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The Official Twitter account of the @DePaulPrep Men's Basketball. ‘19 3A Final 4. ‘21 #1 in State & 23 National Ranking. ‘22 2A Final 4. ‘23 2A STATE CHAMPIONS
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DePaul Prep’s 23-24 basketball schedule. Rams.
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God has special plans for this young man. He is physically well and appreciates everyone’s well wishes. Praise Jesus. TK.
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I want to thank the past and present administrations, ADs, fantastic coaches over the years, families, and most importantly, the players who attained the 250th win for our staff at last night’s sectional.
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Congratulations to the DePaul Prep Rams on winning the class 2A Basketball State Championship. I am so happy for the young men and the school community who showed the team tremendous support. I can never thank you enough. TK.
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You wouldn’t have a job if it weren’t for these kids and coaches you love to criticize so much. Please, you think its tough to get 5 paragraphs written by a deadline? Come deal with 60 kids in a program, divorce-mental health,death of parent, homeless, Finacial issues. Etc. Stop
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Thank you to Pat Mahoney for his tremendous support of the basketball team downstate. He made the kids feel like pros and all the coaches had to do was coach. Old school worker. Refreshing and respected. Proud to call you a dear friend. Thank you coach.
@DePaulPrepAD
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Seventeen years with my intelligent, strong, beautiful wife. Honored to call her Mrs. Kleinschmidt. Love of my life. Happy anniversary. ❤️TK.
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With an extremely heavy ❤️ I want to let all RAMS know of the passing of legendary Coach Dick Versace. Coach started the long tradition of GT basketball and has been a pioneer of hoops in HS, College and the NBA. He coached GT from 1969-1973 and accumulated a 100-18 record. TK
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I am very proud of this young man and the decisions he has made for himself. I know I could not have made a 40 year decision over a 4 year decision at age 18. Very proud of you. Great things ahead in the classroom and on the court at Brown University of the Ivy League.
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HISTORIC YEAR RAMS!
-THX Champs
-XMAS Champs
-Undefeated CCL Blue Champs (9-0)
-School record for wins (35-2)
-State 3A Champs
-1st in Illinois HS Basketball to win B2B titles in 2 different divisions since the 4 tier system
-FAMO
@joehoopsreport
@NestoHoops
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Couldn’t be more proud of this team. A school record 27 wins (27-6,11-3) and a 3rd Place Finalist at State. Tough and Selfless is the only way to describe this team. I love you guys. FAMO ‘22. Coach.
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Thanks Mike. You know how to make a bunch a 15-17 year olds and coaches feel great after a year of wonderful accomplishments. Love to see you run a drill in practice or coach game. Thanks for all you do.
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I am a son of a 50 year high school basketball official. I would like to thank all the high school refs who are putting themselves in harms way so kids can play. Especially those who are officiating our last 5 games. Just kidding. You are much appreciated. TK.
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Congratulations to Coach Kleinschmidt and staff on being named the IBCA Co-Coach of the Year in 2A. This marks the 7th time the program has been recognized by the IBCA. We have great Student/Athletes that make this possible. FAMO ‘22. TK.
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It’s with a heavy heart I announce the retirement of Ken Gryzwa. A career of 33 years that started @ QAS, St. Ben’s, Wolves, Iggy, GT, DePaul, Ken has touched 1000’s of lives. Too many things to mention that I will miss. Thanks Jo, for sharing Ken with my family. FAMO. ❤️TK.
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Thanks DePaul! I appreciate you remembering. TK.
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FAMO ‘21. Most memorable night in my coaching career and always will be. Not because we beat a fantastic BR team and the COY in the state this year in Bobby Frasor. It is because my kids knew how much this game meant to me in the historic GT gym. Thank you.
@Rice_Pride
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A Illinois Basketball legend passed this morning. He was my brother, backcourt mate and dear friend. There will NEVER be another one like you. I know you are already looking down on us and smiling with your signature smile. Rest In Peace my friend. You will NEVER be forgotten.
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Historic CCL career by Perry Cowan. Frosh All-Conference. Soph,Jr, Sr year All-League Top 5. Sr year Lawless Award winner of the Blue and Blue CCL Champion. School leader in every statistical category. Will attend Brown of the Ivy. Love ya. Tk.
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Very proud of Ty Johnson and his family. He made a fantastic choice in Loyola, Coach Moser and the city of Chicago. Special young man. Kudos to Ted and Tara. You have been a pleasure to be around and will always be family. ❤️ Coach Tom.
