Lincoln-Way East High School announced late Friday morning the hiring of former University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) head men's basketball coach Luke Yaklich as the next head coach of the Griffins.

Plainfield Central, Plainfield South win baseball, Lincoln-Way Central, Lemont win softball. That and more in Thursday's roundup.

After only scoring one goal in the opening 40 minutes, Lincoln-Way East scored five in the second half to earn a convincing victory over Lincoln-Way West on Thursday night.

The Coal City girls soccer team trailed early, but a pair of goals from senior Kylee Kennell helped the Coalers to a 3-1 victory over host Streator on Thursday at the James Street Recreation Area.

Adam Gieser, one of just two returning players for the Lockport volleyball team, helped lead the Porters to a 28-26, 25-16 win over Providence Catholic

Cole Hampson and Case Christensen drove in a pair in a baseball win for Gardner South Wilmington. Lily Buck tripled and drove in three to lead GSW softball to the win. Plus more scores from girls soccer, baseball and Softball in Wednesday's Herald News Sports Roundup.

Domonic Krejci was the male lead in Plainfield South's school musical, and led the Cougars to a 17-25, 25-19, 25-21 win over Joliet Catholic Academy in his first volleyball match of the season.

The Dwight baseball team had little trouble dispatching Serena Wednesday night, but bigger than the final result was the opportunity for a pair of 1A schools to take in the bright lights of Slammers Stadium in Joliet.

Joliet West defeated Bolingbrook 8-6 after holding off a rally attempt by the Raiders.