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Dion Martorano, Journal & Topics Sports. Son of a Vietnam Veteran. 1st place 2017 & 2020 IPA Best Sports Section. Winner of 20+ awards
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Football Illinois Media Week 4 Poll

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By Dion Martorano Verified
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The Illinois Media, formerly Associated Press (AP), poll for week four of the football season was released today and the Journal-area was represented with five top 10 teams across the top two classes in Illinois. Here’s a look at the Class 7A and 8A polls (Journal-area teams in bold): Class 7A: No. 1 – Brother Rice (2-1 record), 125 voting points No. 2 – Hersey (3-0), 121 points No. 3 – Downers Grove North (3-0), 103 points No. 4 – Batavia (2-1), 81 points No. 5 – Glenbard West (2-1), 63 ...
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Jalen Brunson To Host SNL Season Opener September 26

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By Dion Martorano Verified
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Brunson speaks to the crowd during Stevenson Athletic Hall of Fame induction in 2022. Stevenson High School alum Jalen Brunson, fresh off helping the New York Knicks win the NBA Finals with an MVP performance, will try something new as host of “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) in the show’s season opener Saturday, Sept. 26. Brunson isn’t the first NBA player to host the famous late-night TV show, joining other stars like Michael Jordan (Sept. 28, 1991), Bill Russell (Nov. 3, 1979), LeBron James (Sept...
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Football Week 3 Roundup: Weather Shortens Some Games, Doesn’t Shorten Action

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By Dion Martorano Verified
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Here’s a look at how week three went for the Journal-area football teams: Maine South 41, Maine West 7: Maine South (2-1) hosted Maine West (0-3) for the first time in 31 years and it didn’t take long for Warrior fans to wish the wait was a little longer. Since 1995, Maine South has become a state power and one of the best programs in the state. West has improved in recent years, but they aren’t at South’s level yet, especially with a young team. Sophomore Ashton Hicks (4 carries, 55 yards) scor...
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