One of the top-ranked football teams in Illinois will be without one of its top players for the rest of the season.
Orion tight end/defensive end and Iowa commit Logan Lee suffered a Grade 3 lacerated spleen during Saturday’s win over Morrison and will miss the final two weeks of the regular season as well as the postseason.
“It’s very frustrating,” Lee said. “The biggest thing is not being able to finish the season. It’s not really hit me quite yet, but it’s just really tough going through it, not being able to be there for my team. I’ll be on the sideline cheering them on, but it’s not going to be the same.”
The injury occurred midway through the second quarter of Saturday’s game at Morrison when Lee landed hard on the football while diving for an attempted catch. He came out for a few plays, but returned and finished the day with eight catches for 208 yards and two touchdowns while also adding three tackles, two for loss and one sack through three quarters.
“It was bothering me the whole time but I just thought it was bruised ribs,” Lee said. “I wasn’t really sure what was wrong. I knew something was, but I thought it was minor.”
Lee said he was in pain the rest of the night Saturday and Sunday, but participated in a school-related choir event on Sunday. It wasn’t until early Monday morning when he started vomiting that he went to a local emergency room. He was then taken by ambulance to Iowa City.
Lee didn’t require surgery, but said he has to avoid contact and excessive movement for about six to eight weeks. If it had been a Grade 4 laceration, Lee would have needed surgery. He expects to be discharged from the hospital today.
“I’m very fortunate we caught it so early,” Lee said. “It could have been a lot worse and I’m very lucky we were able to catch it so early.”
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It’s a tough way for Lee to end his senior season. He compiled 26 catches for 442 yards and 10 touchdowns and had 46 tackles, 19.5 for loss and 14 sacks on defense, helping the Chargers to a 7-0 record and No. 2 ranking in Class 2A.
“We’re disappointed for him. Nobody works as hard as he does and is as committed to this program as he is,” Orion coach Chip Filler said. “To have something like this happen to him, sometimes life just isn’t fair.”
Though the Chargers lose a big piece of their team, they are still confident they can have a strong run in the postseason thanks to a balanced offense and a stout defense.
“We’ve got a deep team, we’ve got a talented team,” Filler said. “We have a team, not just an individual. So we’re going to rally behind that and play good football. That’s about all we can do. It stinks for our program and for our kids and for Logan in particular, but we’re going to grow from this. Everything happens for a reason so there’s a bigger plan for us and we’re going to tie our shoes up a little bit tighter and we’re going to move forward.”
Once Lee recovers, he said he hopes to wrestle this winter and throw the shot put and discus this spring. Then he will prepare to join the Iowa football team.
“I’m going to do whatever I can to get back as quickly and healthily as possible and I’m going to use this as motivation for wrestling season,” Lee said. “I’m very competitive and I just want to continue to stay competitive and being able to compete in wrestling and shot and discus will be huge for me. I just really want to be able to compete with people throughout the year.”
He received messages during the day Monday from members of the Iowa coaching and recruiting staff as well as from friends and family.
“It’s huge being able to have a support system,” said Lee, a 220-pound state wrestling champ during his sophomore season. “They’re going to help me through the process. It’s going to be really tough, but they’re going to help me through it.”
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Orion's Logan Lee unleashed a throw of 55 feet, 8 inches in Thursday's IHSA Class 1A State Track & Field preliminaries. That was the second-best qualifying throw of the day as he heads into Saturday's finals at Eastern Illinois University's O'Brien Field.
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Orion’s Logan Lee participates in the discus throw during the Class 1A Orion Sectional last month. Lee leads the throws on the Quad-City Times All-Area team.
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Orion senior Logan Lee and Fulton senior Eli Pannell are the 2019 Dispatch-Argus-QCOnline Area Co-Wrestler of the Year. Thank you to Sean Moeller for allowing photos to be taken at the Rust Belt in East Moline.
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Orion's Logan Lee and assistant coach Payton Loete celebrate Saturday night after Lee won the IHSA Class 1A state 285-pound wrestling title. Lee defeated Byron's Tyler Elsbury 7-5 to wrap up his second prep individual championship.
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Class 1A Sherrard Wrestling Regional

