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UPDATE: Lincoln-Way West's Kyle Rodriguez is Patch MVP

Lincoln-Way West's Kyle Rodriguez outpolled 11 others in voting for Southland Patch's MVP, Jan. 14-20. He is now eligible for Patch Athlete of the Month honors.

 
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Lincoln-Way West's Kyle Rodriguez won the 132-pound championship in the Southwest Suburban Conference wrestling tournament. Lincoln-Way West High School
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In voting for Southland Patch's MVP for Jan. 14-20, who gets the biggest roar from the crowd? Credit Chuck Ingwersen
Mother McAuley girls basketball standout Lauren Carlson scored 19 points in the Mighty Macs' 60-57 victory over Loyola. Credit Mother McAuley High School
Bloom Township's Bria Gaines had another monster game in the Blazing Trojans' 78-54 girls basketball victory over Rich East. Gaines finished with 36 points, 18 rebounds and five blocks. Credit Bloom Township High School
Nick Ghilardi led Andrew to the team title at the Sandburg Sectional bowling tournament. The Thunderbolts finished with a pinfall total of 6,397. Ghilardi placed second with a six-game total of 1,348. Credit Andrew High School
Lincoln-Way East's Andy Gramont won two individual events and helped the Griffins to Joliet Central co-op 120-50 in a dual swimming meet. Gramont placed first in the 100 free (51.33) and first in the 100 back (1:02.95). Credit Lincoln-Way East High School
Sandburg's Steve Jacobsen bowled games of 300 and 246 for a two-game school-record series of 546 in the Eagles' dual meet victory over Tinley Park. He surpassed the series record previously held by last year's state champ, Joey Kopera, and he became the third Sandburg bowler to roll a perfect game in match play. Jacobsen also helped the Eagles notch a third-place finish in the Sandburg Sectional. Credit Sandburg High School
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  • Southland Patch MVP, Jan. 14-20

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Lauren Carlson, Mother McAuley basketball
        113 (20%)
    • Bria Gaines, Bloom Township basketball
        4 (0%)
    • Nick Ghilardi, Andrew bowling
        117 (21%)
    • Andy Gramont, Lincoln-Way East swimming
        43 (7%)
    • Steve Jacobsen, Sandburg bowling
        1 (0%)
    • Morgan Murphy, Evergreen Park basketball
        27 (4%)
    • Kyle Rodriguez, Lincoln-Way West wrestling
        137 (24%)
    • JeTaun Rouse, Marist basketball
        10 (1%)
    • Tom Shute, Oak Forest basketball
        11 (1%)
    • Ken VandeWerken, Oak Lawn bowling
        56 (10%)
    • Kevin White, Stagg basketball
        30 (5%)
    • Lamar Wooford-Humphrey, Homewood-Flosssmoor basketball
        2 (0%)
    Total votes: 551
    • Your vote will only count once. This is not a scientific poll. View Results Vote!
Related Topics: Athlete Of The Week, Homewood-Flossmoor basketball, Ken VandeWerken, Lamar Wooford-Humphrey, Lauren Carlson, Oak Lawn bowling, Patch MVP, Sandburg bowling, Steve Jacobsen, and mother mcauley basketball
Explain the reasoning behind your vote. Or, simply, cheer for your favorite athlete here in the comments thread. Tell us in the comments.

Kevin White

12:05 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Kevin White is a very unselfish player and is exciting to watch. He is a unique player being small and playing one of the toughest positions (point guard).

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concerned

12:15 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Hey Kevin,

Next time to post a comment about yourself you might not look so stupid if you used a different name. Ha, ha!!!

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pam

3:30 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013

congrats! to you for being nominated keep up the good work remember keep god first, hard work, and termination will always make you successful.

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Teva Themusicluvr Brooks

5:32 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Hey I voted for Kevin White! Way to go, keep up the AWESOME work!!!!!!
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Dawn Vand

12:34 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013

We are so proud of Ken VandeWerken, and the whole team. I didn't realize the time, effort, money and dedication is takes for the sport of bowling. Ken just ranked 3rd individually on Saturday sectionals and OLCHS team came in first place. I wish them luck this weekend downstate! Thanks Coach McKeown

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Kevin White

2:55 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013

concerned, thanks for suggesting I was stupid but it was for my son

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pam

3:35 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Vote for Kevin White Jr.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! make him proud :)

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Melissa Johns

3:55 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013

yay Lisa!! Vote for Kyle Rodriguez!!!

Don Ghilardi

4:18 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Nick Ghilardi for Athlete of the Week.
A natural competitor and pier motivator.
The new Italian Stallion.

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TUNA

5:10 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Never vote for a bowler. They are not athletes

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Blackhawks Fan

5:35 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Bowling is a competitive sport and anyone that has been on a team or has bowled would understand this!!!

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Dawne VandeWerken

5:50 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Athelete-A person possessing the natural or acquired traits, such as strength, agility, and endurance, that are necessary for physical exercise or sports, especially those performed in competitive contexts.

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Dawne VandeWerken

11:54 am on Friday, February 1, 2013

Tuna- as you see my definition of an ATHELETE (spelled correctly) bowling is a serious sport. Come ball a game and see who has more skill.

TP Mom

5:37 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Tuna, I bet you were always picked last in gym class. Ken VandeWerken for MVP!

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ed kwiatkowski

5:47 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Nick is a great boy at bowling and deserves to be MVP.

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Barbara Jean Walker

5:54 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Hey Kev, you are just an awesome kid and l am so proud of you. You were create for this. God has you in the right place at the right time. Continue to be faithful to your gift, and watch GOD make room for you. The sky is the limit!!!!!!!!Love you Bj

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john leeper

6:57 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013

1st and for most always keep god first. Kevin you have made us so proud you have accomplished all tourney, all tournament, and all conference, this just shows how dedicated and a hard worker you are. To be an unselfish player loyal to your team mates and your coaches just speaks for itself. Discipline, Dedication and Determination, use these terms in life and on the court and watch you prosper.

Eddie klimara

5:57 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Kyle Rodriguez for MVP my little cuz

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Albertw23

7:38 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Kevin is better than most people on his team if anyone deserves to be MVP it should be that Kevin kid

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pam

10:21 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013

His team is one great awesome unit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Gerri Brown

10:22 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Kevin White for MVP, go nephew!!!! Gerri Brown

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Yulsef Latise Brooks

11:06 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Kevin I remember when you were just an little boy. Now look @ you all grown up. I'm so very, very proud of you. Keep up all of the good work. U should be extremely proud of yourself. I know I am. GO KEVIN!!!!!

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William Joyce

12:58 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013

One of the nicest young man I know. A GRE ball player but better young man. Luv. You. Coach BJ

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mike captain

9:40 am on Friday, January 25, 2013

Vote for Nick Ghilardi,not only is he an incredible athlete,but hes also a movie star! Thats what im talking about!!

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Annie

8:18 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013

GO LAUR LAUR! love you girl<3 so proud of you! ^^^^GO VOTE FOR HER! SHES THE BOMB!

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Ellie

8:57 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013

LAUREN CARLSON HAS MY VOTE !!

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Ellie

8:59 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013

Lauren Carlson !!! Love u girl hope u win !!(:

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AJ

9:15 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013

Awesome Job Kyle!
On your way to 1st at State.
I know your eye is on Nationals!
Keep up your unbelievable work ethic!

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