16-inch Softball

October 21, 2006

Lane Tech Wins 16-inch Softball Public League Title

Lane Tech 15

Payton 5

(UIC- Chicago, IL) The Chicago Public League decided to resurrect boys softball in 1999 when 24 teams fielded teams. Now, the sport has grown to 51 teams. Schurz won the first title. However, since then Lane Tech has dominated the titles with five 16-inch softball championships in the last 7 season. The latest championship came on Friday, October 20, 2006 as Lane Tech upended Payton 15-5 at UIC. Seniors Joe Wald (2 for 3, 3 RBIs), Andy Wojick (2 for 3, 3-run HR, 3 RBIs) and winning pitcher Jon Holzman led Lane (12-3) to the title.

                                                                                                                                                                          2005 Lane Tech 16" Boys Softball city champs

                                                                                                                                                                                      softball signed by members of the 2005 team.

                                                                                                                                                                                      The ball is in display at the Lane awards case in

                                                                                                                                                                                      front of the Lane Tech main office.     

School Year     School, Runner-up,Score

1999-00      Schurz

2000-01      Lane Tech

2001-02      Washington

2002-03      Lane Tech

2003-04      Lane Tech

2004-05      Payton

2005-06      Lane Tech

2006-07      Lane Tech,  Payton, 15-5