The Do It Stevie’s Way 219 foundation is honored to receive the 2023 Henry Hyde Award from the American Catholic Press. This recognition is a testament to the enduring impact of Stevie’s legacy, which resonates profoundly within our communities, thanks to the unwavering commitment and vision of Karen and Mark. Without the support of dedicated family and friends this would not be possible. Please help us continue our journey by always Doing it Stevie’s Way!
This year Matthew Baker Inc and the Baker family bestowed the Jaqueline Baker Memorial Award upon the “Do It Stevie’s Way 219 Foundation.” We are extremely grateful, honored & humbled to receive this prestigious award.
The 2023 Thanksgiving for Stevie was hosted at Cork & Kerry’s on Friday, November 24th. It was a heartwarming gathering filled with gratitude and fond memories. Friends and family got together and enjoyed food and drinks provided by Joey’s Red Hots and Calogero’s. The event was truly special, not only embracing the Thanksgiving spirit but also paid a heartfelt tribute to Stevie’s enduring legacy. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who joined us for this meaningful gathering.
The 2023 All-Star Skills Competition and Home Run Derby happened on Tuesday, July 11th, at Ozinga FIeld in Crestwood, Illinois. Thank you to everyone who came out or helped us sell tickets!
This event was part of the Frontier League’s 2023 All-Star Game July 10-12th, hosted by the Windy City Thunderbolts. Four teams competed in five events, each represented by a local charity. The Do It Stevie’s Way 219 Foundation team included two former Stevie Tournament Award winners, Chase Dawson and Jarrod Watkins.
Congratulations to the following DISW tournament award winners! May you continue to walk through life Doing it Stevie’s way.
Austin Mallee
Max Pavlov
Jake Moerman
Luke Stulga
Logan Tomlinson
Quinn Duffy
Cole VanAssen
Jack Barry
Victor Zaragosa
Dylan Bowen
Jacob Smevoll
Moises Vazquez
Ryder Johnson
Dylan Swanstrom
Troy Stukenburg
Gavin Gomez
We are honored to announce that Mark and Karen Bajenski were given the Mt. Carmel High School Humanitarian award. We would like to give a special thank you to all of the volunteers who continue to give their time and commitment, making the DISW 219 foundation the organization it is today! The best example of always doing it Stevie’s Way!
Congratulations to the 2022 DISW Tournament award winners!
Lemont- Conor Murray
Mt. Carmel- Colin Small
Lyons Township – Jack McNamara
Marian Catholic – Ezra Essex
Providence- Tyler Young
Hinsdale Central- Blake Edmonds
Marist- Cal Sefcik
Homewood Flossmoor- Dillon Head
Brother Rice- Jack Lausch
Andrean- Jax Kalemba
St. Rita- Joey Smith
Carl Sandburg- Jack Liskiewick
Lockport- Lucas Pajean
St. Laurence- Jameson Martin
The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), Chicagoland’s new-car dealer association, recently donated $1,500 to the Do It Stevie’s Way Foundation. The donation came via the CATA’s Chicagoland Dealers Care program in conjunction with a $4,000 donation by Tinley Park-based Apple Chevrolet. Through Chicagoland Dealers Care, the CATA matches up to $1,500 of a member dealer’s donation to local charitable organizations.
Congratulations to the 2019 DISW award winners!
Andrean- Micheal Doolin
Marist- Max Malley
Mt Carmel- Ed Howard
Lockport- Ryan Moerman
St Rita- Brendan Carrane
De LaSalle- Rocco Arcieri
Providence- Bryce Barnett
Lemont- Bobby Wisz
St Laurence- Jake Vera
OPRF- Luke Fitzgerald
Sandburg- Ian Sanders
Marian- Jordan Smevoli
HF- Jacob Schroeder
Montini- Micheal Koszewski
Brother Rice- Kendall Pettis
Lyons- Justin Malpede
Congratulations to the 2018 DISW Tournament award winners!
Cangelosi-Sparks Scholarship Winner
Branden Comia
Sandburg High School
Steven M Bajenski Tournament
Scholarship Winner
Easton Tally
Lemont High School
2018 Opening Round Games
3/16 4:30p Montini defeated St. Rita 5 – 4
4/20 4:30p TBC*** St. Laurence vs Lyons 2 – 1 (6th inn)
4/13 4:30p Providence Catholic defeated Marian Catholic 3 – 2
4/13 4:30p Oak Park River Forest defeated Marist 12 – 1
4/18 4:30p Brother Rice defeated Lockport 9 – 3
4/21 10:00a Sandburg defeated Lemont 6 – 2
5/2 4:30p Mount Carmel defeated Andrean 7 – 3
Second Round Games
5/16 6:00p St. Rita defeated Lemont 13 – 3
5/17 5:30p Marian Catholic defeated St Laurence 2 – 0
5/17 7:30p Marist defeated Sandburg 3 – 0
5/17 5:30p Mount Carmel defeated Montini 10 – 1
5/17 7:30p Providence Catholic defeated Andrean 6 – 3
5/17 5:30p Lockport defeated OPRF 5 – 2
5/17 7:30p Lyons defeated Brother Rice 5 – 0
Tournament Seeding / Third Round Games
#1 Mount Carmel, #2 Providence, #3 Lyons, #4 Marian
#5 St. Laurence, #6 Sandburg, #7 OPRF, #8 St. Rita, #9 Brother Rice,
#10 Marist, #11 Lockport, #12 Montini, #13 Andrean, #14 Lemont
5/18 4:15p Mount Carmel defeated St. Rita 3 – 1
5/18 6:15p St. Laurence defeated Marian 7 – 3
5/18 5:30p OPRF defeated Providence 3 – 2
5/18 8:30p Sandburg defeated Lyons 6 – 3
5/18 5:30p Brother Rice defeated Lemont 7 – 6
5/18 7:45p Marist defeated Andrean 12 – 2
5/18 7:30p Lockport defeates Montini 4 – 3
Fourth Round Games
5/19 10:00a Mount Carmel vs St Laurence at Standard Bank
5/19 1:00p St Rita vs Marian Catholic at Standard Bank
5/19 4:30p Providence vs Lyons at Standard Bank
5/19 9:30a Brother Rice vs Marist at Joliet Stadium
5/19 11:45a OPRF vs Sandbury at Joliet
5/19 9:30a Andrean vs Montini at Wheaton College
5/19 11:45a Lockport vs Lemont at Wheaton College
Championship Game
Sandburg defeats St Laurence 6 – 0
Congrats to the Eagles!!!
2018 Do It Stevie’s Way Tourney Champions
