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David Lowiscz of Kennedy signs with Concordia University

David Lowisz(sr, 5-11, 195lbs, QB) of Kennedy signed to play football for Concordia University.

Lowisz set a passing record last fall for Kennedy with 2100 passing yards. He also had 130 rushing yards ,23 touchdowns ,8 interceptions to lead Kennedy to a 7-2 season.

Kennedy played in the Inter-City 2 conference last fall. They did not face conference champ Urban-Prep West due to the teachers strike.

Congratulations to Lowisz as he continues his football career.

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Nominations Needed for Inter-City Conference Player of the Year

It's the time of year for fan choices of player of the year.

Below are some nominations. Please comment or send an email to Publisher@LaneTechFan.com for your nominations.

David Lowisz(sr, 5-11, 195lbs, QB), Kennedy - quote from Lowisz "I finished the season with record breaking 2100 passing yards , 130 rushing ,23 touchdowns ,8 interceptions to lead Kennedy to a 7-2 season. The o line was rough at times an we had our struggles on the team but in the end it's about who's willing to work the hardest to win. thanks for taking the time to write about me. I figured I'd keep you updated lol. This was my best season at Kennedy an I broke and set a new passing record at my school. I'm 5'11 - 195lbs."

Michael Wilson(5-10, 200lbs,LB), Roosevelt- Led Roosevelt defense with a 6-2 record and an Inter-City 1 conference championship.

Leshawn Miles(6-0,168lbs, WR/OLB), Urban Prep West - Led Inter-City 2 conference champion Urban Prep West with tackles. Defense gave up a grand total of 6 points in coference games.

Kennedy Crusaders Football Team Preview

David Lowiscz(5-10, 170lbs, sr, QB) returns as the starting quarterback for the Kennedy Crusaders.

Last Year: 3-6 overall, 5th out of 7 teams in the Intra-City 2 Conference. Was not eligible in the state playoffs.

Quick Take: Kennedy is one of those schools with potential. It's in a good neighborhood in the southwest side of Chicago and not too far from football schools Curie and Hubbard. One of the key players to take them to the next level is returning quarterback David Lowiscz(5-10, 170lbs, sr, QB). At 5-10 he's got decent height.  Lowiscz is coming back from a junior season in which he threw for 1373 yards with an average yards per throw of 17.8. So Kennedy, has a QB to work with. The question is if they have enough around him to perform well in their Intra-City conference.

Kennedy will have to find a new starting running back as their main runner, Emmanuel Guzman, last year graduated. Nym Batzaya(5-7, 150lbs, sr, RB/DT.WR) got some quality carries last year and will likely do the same again or play an this year.

Players to look out for:
David Lowiscz(5-10, 170lbs, sr, QB)
Nym Batzaya(5-7, 150lbs, sr, RB/DT/WR)

Team Previews
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Girls Varsity Track Trials- Meet Program

Meet Program

May 1, 2012
Hanson Stadium
4:00pm - track events start

Neilski's Nazareth Class 2A Boys Cross Country Sectional @ Niles West Predictions

Alejandro Meza(sr) and Kennedy are the CPS's best hope.

1. Marmion
2. Glenbard South
3. Illiana Christian
4. Evergreen Park
5. Wheaton St. Francis

6. Oak Forest
7. Lemont
8. Marian Catholic
9. Wheaton Academy
10. Bremen
11. Riverside Brookfield
12. Kennedy
13. St. Rita
14. St. Laurence
15. Nazareth
16. Thornridge
17. Gage Park
18. Hancock
19. Morgan Park

Argo Invite - Results

Results

Top CPS finishers (2.9 miles)
19. 16:29 Leonardo Flores (jr) - Kennedy
45. 17:14 Christopher Salcedo(sr) - Kennedy
74. 18:06 Alejandro Meza(sr) - Kennedy
76. 18:16 Leo Jimenez (jr) - Whitney Young JV
92. 18:40 Isaias Garcia (sr)- Kennedy
96. 18:51 Harrison Milne (jr)- Whitney Young JV
98. 18:52 Miles Weinstein (jr)- Whitney Young JV
103. 19:08 Florian Richter (jr)- Whitney Young JV

Team Goals....Part 2

A flock of Curie Condors. Curie has been picking up in the CPS sports news. Basketball has always been in the news. Then it was football. Next it's cross country.

