Paul Johnson
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Freelance journalist in Chicago. @IBWAA member. Coverage: @BeaconNSports , @ECNSports , @Naperville_Sun , more. Inquiries: pmj8376 @yahoo .com.
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RIP blue checkmark, 6/22/22-4/20/23. Twas a good run.
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@RealSkipBayless
Reprehensible. I realize you sold your soul many years ago, but this is low even for you.
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My god, that is disgusting. She's 9 years old. It's a game. People need to get a grip.
DeMar DeRozan’s daughter, Diar, was escorted out of Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday by Bulls’ security and led to team bus with her father after NBA notified team of severe online threats directed at the nine-year-old, sources tell
@NBAonTNT
,
@BleacherReport
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What an impressive showing for
@NCC_Athletics
in Ohio today! I don't think they left any doubt who the best team in
#d3fb
is. On to the
#StaggBowl
to try to repeat as national champions.
@NapervilleSun
@northcentralcol
@NCAlumni
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@jeffpearlman
@gehrig38
Talked to John Kruk once and he said he couldn't stand Schilling. He thought the bloody sock was made up!
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A big tip of the cap to all the players and coaches from
@SCNFBOFFICIAL
and
@BataviaFootball
, that was what high school football is all about. That was one of the best games I've covered in a long, long time! Two of the best in Class 7A put on an absolute show.
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This is the story I wrote about the incomparable
@jhardy_32
back in February. It was a beautiful evening of celebration and I was honored to be a small part of it. His inspiration will live on forever. RIP Justin, you did great things.
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St. Charles North
@SCNbaseball
is headed to the Class 4A state championship game for the 1st time ever after a 6-4 win over St. Rita. Nick DeMarco records the final strikeout.
@ECNSports
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@jasongay
@TomFarrey
This couldn't be more correct. Covering high school sports for 23 years, I have seen it countless times. It is so unfortunate.
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If
@DamariWheeler
isn't one of the best handful of guards in the state of Illinois, I'd like to see the other guys. 38 on 13-of-16 shooting, 6-for-6 from 3, 6-for-7 FT against Bartlett tonight, along with lockdown defense.
@NDSUmbb
got a steal.
@LarkinBBall
@LarkinRoyals1
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The pro's pro, the Mayor of McHenry County
@nwh_JoePrepZone
, tries to interview Jacobs senior Andrew Balkcom while he's being heckled by teammates, lol!
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@schutt_jaden
makes it official, signing his National Letter of Intent to play for
@DukeMBB
.
@CoachSovern40
@JonScheyer
@BeaconNSports
#NationalSigningDay
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Here celebrating the life of a fine young man who was taken far too soon.
@STCEathletics
opened the gym for the program and the room is filled with so much positivity.
#hardystrong
@jhardy_32
@ECNSports
@BeaconNSports
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The
@KCCougars
added
@Cubs
world champ
@kschwarb12
to its front office banners. Media Day is underway.
#Cubs
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Rocking the
#HardyStrong
hoodie for the rest of the playoffs. Girls hoops tonight as
@STCEathletics
takes on Wheaton North for the Class 4A Bartlett Sectional title.
@BeaconNSports
@ECNSports
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BREAKING: The Joliet Slammers
@JolietSlammers
have named former
@KCCougars
manager Aaron Nieckula
@anieckula26
as their new manager. Nieckula spent 23 seasons with the
#Athletics
as a player, coach, manager and instructor.
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Final:
@STCEathletics
60, Wheaton North 54 in OT. Saints 1st sectional title since 1987.
@BeaconNSports
@ECNSports
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Drew Surges in the 1st half for
@SCNAthletics
: 13 carries, 90 yards, 2 TD rushing; 3 catches, 27 yards; 6 tackles, a sack and an INT on defense. All over the field.
@drew_surges
@BeaconNSports
@ECNSports
@SCNFBOFFICIAL
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I really want to thank Dan for his candor about his journey, he really opened up. Naperville is going to be rocking Saturday as North Central College hosts the NCAA Division III national semifinals against Mary Hardin-Baylor.
@NCC_Athletics
@football_ncc
@northcentralcol
Dan Lester had “the world figured out.” Or so he thought. He makes the most of a second chance at North Central College.
