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M_L_Tate18 🇺🇦

@MelvinLTate

3 years

Asking for prayers. My father is in ICU. He was watching last night's game when he suddenly developed breathing difficulties. Praying he pulls through.

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

@wischlist Word is Cuonzo Martin is out at Mizzou. Needless to say, Josh Whitman made the right call in hiring Brad Underwood a few years ago.

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@MelvinLTate

9 months

Update on my dad. He’s out of the procedure from an earlier heart attack, and is doing better. I talked with him this evening and he’s in real good spirits as he begins the recovery. I appreciate everyone’s thoughts and prayers.

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

As I always say, an ugly win is better than a pretty loss. Looks like the Illini will escape Northwestern with the victory

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@MelvinLTate

2 years

It is now official: for the first time since 1989, @oprffootball and @FenwickFB will do battle on the gridiron. Game is set for August 27 at Seat Geek Stadium in Bridgeview. @OakPark @michaelsobrien @EDGYTIM @jwelge96 @FNDrive @KyleNabors @mikeclarkpreps

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@MelvinLTate

9 months

Just found out that my dad was rushed to the hospital this afternoon with a heart attack. He's having a procedure done at this moment and we'll know his prognosis this evening. Please keep me and my family in your prayers.

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

Update on my dad. I was able to talk with him yesterday afternoon. He's feeling much better. Still in the hospital but his prognosis is good. I appreciate everyone's kind prayers and thoughts yesterday.

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@MelvinLTate

2 years

Both @FriarGirlsVB & @NazVball are first-class programs. The Roadrunners waited for the Friars to emerge from the locker room after the match to salute Fenwick coach Kathleen O'Laughlin, who is retiring. What a classy gesture, something @JakeBartelson would appreciate.

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

@IlliniMBB , you have one mission tonight - beat Mizzou @wischlist @NapervilleTony @HawleySports @UofIPackWSFan @DanielleBloeme @AmyKathleen3 @Sturdy32 @ErikaHarold I-L-L...

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@MelvinLTate

8 years

At #DraftTown in Chicago #Illini #WeWillWin

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

Glenbard West is just putting on an absolute clinic against Whitney Young - and that's putting it nicely. The Hilltoppers are one of the best Illinois high school teams I've seen in my lifetime.

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@MelvinLTate

5 months

FINAL: @FriarSoftball 3, @montinisoftball 0. Fenwick wins the Class 3A Trinity Regional and advances to next week's Glenbard South Sectional. Sophie Stone 16 K's for the Friars. @OakPark @jwelge96

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

I would like to salute @friargirlsbball for a memorable season. I know you didn't achieve your goal, but you made your school proud. And coach Power and the players were delightful to cover. Coach, you will be missed - so will the seniors.

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@MelvinLTate

2 years

Former @FenwickFB defensive coordinator Titcus Pettigrew, who helped the Friars win the 2021 Class 5A championship, is the new head coach at Bolingbrook. @OakPark

BHS Athletics

@BHSRaiders

2 years

Pending Board approval, we would like to introduce to you the next Head Football Coach at Bolingbrook High School, Mr. Titcus Pettigrew! Coach Pettigrew becomes only the 4th head coach in our Program’s History (R. Wrather, ‘74-‘77; P. Acton, ‘78-‘01; J. Ivlow, ‘02-‘22).

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@MelvinLTate

9 months

With things okay now w/dad, I can write sports again. So tonight, I'm at Fenwick for a Catholic League boys 🏀 game between @FenwickHoops & Brother Rice, covering for @OakPark . I truly thank everyone for the prayers/support; it meant a lot.

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

Jimmy Liston of @FriarWrestling will wrestle for the 2A 285-pound title tomorrow in Champaign as he defeated Alex Hamrick of Chatham Glenwood 5-2. He'll meet Dillan Johnson of Joliet Catholic in the final. Also, Conor Paris lost to Shane Moran of Crystal Lake South.