Orion’s Logan Lee shakes hands with Fulton’s Max Pannell after wrestling at 285lbs during the Class 1A Sherrard Wrestling Regional Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, at Sherrard High School. Lee won the match.
Class 1A Sherrard Wrestling Regional

Orion’s Logan Lee pins Fulton’s Max Pannell at 285lbs during the Class 1A Sherrard Wrestling Regional Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, at Sherrard High School.
Class 1A Sherrard Wrestling Regional

Orion’s Logan Lee wrestles Fulton’s Max Pannell at 285lbs during the Class 1A Sherrard Wrestling Regional Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, at Sherrard High School.
Class 1A Sherrard Wrestling Regional

Orion’s Logan Lee wrestles Fulton’s Max Pannell at 285lbs during the Class 1A Sherrard Wrestling Regional Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, at Sherrard High School. Lee won the match.
Class 1A Sherrard Wrestling Regional

Orion’s Logan Lee, top, wrestles Fulton’s Max Pannell in the 285-pound championship match at the Sherrard regional last month. Lee won his second state title in three years this winter.
Class 1A Sherrard Wrestling Regional

Orion’s Logan Lee (top) wrestles Fulton’s Max Pannell in the 285-pound championship match at the Class 1A Sherrard Wrestling Regional.
Class 1A Sherrard Wrestling Regional

The crowd reacts after Orion's Logan Lee takes down Fulton's Max Pannell at 285lbs during the Class 1A Sherrard Wrestling Regional Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, at Sherrard High School. Lee won the match.
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Orion’s Logan Lee wrestles Fulton’s Max Pannell in the 285-pound championship Saturday during the Class 1A Sherrard Wrestling Regional at Sherrard High School.
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Orion’s Logan Lee wrestles Fulton’s Max Pannell in the 285-pound championship at the Class 1A Sherrard Wrestling Regional.
Major decisions

Moline's Kole Brower (top) wrestles during a 126-pound match in the Muddy Water Duals at Augustana's Carver Center. Brower won with a pin in 48 seconds.
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8: Steven Speaker II, Mercer County
6: Kole Brower, Moline.
5: Andrew Burkeybile, Moline.
4: Austin Fratzke, Sherrard; Seth Speaker, Mercer County.
3: Charlie Farmer, Moline; Logan Golding, United Township; Victor Guzman, Rock Island; Jon Headley, Mercer County; Isaac Martinez, Moline; Parker Terronez, Moline; Kayden White, Morrison.
2: David Dierickx, Alleman; Gabe Friedrichsen, Erie-Proph.; Cade Harris, United Township; Cody Jacobs, Erie-Proph.; Griffen Kernan, Mercer County; Broctyn King, Mercer County; Brandon Lawver, Rock Island; Colin Miller, Mercer County; Alec Schmact, Moline; Carson Tippie, Mercer County; Cobie Underwood, Moline; Camden Whitenack, Mercer County; Gunnar Wuebben, Erie-Proph.
— Note: Thru Jan. 6; *-Unbeaten; Statistics submitted by coaches and compiled by Steve Tappa; missing this week: Kewanee, Monmouth-Roseville.
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Orion tight end Logan Lee, flanked by his parents Mitch and Sue, and Danielle Taets, flanked by her parents Brandon and Mary, sign their letter of intent Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at Orion High School. Lee will be playing football at the University of Iowa and Taets will be running track at Illinois State.
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Orion seniors Logan Lee and Danielle Taets, pose for a photo after signing their letters of intent on Wednesday at Orion High School. Lee will be playing football at the University of Iowa and Taets will be running track at Illinois State.
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Orion tight end Logan Lee, flanked by his parents Mitch and Sue, signs his letter of commitment to play football at the University of Iowa Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at Orion High School.
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Orion tight end Logan Lee, flanked by his parents Mitch and Sue, signs his letter of commitment to play football at the University of Iowa Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at Orion High School.
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Orion tight end Logan Lee, flanked by his parents Mitch and Sue, signs his letter of commitment to play football at the University of Iowa Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at Orion High School.
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Orion tight end Logan Lee, flanked by his parents Mitch and Sue, and Danielle Taets, flanked by her parents Brandon and Mary, sign their letter of intent Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at Orion High School. Lee will be playing football at the University of Iowa and Taets will be running track at Illinois State.
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Orion football coach gives a speech before tight end Logan Lee, flanked by his parents Mitch and Sue, signs his letter of commitment to play football at the University of Iowa Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at Orion High School.
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Orion tight end Logan Lee signs his letter of commitment to play football at the University of Iowa Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, at Orion High School.
Class 2A Playoffs: Eastland-Pearl City at Orion

