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Pat Disabato
4 years
So you’d rather go to a D-1 school and sit the bench than go to a D-III, play and experience the lifelong memory of winning a national championship? If you love the game and check your ego, it’s an easy call. Congrats to the North Central Cardinals.
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Cole Griffin
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national champion.
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Pat Disabato
3 years
Is the IHSA plan for the rest of the season perfect? There was no chance of that happening during a pandemic and half the school year over. However, if I'm a student-athlete, I'm happy. Get to play for your school, bond with teammates and coaches and make memories. Have fun.
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Pat Disabato
7 years
Now I've seen it all. A streaker just ran in the outfield at Andrew and jumped over right field fence.
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Pat Disabato
4 years
Cubs select Mount Carmel SS Ed Howard with 16tth pick in MLB draft. Cubs fans should rejoice. Tremendous player and person. Humble kid.
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Pat Disabato
4 years
My first day as a sports writer for The Star Newspaper was on this day in 1990. I never could have imagined the excitement the next 30 years would entail. A fairy tale in many ways. Remarkable athletes and teams. Dedicated coaches. Thanks for being along for the ride. Blessed.
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Pat Disabato
3 years
It’s really unfortunate that Gov. Pritzker will not attend Thursday’s IHSA meeting nor is there any evidence someone from his office or the IDPH will be there. I never expected Pritzker to reverse course on the hoops season but how about listening to the IHSA’s perspective.
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Pat Disabato
4 years
The IHSA announced will allow student-athletes in summer sports season (baseball, softball, volleyball, soccer) to play high school and club/travel simultaneously.
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Pat Disabato
4 years
Is the IHSA's new schedule perfect? No. But I'll tell you what. It gives every athlete an opportunity to experience the joys of a season, even though it's a shortened one. Be thankful. Now we just have to make sure COVID-19 cooperates. #wearamask #socialdistance
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Pat Disabato
3 years
Thanks to everyone for the kind words. Extremely humbling. So grateful to all of you for an amazing ride. Much gratitude. Keep the faith. Continue to support local journalism. Our paths may yet cross again. I eagerly await next chapter. Peace.
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Pat Disabato
6 years
So you can't get drafted playing D-III college? North Central College's Michael Mateja just did. Braves selected 3B in 25th round.
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Pat Disabato
5 years
There is hope for this generation. A Marist player pulled up next to me in Lockport parking lot blasting ACDC's "Thunderstruck." That's how you get the juices flowing before a game.
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Pat Disabato
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@naegele_4 Just like no one is going to visit you working at the McDonald's drive-thru in 10 years.
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Pat Disabato
3 years
I'll be covering the Pulaski Road Super Bowl tonight. If you don't know which teams are involved in that, you should probably turn in your South Side card. Kickoff is 6 p.m.
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Pat Disabato
7 years
Here's a tip for Stagg students: not a good idea to chant "start the buses" in the first quarter.
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Pat Disabato
6 years
Where would Mt. Carmel be without Frank Lenti? Would it still even be open? His story deserved a far better ending than this.
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Pat Disabato
3 years
I talked to IHSA executive director Craig Anderson today. He told me no decisions have been made regarding canceling any season for any sport. Keep the faith.
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Pat Disabato
6 years
How cool is this Richards fans...
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Xavier Sanchez
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Dwyane Wade is wearing a Richards HS football jersey in his most recent Instagram post. Next to him Miami artist Rey Jaffet who painted Wade's shoes for tonight's game. Wade scored 12 points, 2 rebs, 4 asts, and 4 blks off the bench while securing the win.
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Pat Disabato
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Daily Southtown Boys Basketball Preseason Top 10: 1. Morgan Park 2. St. Rita 3. Hillcrest 4. L-Way East 5. H-F 6. Marian Catholic 7. De La Salle 8. Brother Rice 9. Bloom 10. Rich East
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4 years
The IHSA will go against the governor and IDPH and start the winter sports season, including basketball and for low risk sports (Boys Swimming & Diving, Cheerleading, Dance, Boys & Girls Bowling, and Girls Gymnastics) on Nov. 16. Wrestling will be moved to the summer season.
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Pat Disabato
7 years
Disabato: Marian Catholic's Mike Taylor rocked by Brandon's Hurt's transfer
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Pat Disabato
5 years
Final. Loyola 24, L-Way East 16. Stunner.