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

Sorry, but this is complete and utter BS. Kofi resolved the issue, yet still gets hosed by the NCAA - which BTW is a total joke. @wischlist @HawleySports @NapervilleTony @UofIPackWSFan @DanielleBloeme @ErikaHarold @Sturdy32 #FreeKofi

Jeff Goodman

@GoodmanHoops

3 years

Illinois big man Kofi Cockburn will miss the first 3 games, serving an NCAA suspension required as part of the reinstatement process triggered because Cockburn sold institutionally issued apparel and memorabilia in June. So dumb. #FreeKofi

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

State wrestling update: Freshman Gabe Kaminski of @NazarethLGP comes up just short in his bid for the 1A 220-pound title, losing the championship bout to Jadon Mims of IC Catholic Prep 5-4. Still, a stellar season for Kaminski, who finishes with a 33-5 record. @RBLandmark

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@MelvinLTate

2 years

FINAL: @york_dukes 34, @oprffootball 8. The Dukes - who've been playing football since 1920 - get their first perfect season in school history and claim an outright West Suburban Silver title, the 1st since 2005. @OakPark @FNDrive @jwelge96 @michaelsobrien @mikeclarkpreps

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@MelvinLTate

2 years

Thankful and blessed to add another digit to my age today. Going to relax and enjoy my birthday.

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

Kaden Cobb & Jimmy Liston of @FenwickFB and Quentrell Harris of @FootballNaz were named to the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Class 5A All-State team. @OakPark @RBLandmark @FenwickAD @fenwickfriars @NazarethLGP

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@MelvinLTate

1 year

@BigTenNetwork @B1GMBBall Only one correct choice: Flight #33 of the Flyin' Illini, Kenny Battle.

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

@michaelsobrien Solution is easy: move the supersectionals back to large high school gyms like East Aurora, Elgin, and Hinsdale Central. All hold at least 3000 fans.

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

Blessed to make another trip around the sun starting today. And this one's special - it's my 50th birthday!

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

Here is my @OakPark preview of @FenwickFB 's Class 5A title game against Kankakee, along with a score prediction:

Football state finals preview: Fenwick vs. Kankakee - Wednesday Journal

This weekend, for the first time in program history, the Fenwick High School football team will participate in an IHSA state championship game.

www.oakpark.com

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@MelvinLTate

2 years

FINAL: @DGNHoops 78, @OPRFBball 46. Max Haack finished with 27 points, including 7 3-pointers for the Trojans (15-2, 5-2 in WSC Silver. Jack Stanton added 16 points and Jacob Bozeman 14. @jwelge96

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@MelvinLTate

2 years

FINAL: @FenwickHoops 49, De La Salle 40. The Friars knock off the sectional's top seed on its' home floor, by far the biggest win of Tony Young's Fenwick career. Marshall led Fenwick (21-12) with 11 points & JT Pettigrew added 10 points and 6 rebounds. @OakPark @michaelsobrien

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

Jimmy Liston of @FriarWrestling loses the 2A 285-pound title bout to Dillan Johnson of Joliet Catholic via pin at 1:30. Johnson finishes undefeated (34-0). Still, an excellent season by Liston, who finishes 35-5. Next stop: Purdue to begin his college football career. @OakPark

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

@wischlist Would love to see the Illini get another crack at Arizona in the Big Dance when Curbelo should be available. The fact they were very competitive without him is a great sign IMO. The Illini will be just fine.

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@MelvinLTate

1 month

Of course, it's not a Fenwick football game without the presence of Johnny Lattner's Heisman Trophy.

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

@CoachV_Friars @JimMcMahon That's why I consider Sweetness the best RB of all-time. Some guys have more career rushing yards, but Walter did it all - run, catch, throw, and block.

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

It's state water polo time, and that means it's time for @fenwickfriars to make another pair of title runs:

Fenwick water polo squads eye state title runs - Wednesday Journal

With a combined 30 state championships (20 boys, 10 girls), the Fenwick High School water polo program has established a tradition of excellence.

www.oakpark.com

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

@wischlist What that guy did was totally uncalled for. That's vandalism, and if he's a student, the University can expel him.

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@MelvinLTate

2 years

Gonna be off the grid the next few days (or at least not post as often) as I go out of town for vacation the next few days. But should be back later this week energized & refreshed as I prepare for my 6th year covering sports for @OakPark

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@MelvinLTate

5 months

After Joe flies, Rychetsky lines into a double play, ending the game. @FriarSoftball wins the 3A Benedictine Supersectional 2-1 over @Naz_Softball . It’s Fenwick’s 2nd time Downstate, 1st since 1998. @OakPark @RBLandmark @jwelge96

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@MelvinLTate

2 years

@wischlist Sencire Harris. He's a ball hawk that would fit in great in Aaron Henry's secondary.