Curie - This is year 2 of the Curie cross country building. Prior to last year, Curie has never really had a serious cross country program. Then they hired a new coaching staff and the result was an 8th place varsity city finish- the highest a Curie team has finished in a long long time. More impressive was their freshman team who finished 3rd at city only 4 points away from 2nd place Lane, and ahead of more established programs from Whitney Young and Northside. Year 1 was a good start, Year 2 of Curie's program will be even more of a challenge. Goal: Get everyone who is returning back, continue to recruit a solid group of freshman, have a complete freshman, frosh-soph, and varsity team, solidify good habits throughout the team.

Payton - Payton's entire top 7 returns this year. The varsity team placed 10th and the sophomore team placed 6th at city last year. So, Payton will return a good group of guys in which to try to make something happen this year. I feel that Payton, with the right training can make a Kenwood like run of last year and at least  challenge for a berth downstate. At the same time, they must look towards the future. I was disappointed to see that Payton did not have a team run at the freshman level last year.
Goal: Top 8 or better at state sectionals, have a complete freshman and sophomore team.

Kenwood - Kenwood was the darlings of the city last year when they advanced to the state meet by taking the final spot. But most of that team has graduated and the prospects at the lower level look very glim as Kenwood did not run a complete freshman or sophomore team at city last year. This is a rebuilding year for Kenwood. Goal: Recruit at least 20 more freshman and sophomore to make  a roster.

Kennedy - I've never seen so much optimism at Kennedy since their hay days of cross country about 10 years ago. Much of that optimism has come because cross country is alive again at Kennedy. Kennedy finished in the top 10 at every level from the sophomore level and up in both the boys and the girls level. The girls varsity was 6th and the boys varsity were 9th. Kennedy boys varsity was within 25 points from Lincoln Park and only 6 of Curie. This year, with good group of guys returning including number one runner Alejandro Meza(sr- 32nd at city) and number 2 runner Christopher Salcedo(sr- 44th at city), Kennedy could take a steps further. But Kennedy cannot be complacent. There is still much much more work to be done at Kennedy. Sophomore's finished last (10th) and they did not have a freshman team. Goal: finish top 7 at varsity city, recruit at least 20 more motivated freshman and sophomores.

Part 1

WOW! WHERE DID THAT COME FROM?!

It's easy to talk about the stars. However, in this article I am going to talk about some other performances in the CPS finals that were unexpectedly good.

Alex Meza(jr) of Kennedy- 10:33.37 in the 3200. After starting the season as a relative unknown, he came up with the biggest performance of his life with a 10:33 in the first heat of the 3200 meter. The junior is not an unknown anymore. More eyes will be on him at sectionals and definitely in cross country. Teammate, Chris Salcedo(jr) broke 11 minutes in the 3200 with a 10:57.

Dakari Howard(jr) of Whitney Young- 49.79 in the 400.  I knew that Howard, the Group A 55 meter champ, could sprint. I did not know he could run the 400. Now everyone knows as he broke the magical 50 second barrier in the 400. He improved by over 2 seconds from prelims. He has suddenly immersed himself in the coversation as potential state scorer in the 400.

Christopher Dolton(sr) of Morgan Park - 10.79 in the 100. This is one of the fastest class 2A 100 times in the state. At the begining of the season we all knew about Brian Carter and Lonnie Washington. Now, with the emergence of Dolton, we are talking about a potential 100 meter sweep at state in the 100 meter dash for the CPS. Darius Smith in class 2A and Dolton, Carter, or Lonnie in class 2A.

Yusef Hood(jr)- Kenwood - 2:01.04 in the 800.  A 2:01 would be good enough to win the 800 in most years in the CPS. Not this year. Hood finished in 3rd. He is nearing times where he will start getting class 2A 800 state possible qulifying times.

 

 

8:43 4x800 for Kennedy

Alejandro Meza(jr) and Kennedy quietly ran an 8:43 in the 4x800 meter run at last Saturday's Argo Invite.

That time of 8:43 puts Kennedy 3rd in the 4x800 Leaderboard.

8 CPS schools have already broken 9 minutes in the 4x800 outdoors this year. At last year's city championship it took a 9:02 to score at city in the 4x800. This year it may take a time in the 8:50's to score due to the emergence of 4x800 relay teams from schools like Kennedy, Jones, Lincoln Park, Hubbard, Simeon, and Orr.  Don't count out Orr. Orr ran a 9:01 at the CPS relays.

Traditionally strong 4x800 teams from Lane, Whitney Young, Mather, and  Kenwood will still be the front runners but they could be pushed by emerging teams.