UPDATE: Marist's Oden Gets the Biggest Roar from the Crowd
Marist's three-point dynamo Tyler Oden did some of his best work during the RedHawks' magical boys basketball postseason run. He outpolled six others to earn Patch MVP honors, too. Now, he is eligible for March Patch Athlete of the Month recognition.
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Carlos
7:20 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Juan Valdez
Ron Kremer
7:44 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Valdez set a school single-game scoring record and led Stagg to the championship in its own boys water polo invitational.
Juan VALDEZ
9:48 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Shout out to my awesome son Juan on his great performance. He has evolved and become a great player since he started playing water polo. Mijo you have come along way, keep playing hard, I'm so proud of you. Love, Dad
diana valdez
5:56 am on Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Congrats junior. All that hard work is paying off. Its the beginning of a great season.
Wandalally
12:19 pm on Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Congratulations Chad Weaver 16 Feet and More in your future!! We are Proud of you
Ron Kremer
12:33 pm on Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Anything above 15 feet will make Weaver a contender at the IHSA state meet later this spring. Time will tell if he can go high enough to win the state championship.
cathy
12:41 pm on Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Chad Weaver is the way to go, outstanding athlete and young man
Linda
5:05 pm on Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Tyler- This is Kenny's mom- what an awesome season and so proud of you and the team. Paul is smiling down on you:)
Vainius Pašiškevičius
10:32 pm on Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Juan Valdez. !!!!!
Jessica Lopez
12:10 am on Thursday, March 15, 2012
Congrats Juan Valdez!!!
Lynn K
11:06 am on Thursday, March 15, 2012
Juan Valdez! Outstanding performance!
Tammi Erdmier
2:45 pm on Thursday, March 15, 2012
Congrats Chad Weaver
adriana
2:51 pm on Thursday, March 15, 2012
My best friend Juan Valdez!!!!!!