Lockport led by three entering the sixth inning before Oak Park-River Forest managed to come from behind to get the win. The Porters overcame a lot of adversity to even reach the state tournament and have reason to be optimistic about the future.

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Oak Park River Forest defeated Lockport 6-5 to win third place in the IHSA Class 4A softball third-place game on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria.

Providence Catholic fell 3-2 in eight innings to Chatham Glenwood in the Class 3A state championship softball game, but still produced the best finish in program history

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Chatham Glenwood defeated Providence Catholic 3-2 in the Class 3A State title game on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria.

Barrington scored the first run against Lockport in the postseason and advanced to the Class 4A title game with a 1-0, 10-inning win

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Lockport faced Barrington in a IHSA Class 4A state semifinal game on Friday, June 13, 2025 at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria.

Providence Catholic's softball team took a 4-1 lead in the third inning and never looked back in a 5-2 win over St. Laurence in the Class 3A state semifinals

Lockport softball is geared up to make a run at the program's first Class 4A state championship since 2004 over the weekend, starting Friday afternoon with the 4A state semifinals.

The 16-team Morris Ladies Shootout will take place Tuesday and Wednesday, June 17-18.