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

Freshman Nate Marshall, who played a large role at defensive end during @FenwickFB 's Class 5A title run in the fall, had 14 points & 5 rebounds in @FenwickHoops ' win tonight. Bohaboy added 7 points. @OakPark @michaelsobrien @mikeclarkpreps @jwelge96

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@MelvinLTate

2 years

Listening to this press conference, J think it's time for the FBI to take over the investigation. The local police's explanation has now changed twice; we need to find out once and for all what happened.

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@MelvinLTate

4 months

Really awesome story. Marek's one of the best student-athletes I've ever interviewed. Just a classy young man who's bound to do great things now and in the future. @marekhill17 @FenwickFB @FenwickAD @CoachV_Friars @OakPark @jwelge96

Hill lends a helping hand - Wednesday Journal

Marek Hill, who graduated from Fenwick High School in late May, not only has been training for his college football career this summer, he’s also found time to give back to the community.

www.oakpark.com

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

@wischlist The Negative Nellies are out in full force I see. I'm with you Dave - everyone needs to relax. Hard to win B1G road games. And remember, they were without Kofi - he makes a huge difference. Plenty of season left.

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@MelvinLTate

2 years

As a new high school football season begins this weekend, I want to wish my fellow preps writers all the best. Let's have fun this year. @michaelsobrien @mikeclarkpreps @TFroehlig @jwelge96 @JakeBartelson @Quags57 @KyleNabors @thesouc @EDGYTIM @FNDrive

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

I will be at @DLSMeteors tonight for an IHSA Class 3A girls' basketball supersectional between @friargirlsbball & @NazarethGBB . @OakPark @RBLandmark

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

...for entrusting me with the sports section and giving me the opportunity to go to DeKalb. Today was a day I'll never forget. And congratulations to @FenwickFB , @FenwickCoachB , @FenwickAD , & @fenwickfriars . They're deserving champions. Now, time to focus on winter sports.

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@MelvinLTate

2 years

The West Suburban Silver is strong in football as we know. But it's also strong in basketball. @DGNHoops , Hinsdale Central. and Lyons Township are all real good and will be tough outs in the state tournament.

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

Tonight, I'll be at @fenwickfriars for a Class 3A girls' 🏀 sectional title game between @friargirlsbball & @TrinityGirlsBa1 . The winner advances to the De La Salle Supersectional on Monday. @OakPark @FenwickAD @Blazerssports

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

In 1A, Gabe Kaminski of @NazarethLGP has reached the 1A 220-pound final. He'll meet Jadon Mims of IC College Prep for the title tomorrow. @RBLandmark

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

Final: @friargirlsbball 50, Taft 19. Coach Dave Power gets his 1000th career victory - only the 3rd coach to reach that mark in Illinois. @OakPark @RBLandmark @michaelsobrien @mikeclarkpreps @jwelge96 @MySuburbanLife

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

Final: @FenwickFB 24, @Boylan_Football 14. Friars advance to 5A quarterfinals next weekend; they'll go to @FootballNaz . @OakPark @michaelsobrien @mikeclarkpreps @EDGYTIM @FNDrive @jwelge96

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

@michaelsobrien Hate it when folks buy up all the tickets and then scalp them for profit. Frankly, it's appalling for it to happen with a high school game.

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@MelvinLTate

1 month

Logan Malachuk stats (unofficial): 9-of-12, 240 yards, 6 TD - all in the first half. Quite simply, one of the best performances I've ever seen from a QB in my 8 years of covering high school football. @jwelge96 @EDGYTIM @michaelsobrien @FNDrive @mikeclarkpreps @mdwojak94

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

Tonight I'm at @IgnatiusChicago for the CCL/ESCC White Division title game between @FenwickFB & @IgnatiusFB . @fenwickfriars @FenwickAD @SICPWolfpack @OakPark @FNDrive @mikeclarkpreps @michaelsobrien @EDGYTIM @ChiTribPreps @suntimes_preps @jwelge96