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Pat Disabato
2 years
Lockport and Marist in Class 8A. Brother Rice and St. Rita in 7A. Crete-Monee in 6A. Joliet Catholic in 4A. Southland teams flexing muscles as football playoffs reach semifinals. Good luck to all.
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Pat Disabato
6 years
R.I.P. former Lewis baseball coach Irish O'Reilly. Thanks for taking a chance on a skinny left-hander out of Eisenhower and helping make his dreams come true. #FlyerForLife #LewisBaseball
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Pat Disabato
3 years
Let that sink in.
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Don Gray
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Illinois is 1 of 4 states currently not playing High School basketball.
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Pat Disabato
5 years
Some incredibly exciting hyper local state semis on tap: Hillcrest vs. JCA in 5A, Richards vs. Crete-Monee in 6A and the granddaddy of them all, Brother Rice vs. Marist in 8A.
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Pat Disabato
3 years
Big day tomorrow for Illinois high school sports. IHSA will announce a plan moving forward after its board of directors meeting. Be ready for anything and everything. I’m anticipating good news, based on my sources. Keep the faith.
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Pat Disabato
5 years
Biggest disappointment regarding IHSA's football district proposal: 69 schools voted "no opinion" and 118 didn't even bother to vote. That's just being ill informed or lazy.
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Pat Disabato
3 years
IHSA board meeting today. Should get some news regarding this season. I believe we’re at the breaking point for every sport to experience some sort of a meaningful season.
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Pat Disabato
6 years
Exhange of the season tonight: Leon Tanna: Do you have totals yet? Me: Rushing totals? Leon: Yes. Me: How many yards do you think you had? Leon: 160. Me: Add 100 yards. Leon: Speechless. Me: 263 to be exact. Leon: Speechless and literally jumping for joy. Why I love prep sports.
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Pat Disabato
5 years
Congrats to former L-Way North football coach George Czart on being named new coach at Lockport. Czart was an assistant coach at Lockport during its state championship run in the early 2000s. Great man and coach. Story to come.
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Pat Disabato
5 years
Congrats to St. Rita grad Marty Bechina on getting drafted in the 32nd round by the A's.
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Pat Disabato
6 years
Mount Carmel's Alek Thomas goes in second round, 63rd overall, to Arizona Diamondbacks. Great prep career. Congrats.
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Pat Disabato
3 years
Let’s analyze. Cubs give up Jimenez and Cease for an innings eating starter in Quintana a few years back. Today the Cubs give up a hall of fame closer with an 0.49 ERA in Kimbrel for an injured slap hitter in Madrigal and a reliever. You’re welcome Sox fans.
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Pat Disabato
5 years
IHSA unveiled baseball seeds. Here's a brief breakdown of top teams: Class 4A St. Rita Sectional: 1. St. Rita 2. Naz 3. Brother Rice 4. Lyons 5. Mt. Carmel 6. Oak Lawn 7. St. Ignatius 8. R-B 9. Reavis 10. Richards
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Pat Disabato
4 years
Class 8A semifinal: Lincoln-Way East at Marist, 1 p.m., Saturday
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Pat Disabato
4 years
Would have been a perfect day to cover a baseball regional championship game. #missingbaseball
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Pat Disabato
2 years
It’s officially the start of high school football season in Illinois. Good luck to all. Embrace every moment. Take nothing for granted. You will remember these days the rest of your life.
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Pat Disabato
3 years
I’m seeing all these local boys basketball players transferring schools after one year in college. It’s staggering. That’s why I give little pub to verbal commitments in high school. They’re meaningless. “So blessed” blah, blah, blah and jump ship after one year.
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Pat Disabato
3 years
I believe Porter Moser and Pat Fitzgerald are cut from a similar cloth. Happiness, loyalty and coaching underdog student-athletes is more important than dollars.
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Pat Disabato
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Final. L-Way East 23, Loyola 14. Congrats to Griffins on Class 8A state championship. #CubeFB
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Pat Disabato
5 years
Nationals going to the World Series without Bryce Harper. No player is bigger than the team. Love this.
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Pat Disabato
4 years
IHSA just announced that it will not allow volleyball, lacrosse, soccer, baseball, and softball student-athletes to simultaneously play with their club and high school teams in the 2020-21 season.