@ByPaulJohnson
has the story for
#TribSuburbanSports
.
@football_ncc
@NCC_Athletics
@CoachDierking
@CoachJanecek
@FootballVH
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Happy birthday to
@jhardy_32
. Thank you for being such an inspiration to so many. Thinking of your family and friends today. It was an honor to cover you.
#hardystrong
@bballwoods23
@STCEathletics
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It has been 484 days since I covered a high school football game. So to be at
@BataviaFootball
practice today was awesome. Great to see
@CoachPiron
and thanks for the time
@BATTLINDOGD
and
@TylerJansey
.
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Here's how I'm starting off year 24 of high school sports coverage, looking through raindrops on Rocket Hill awaiting the start of football practice. Things are looking up for
@AthleticsRocket
this season, looking forward to catching up with them!
@BeaconNSports
@ECNSports
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Was this the beginning of the
@NCC_Athletics
football resurgence in 1996? Probably not, lol! The Cardinals look to win the
#StaggBowl
tonight at
@ProFootballHOF
@d3football
#d3fb
. It's amazing to see how far the program has come.
@WONCSports
@football_ncc
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Here's how it looked from the sideline as St. Charles North advanced to the state title game for the first time ever.
@T_Nubin27
@robertpomazak
@SCNFBplayers
@bluefangroup
@GopherFootball
@StCharlesNorth
@IHSAState
@scn4th_Phase
@ECNSports
#tribfb
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The 2019
@KCCougars
roster has been released, featuring local products Alek Thomas (
@athomas22
) and Ryan Weiss (
@Weiss2Ryan
).
@BeaconNSports
@ECNSports
@Naperville_Sun
#Dbacks
@sehssports
@MountCarmelHS
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After 2 long years it is so great to be back covering
@NCC_Athletics
@football_ncc
. The top-ranked defending
#d3fb
national champs host UW-LaCrosse.
@Naperville_Sun
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Rocket Hill is rocking as the Central Rockets enter the field for their homecoming game against Jacobs.
@AthleticsRocket
@CHSFootball100
@HDJ_Athletics
@HDJacobsFBall
@BeaconNSports
@ECNSports
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Star-studded press row for the Class 4A McHenry Sectional semifinal between Cary-Grove and
@HHS_Athletics1
.
@nwh_JoePrepZone
@sean_hammond
@michaelsobrien
@hrick_photo
@ECNSports
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Here's the final batter of Cam Sarello's no-hitter for
@Rocket_Baseball
today.
@BeaconNSports
@ECNSports
@Central301
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Great to meet the pride of Cookeville,
@EthanXXVI
! Awesome talking to you man!
@Rock_937
@penrodradio
#CubsCon2023
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Been trying to fill this up and organize it for a long time! 66 autographed baseballs, from Hall of Famers,
#cubs
legends, 2016 WS balls, guys I covered in HS and with
@KCCougars
and other miscellaneous gems. This piece is meaningful to me; happy to display it!
@Club400cubscave
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St. Charles North is off to the Class 7A state semifinals for the first time in program history following Saturday's win over Wheaton Warrenville South. My story:
@robertpomazak
@T_Nubin27
@ECNSports
#tribfb
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Well that was quick.
@davioncherwin42
with a 71-yard TD run on the 1st play of the game gives
@sehssports
a 7-0 lead on
@BartlettHawksAD
.
@ECNSports
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@brown12_peyton
is back home with
@robertpomazak
and St. Charles North, coaching sophomores while keeping his playing career alive with
@Dupage_Football
.
@ECNSports
@BeaconNSports
@STCNSports
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Back in my element tonight. Felt really good to be back in the saddle. Thanks for the photo
@hrick_photo
!
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I can't wait to cover this game once again tonight. Even if you have no loyalties either way, if you want to see how a community comes together for a common cause, come out and watch some basketball. It will be
#hardystrong
all night.
Both sides of the river come together this Friday for our annual HardyStrong game in support of the HardyStrong Foundation and in memory of Justin Hardy. Girls @ 5:30 & Boys @ 7:00. Come support the Saints, the North Stars & most importantly
@hardystrongnfp
.
#mindovermatter
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The Storm mascot runs down the track with the flag to get the fans fired up for today's Class 8A playoff game between
@ElginSouth
and Oswego East.