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Congrats to Pj Chambers as he accepts his scholarship offer and commits to HC Kaminsky and D2 Wayne State (Nebraska). Very proud of you Pj.
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The Rams win the sectional title vs. Clark by 18. Extremely proud of the young men tonight in a circus atmosphere. Total team effort. Elite 8 Monday night in Joliet vs Leo. Rams!!!!
@joehoopsreport
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So much to say. I am forever grateful for having the opportunity to coach these WARRIORS and coach with these great men. You have taught me way more than I could of ever taught you. Thanks for the memories. FAMO ‘21.
#champions
. ❤️Coach Tom.
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This guy is crazy in the best possible way. Jersey day at DePaul Prep for spirit week. TK.
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Total team effort tonight in the 50-43 Super Sectional win over Leo. Two 6’6 Sophs lead the way. Jaylan McElroy with 18 pts and 15 rebs and Payton Kamin has 13 pts and 7 rebs. Thomas, Arnett, Gutierrez and Green hold it down.
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DePaul Prep is saddened to hear the news of Coach Bogumil passing. Coach is part of the legendary coaching tree from Gordon Tech. He took Gordon Tech downstate in 2000 and had a wonderful coaching career. May God watch over Coach and his family.
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A wonderful experience for the Rams as they are recognized for the Basketball State Championship by the Chicago Cubs. FAMO ‘23
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Very proud of Rasheed Bello on signing his NLI to play at D2 UW-Parkside. He is the last of 3 brothers to play at GT/DePaul Prep. I wish there were 3 more. All 3 have used basketball to pay for their education. They will have zero debt. ❤️Coach.
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Congrats to Coach Tom on winning COY for all coaches in the state of Illinois by the USA Today. He is now in the running for National COY that will be announced on August 5th. What a great STAFF/TEAM award. Be a Ram!
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These men changed my life at DePaul University. Randy Ramsey, Mike McCormick, Doc Wolin, Father Jay and of course, Coach Joe. Forever grateful. TK
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Congratulations to Big Rae Williams on signing as a free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles. From Garfield Park to GT/DePaul Prep to the NFL. HE WILL PLAY ON SUNDAYS! Good luck and keep working. We are very proud of you!
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What great kids to coach. Coachable and funny. Thanksgiving, CCL Blue, Regional, Sectional, Super Sectional champs to go along with a 3rd place finish in the IHSA tournament. A historic year for DePaul Prep. Could not be prouder. I love you guys. Coach Tom.
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Good morning DePaul Prep. A huge thank you to the administration, athletic department, faculty/staff, parents and especially our fantastic student body who showed up and showed out all year and downstate to support the basketball team. It meant EVERYTHING to the team. THANK YOU!
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Happy Birthday to my fantastic wife of 16 years. It’s been an awesome ride. TK
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Congrats to the DePaul Prep Basketball Staff on being named the IBCA Co-Coaches of the year for District 1 in 3A. This is the 9th time the staff has been recognized by the IBCA. Thank you for all you do for Illinois HS Basketball.
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Two of the best to put on a DePaul Prep uniform. Four year varsity players. Probably won’t happen for a while. DJ Shower (Ken Kendal award winner) and Lance Mosley (Truck Robinson award winner). I am no longer your coach, we are officially friends. ❤️ Coach.
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Congrats to Lance Mosley the All-Time leading 3 point shooter (makes/percentage) in DP’s history. He was 2x All CCL and HM All-State by the IBCA. Lance was 98-33 in his 4yrs, 4 Regionals, 2 Sweet 16’s and a 3rd Place State Finalist. He has committed to D2 Southwest Minnesota St!!
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Congratulations to Alex Gutierrez on signing with UW-Platville and HC Jeff Gard. FAMO ‘22.
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Congratulations to Perry Cowan Jr. on his official acceptance to Brown University. A true student-athlete in every sense. He has put maximum effort in the classroom and in the gym. So many doors open with great grades. Very proud of you Perry. Coach Tom.
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The Rams beat CLS tonight to advance to their 3rd straight final four. The Rams 4th in six years. Love coaching these guys. Rams!!!
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Congrats to Perry Cowan Jr. on receiving his degree in Psychology from Brown of the Ivy League. He will attain his Master’s in Organizational Leadership and play next year at Manhattan U. Perry is DePaul’s all-time leading scorer and led the team to a 3rd place finish in ‘19. TK
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Last time wearing the uniforms for these guys. Three Final Fours and Back to Back State Champs. What high school careers. FAMO.
