Friday, October 28, 2011
L-W's top-seeded Griffins eliminate the Cougars 35-7.
Top-seeded Lincoln-Way East ended Plainfield South's 2011 season, handily beating the Cougars 35-7 on their Frankfort home turf and moving on to the second round of the Class 7A IHSA State Playoffs. L-W senior quarterback Blake Winkler spearheaded the Griffins’ (10-0) attack, completing 13 of 18 passes for 228 yards and three touchdowns. Senior wide receiver J.J. Robertson snagged four Winkler passes for 68 yards and two touchdowns, while senior wide-out Jay Yancy had seven receptions for 133 yards and a score. The Cougars (5-5) were led by inspired senior Dantrell Wright, who amassed 150 total yards, a receiving touchdown, and a 93-yard interception playing defensive back. Senior quarterback Austin Howarth also completed 14 of 27 throws …
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Saturday, October 22, 2011
Saturday's regionals followed by the next challenge, the Oct. 29 sectional competition being held at Lockport's Dellwood Park.
A large contingent of Plainfield School District 202 teams and individuals earned spots in the Class 3A Lockport cross country sectional races after their performances at the Plainfield South regional Saturday in Channahon. Two girls and two boys teams advanced as well as 10 individuals to next Saturday’s races at Dellwood Park in Lockport. “Next week is going to be fun,” Plainfield South boys coach Jason Crowe said. “There are some great teams, some great competition and it’s a great course. It’s a cross country course. And, we qualified for the state meet there two years ago, so we’re looking forward to it.” Plainfield South team member Dan Lathrop concurred. “We’re looking to get a spot at state and if we run solid, we should make it,” …
Friday, October 21, 2011
Cougars beat Tigers 27-7 thanks to Dantrell Wright's 16 carries for 174 yards and three TDs; no playoff berth for Plainfield North.
Paybacks aren’t pretty. Plainfield South High School earned vindication and a playoff spot by beating Plainfield North 27-7 during the regular-season finale for both teams Friday at South. A year ago, host Plainfield North beat Plainfield South to keep the Cougars from a 9-0 season and undefeated conference championship. This time around, the Cougars improved to 5-4 and put themselves in position to qualify for the state playoffs with 40 playoff points. Last year, the cutoff to qualify for the playoffs was 39 points, which was the highest total since the state went to eight classes. Playoff points equal opponents wins. Pairings will be released by the Illinois High School Association Saturday night. “I don’t know,” Plainfield South coach …
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Saturday, October 15, 2011
Big night for South's Howarth and Harris, whose passing and rushing games led to a 32-13 win.
Plainfield South High School’s Austin Howarth and Joshua Harris ruined Plainfield East’s senior night Friday. Howarth enjoyed his best game under center and Harris burst onto the scene by scoring three second-half touchdowns during the Cougars’ 32-13 Southwest Prairie Conference victory. The victory puts Plainfield South a win away from state-playoff consideration. The Cougars host Plainfield North Friday. Both teams are 4-4 overall and 3-3 in the SPC. Plainfield East dropped to 2-6, 2-4. “We got some really important contribution from all phases,” Plainfield South coach Ken Bublitz said. “I’m real glad for the kids that they have a chance to get in with a win next week.” Howarth missed just two passes in the second half and finished the …
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Thursday, October 6, 2011
The game will hold special meaning for Plainfield South, whose girls volleyball coach is battling breast cancer.
