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Lincoln-Way East's program dates back to the school's split with [[Lincoln-Way Central]] in 2001. Coach Mark Cohen changed schools and kept the program competitive returning to the State Finals in 2003 behind star player, Nik Brendler. | Lincoln-Way East's program dates back to the school's split with [[Lincoln-Way Central]] in 2001. Coach Mark Cohen changed schools and kept the program competitive returning to the State Finals in 2003 behind star player, Nik Brendler. | ||
| − | In recent years Lincoln-Way East has again emerged as a challenger in the south suburbs. The program has usually been competitive, hanging with rivals [[Bradley-Bourbonnais]], [[Homewood-Flossmoor]], & [[Sandburg]]. The program's most recent resurgence has been led by Coach Matthew Jordan. Under whose leadership the Griffins have not only enjoyed competitive success, but enthusiastic recruitment and an active social media presence | + | In recent years Lincoln-Way East has again emerged as a challenger in the south suburbs. The program has usually been competitive, hanging with rivals [[Bradley-Bourbonnais]], [[Homewood-Flossmoor]], & [[Sandburg]]. The program's most recent resurgence has been led by Coach Matthew Jordan. Under whose leadership the Griffins have not only enjoyed competitive success, but enthusiastic recruitment and an active social media presence with the program well-represented by upwards of 8 teams at some tournaments. The team won the 2020 SWSC title going into the [[COVID-19]] season, won the statewide [[IHSSBCA Turnabout]] in 2021, made their first Masonic State appearance in 2023, and won their second SWSC title in 2024. Coach Jordan was named [[IHSSBCA Coach of the Year]] in 2020 for these successes [https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-lincoln-way-scholastic-coach-st-0802-20200731-szw5cbwekzgpxkflvvx5v2rzsa-story.html]. |
==Notable Team Accomplishments== | ==Notable Team Accomplishments== | ||
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==Individual Awards== | ==Individual Awards== | ||
===IHSSBCA All-Sectional Honorees=== | ===IHSSBCA All-Sectional Honorees=== | ||
| + | *2025: Felix Sacks, Caleb Lee, Ethan Krone (2A) | ||
| + | *2024: Caleb Lee, Felix Sacks (2A) | ||
*2023: Anila Moparthi, Caleb Lee, Vaughn Mitchell (2A) | *2023: Anila Moparthi, Caleb Lee, Vaughn Mitchell (2A) | ||
*2022: Luke Meacham, Anila Moparthi (2A) | *2022: Luke Meacham, Anila Moparthi (2A) | ||
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===IHSSBCA All-State Honorees=== | ===IHSSBCA All-State Honorees=== | ||
| + | *2025: Felix Sacks (First Team) Class 1A | ||
*2023: Anila Moparthi (Second Team) Class 2A | *2023: Anila Moparthi (Second Team) Class 2A | ||
*2022: Luke Meacham (Second Team) Class 2A | *2022: Luke Meacham (Second Team) Class 2A | ||
Latest revision as of 17:35, 3 April 2025
| Lincoln-Way East Griffins | |
| Location: Frankfort, Illinois | |
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| Coaches | Matthew Jordan |
| State Championships | none |
| National Appearances | PACE NSC: 2023 |
| Program Status | active |
| School Size | 2801 |
| NAQT Page | link |
Lincoln-Way East High School is a public high school located in Frankfort, Illinois in the south Chicago suburbs. It competes in Class AA, the "big school" division, of the Illinois High School Association's State Championship series. The Griffins also compete in the Southwestern Suburban Conference.
Lincoln-Way East's program dates back to the school's split with Lincoln-Way Central in 2001. Coach Mark Cohen changed schools and kept the program competitive returning to the State Finals in 2003 behind star player, Nik Brendler.
In recent years Lincoln-Way East has again emerged as a challenger in the south suburbs. The program has usually been competitive, hanging with rivals Bradley-Bourbonnais, Homewood-Flossmoor, & Sandburg. The program's most recent resurgence has been led by Coach Matthew Jordan. Under whose leadership the Griffins have not only enjoyed competitive success, but enthusiastic recruitment and an active social media presence with the program well-represented by upwards of 8 teams at some tournaments. The team won the 2020 SWSC title going into the COVID-19 season, won the statewide IHSSBCA Turnabout in 2021, made their first Masonic State appearance in 2023, and won their second SWSC title in 2024. Coach Jordan was named IHSSBCA Coach of the Year in 2020 for these successes [1].
Notable Team Accomplishments
- IHSA Sectional titles: 2003-2A
- IHSA Regional titles: 2024-2A, 2023-2A, 2022-2A, 2021-2A, 2019-2A, 2017-2A, 2012-2A, 2008-2A, 2007-2A, 2006-2A, 2005-2A, 2004-2A, 2003-2A
- Masonic Sectional titles: 2023-3A
- Southwest Suburban Conference Champions: 2024, 2020
- IHSSBCA Turnabout Champions: 2021, 2019
- IHSSBCA NAQT State Championship: 2020 - 28th, 2019 - 23rd
Individual Awards
IHSSBCA All-Sectional Honorees
- 2025: Felix Sacks, Caleb Lee, Ethan Krone (2A)
- 2024: Caleb Lee, Felix Sacks (2A)
- 2023: Anila Moparthi, Caleb Lee, Vaughn Mitchell (2A)
- 2022: Luke Meacham, Anila Moparthi (2A)
- 2020: Luke Meacham, Matthew Ferracuti (2A)
- 2019: Luke Meacham, Matthew Ferracuti, Patrick O'Halloran (2A)
- 2018: Matthew Ferracuti, Ryan Burris (2A)
- 2013: Ryan Bird, Jimmy Von Albada (2A)
- 2007: Ben Montet, Jeff Sloeber (2A)
- 2005: Garrett Ryan (2A)
- 2004: Nik Brendler, Samuel Ruth, Garrett Ryan (2A)
- 2003: Nik Brendler, Matt Albert (2A)
- 2002: Nik Brednler, Matt ALbert (2A)
IHSSBCA All-State Honorees
- 2025: Felix Sacks (First Team) Class 1A
- 2023: Anila Moparthi (Second Team) Class 2A
- 2022: Luke Meacham (Second Team) Class 2A
- 2007: Ben Montet (First Team) Class 2A
- 2004: Nik Brendler (First Team) Class 2A
- 2003: Nik Brendler (First Team) Class 2A
Team Illinois
- 2004: Nik Brendler
Scobowl Solo
- 2003: Nik Brendler - 5th Place