@sehssports
@ECNSports
@BeaconNSports
@ChiTribPreps
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@JanelleMonae
Watching the Stevie Wonder special, your reaction when Stevie started playing You Are The Sunshine Of My Life was priceless!
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Welcome home
@wbenjamin12
! Good luck man!
White Sox Agree To Minors Deals With Wes Benjamin, Patrick Kivlehan
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Awesome news for
@OEHSbaseball
graduate
@noahcschultz
for getting picked by the
#WhiteSox
26th overall in the
#MLBdraft2022
!
@BeaconNSports
At No. 26 overall, the White Sox select LHP Noah Schultz from Oswego East High School in Oswego, Ill.
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Classy gesture by the
@KCCougars
, before tonight's game against
@BurlingtonBees
there will be a moment of silence for
@SusanDenk
.
#cubs
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Gorgeous night for baseball at the home of the
@KCCougars
as
@BHSHawkBaseball
and
@sehsstormbb
renew acquaintances.
@BeaconNSports
@ECNSports
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Less than an hour til tipoff, this place is gonna rock tonight.
@MarmionBBall
and
@BCHS_boysbball
face off for the sectional title. Arguably the biggest game in the history of each program.
@BeaconNSports
@ECNSports
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@STCNSports
@SCNBoysBB
@TallGuyLinke
Big day for St. Charles North's Connor Linke as he signs his NLI with Bradley.
@ECNSports
@bradleyumbb
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The crowd is gathering for a huge game, as
@NCC_Athletics
host Delaware Valley in the NCAA Division III quarterfinals.
@Naperville_Sun
@d3football
#d3fb
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One of the main reasons I love Mark Cuban and what he does. I can't imagine many pro sports owners had this immediate thought. I'm sure some will now, lol, but
#Cubes
you're the man.
“I reached out ... to find out what it would cost to financially support people who aren’t going to be able to come to work.”
–Mark Cuban on his plan for Mavericks employees during the NBA suspension
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@NolanShowLive
@STR0
@MLB
Well I definitely don't agree with his opinion on last night. All he does is live in the past. His references in that clip were Gibson/Eckersley (35 years ago) and DiMaggio (retired in 1951). I personally don't see that as growing the game
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@elleduncanESPN
Pay me 9 mil per and I'll answer damn near anything whenever you want. The game plan is locked in, I've got 60 seconds to talk. Shit, I'll even give you recipes if you want.
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Josh Bridges joins the party with a 33-yard TD run as St. Charles North continues to pull away from Lake Park, 33-7 with 10:43 left.
@ECNSports
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I'm so sorry to you and your family, Bob.
@jhardy_32
was an inspiration for so many. He was so strong. I was grateful to know him and be able to share some of his story.
#HardyStrong
forever.
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I'm excited to return to the Wrigley Field press box for the first time in ages Saturday, covering the
#marlins
for
@HeraldSports
. I'm grateful for the opportunity!
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What a career at Minnesota for
@SCNAthletics
grad
@T_Nubin27
, it's been so fun to watch.
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Final:
@LWEFOOTBALL
14,
@BataviaFootball
13. What a high school football game.
@BeaconNSports
@ECNSports
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Thanks to his 1st-half production,
@EthanGreenie_11
has established new single-season records for
@NCC_Athletics
in rushing yards (1,406), all-purpose yards (1,837) and rushing TDs (21).
@Naperville_Sun
@LCNewsSunSport
@d3football
#d3fb
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It was a nice tribute to
@NCAADIII
national champion
@NCC_Athletics
during halftime of the men's basketball game against Illinois Wesleyan.
@d3football
@CCIW_Athletics
@football_ncc
@CoachSpence_NCC
@cardhcjt
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I just found out I'm throwing out a first pitch at Thursday's
@KCCougars
game on Anchorman Night. I'll be sure to take a picture to show everyone how good I look.
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We've got an actual press row like the good ole days with
@michaelsobrien
and
@JakeBartelson
in the house!
@BCHS_boysbball
and
@HDJ_Athletics
set to tip shortly.
@BeaconNSports
@ECNSports
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Final:
@MarmionBBall
71,
@BCHS_boysbball
58. 1st sectional title since 1976.