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@MelvinLTate

2 years

Would like to offer my kudos and thanks to the parents and staff at @trinityblazers for their hospitality at yesterday's MLK Shootout. Everything was done first-class. Hopefully, this becomes an annual event. @TrinityGirlsBa1 @Blazerssports

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@MelvinLTate

11 months

FINAL: @FenwickHoops 56, @OPRFBball 47. Ty Macariola had a game-high 26 points for the Friars (4-2). @OakPark @jwelge96

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

It's Sunday night, but you know Campustown and Champaign are gonna be partying big-time tonight. As they should @wischlist @ErikaHarold @NapervilleTony

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

My very first international trip came in April of 2016, and I visited Ukraine. Here I am standing in front of Mother Motherland - an imposing statue that pays tribute to Ukrainian war heroes.

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@MelvinLTate

2 years

@FriarGirlsVB coach Kathleen O'Laughlin will retire at the end of the season after 19 years with the program:

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

This is major news indeed. @OakPark

Fenwick Athletics

@FenwickAD

3 years

BREAKING NEWS: Excited to announce that for the 1st time since 1989, Fenwick and Oak Park River Forest will meet on the football field! The Friars and Huskies will play Week 1 (all levels) during the 2022 season! More details to come! #FenwickFAST ⚫️⚪️

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@MelvinLTate

2 years

Tonight, I'll be at @trinityblazers for an IHSA Class 3A girls' 🏀 sectional doubleheader. #1 @TrinityGirlsBa1 vs. #5 Westinghouse at 6, then #3 @friargirlsbball vs. #2 Resurrection at 7:30. Coverage for @OakPark @FenwickAD @Blazerssports

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@MelvinLTate

2 years

@FenwickHoops has absolutely nothing to be sad about. This is a team that exceeded a lot of expectations; winning 21 games & reaching a sectional final with 11 sophomores is remarkable. If @michaelsobrien did a Coach of the Year category, I'm sure Tony Young would be the favorite

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@MelvinLTate

11 months

@FenwickHoops with a huge tournament win this evening. @OakPark

Fenwick Basketball

@FenwickHoops

11 months

Our Friars are champions of the 2023 Hoops 4 Healing Tournament defeating West Aurora off a Dominick Ducree game winning shot! Ducree with 23 points! Macariola with 14 of his own! We move to 3-1 on the start! #FenwickHoops @FenwickAD @michaelsobrien

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@MelvinLTate

1 year

FINAL: The @FriarAquatics boys win yet another Metro Catholic Aquatic Conference championship, defeating St. Ignatius 13-9. Freshman Jack Posluszny and senior Finn Vahey each had four goals while senior Chris Badja had three for Fenwick. @OakPark

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@MelvinLTate

2 years

Fall sports kick off today at @OakPark area high schools. Over the next few weeks there will be comprehensive coverage. @oprfhshuskies @fenwickfriars @trinityblazers @OPRFAthletics @FenwickAD @Blazerssports

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@MelvinLTate

9 months

FINAL: Fenwick 54, OPRF 15. Grace Kapsch finished with 17 points, 5 rebounds, and four assists while Cammie Molis added 18 points for the Friars. Leia Hammerschmidt and Shardae Spruille each had five points for the Huskies. @OakPark

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@MelvinLTate

2 years

@wischlist I've got a Top 5 favorite list: 5) Johnny Johnson 4) Juice Williams 3) Kurt Kittner 2) Jason Verduzco 1) Jeff George

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

I'll be there as well, covering for @OakPark . Part of a potentially historic weekend for Fenwick athletics. @FenwickAD @fenwickfriars @friargirlsbball

Fenwick High School

@fenwickfriars

3 years

ALL BUSINESS: Tonight could be the night! Join the #FenwickFriars at 7 p.m. in the fieldhouse on Nov. 19 as our Girls' Basketball Team takes on Taft & tries to get Coach Dave Power his 1,000th career win! A slew of alumnae will be in the gym ... let's make history!!

