Northside College Prep, Whitney Young, Lane Tech, Taft High School, Von Steuben, Clemente High School & Amundsen High School.

Their 1st victory was the very first game this season against Amundsen High school on March 18. Shortly after, the Lady Lions grabbed another victory against Von Steuben High School on May 3.

On May 10, the Lady Lions played Whitney Young and lost 8-6, however, compared to their 1st game against Whitney Young (which LPHS lost 11-1), you can definitely see a huge improvement in their softball skills.

"The Lady Lions have a great coaching staff that diligently works with the girls on a daily basis to help improve their skills in order to keep up with the great teams they are currently playing," added Santiago.

"The girls are all exceptionally talented and getting better every single day. They still have a few more games this season and are still very much determined to improve their win, loss record. But if they don't, they definitely look forward coming back bigger and stronger next year to give all their fierce competitors a good run for their money."

For winning the Chicago Bandits High School Team of the Week honors, the Lady Lions will receive tickets to a Chicago Bandits game this season, on-field recognition at the game, an on-field photo with the Bandits, as well as a plaque to honor their selection as the High School Team of the Week.

Want to nominate your team for High School Team of the Week? Download the attached form below and fax it to us at 630-396-3095 or email in your submission to aphillips@chicagobandits.com . Please fill out the form completely in order to be considered for the Chicago Bandits High School Team of the Week.



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