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The Rams win a thriller to go downstate. Jaylan McElroy with 17 and 13 rebs and Maurice Thomas with 19 points. Much respect to Perspectives. Very good team. Rams!
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Congrats to the DePaul Prep Varsity Rams on winning the Chicago Catholic League Blue tonight. The Rams are (19-9, 12-3). Great accomplishment tonight. First in school history. Very proud of my guys. Go Rams.
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Extremely happy for Coach Connor as he was hired as the HC at Antioch HS. Sean has played a major role for the DePaul Prep Basketball program the last 8 yrs. He has developed life skills/basketball skills for our young men. He will be truly missed. Continued success. FAMO! TK.
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❤️
The late Gordon Tech HC Steve Pappas praises his junior star Tom Kleinschmidt in his pregame interview before the 1990
@IHSA_IL
state championship. 33 years later, Coach Kleinschmidt leads
@DePaulPrepMBB
into another state title appearance in the same building.
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A big thank you to the DePaul Prep families for sending the team off with a great dinner. Very kind and generous.
#RAMS
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Congratulations to DePaul Prep’s Dylan Arnett on his commitment to UW-Milwaukee and HC Pat Baldwin. Very proud of you Dylan. Keep working!! Coach.
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The senior class has quite the resume:
-Career record of (97-24)
-2 CCL Rings (1 Soph/ 1 Varsity) ‘19 ‘20
-2 3rd Place Finalist trophies ‘19 ‘22
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#1
Ranking by the Sun-Times ‘21
-23rd nationally ranked team ‘21
Rams!
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A big thank you to the Geoghegan Family
@RVPChicago
for the tremendous support of
@DePaulPrepMBB
. TK.
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Happy birthday to my HERO! Big fella rocking the DePaul swag with a steak. He deserves so much more. TK.
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Congratulations to former DePaul Prep legend TY Johnson as he and Loyola have punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament. Proud of you! Coach.
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Broken this morning as I learned of the passing of Coach Donnie Kirksey. Just spoke to him on Xmas and told him I loved him. A Chicago legend who will never be forgotten. More than a Coach, a dear friend and mentor. Rest Easy DK.
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Congrats to Coach Joey Meyer on his retirement from the LA Clippers. What a brilliant playing and coaching career that has lasted decades. I thank you for the knowledge, trust and most importantly patience you gave me as a student/athlete. You’re going to heaven on that alone. TK
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Congratulations to my father tonight on being inducted to the AOA Officials Hall of Fame. 50 years of officiating basketball in Illinois and over 50 plus years being a Hall of Fame husband and father.
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Picked up a new coach last night. Please allow me to introduce to you assistant Coach Liam Collins.
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What a incredible group of people. A fantastic night celebrating DePaul Prep’s State Championship Season. FAMO ‘23. ❤️ya TK.
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Happy 75th birthday to my dad. Taught me so many things by his ACTIONS. How to be a husband, father, friend, loyalty, hard work and dedication to name of few. Kids are always watching. Thanks dad and enjoy your day. Tommy.
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So I’m driving in Wisconsin the other day and I see this…..Rasheed Bello. One of DePaul Prep’s finest.
@Sheed_bello21
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I’ve learned from this young man…..it’s supposed to be the other way around. So proud of you Mikekal. Rams for Life. TK.
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Ended the way we started. At the best steakhouse in the country with Mr. Flom and the DePaul Prep Rams. FAMO’23.
@ChicagoCut
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The Rams win the CCL Blue title going undefeated on the year (27-2, 8-0). We beat an extremely talented and well coached Mount Carmel team. PJ Chambers led us with 20 pts, 4 rebs, 3AST and 3 stls. Makai Kvamme had 5 pts, 5 asts and 5 rebs.
@NestoHoops
@joehoopsreport
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It’s with great pleasure to announce Jabari Sawyer will continue his academic/athletic career at St. Mary’s in MN for HC Fano. A great leader and as tough as they come. He trusted the process with remarkable direction from his awesome parents. Proud of you JB. Coach Tom.
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What a memorable night at the Chicagoland Sports HOF!!! The support I receive from my “WHOLE FAMILY” pictured below is unmatched. Thanks to you all. TK.
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The Rams are sectional champs. We beat a well coached, tough, Lake Forest team. We we led by:
Rob Walls 11pts/4stls/great defense
McElroy w/9 and 9
Kvamme w/9/5/2stls
Porter w/5/5 and 2blks
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@ILLHoopsScoops
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The Rams beat Mount Carmel in the 3A State Championship game. Congratulations to
@caravanhoops
on a fantastic season. TK.