@BeaconNSports
@ECNSports
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A well-deserved honor for one of the best around. Congrats
@CoachTG2
!
Congratulations to Todd Genke (
@CoachTG2
) on his upcoming IHSBCA Hall of Fame induction.
18 years as head coach (22 overall)
W-L 474-169
Championships 🏆
Conference 8️⃣
Regional 9️⃣
Sectional 2️⃣
Super Sectional 2️⃣
@IHSAState
🏆
3rd in 2016
2nd in 2019
@SCNbaseball
@SCNAthletics
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What a finish,
@LarkinBBall
wins 62-60 over
@EATomcats
, Fernando Perez with the game-winner.
@BeaconNSports
@ECNSports
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@SonRanto
I encourage everyone to go to the WBC then tell me how much it sucks. I went Monday in Phoenix, stayed a block from the stadium for 3 days. The vibes downtown were awesome and the game was a blast. It's great for the sport. While Diaz's injury was awful, the WBC isn’t to blame.
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Excited to cover the
#Marlins
at Wrigley today for
@HeraldSports
. Jesus Luzardo looks to get his season back on track against the Cubs in Game 1 of the split doubleheader.
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Xavier Bonds takes the 2nd half kickoff 95 yards to the house for his school-record 18th TD this season, giving the Maroons a 33-12 lead on East Aurora, 11:44 left 3rd quarter.
@BeaconNSports
@ECNSports
@Robbie_World
@theelginmaroons
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Great stuff here from
@jeffpearlman
.
“His legacy deserves to be talked about.”
@jeffpearlman
is talking about his new book “The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson,” looking at Bo Jackson’s rise from rural Alabama to global acclaim as a two-sport phenom.
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Will Vaske dumps it off to Drew Surges and he does the rest, 90-yard TD pass,
@SCNAthletics
leads Hoffman Estates 15-3 9:45 left 2nd quarter.
@BeaconNSports
@ECNSports
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In a normal year, I cover 225 events or so. Since March 11, I've covered 5. So to say I'm excited for tonight's boys hoops game between
@sehsbbasketball
and
@bballwoods23
is an understatement. I'm happy to get back to semi-normal, but I'm happier the kids finally get a season.
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Nice catching up with
@dylanfootball51
and thanks to
@CoachJoeRudolph
and
@STCEFootball
for the time as well.
@BadgerFootball
@ECNSports
@BeaconNSports
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What a moment, what a great group of young men! I'm so happy for my college and this program.
@NCC_Athletics
@northcentralcol
@NCAlumni
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@KCCougars
P
@AlexYoung_23
has been promoted to
@VisaliaRawhide
today. The
@CarmelCorsairs
and
@TCU_Baseball
product went 3-1, 2.16.
#Dbacks
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Final:
@bhshawksbball
47,
@GHS_ILathletics
42.
@McewenKelton
16,
@cluczynski33
14P/19R/6B for Bartlett;
@MickLawrence6
12, Colin Hasty 11 for Geneva.
@BeaconNSports
@ECNSports
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What a day for
@OEHS_GoWolves
today as
@OEHSbaseball
takes on defending Class 4A state champion Edwardsville at 6 pm at Illinois Wesleyan for the supersectional title and a berth in this weekend's state tournament in Joliet. I will be there and providing updates.
@BeaconNSports
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@noahcschultz
is out after 3 innings for
@Kcannonballers
and was dominant yet again. In his 1st 3 pro outings he's allowed no runs on one hit in 7 innings with one walk and 12 strikeouts.
@OEHSbaseball
@BeaconNSports
#WhiteSox
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I really appreciate the kind words, that really means a lot to me. I love being able to share these stories with the readers and always appreciate your help!
.
@ByPaulJohnson
does great work. Here’s a piece about our program and the impact
@taylorrcharless
has had recently. If you don’t subscribe, we highly recommend it. Paul and his colleagues are great for the high school sports scene
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Harvest Christian coach Matt Ellett: "I got one question? Who wants to go to state?" The Lions advance with a rain-shortened 3-1 win over River Ridge.
@ECNSports
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What a night for District 300 and also the city of St. Charles North and Hampshire baseball and Huntley and St. Charles East softball are all headed to state this weekend. Busy times for the
@ECNSports
coverage area!
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