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‘The Pit’ proves a charm for Lockport

By Laura Funk

In a time when throwback jerseys and uniforms are the rage, Lockport went with a throwback venue.

The Porters defeated Stagg 47-42 in a SouthWest Suburban Blue match-up Friday night at the Central campus gym.

“The Pit” was last used by Lockport during the 2004-05 season, before the permanent move to the East campus gym.

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