Chicago Public League Sports Blog

Basketball Playoff Assignments Released

The season just started but we already know where boys basketball teams will be assigned to what sectionals:

Class 4A

Class 3A

Here are my quick initial thoughts on 3A.

Class 3A

Most of the class 2A CPS west side powers will be in the Riverside Brookfield Sectional. This includes state contender North Lawndale, emerging Crane, always dangerous Marshall, and a good Orr team.  It is not a guarantee for the CPS to get out of this sectional alive. It also has St. Joseph.

Red-North teams Senn and Uplift seem to be the CPS best chances in a St. Viator Regional that includes a St. Viator team that is currently 5-1, North Chicago, an improving Vernon Hills team, and Johnsburg - a Fox Valley conference power.

The Chicago King sectional has all CPS teams except for University High.  Many of them small charter schools and Blue conference teams. It looks like the early favorites in the Chicago King Sectional could be: Harper, Kenwood, Robeson, King and University High. It is still too early to tell for sure but Uhiversity High could emerge out of that jungle. This could be the weakest class 2A sectional of them all.

The most interesting sectional will be Lincoln Way-West. The junior laden Brooks should be the top ranked CPS team there. But do not overlook Harlan and Agriculture Science. But at the end a few south suburban powers may end up emerging out of this sectional. The list includes loaded teams from Hillcrest, Crete-Monee, and Richards. At the time of this writing all of those teams are undefeated.

Lane Tech Centennial Alumni Directory Released

The Lane Tech Alumni Association published a Centennial (100th) Anniversary Lane Tech Alumni directory. The book was made available for purchase last year and has now been mailed to all of those who purchased this one of a kind book. I am not sure if there even any more to be purchased but below are some pictures of the book and accompanying CD. (click pictures for larger image)

Centennial Book (extremely limited)

1913 Lane Tech Football team. Lane Tech is memorialized through the decade in the limited edition Centennial Book sold by the Alumni Association.

The Lane Tech Alumin Association is selling a new Lane Tech Centennial Book that is part of the 2008 Arrowhead. This 32 page book, prepared by the students of the Lane Tech Arrowhead yearbook, memorializes Lane Tech through the decade. It is a great 100 year anniversary momento. If you would like to purchase it contact the Alumni Association office located in the first floor of Lane Tech. It is availiable for $10.00.

Lane Tech Alumni 3rd Annual Cubs Game Rooftop Party

View of Wrigley Field from a RoofTop Party!!


Note from the Lane Tech Alumni Association:

Fellow Alumni,

It is time to think Spring! Mark your calendar for the 3rd Annual Cubs Game 
Rooftop Party sponsored by the Lane Tech Alumni Association, Sunday April 20th. 

Last year the Cubs were floundering under new skipper Lou Pinella, until our 
show of support turned the season around and catapulted them to an eventual 
playoff spot.  Not only did we have great weather, but a lot of old friends got 
reacquainted and spent an afternoon in the sun.  Join us this year on Sunday, 
April 20th at Beyond the Ivy Rooftop for a 1:20pm game against the Pittsburgh 
Pirates. The ticket price of $110.00 includes the rooftop admission with an all 
you can eat buffet and open bar (wine, beer and soft drinks). 

For more information and to reserve tickets, go to http://www.lanetechalumni.org/ 
or call the Alumni office at (773) 935-9351.  Tickets must be purchase by April 
4th.  Beyond the Ivy Rooftop is located at 1048 W. Waveland, Chicago, IL.

Remember, although this is an alumni event, it’s also a fund raiser for the 
school. Invite your fellow alumni as well as family and non alumni friends.  
Hope to see you there!

Go Cubs!

Stuart Eng (Class of 85)
Alumni Association Treasurer

Lane Tech Alumni Association Centennial Directory

picture of the 1996 Lane Tech Alumni Directory

As part of the Lane Tech Centennial (100th Anniversary), the Lane Tech Alumni Association will be publishing a Lane Tech Alumni Association Alumni Centennial Directory. It will be due out in 2008.

The one-of-a kind book features a directory of all Lane Tech Alumni from 1912-2007. It features, the name and contact information of all alumni on record. If you are an alumni and feel that you have information that needs to be updated or verified, then call 1-877-870-4397 within the next 7 days to get your information updated. Calling that number also gives you an opportunity to purchase the directory which comes in hardcover book or CD edition.

LANE TECH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GOLF OUTING VI

LANE TECH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GOLF OUTING VI
TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2007

The time is almost here for the Annual Lane Tech Alumni Association Golf Outing
on August 14, 2007 at the Glenview Park District Golf Course. Now's the time to
register.

To make reservations or for more information, please visit: http://www.lanetechalumni.org/golf.php

We look forward to seeing you there!
Lane Tech Alumni Association