The Volley for the Cure initiative is gaining momentum. That means more awareness and, ultimately, more funding to fight breast cancer. To that end, Plainfield South High School is hosting a Volley for the Cure game tonight in which it will face off against its Southwest Prairie Conference rival Plainfield North. The game will hold special meaning for the Cougars' girls volleyball team and their coach, Amy Larson, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. She is currently undergoing treatment for the disease, which is the second most common cancer among women, according to the American Cancer Society. Thursday’s game is the second of four Volley for the Cure matchups between SPC schools. The third of four games will be Oct. 11, when …
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Friday, September 30, 2011
Wildcats are a win away from playoff consideration
The fireworks show after the game paled in comparison to the Plainfield Central offense during Plainfield South’s homecoming Friday. The Wildcats scored two touchdowns within seven seconds in the first quarter en route to a 26-19 Southwest Prairie Conference win over the Cougars. Tim Blake threw for three touchdowns and Jordan Ellingwood struck pay dirt three times to put Plainfield Central (4-2, 2-2 in the SPC) a win away from playoff consideration. Plainfield South fell to 3-3, 2-2. “I thought it would be something like this,” Plainfield Central coach John Jackson said. “We knew we were going to have to score and play the field position game.” Mike Leffler recovered a fumbled punt that led to Blake’s first touchdown pass of 10 yards …
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Three-time, all-Southwest Prairie Conference player setting sights on state
Plainfield South’s Matt Ward wasn’t satisfied with becoming the school’s first boys golf state qualifier a year ago. So, the three-time all-Southwest Prairie Conference player is aiming to win the first boys golf medal in District 202 history this year. He will get his chance during regional, sectional and state meets over the next two weeks. The 18-year-old Plainfield resident and four-year varsity player is the PlainfieldPatch.com Athlete of the Week. When did you first pick up a club? I was 6 years old. What’s the best thing about golf? No two shots are the same so every shot is a challenge. What’s been your greatest sports moment? Winning the Southwest Prairie Conference team championship as a freshman and qualifying for the state …
Friday, September 23, 2011
Hill rushes for three touchdowns; Carey forces three turnovers in 23-7 win over Plainfield South
There wasn’t a celebration on the field or any street signs stolen on Ridge Road. Instead, there was a quiet confidence that came over Minooka High School after its 23-7 Southwest Prairie Conference win over Plainfield South on Friday in Minooka. It was the third installment of the Ridge Road Rivalry as both schools are located on the north-south, Kendall County thoroughfare. The teams split last year’s meetings, South winning the regular season game and Minooka returning the favor in the second round of the Class 7A playoffs. Both games were at Plainfield South. “No street signs this year,” Minooka senior running back Kalvin Hill said. “We’re just going to celebrate this win tonight and start getting ready for Oswego East next week, …
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Goodlow's two touchdown receptions are only bright spot in Spartans' 31-14 loss.
JOLIET — Plainfield South senior running back Dantrell Wright ran for a touchdown, made a touchdown reception and threw for a touchdown pass in the Cougars’ 34-14 victory over Romeoville on Friday night. For Plainfield South (3-1, 2-0), it was the third consecutive victory, and the second win in the Southwest Prairie Conference. Romeoville (1-3, 0-2) dropped its second straight contest in a game full of Spartan penalties. “They were the better team tonight,” Romeoville coach Jeff Kuna said. “They won offense, defense and special teams. We need to work a lot harder and get a lot better by next week.” Plainfield South got on the board first as Wright scored on a 14-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. The Cougars extended their lead in…
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Panthers beat Plainfield South 25-21, 25-19.
The hitters are usually the ones who get the oohs and aahs during most girls volleyball matches. A booming kill usually get the attention of everybody in the gym. However, defense is the unsung hero in every match. Defense carried Oswego High School to a 25-19, 25-21 Southwest Prairie Conference win over Plainfield South on Thursday in Plainfield. The Panthers had 41 digs as a team and improved to 6-8 overall and 3-1 in the SPC. “Since we started playing conference matches, we’ve been doing pretty well,” Oswego coach Erica Lorenz said. Since going 0-5 at the Plainfield North Invite to start the season, the Panthers have won six of nine matches. “We go in increments,” Lorenz said. “We play hard for a few points, then play side out …
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Terrell Nelson
9:45 am on Saturday, October 29, 2011
I had a blast covering the Plainfield South Cougars, all the way from the Blue and White game through the playoffs. I'm very proud of these kids. To check out the entire season, go to their YouTube page at thepshsfootball2011. more ›