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Author Archives: Bill Stone

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First top-10 team finish for Fenwick since 2015

Avatar photo by Bill Stone November 19, 2024November 19, 2024
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Huskies’ O’Connor adds all-state to cross country honors 

Avatar photo by Bill Stone November 12, 2024November 12, 2024
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OPRF boys cross country earns another team state berth  

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OPRF, Fenwick girls tennis are conference runner-ups

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Melvin Tate and Bill Stone October 15, 2024October 15, 2024
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OPRF flag football makes strides one victory at a time

Avatar photo by Bill Stone October 1, 2024October 1, 2024
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All-stater O’Connor, Huskies hopeful for another state berth

Avatar photo by Bill Stone September 10, 2024September 10, 2024
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OPRF girls volleyball off to a solid start

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Melvin Tate and Bill Stone September 3, 2024September 3, 2024
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Fenwick softball secures trip to state semifinals 

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OPRF Kaden Garland throwing
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State champions! 

Avatar photo by Bill Stone May 29, 2024May 29, 2024
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State champions! 

Avatar photo by Bill Stone May 28, 2024May 30, 2024

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