Chicago Public League Sports Blog

Simeon Smacks Lane 14-0

Lane Tech's Kyle Mitchell (6'1- 210lb, LB, jr) tries to get at elusive Simeon quarterback Robert Gregory (6-3, 185, so).

The Simeon defense dominated the first half of the game allowing no first downs from a Lane Tech offense that averaged 37 points a game the last 5 games. It carried into the second half as Simeon shut out Lane Tech 14-0 to win the Illini-Red Bird Conference.

Simeon was playing without star running back Horatio Banks, who did not play due to injury. Despite missing Banks, Simeon found enough offense from sophomore quarterback Robert Gregory. Gregory, who at 6-3, 185lb has the physically ability to develop into a solid quarterback. He displayed his arm strength several times in the game and showed his running ability by escaping Lane evaders numerous times to avoid sacks. In one play he even evaded Lane star defensive end Louis Pasat-Trinca (6-3, 230lbs, sr, DE- Iowa bound). I;ve seen Trinca-Pasat play defense for Lane the past three years, and it is rare to see an offensive player get past Trinca on a forsure tackle.

The Lane Tech running game never found rhythm and starting QB Tyler Routhier never got the passing game going. He had zero pass attempts in the first half.

At least Lane fans got to see an exciting half time show. Here are some pics:

 

 

Lane and Simeon next game will be the first round of the city playoffs. After that, state playoffs begin. Simeon is definitely in. Lane will need help to get in.

Lane Tech Dance Team to Perform at State Sectionals

I have many friends on the team, and they qualified for State Super Sectionals!!!, 
being held at Plainfield North High School on March 8, 2008!  If they place at this, 
then they will make it to State Finals  at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
on March 15th. I wish them the best, this is there routine... 
search Lane Tech Hip Hop on YouTube. They have changed some things, and have became better since then. 

Plainfield Central High School is the location.

They perform for the North State Sectionals at 9:52 for the AAA Division of Kick and they 
perform again at 12:38 for the AAA division of Hip Hop.

Thanks

I just graduated in 07' from Lane Tech.
I hope they make it down here, so I can watch them. I have already seen them perform 
at Navy Pier for IDTA.

Videos Now: Lane Tech Dance Team performance

Lane Tech Dance Team performance November, 2007.