Orion's Logan Lee (45) leads cheerleaders and players from both sides in prayer after the third round of the IHSA Class 2A playoffs Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 at Charger Field in Orion.
Class 2A Playoffs: Eastland-Pearl City at Orion

Orion's Logan Lee (45) leads a group of Eastland-Pearl City players to pray after the third round of the IHSA Class 2A playoffs Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 at Charger Field in Orion.
Class 2A Playoffs: Eastland-Pearl City at Orion

Orion's Logan Lee (45) hugs Austin Mack (57) during the third round of the IHSA Class 2A playoffs Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 at Charger Field in Orion.
Class 2A Playoffs: Eastland-Pearl City at Orion

Orion's Dawson Schulenberg (2) is comforted by teammates Logan Lee (45) and Christian Williams (7) during the third round of the IHSA Class 2A playoffs Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 at Charger Field in Orion.
Class 2A 2nd round playoffs: Orion at Rockridge

Orion's Seth West (10) is picked up and hugged by Logan Lee (45) during the second round of the IHSA Class 2A playoffs against Rockridge Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 in Edgington.
Class 2A 2nd round playoffs: Orion at Rockridge

Orion's Austin Mack (57) hugs Logan Lee (45) after the Chargers beat Rockridge during the second round of the IHSA Class 2A playoffs Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 in Edgington.
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Rockridge's Riley Fetterer (in grey hoodie) and Orion's Logan Lee hug after the teams met in the Week 9 game of the regular season. Neither Fetterer nor Lee played in that game because of injuries, but Fetterer is back for Saturday's rematch.
Class 2A playoffs: Fieldcrest at Orion

Orion's Logan Lee, right, tackles Kobe Lieving (42) after the Chargers beat Fieldcrest during the first round of the IHSA Class 2A playoffs Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018 at Charger Field in Orion.
Class 2A playoffs: Fieldcrest at Orion

Orion's Logan Lee, right, tackles Kobe Lieving (42) after the Chargers beat Fieldcrest during the first round of the IHSA Class 2A playoffs Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018 at Charger Field in Orion.
Orion Football: Small Town, Big Hearts

Orion's Logan Lee shows off a cookie with his name that was made for him after the Chargers game against Rockridge Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 in Orion.
Orion Football: Small Town, Big Hearts

Orion’s Logan Lee hugs head coach Chip Filler before exiting the field during the Chargers game against Rockridge Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 in Orion. Lee, who is out for the season due to injury, dressed to take part in senior night festivities.
Orion Football: Small Town, Big Hearts

Orion's Logan Lee (45) watches the Chargers from the sidelines Friday, Oct. 12, 2018 in Orion. Lee is out for the remainder of the season due to injury.
Orion Football: Small Town, Big Hearts

Orion's Logan Lee, left, is comforted by teammates shortly after receiving news he would be out the rest of the season due to an injury Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, at the Lee's residence in Coal Valley. Lee had just returned home after a hospital stay in Iowa City.
Orion Football: Small Town, Big Hearts

Orion's Logan Lee (45) and Seth West (10) celebrate the Chargers win over Morrison Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 in Morrison.
Orion Football: Small Town, Big Hearts

Orion's Logan Lee (45) drives through multiple Morrison defenders for extra yardage Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 at Morrison High School. Lee will be out for the remainder of the season due to injury.
Orion Football: Small Town, Big Hearts

Orion's Logan Lee (45) receives a high-five from Morrison's Isaak Shelter (39) after Lee scored a touchdown Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 in Morrison.
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Orion's Logan Lee (45) celebrates a touchdown against Morrison Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 in Morrison.
Orion Football: Small Town, Big Hearts

Orion's Logan Lee (45) and Orion's Seth West (10) celebrate a touchdown against Fulton during their game Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Charger Field in Orion.
Orion Football: Small Town, Big Hearts

