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Author Archives: Marty Farmer

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." - Judges comment   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!

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Time is now for OPRF volleyball

by Marty Farmer September 20, 2019

With eight key returnees, multiple Division I recruits and a tall, athletic lineup, the Huskies have cause for optimism.

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Golf teams get into swing of things

by Marty Farmer September 3, 2019
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OPRF drops opener against Waubonsie Valley

by Marty Farmer August 31, 2019
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Farmer soaks in wide world of water polo

by Marty Farmer August 13, 2019
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River Forest 12U bounced by Bowling Green

by Marty Farmer August 13, 2019
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River Forest 12U bounced by Bowling Green in LL Great Lakes final

by Marty Farmer August 10, 2019
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Pickleball & Oak Park make for a good match

by Marty Farmer August 6, 2019
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River Forest’s ‘Comeback Kids’ enjoying inspired playoff run

by Marty Farmer August 6, 2019
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River Forest 12U wins state title

by Marty Farmer July 30, 2019
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Flying V earns high marks at Nationals

by Marty Farmer July 30, 2019

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