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Marty Farmer
Sports Editor
Email: marty@oakpark.com
Twitter: @OakParkSports
The Illinois Press Association recently honored Marty with the 1st & 2nd Place Awards for Best Sports Feature for his article He's in an Oak Park state of mind: Former OPRF star Iman Shumpert returns home for annual basketball camp.
Very interesting story about a hometown athlete who makes it big. Story featured a lot of voices. It provided nice insights into the subject.
- Judges comment
Plus, he was given the 1st Place Award for Best Sports Column!
"Great artwork. It carries both sections submitted. The OPRF Playoff football artwork was stellar and used well. Layout is also well-done. Stories are good."
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Love Oak Park River Forest Huskie Football? Check out Marty's award-winning caliber articles, as well as interviews with players and photos of the games, on Wednesday Journal's new Huskie Huddle: a portal to everything HUSKIE!
Latest News Articles
Team sports kept us warm this winter
Despite snow, sleet, ice, wind, and, of course, the polar vortex, winter in Oak Park was a bit more tolerable if you braved the unforgiving conditions to soak in the local high school sports scene.
Fenwick can't overcome Curie in regional final
First-year Fenwick boys basketball head coach Staunton Peck appreciated the good fortune of hosting a Class 4A regional this season.
OPRF wrestling falls to Montini in Class 3A state final
The Oak Park and River Forest High School wrestling team was essentially untouchable from 2014 through 2016. The Huskies' magical run produced three straight Class 3A team state titles and numerous individual champs as well.
Raidt makes mark at state finals
Oak Park and River Forest High School junior Will Raidt fell a few spots short of winning the 200-yard freestyle at the state finals, hosted by New Trier over the weekend. For good measure, he placed eighth in the 100-yard butterfly finals.
Latest Blogs
Foster fulfills dream with Blackhawks
March 29, 2018 will be a day Scott Foster never forgets. After turning in a typical work day as an accountant at Golub Capital, the 36-year-old Oak Park resident spent his evening improbably making his NHL debut as an emergency goalie for the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center.
Malnati enjoying Ramblers' run
Basketball fans around the area know that, prior to becoming the boys head basketball coach at Fenwick High School, Rick Malnati excelled as the head coach at his high school alma mater, New Trier.
Good Life Race all set for Sunday
With the World Champion Chicago Cubs off to a slow start this season and the Chicago Blackhawks on the brink of elimination in the NHL playoffs, perhaps this is a good time to call a timeout for your frazzled remote control.
Oak Brook Tennis Center nets National Award
Wimbledon, the US Open, French Open and Australian Open are deservedly recognized as the Mount Rushmore of premier tennis locations throughout the world.
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