Orion's homecoming king Logan Lee and queen Morgan LaBelle along with crown bearers Leo Blessman and Norah Nedved make their entrance before their game against Fulton Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Charger Field in Orion.
Orion Football: Small Town, Big Hearts

Orion's Logan Lee and Skyler Stropes hugs their mothers Sue and Tara, after the mother-son dance during the homecoming pep rally Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 at the High School.
Orion Football: Small Town, Big Hearts

Orion's Logan Lee (45), center, leads prayer as he holds the hands of Sherrard's Carson Caldwell and Orion cheerleader Katie Noyd, after the Chargers win over the Tigers, Friday, August 31, 2018, in Orion.
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Orion's Logan Lee (45) chats with young fans before the Chargers home opener against Sherrard Friday, August 31, 2018, at Charger Field in Orion.
Orion Football: Small Town, Big Hearts

Orion's Logan Lee throws Chad Banfield off the dock during a team picnic Saturday, August 18, 2018, in Coal Valley.
Orion Football: Small Town, Big Hearts

Orion's Logan Lee (45), center, leads the team in the huddle during the Orion Tailgate Friday, August 17, 2018 at the High School. The tailgate was held to showcase the 2018 fall sports.
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Orion's homecoming king Logan Lee and queen Morgan LaBelle along with crown bearers Leo Blessman and Norah Nedved make their entrance before their game against Fulton Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Charger Field in Orion.
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Orion's Logan Lee (45), center, leads prayer as he holds the hands of Sherrard's Carson Caldwell and Orion cheerleader Katie Noyd, after the Chargers win over the Tigers, Friday, August 31, 2018, in Orion.
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Orion's Logan Lee (45) chats with young fans before the Chargers home opener against Sherrard Friday, August 31, 2018, at Charger Field in Orion.
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Orion's Logan Lee (45) reacts after scoring a touchdown against Morrison in Saturday's Three Rivers Rock contest the Chargers won 49-13. Lee, a University of Iowa football recruit, will be out for the remainder of the season due to an injury, but is expected back during the wrestling season.
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The Morrison defense found it tough to bring down Orion receiver Logan Lee (45) on this play in Saturday's Three Rivers Rock game. Dragging Mustangs defenders, Lee turned a short pass into a big gain. Lee will be out for the remainder of the season due to an injury suffered later in the game.
Orion's Logan Lee

Orion football standout Logan Lee is this week’s Dispatch-Argus-QCOnline.com Area Pacesetter. In last Friday’s win at Princeton, the 6-foot-5, 245-pound senior end had a monster second half. Lee recorded five of his six quarterback sacks, finishing with 11 tackles on the night.
Orion's Logan Lee

Orion football standout Logan Lee stands tall among the Orion Chargers as this week’s Dispatch-Argus-QCOnline Area Pacesetter. In last Friday’s win at Princeton, the 6-foot-5, 245-pound senior end had a monster second half. Lee recorded five of his six quarterback sacks, finishing with 11 tackles.
Orion football celebration

Orion's Logan Lee (45) and Cole Schroeder (17) chest bump in celebration during a 2017 playoff game.
Orion football celebration

Orion's Logan Lee (45) and James Schnerre (39) celebrate during a 2017 playoff game.
Prep Wrestling: Class 1A Rockridge Regional

Orion's Logan Lee and Fulton's Taylor Fleetwood wrestle at 285 pounds during the Class 1A Rockridge Regional Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 in Edgington. Fleetwood won the match.
Prep Wrestling: Class 1A Rockridge Regional

Orion's Logan Lee and Fulton's Taylor Fleetwood wrestle at 285 pounds during the Class 1A Rockridge Regional Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 in Edgington. Fleetwood won the match.
Prep Wrestling: Class 1A Rockridge Regional

Orion's Logan Lee and Fulton's Taylor Fleetwood wrestle at 285 pounds during the Class 1A Rockridge Regional earlier this month. Both placed at state last season.
Prep Wrestling: Class 1A Rockridge Regional

Orion's Logan Lee and Fulton's Taylor Fleetwood wrestle at 285 pounds during the Class 1A Rockridge Regional Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 in Edgington. Fleetwood won the match.
Prep Wrestling: Bob Mitton Orion Invite