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@MelvinLTate

1 year

Several members of the @OPRFSoftball & @FriarSoftball made the Illinois Coaches Association All-State Teams: OPRF: Elyssa Hasapis (1st), Tyler Brock & Bella Morales (2nd), Rachel Buchta (3rd) Fenwick: Madelyn Entler, Kailey Janda, Talia Lorenzo (3rd) @OakPark

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@MelvinLTate

2 years

Fenwick fans, if you can't make it out to Triton College Friday night for @FenwickFB vs. @IgnatiusFB , you can watch the game on The U - which is also home of the IHSA football championships Thanksgiving weekend. @OakPark @RBLandmark

Jim Segredo

@JSegredo34

2 years

Going to be a big night!

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@MelvinLTate

4 months

@FriarSoftball wins the Class 3A third-place game 4-2 over Waterloo. It's the best-ever program finish and caps a splendid debut for head coach @ValerieJisa . Friars finish 18-10. @OakPark @RBLandmark

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@MelvinLTate

11 months

Something I hated writing about, but given the poor student conduct at last Friday's OPRF/Fenwick boys basketball game at the Chicago Elite Classic, I felt I had to address it. My column for @OakPark

Chanting during rivalry games is out of bounds: Tate's Take - Wednesday Journal

In sports, a rivalry is often defined as a competition between two teams in the same geographical area. Here in Oak Park, we are fortunate to have a rivalry, and a juicy one at that. On one hand, we...

www.oakpark.com

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@MelvinLTate

2 years

FINAL: Simeon 33, @FenwickFB 30. Luis Avalos' 43-yard FG try as time expired just sailed wide left. Wolverines win the Prep Bowl. @OakPark @EDGYTIM @mikeclarkpreps @jwelge96 @FNDrive

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@MelvinLTate

2 years

Here's my story in @OakPark about the JV @FenwickHockey team's amazing accomplishment. Congratulations to all the players and coaches:

Fenwick JV hockey team wins DiCristina Cup - Wednesday Journal

The Fenwick High School boys junior varsity hockey team won the DiCristina Cup Feb. 20 with a 4-1 victory over St. Ignatius at Fifth Third Bank Arena in Chicago, sweeping the best-of-three finals....

www.oakpark.com

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@MelvinLTate

2 months

Today marks my 8th year as a freelance sports reporter, and I feel truly grateful. This weekend, I've got two 🏈 games: - @PHSKnightsFBall at @LyonsTwpFball , 7:30 pm tonight - @FenwickFB at @oprffootball , 1:30 pm tomorrow. Should be two good ones.

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

A good night in state competition for @OakPark area schools: - @OPRFGirlsVb , @FriarGirlsVB , and @Blazerssports all won their regional openers, while @oprfhshuskies & @fenwickfriars won their boys soccer sectional semifinals. @FenwickAD @OPRFAthletics

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@MelvinLTate

2 years

Also wishing good luck to @NazVball as the Roadrunners seek back-to-back Class 3A championships. Naz meets Taylorville in a semifinal later today at ISU's Redbird Arena in Normal. @RBLandmark @NazarethLGP @Naz_Roadrunners

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

In state wrestling action, Jalen Dunson of @oprfwrestling won his 1st wrestleback in 3A 120 lbs this morning and advances to another one this afternoon. Also, Martin Paris of @FriarWrestling won his 1st wrestleback at 2A 160 lbs and wrestles again later. @OakPark @RBLandmark

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@MelvinLTate

1 year

Always a cool tradition. Head coach John Hoerster leading @oprffootball into Oak Park Stadium via a tunnel formed by the Marching Huskies. @oprfhshuskies @OakPark

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

Big-time win for @LT_Lions_Bball , which meets Whitney Young on Friday for the Proviso West Sectional title. @RBLandmark

Lyons Township High School District 204

@LTHS_D204

3 years

Final! 44-41 #WeAreLT @michaelsobrien

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@MelvinLTate

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Happy Opening Night to my fellow prep sportswriters @jwelge96 @michaelsobrien @mikeclarkpreps @mdwojak94 @TFroehlig @lnunezjr @Quags57 @mikeywoj @mattjnow @akantecki @DDCEddieCarifio @EDGYTIM Let's have a great fall guys!