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Merry Christmas from DePaul Prep Basketball. Have a safe weekend with your families and tell your mom and dad you love them. TK.
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What a run these four had for DePaul Prep. As tough as they come and even better people. I was very spoiled the last 4 years. A big thank you to all the kids, coaches and especially the parents for DePaul’s B-ball banquet. Historic team. Ram on!
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What a big day for TY Johnson (Loyola), Rasheed Bello (UW-Parkside) and Brian Mathews (UMASS) who will sign their NLI today. DePaul Prep/Coach Gryz and TK are very proud of you. ❤️
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So proud of the Rams on the sectional title win. Total team effort. Great support by admin, student section, parents and GT alumni. Much appreciated and much love. Great season for a great St. Viator team and coach. Congrats. Tk.
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Great time today at Wrigley throwing out the first pitch with CC. Never will forget it. TK
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Congratulations to Dylan Arnett on his commitment to Cleveland State and HC Robinson. Way to go Dylan!! Keep working. Coach.
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Very proud of Raheem Anthony. The two time All Catholic League PG will do great things for St. Mary’s of Minnesota while playing for coach Fano. Cannot believe he’s off to college. Remember him begging to get some run in open gyms when he was in 5th grade. Love. Coach.
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When you say your prayer’s tonight, keep Illinois basketball legend and my dear friend Howard Nathan in your thoughts please. TK.
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He will be forever missed by everyone he taught and mentored. A true gentlemen. Love you Coach. TK.
We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of former DePaul coach and student-athlete, Joey Meyer.
Meyer dedicated more than 30 years to DePaul basketball.
Our thoughts are with the Meyer family.
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The Steve Pappas Shootout this year is Saturday, 1/7. The line up includes:
DePaul v. Lake Forest
St. Ignatius v. GBN
Brother Rice v Bolingbrook
Rolling Meadows v Joliet W
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Congratulations to Dylan Arnett for signing with HC Pat Baldwin and UW-Milwaukee. Very proud of you Dylan. Coach.
@suntimes_preps
@depaulprepadmis
@joehoopsreport
@scottybscout
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I had a great day today hanging out with some absolute legends. Coach & mentor of mine Donnie Kirksey who looked after me in HS, my idol in HS and DePaul great Rod Strickland and life time friend and future NBA Coach, Juwan Howard. 32 years strong. Love these guys. Tk.
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This is worth a tweet. 6’1 Sophomore PG Makai Kvamme started every game this year and had 140 assists to 25 turnovers.
@joehoopsreport
@scottybscout
@PrepHoopsIL
@ILHoopProspects
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Congrats to one of the most celebrated players in school history on his commitment to St. Leo. We are extremely proud of you. FAMO
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Congrats to Coach Kleinschmidt and his staff on being named Co-Coach of the Year by the IBCA in District 1. This marks the 6th time Coach has been named COY by the IBCA. It is because of the players below and many who came before them that we receive these awards. Ram On!
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Congrats to Brian Mathews on being named 3rd team All Catholic League. He is a two time all league selection. Brian was also named player of the game in the Championship game of the Chipotle Classic as the Rams defeated Evanston HS. Brian will play at UMASS next year. Ram On!
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DePaul Prep legend and All-time leading scorer Perry Cowan Jr. visited our new campus today. Perry is currently a student/athlete at Brown University of the Ivy League. We are very proud of his accomplishments on and off the court. Keep working!
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Congratulations to the DePaul Prep Basketball program on winning the IBCA Co-Coaching staff of the year in district one. This is the 8th time the staff has been recognized by the IBCA. Thank you.
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Thanks to all the players, coaches and fans who made the Steve Pappas Shootout a tremendous success yesterday. The talent level was extraordinary. More importantly, the generosity shown by our sponsors and fans to help fight cancer is what made yesterday memorable. Thank you! TK
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I wanted to thank all the coaches, players and programs for participating in the Steve Pappas Shootout. A unbelievable day of games. A special thanks to Pat Mahoney and his crew for making this a first class event. Ram on!!
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The field is set for the 2nd Annual Steve Pappas Shootout at DePaul Prep on 1/11/20. HF v St.Laurence, DePaul v Deerfield, St. Pat’s v Fenwick, Loyola v St. Viator, and Morgan Park v Marian Catholic. What a line up of player’s, programs and coaches.
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Congrats to my hero tonight on being inducted into the COA Hall of Fame. 50 years of officiating, 3 downstate appearances, IBCA Hall of Fame and the Public League Hall of Fame. A remarkable career by a remarkable man.
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