Orion's Logan Lee gets his hand raised after defeating Alleman's Roberto Torres in a 220-pound match in the 35th Bob Mitton Orion Invitational Wrestling Tournament at Orion High School Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Orion.
Prep Wrestling: Bob Mitton Orion Invite

Orion's Logan Lee gets his hand raised after defeating Alleman's Roberto Torres in a 220-pound match in the 35th Bob Mitton Orion Invitational Wrestling Tournament at Orion High School Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Orion.
Prep Wrestling: Bob Mitton Orion Invite

Orion's Logan Lee wrestles Alleman's Roberto Torres in a 220-pound match in the 35th Bob Mitton Orion Invitational Wrestling Tournament at Orion High School Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Orion.
2017-pacesetters-Orion's Logan Lee

Orion junior wrestler Logan Lee is this week’s Dispatch-Argus Area Pacesetter. Lee won the 220-pound title at the Erie Panther Holiday Tournament and currently holds a 14-0 record with 13 pins.
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Orion junior wrestler Logan Lee is this week’s Dispatch-Argus Area Pacesetter. Lee won the 220-pound title at the Erie Panther Holiday Tournament and currently holds a 14-0 record with 13 pins.
2017 Dispatch-Argus Area Football Player of the Year: Orion's Logan Lee

Logan Lee, Jr. TE/LB, Orion: IHSFCA Class 2A All-State and unanimous first team All-Three Rivers Rock Division; 28 receptions for 505 yards and 8 touchdowns, 74 tackles, 26 TFLs, 13 sacks
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Orion's Logan Lee (45) and Seth West (26) react after West caught a touchdown pass during a Class 2A football quarterfinal between Orion and Sterling Newman in 2017.
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Orion's Logan Lee (45) and Seth West (26) react after West caught a touchdown pass during a Class 2A football quarterfinal between Orion and Newman Central Catholic Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Sterling. Newman Central Catholic defeat Orion 40-14.
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Orion's Logan Lee (45) watches the runner rush by him as Lee tries to fight through a double team during a Class 2A football quarterfinal between Orion and Newman Central Catholic Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Sterling. Newman Central Catholic defeat Orion 40-14.
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Orion's Logan Lee (left) leaps up to catch a pass over two defenders during a Class 2A football quarterfinal between Orion and Newman Central Catholic Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Sterling. Newman Central Catholic defeat Orion 40-14.
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Orion's Logan Lee (45) prepares to catch a pass during a Class 2A football quarterfinal between Orion and Newman Central Catholic Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Sterling. Newman Central Catholic defeat Orion 40-14.
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Orion's Logan Lee (45) returns a kick during a Class 2A football quarterfinal between Orion and Newman Central Catholic Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Sterling. Newman Central Catholic defeat Orion 40-14.
Logan Lee submitted photo

Orion junior Logan Lee, left is shown with Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz when Lee committed to play football at the University of Iowa.
Logan Lee

Orion's Logan Lee (45) gets past Sherrard's Ben Kissner (9) and into the end zone to score a touchdown with only one cleat during the first half of a nonconference game earlier this season.
Second Round Football Playoff: Orion vs. Clifton Central

Orion's Logan Lee (45) and Sam West (23) walk off the field after defeating Clifton Central in a second round football playoff game at Orion High School Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Orion.
Second Round Football Playoff: Orion vs. Clifton Central