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Pat Disabato
8 years
Best defenses I've seen this year: Lemont, Marist, Richards.
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Pat Disabato
5 years
Today is the day. Good luck to all teams and players on the first official day of high school football practice.
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Pat Disabato
3 years
Final. Hillcrest 72, Tinley Park 0.
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Pat Disabato
5 years
This is super cool. Congrats to father and son.
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White Sox Talk
5 years
Alek Thomas, son of White Sox director of conditioning Allen Thomas, just homered against the White Sox in spring training. That's a proud dad, but he's trying to play it cool 🤐
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Pat Disabato
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This is what a playoff crowd should look like. #schoolspirit #schoolpride #loveyourschool #makememories
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Pat Disabato
8 years
HISTOR-THREE. Providence 10, Mundelein 3. Celtics first baseball team to win three straight state titles in IHSA history. Congrats.
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Pat Disabato
6 years
Sad to report the death today of Richards football coaching legend Gary Korhonen. A one-of-a-kind. Story to come.
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Pat Disabato
3 years
Time to celebrate the start of the high school football season in less than 36 hours. #breadedsteaksandwich @Ricobenes #fridaynightlights
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Pat Disabato
7 years
Impressive move climbing a wooden fence naked.
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Pat Disabato
6 years
Ive said it before. IHSA should incorporate a HR derby at the state finals. That would be cool.
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Pat Disabato
8 years
Less than 24 hours, it's on. 2016 Illinois high school football season.
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Pat Disabato
6 years
A+ for creativity from the Sandburg SuperfanZ. Great stuff. Truer words have never been spoken.
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Carl Sandburg H.S.
6 years
Eagles 66 - Stagg 64 (Final)
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Pat Disabato
5 years
Yes, Marist fans. Mr. Tucker was the real deal. Legend. @HonorGloryFame @MaristChicago @LewisFlyers @LewisUniversity
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Pat Disabato
4 years
Mount Carmel had two second round picks last year in Josh Stowers out of Louisville and Alex Thomas. Now Howard in first.,Very good possibility Mt. Carmel grad Bobby Seymour hears his name called tomorrow. Not a bad haul by Caravan.
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Pat Disabato
5 years
Tryouts for high school spring sports are tomorrow. Good luck to all student-athletes.
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Pat Disabato
6 years
Frank Lenti joining St. Laurence coaching staff for upcoming season.
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Pat Disabato
4 years
Class 8A final. L-Way East 12, Warren 0. Congrats to Griffins on state championship.
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Pat Disabato
4 years
Class 8A quarterfinal: H-F at L-Way East, 1 p.m. Saturday. Buckle up.
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Pat Disabato
4 years
Slam dunk hire by Evergreen Park. Jim Sexton checks every box for that school and program. Plus, the most talented eighth-grader in the community, his son, will be part of a prized freshmen class in the fall. New sports complex. New athletic fields. EP means business.
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Pat Disabato
2 years
If someone would have told me five years ago that Frank Lenti would be removed as Mount Carmel football coach and the school was seriously considering going coed I’d have thought the world was coming to an end.
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Pat Disabato
6 years
Leaving De La Salle, I had to make a stop. #ricobenes #breadedsteaksandwich
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Pat Disabato
5 years
Worth your four minutes. This is terrific. Richards, District 218 and the Southland should be proud to call D-Wade one of their own.
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Barstool Sports
5 years
If you don’t tear up at this Dwyane Wade tribute commercial you don’t have a soul
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Pat Disabato
3 years
Let the games begin for all sports. A few highlights: Basketball season begins ASAP. Boys soccer March 1. Football March 3. Girls volleyball March 8. Baseball and softball April 5. Wrestling April 19. Story to follow.
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Pat Disabato
3 years
Good luck to all high school student-athletes competing in the fall season. Today is the day to start making your dreams a reality. Work hard. Be a good teammate. Be proud to wear the name of the school on the front of your uniform.
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Pat Disabato
5 years
Congrats to Brother Rice graduate Mike Massey on getting drafted in the fourth round of the MLB draft by the Kansas City Royals.
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5 years
Class 4A playoff baseball stunner. Romeoville 2, L-Way East 1. Final.
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Pat Disabato
3 years
Homewood-Flossmoor names former Rich Central coach Terrell Alexander its football coach, succeeding Craig Buzea. Alexander did a wonderful job at Rich Central, turning the program into a consistent winner. Now he inherits a powerhouse.
