8 Time National Champions
1992 - 1993 - 1995 - 1998 - 1999 - 2005 - 2006 -2009
This is our 46th year of providing Youth Football and Cheerleading to our New Lenox, IL Community
The Inaugural Ron "Papa" Schaper Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing
The inaugural golf outing is scheduled for July 30th at the Sanctuary Golf Course
in New Lenox. Click here for information
Registration (click here for form) and sponsorships (click here for form) are now
being accepted for the upcoming event.
Application for Ron "Papa" Schaper Scholarship
We are seeking applicants for the inaugural scholarship.
Click here for application
Football Registration
Next football registration is scheduled for July 22nd and July 29th at
Martino
Jr. High Pavillion, 6-9 pm. Cost is $125 per player.
Players who registered early must return either night for weight check only.
Cheer Registration
All returning girls should have obtained mailers as well as new girls who have already expressed an interest in joining the Mustangs. We still have some openings on teams.
If you are interested please contact:
Michelle at 815-485-9056 or Tracy at 815-462-0683.
If interested in coaching for the 2010 season, please complete the application
(click here for application ) and return by July 1st.
Physical Form
Click here for printable form
"Parade" of Champions
Thank you to all who participated and made the Loyalty Day a success.
We showed our red/black Mustang pride and spirit.
Click here for more parade pics



Click here for more parade pics

Ron "Papa" Schaper Founder/Director of the New Lenox Mustangs passed away on Feb. 14th, 2010. His lifetime dedication and committment to the program is a legacy in itself.
The family has set up a scholarship fund in his memory at:
LincolnWay Community Bank
1000 E. Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
Thank you Papa for all the wonderful years you committed to the youth of
New Lenox and the entire league. You will always be remembered.
The family of Ron "Papa" Schaper would like to extend a sincere thank you
to all for the gracious support during this difficult time.
Click here to view "In Loving Memory of Papa" page on Facebook
Click here for the February 23rd New Lenox Patriot "Loss of a Legend" article
Click here for New Lenox Patroit article from February 15th
Lightweight A and Heavyweight Results
Nov. 26th: Heavyweights vs. North Shore, Louisiana win 20-19 in
Gatlinburg, TN
Nov. 27th: Lightweight A vs. Wilson Lakeman, NY, win 24-0 in Cleveland, OH
Heavyweights lose to Woodlin Hills, PA 13-8
in the final
seconds on Friday.
Lightweight A's defeat Youngstown, OH 30-7 on Saturday to claim Division Tournament Championship.
Heavyweights defeat JPRD 22-8 to claim the Division Round Robin Championship
Congratulations to all the players who made the trip successful!
Post Season Tournament
Congratulations to the Lightweight A's, Lightweight B Red, and Pee Wee A Red teams for winning 1st Place in the League Tournament. Congratuations to our Pee Wee B Red team for their 2nd place finish.
Job well done by all!!!
Lightweight A 1st Place Tournament and Division Champs

First Place Pee Wee A Red Tournament and Division Champs

Cheerleading Competition
Congratulations to all our squads for performing well at the
2009 Cheer Fest Competition.
Morning Session Results:
3rd Grade Show (Widget Whites) - 2nd Place
4th Grade Show (Widget Reds) - 1st Place
5th Grade Show (Pee Wee B's) - 1st Place
1st Runner up to Grand Champion - 3rd Grade Show
2nd Runner up to Grand Champion - 5th Grade Show
Afternoon Session Results:
6th Grade Show - (Pee Wee A Black) - 1st Place
6th Grade Pom - (Pee Wee A Red) - 1st Place
7th Grade Show - (Lightweight B Black)- 1st Place
7th Grade Pom - (Lightweight B Red) - 1st Place
8th Grade Show - (Varsity/Lightweight A) - 2nd Place
Grand Champion - 7th Grade Show
1st Runner up to Grand Champion - 7th Grade Pom
2nd Runner up to Grand Champion - 6th Grade Show
Thank you to all the parents and fans who came out to support our girls!!
LWBB - 1st Place 7th grade / 1st Place Grand Champions overall

PWBB - 1st Place 5th grade / 3rd Place Grand Champions overall

4th Grade (Widget Red) 1st Place Show

Widget White - 2nd Place -3rd Grade Show - 1st Runner Up to Grand Champion

Fan Appreciation Day/500th Win Celebration Success
Thank you to all who made our Fan Appreciation Day a Success. Many behind the scene volunteers were involved to make the day a success. We would like to extend
a special thank you to Steve and Vicky Hayes for the coordination of Papa's 500th win ceremony conducted prior to the Heavyweight game. Additionally we would like to thank Mike Madey for the gracious donation of the additional electric provided at the field. He donated the use of the generator system. As well a special thank you to Glen Knerr for providing his bucket truck to assist with putting up the large 500th win sign
on the Press Box in the "last hour" on Friday night. The Mustangs organization is built upon many hours of volunterism and we thank all who assisted.
2008 Fan Appreciation Day Pictures
Part 1 - Part 2
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Don't forget to view the pictures at LJAPhoto.com
Click on: Go to Gallery Page
Click on: New Lenox Mustangs Homecoming and use the provided password from
the game. If you have forgotten the password, or lost your sheet of paper, please contact Lynn.
Congratulations to our 2009 1st Place League Division Team WInners....
Pee Wee B Red
Pee Wee B Black
Pee Wee A Red
Pee Wee A Black - Co-Champs
Lightweight B Red
Lightweight A
Heavyweight
New Lenox Mustangs
Southwest Midget Football Conference
Co-Athletic Directors
Bob Schaper - 815-212-4673
Lynn Plarski - 815-485-9036
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