Orion's Logan Lee (45) and Cole Schroeder (17) chest bump in celebration after Schroeder caught a pass for a touchdown during a second round football playoff game between Orion and Clifton Central at Orion High School Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Orion.
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Orion's Logan Lee (45) kisses his girlfriend Tori Verbeck after the Chargers defeated Rockford Christian in the Class 2A playoff opener Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 at Charger Field in Orion.
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Orion's Logan Lee (45) hugs his father after the Chargers beat Rockford Christian in the Class 2A playoff opener Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 at Charger Field in Orion.
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Orion's Logan Lee (45) and James Schnerre (39) celebrate defeating Rockford Christian in the Class 2A playoff opener Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 at Charger Field in Orion.
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Orion's Logan Lee (45) and James Schnerre (39) celebrate defeating Rockford Christian in the Class 2A playoff opener Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 at Charger Field in Orion.
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Orion's Logan Lee (45) sacks Rockford Christian quarterback Noah Kellerman (14) during the last play of the Class 2A playoff game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 at Charger Field in Orion. Orion Chargers beat Rockford Christian, 40-0.
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Orion's Logan Lee (45) sacks Rockford Christian quarterback Noah Kellerman (14) during the last play of the Class 2A playoff game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 at Charger Field in Orion. Orion Chargers beat Rockford Christian, 40-0.
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Orion's Logan Lee (45) throws his hands in the air after the Chargers score a touchdown against Rockford Christian during the Class 2A playoff opener Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 at Charger Field in Orion.
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Orion's Logan Lee (45) celebrates a touchdown against Rockford Christian during the Class 2A playoff opener Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 at Charger Field in Orion.
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Orion's Logan Lee (45) tackles Rockford Christian's Noah Kellerman (14) during the Class 2A playoff opener Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 at Charger Field in Orion.
Rockridge photo

Rockridge’s Riley Fetterer (2) tucks behind blocker Logan Farrington (52) on a run during the first quarter of their game at Rockridge High School in Edginton on Friday,.
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Orion's Logan Lee (45) gets past Sherrard's Ben Kissner (9) with only one cleat during the first half of their non-conference game, Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, in Sherrard.
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Orion's Logan Lee (45) reacts after scoring a touchdown against Sherrard during the first half of their non-conference game, Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, in Sherrard.
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Orion's Logan Lee (45) attempts to block Sherrard quarterback Cole Bizarri's (3) pass during the first half of their non-conference game, Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, in Sherrard.
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Orion's Logan Lee (45) gets through Sherrard's Ethan Egel (85) and Sam Kissner (6) during the first half of their non-conference game, Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, in Sherrard.
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Orion's Dawson Schulenburg (2) passes to Logan Lee (45) during the first half of their non-conference game against Sherrard, Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, in Sherrard.
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Orion's Logan Lee (45) gets past Sherrard's Ben Kissner (9) with only one cleat during the first half of their non-conference game, Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, in Sherrard.
Chargers' youth corps to get their opportunity to shine

Orion tight end Logan Lee listens to instructions during the team's practice Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 at the school.
Golden Eagles solid in season-opening victory over Rockets

Mercer County's Gio Lee slides safely into second base past Rockridge's Logan Gillispie during the first game of the season Monday, March 20, 2017 at Northside Park in Aledo. Mercer County Eagles defeated Rockridge, 6-0.
Iowa, Michigan football offer Orion's Lee in four-day span

Orion sophomore Logan Lee has recently picked up football scholarship offers from Iowa and Michigan.
Orion's Logan Lee Wins State Title At IHSA Individual State Wrestling Tournament

February 18, 2017 - Champaign, IL - Orion's Logan Lee hugs coach Payton Loete after competing in the Class 1A state wrestling championship match at this year's IHSA Individual State Wrestling Tournament. Lee won the title by a 12-9 decision. [Photo: Douglas Cottle/PhotoNews]
Orion's Logan Lee Competes In HSA Individual State Wrestling Tournament

Orion’s Logan Lee competes in his opening Class 1A state wrestling match at Thursday’s IHSA Individual State Wrestling Tournament in Champaign.
Fulton's Fleetwood rolls to 1A sectional title repeat

Orion's Logan Lee wrestles Dakota's Maverick McPeek Saturday at the 1A Byron Wrestling Sectional.
Orion wrestles to its first conference title since 2007

Orion's Logan Lee and Erie-Prophetstown's Trace Shoup tangle on the mat during a bout at 220 pound weight class Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 at Orion. Orion's Lee pinned Erie-Prophetstown's Shoup.
Orion's Lee loving his wrestling return

Orion sophomore Logan Lee wrestles Kyle Lee during a dual against Riverdale in Port Byron on Nov. 29. Lee is 15-0 this season.
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Orion's Logan Lee competes in the shot put event at the Rockridge Relays Friday, April 22. (Gary Krambeck / gkrambeck@qconline.com)
Lee's pin in prep wrestling debut sparks Orion early in opening-night victory

Orion's Logan Lee lifts Riverdale's Kyle Todd during a bout for the 220lbs weight class at Riverdale High School Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 in Port Byron. Lee won the match by pin.