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Pat Disabato
3 years
I can always count on @BeggarsPizza .... always.
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3 years
Congrats to all the playoff eligible football teams and these five in particular that overcame long odds in the middle of the season to persevere: Shepard, Sandburg, Hillcrest, Lincoln-Way West, Bremen. #nevergiveup
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Pat Disabato
2 years
Thanks for the distinction @IHSA_IL Greatly appreciated.
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Illinois High School Association #IHSA
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🏅 The #IHSA is proud to present the 2022-23 class of recipients of the IHSA Distinguished Media Service Award! 📰✍️ JEFF BONATO 📰📺 PAT DISABATO 📺🎙️ JIM MATTSON 🏟️Each will be honored at high school event of their choosing this year. 🔗 More Info▶️
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Pat Disabato
5 years
Congrats to Lincoln-Way East's Ryan Ritter on getting drafted in the 33rd round by the Cubs.
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Pat Disabato
7 years
Super Bowl Sunday. Oak Forest fans have reason to be a little more excited and proud.
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Pat Disabato
7 years
Tevin Coleman TD. He had more carries on this drive for Falcons than he averaged in an entire game most of his career at Oak Forest.
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Pat Disabato
3 years
I can accept the Cubs trading Bryant and/or Baez. Neither is worth proposed asking price of a $300 million contract. But I don’t think I can forgive Cubs ownership for trading Rizzo. When I think of Cubs baseball the past nine seasons, it’s Rizzo.
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Pat Disabato
6 years
Tell me a HR derby this year with the likes of Alek Thomas, Matt McCormick, Zaid Walker and Branden Comia wouldnt have attracted additional fans? It would have created major buzz and would have been fun.
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Pat Disabato
7 years
Congrats to Marist grad Cody Bohanek on being drafted in the 30th round by the Houston Astros.
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5 years
Final. Rice 14, Marist 3. Crusaders headed to Class 8A state championship. Congrats. #tribfb
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Pat Disabato
4 years
Class 7A final: Mount Carmel 37, Nazareth 13. Congrats to Caravan 13th state championship
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Pat Disabato
8 years
It's official: Bremen, Oak Forest, Hillcrest and Tinley Park scheduled to have Field Turf installed in time for next season. Congrats.
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Pat Disabato
6 years
Most talented high school basketball player I've ever covered. And that was when he was a sophomore.
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Sun-Times Sports
6 years
Less than seven years removed from being the NBA MVP, 29-year-old Derrick Rose is without a team and reportedly drawing little interest. #Bulls
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Pat Disabato
3 years
Digging out of over a foot of snow calls for a deep dish pizza from @BeggarsPizza . Treat Yo Self.
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Pat Disabato
6 years
Sources confirm Frank Lenti "stepping down" as Mount Carmel football coach.
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6 years
Final. Brother Rice 31, Montini 0. Congrats to Crusaders on undefeated regular season and Catholic Blue championship. #TribFB
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Pat Disabato
3 years
Sandburg was 1-4 and looked to have no chance at the playoffs with L-Way East and H-F still on schedule. Guess what? Sandburg is 4-4 and can become playoff eligible with a win Friday over L-Way Central. Week 9 drama.
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Pat Disabato
4 years
None of us know how the IHSA's decision today will play out. But this is certain: The IHSA showed major guts - for lack of a better word - making this decision. Everyone who criticized the IHSA yesterday and said it would never step over the governor is eating some crow. Enjoy.
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Pat Disabato
4 years
Good luck to Mt. Carmel’s Ed Howard, De La Salle’s Ben Hernandez and all the local prep and college baseball players hoping to fulfill their lifelong dreams of being chosen in the MLB draft tonight and tomorrow night.
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Pat Disabato
4 years
Ed Howard is exceptional defensively. Big arm, remarkable range. An absolute stud at SS. Very good hitter. Will only get better as he fills out that 6-foot-2 frame. Cubs FINALLY grab a local kid in first round.
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Pat Disabato
2 years
The week ahead for weather looks wonderful. And every high school athlete participating in spring sports, along with their supportive parents, deserves to bask in the warmth and sunshine. Enjoy.
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5 years
Congrats to St. Rita senior Jalen Greer on being selected in the fifth round by the Oakland A's.
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