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@MelvinLTate

9 months

Always cool to attend events in Lawless Gym. I have arrived...at @fenwickfriars for a crosstown showdown between @oprfwrestling & @FriarWrestling . Coverage for @OakPark

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

Final: @FenwickFB 50, @KHSknightsFB 14. Friars advance to 2nd round of Class 5A playoffs against either Brooks or Rockford Boylan. @OakPark @michaelsobrien @mikeclarkpreps @FNDrive @EDGYTIM @jwelge96

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@MelvinLTate

2 years

FINAL: @NazVball wins final set 25-14 and the match 2-1. The top-seeded Roadrunners advance to the sectional final on Wednesday and will face the winner of the next match: Fenwick or Trinity. @RBLandmark

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2 years

State cross-country update. The @FenwickboysXC finish 10th in 2A with 312 points and Nathan McKillop merits All-State honors with an 18th-place finish (16:01.37). Bella Daley of @FHSGirlsRunning gets All-State for the 2nd straight year (17th, 18:40.09). @OakPark @FenwickAD

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@MelvinLTate

7 months

Rising junior Tommy Thies of @FenwickFB has just received his first NCAA D1 offer. @OakPark @jwelge96

Tommy Thies

@tommy_thies9

7 months

After a great conversation with @Nrenna I’m blessed to receive my first D1 offer to play at the University of Akron! @ZipsFB @FenwickFB @FenwickCoachB

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

Former @friargirlsbball player and assistant coach Erin Power doing great things.

Fenwick High School

@fenwickfriars

3 years

Faculty Focus on #FenwickFriars Physical Education and Psychology Teacher Erin Power, a dog lover and alumna from the Class of 2007 who also helps run the freshman SHIELD orientation program:

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11 months

Penley gets an interception, and that will do it. @FootballNaz , which started the season 0-4, advances to the Class 5A semifinals, defeating Carmel 21-17. The Roadrunners will meet either Morgan Park or St. Francis at home next weekend. @RBLandmark

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

Here's what needs to happen next to the Blackhawks: 1) Toews & Kane get stripped of their captaincy letters; 2) Quenneville & Chevy get fired from their current jobs; 3) Bettman & Fehr step down; 4) 2010 Cup vacated; 5) Wirtz family sells the team.

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

With @FenwickFB 's 5A title-game victory, that puts a wrap on football coverage for @OakPark / @rblandmark . I want to thank the schools, ADs, and coaches for their assistance and support all year. I also would like to thank publisher Dan Haley & editor Bob Uphues...

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@MelvinLTate

1 year

Riley Policht hits into a double play, and that'll do it. @Baseball_Naz has repeated as Class 3A state champions, defeating Grayslake Central 7-2. @RBLandmark

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@MelvinLTate

1 year

@FenwickHoops has a new leader as David Fergerson takes over. My story for @OakPark :

Fenwick names new boys basketball coach - Wednesday Journal

Fenwick High School announced on June 30 that David Fergerson has been named interim varsity boys basketball head coach for this coming season. He replaces Tony Young, who recently stepped down after...

www.oakpark.com

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2 years

@FriarSoccer defeats DeLaSalle on penalty kicks and advances to the IHSA Class 2A semifinals this weekend, guaranteeing the school another state trophy. What a year for Friar athletics @OakPark

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1 year

Jordan Alioto tossed seven scoreless innings in relief, and Rachel Buchta and Anna Topel each had RBI singles as @OPRFSoftball beat Barrington 2-1 in the Class 4A 3rd-place game. The Huskies finished 31-8 this year. @OakPark

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@MelvinLTate

10 months

Wishing Happy New Year to all my followers, whether it's fellow Illini, prep sports reporters, high school student-athletes, coaches & ADs, and anyone else. May this year be healthy and prosperous for all.

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

It's always an exciting atmosphere whenever @oprfhshuskies & @fenwickfriars meet in athletic competition, and tonight should be no different as @OPRFGirlsVb welcomes @FriarGirlsVB to the Volleydome (aka Fieldhouse). I'll be there as well for @OakPark @OPRFAthletics @FenwickAD

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

Eddie McFadden scores from 4 yards out & @FenwickFB now ahead 49-0 late in the game

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@MelvinLTate

2 years

Thank you to all the men and women who gave their lives for their country in service. They made the ultimate sacrifice so that we enjoy the freedom we have today. This is what Memorial Day is about.

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@MelvinLTate

3 years

It is done - now boosted as of today: