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Just finished compiling
@EasyE2432
final career stats. In over 102 years of Belleville Town/West basketball, this is pretty remarkable. Career points 2,508-Career Rebounds 1004-Career Blocks 500
#1
AllTime. He also had 322 career assists
#3
All time. 2 State Titles.
#bwsports
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I guess this was not a dream when you wake up and have this in your hotel room.
#blessed
#proudCoach
#bwsports
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Congrats to
@EasyE2432
on moving up 5 spots to
#38
in the Rivals 2019 Top 150.
#bwsports
#keepworking
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I just want to say how proud I am of these guys. They have taken myself, our school,our community,and our alumni on a wonderful ride this past season. It was an honor and privilege to be your coach.
@EasyE2432
@brazil_320
@clutchmvp12
@Randolph_22
#statechamps
#bwsports
#begreat
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Our guy
@EasyE2432
has some visitors today to see him in Columbus! Mr. Patterson and his son can’t wait to see EJ play at The Ohio State University. Go Bucks!
#bwsports
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Congratulations to EJ Liddell
@EasyE2432
on officially signing with The Ohio State University. Could not be more proud of you. Stay humble and stay hungry.
#bwsports
@OhioStateHoops
#begreat
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Words can’t express how proud I am of these young men. In the last 2 years they have won 2 State Titles, 66 games, and numerous tournaments. I am most proud of the young men they are and will become. They represent our school and community well.
#bwsports
#back2back
#proudcoach
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Congratulations to
@EasyE2432
on surpassing the 2,000 point mark in his career last night against CBC. Pretty remarkable accomplishment to do this 10 games into your senior year.
#bwsports
#bths201
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What a night at the IBCA Hall of Fame Banquet. So proud of
@EasyE2432
. He got his Mr. Basketball award and gave a great speech. Represented Belleville West and the community of Belleville very well.
#bwsports
#bellevilleproud
#moreworktodo
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Congrats to
@EasyE2432
for surpassing the 1500 points total for his career during the game against Webster Groves. He currently sits at
#3
on the Belleville West All Time scoring leaders with 1540 pts. He is only 186 points behind leader Milton Wiley.
#bwsports
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So very proud and excited for our guys E.J. Liddell and Malachi Smith! Congratulations,
@EasyE2432
and
@maliworld11
! Countless hours of hard work and dedication paying off for these two who are very good basketball players, but even better people.
#bwsports
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What an honor and privilege it was to pick up
@EasyE2432
Mr. Basketball award last night. Since he was in California playing in the Ballislife All American game. To win this award Back2Back is simply amazing. Congrats!!!
#bwsports
#618
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Big thanks to
@EasyE2432
and
@brazil_320
for taking some time over their short holiday breaks to come in and speak with our guys about the next level and everything they have learned!
#bwsports
#onceamaroonalwaysamaroon
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Congrats
@EasyE2432
on winning Mr. Basketball again!!!So proud of you.
#bwsports
#back2back
It's a landslide: EJ Liddell and Brea Beal are repeat winners for Mr. and Ms. Basketball of Illinois for 2019 - Chicago Tribune
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Congrats to these former
@MaroonsHoops
players
@brazil_320
and
@EasyE2432
who ended their high school careers playing in the
@ibcacoaches
All Star Game.
#bwsports
#back2back
#proudcoach
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Retweeted Cameron Pettus (
@CameronPettus
):
@Randolph_22
really enjoyed his visit yesterday
@IlliniFootball
Thanks to
@LovieSmith
@UICoachClark
@IlliniCPatt
#LittyvILLe
#OURGUYS
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Congrats to
@EasyE2432
on his 2019 Ranking by ESPN. He is currently
#35
. Keep on working.
#bwsports
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Yes.
@EasyE2432
is the embodiment of everything you want in a student-athlete and young man. Nothing can change the incredible season he and his team had, and we are so very proud of him here at
@MaroonsHoops
!
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Retweeted News-Democrat (
@bellevillenewsd
):
EJ Liddell got $1,000 for being Gatorade’s best. He gave it to help Special Olympics.
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Our program is heartbroken by the passing of Coach Justin Love. Coach Love was an invaluable member of our staff for two years, but he was an even better person, a role model, and the embodiment of positive leadership. Thoughts and prayers to his family and
@MHS19_ATHLETICS
.
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The State Championship rings have come in and they look GOOD!!!!!!
#Back2Back
#BeGreat
#bwsports
#SWEET
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Good luck to
@EasyE2432
at the Nike Skills Academy Camp this week. We are so very proud of you. Keep working and grinding away.
#bwsports
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Congratulations to EJ Liddell
@EasyE2432
for winning Illinois Gatorade Player of Year. Very proud and honored to coach this fine young man.
#bwsports
#618hoops
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Congrats to
@EasyE2432
for winning
@usatodayhss
Illinois Player of the Year.
#bwsports
#Back2Back
2018-19 ALL-USA Illinois High School Boys Basketball Team announced
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This is what you get when you have the Illinois Gatorade POY. Thank you
@EasyE2432
and Gatorade. Hopefully we can get some more next year.
#bwsports
#fuelup
#keepworking
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Retweeted SLAM HS Hoops (
@SLAM_HS
):
Four-Star 2019 PF EJ Liddell (IL) has bullied the competition on the EYBL circuit this Spring!
@EasyE2432
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Congratulations to
@EasyE2432
for being named to the NBPA Top 100 All Star Team. Big time week and a big time honor. Way to represent Belleville West, City of Belleville, and the
#618
. So proud of you!!!
#bwsports
#morehardware
#keepgrinding
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Honored and proud to be with
@EasyE2432
tonight as he is being honored by the
@NAACP
East St Louis Chapter for the Youth Athletic Achievement Award. Congrats EJ. So proud of you.
@BWestAthletics
@docjdoz
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Congratulations to Will Shumpert
@nolimitwill13
on signing today with Eastern Illinois to play football. Cannot wait to follow you for the next 4 years. So proud of you.
#bwsports
#statechampion
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A big congratulations to our guy Greg Wells
@almightywells11
, who signed his NLI today to play basketball at McKendree next year! Wish we could have been with him person but excited to follow him at the next level!
#bwsports
@BWestAthletics
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All-Metro boys basketball player of the year: Belleville West's Liddell leaves a legacy few can rival | All-Metro Boys Basketball |
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Congrats Malachi. We are so proud of you. Best of luck in the Horizon League Tournament.
#bwsports
#toughness
#begreat
Malachi Smith has been named to the All-Freshman Team after coming on strong in his first season as a Raider!
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Good luck to
@EasyE2432
this week at the NBPA Top 100 camp at the University of Virginia.
#bwsports
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Congratulations to EJ Liddell for earning the Washington TOC Most Outstanding Player.
#bwsports
@EasyE2432
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Congratulations to Jaylin Mosby on signing with St. Louis Community College today. The Archers are getting a very good player and a great kid. Best of luck to you at the next level.
#bwsports
#back2back
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Happy March Madness
@MaroonsHoops
fans!! Best of luck to
@EasyE2432
and
@maliworld11
as they both tip off tomorrow. You can 📺 EJ and the Buckeyes at 11:15 am tomorrow on CBS and Malachi and the Mocs at 5:50 pm on TNT.
@BWestAthletics
#BWSPORTS
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Pretty impressive to see 2 former Maroons in the Top 15 of Points Per Game in Division I Basketball. At
#13
is
@EasyE2432
with 20.6 ppg and at
#15
@maliworld11
with 20.3 ppg. Keep working guys!!!!
@BWestAthletics
#BEGREAT
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Could not be more proud of these guys!!! Great team effort last night to beat a great Alton team. Keep working. We have a lot more work to do.
#back2backCHT
#bwsports
#district201
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Really enjoyed watching
@clutchmvp12
tonight playing against 17th ranked Mississippi State. Had a big game with 8 pts and 3 reb. Keep up the good work.
#bwsports
#begreat
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Congrats to
@clutchmvp12
for being named the Horizon League Freshman of the Week. Keep grinding.
#bwsports
#bths201
NEWS:
The
@HorizonLeague
has named Malachi Smith its Freshman of the Week after his performance on the road last weekend!
#RaiderUp
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Congrats to
@brazil_320
on his signing with
@UMSLMBB
. Could not be more proud of you!!!! UMSL is getting a great basketball player and proven winner, but more importantly a great person. Best of luck to you!!!
#bwsports
#back2back
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Congratulations to Malachi Smith
@clutchmvp12
on his official signing with Wright State University!
#bwsports
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Congratulations to Jaylin Mosby
#bwsports
#back2back
Jaylin Mosby • Belleville West basketball | St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Suburban Journals Athletes of the Week |
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Congratulations to
@EasyE2432
on his commitment to Ohio State University. So proud of you not only as a player but as a person. Enjoy this moment!!!
#bwsports
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Congratulations to the
@MaroonWay201
class of 2019! Proud and excited for the bright futures of all our graduates.
#bwsports
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🥇 Congratulations to
@EasyE2432
on being named to the
@AP
All-Big Ten first team 🙌
#Team122
#GoBuckeyes
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Best of luck to our guy
@EasyE2432
as he kicks off his college career tonight! And best of luck to all of our guys competing at the next level this year! 🏀
@brazil_320
@maliworld11
@tdancy31
@jaylin_mosby
#bwsports
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Congratulations to these guys for winning the Washington ToC last night. Kids played hard and with a lot of passion. But there is a lot of work to do this week to get better.
#bwsports
#proudcoach
#neverbesatisfied
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Can’t wait to begin the journey with these guys today, in our pursuit for another 🏆.Take it one day at a time and trust the process and embrace the grind.
@EasyE2432
@brazil_320
@Randolph_22
@mar_cellus20
@CoachSchobert
#bwsports
#begreat
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Words cannot express how proud I am of
@EasyE2432
. What an unbelievable accomplishment. Stay humble and keep grinding. More things to come.
#mrbasketball
#bwsports
.
#StateChamp
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We know
@EasyE2432
will respond and be back better than ever. A true champion who always finds a way to overcome.
@MaroonsHoops
and everyone back home is always behind you, EJ!!!
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@EasyE2432
We are all so very proud of you back home. Nothing can change the unbelievable year you had, especially not people like this. Keep working and being you!
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Looking forward to watching
@EasyE2432
and his
@STLEaglesBBall
teammates today at 3:30 on ESPNU. They will take on Peach Jam Champion Team Takeover. Good luck EJ.
#bwsports
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Great article on
@EasyE2432
.
#bwsports
Ohio State men’s basketball | Who’s new to the Buckeyes, Part IV: E.J. Liddell - Sports - Buckeye Xtra - Columbus, OH
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Another incredible season for a special young man
@EasyE2432
. It was a joy to watch. So proud of you back home.
#bwproud
#bwsports
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It was great seeing former
@MaroonsHoops
player Jaylin Mosby get a big win today for St. Louis Community College. Always love seeing our former players playing at the next level.
@BWestAthletics
@jaylin_mosby
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Congrats to
@brazil_320
for making 1st Team All Tourney at the CHT. Also congratulation to
@EasyE2432
for being named CHT MVP. He is only the 4th player in the 76 year history to be named MVP two times. That is a big time accomplishment for a big time tourney.
#bwsports
#bths201
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Congrats to EJ Liddell
@EasyE2432
for surpassing the 1000 point mark in his career during Wed game vs East. Very proud of you.
#BWsports
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Great team win tonight at Washington to wrap up the
@WCHSTOC
. Congrats to
@thagoat99
Tommie Williams on his all-tournament selection. Thank you
@WCHSTOC
for having us once again at such a first-class event! Awesome experience for our guys.
#bwsports
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Congratulations to EJ Liddell
@EasyE2432
for moving up to
#42
in the new Rivals 2019 top 150.
#KeepGrinding
#bwsports
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Congratulations to EJ Liddell for winning MVP of Centralia Tournament and Malachi Smith for making 1st All Tournament. Great Tournament.
@EasyE2432
@clutchmvp12
#bwsports
#1Team1Goal
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Words cannot express how proud I am of
@EasyE2432
. What an unbelievable accomplishment. Stay humble and keep grinding. More things to come.
#mrbasketball
#bwsports
.
#StateChamp
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Excited to be a part of tonight’s IBCA Hall of Fame Banquet. Congratulations to
@EasyE2432
on getting Mr. Basketball. Also congrats to
@DavidMWilhelm
and
@mrgrizzlie61
for being inducted into IBCA Hall of Fame. Well deserved.
#618hoops
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Want to thank Beast Craft BBQ
@BEASTCraftBBQ
for having our 2019 State Champion team for lunch today. The food was delicious and the service was incredible. Thank you for your hospitality.
#bwsports
#back2back
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Want to thank Dr. John Griffith at EMGE JH for having our guys out this morning to welcome the kids back to school on their “HIgh Five Friday’s.”
#bwsports
#district201
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Thank you
@IHSA_IL
and
@IBCA
. Very proud of this group’s effort this past month and impressed with their discipline in following important safety protocols!
#letusplay
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Great time at camp so far this week with our 4th-8th grade group! Shout out to some big time former Maroons in Lawrence Brazil
@brazil_320
, EJ Liddell
@EasyE2432
, and Cam Clark who came in and worked our campers today!
#onceamaroonalwaysamaroon
#bwsports
@BWestAthletics
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Congratulations to
@EasyE2432
for being named to the Iverson Roundball Classic Team.
#bwsports
This is it! 2019
#IversonClassic
rosters are here! Stay tuned for tickets, broadcast and more!
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Congrats to
@EasyE2432
on winning the MVP award for the South Team in last night’s
@ibcacoaches
All Star Game.
#bwsports
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There he goes again...fun to watch! Keep working
@EasyE2432
!
😁 Career day for the 2-time Illinois Mr. Basketball. Career high 26 points to go alongside 7 rebounds.
#Team122
#GoBuckeyes
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Congratulations to Tyler Dancy for surpassing 1000 points last night. He is the 14th Maroon to accomplish this in 100 years of basketball.
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Congrats to
@EasyE2432
for being named 5th Team All American by
@MaxPreps
#bwsports
MaxPreps 2018-19 High School Boys Basketball All-American Team -
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So incredibly proud of this group and their resiliency and selflessness. Not done yet!! See everyone at O’Fallon Tuesday! 7 pm vs. Quincy. More ticket info to come. 🏀🏆
@BW_CompCheer
@MaroonMadnezz
REGIONAL CHAMPS!!!!!
@MaroonsHoops
defeats a great
@kahokmenshoops
team 58-56 in 2OT. Could not be more proud of this group of players and coaches. Thanks to
@BW_CompCheer
and
@MaroonMadnezz
for your support tonight. You all were absolutely awesome.
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Great article on
@brazil_320
. He is an outstanding basketball player but more importantly an outstanding person. What a great leader for our team and school. Proud of you.
#bwsports
#BTHS201
College choice can wait, Brazil focused on helping West defend state championship
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Malachi is dancing! UT-Chattanooga secures an automatic NCAA tourney bid in thrilling fashion in their conference championship game!! So proud of you,
@maliworld11
!
#bwsports
#sweet
#begreat
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So proud of these graduates,
@clutchmvp12
, Curtis Williams, and Zion Woodie. What a memorable year!! Best of luck to you all in the future. I know you will be a success in whatever you choose to do.
#bwsports
#statechamps
#begreat
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Congratulations to former Maroon assistant Justin Love on his first career varsity win tonight against Columbia.
@hoopcoachlove
#bigtimewin
#bwsports
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Retweeted Jeff Borzello (
@jeffborzello
):
Duke continues its new pursuit of ESPN 100 forward E.J. Liddell today. Mike Krzyzewski and two assistants watching him.
Assistants from Illinois, Missouri, Kansas State, others also present.
#PeachJam
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Great article on
@clutchmvp12
This is a must read for how to handle adversity. Not everything will be easy at the next level or in life. Keep grinding.
#bwsports
Wright State Raiders: Freshman Malachi Smith key contributor
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Good luck to
@EasyE2432
tonight as he will be playing for Team Honor in the Iverson Roundball Classic. You can check the game out on Sling TV or on Facebook at Iverson Roundball Classic. The game starts at 5:30.
#bwsports
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Impressive day for
@EasyE2432
at his first summer league game in Columbus.
#bwsports
Stats from the last game. Andre Wesson: 13 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist. Duane Washington: 10 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists. Alonzo Gaffney: 11 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists. E.J. Liddell: 27 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists
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Congrats to the
@BWGirlsSoccer
, Coach Mathenia, and his staff for an outstanding season this year.
#proudtobeamaroon
#bwsports
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Great article on
@Randolph_22
.
Keep working and grinding away.
#bwsports
#2xStateChamp
Keith Randolph could earn starting role for Illini football | Belleville News-Democrat
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Great article by Alex Schiffer from the Kansas City Star on EJ Liddell. Thanks for coming down a few weeks ago and visiting with us.
@EasyE2432
@TheSchiffMan
#bwsports
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Best of luck to
@EasyE2432
and
@OhioStateHoops
as they tip things off today in the big dance! You can catch them on CBS at 2 p.m. against Oral Roberts in the opening round. 📺🏀
#bwsports
@BWestAthletics
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Great article on former
@MaroonsHoops
player
@clutchmvp12
. Looking forward to watching him play this year for
@WSU_MBB
.
#bwsports
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Our
@MaroonsHoops
team had a great time greeting students at Emge/Harmony Schools this morning! We loved being a part of their High 5 Friday tradition!
#bwsports
@BWestAthletics
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Big congratulations to seniors Myles Liddell
@MylesLiddell
and Brandon Scott
@therealbjscott
for their selection to the All-Tournament Team at Lincoln this week! Great team effort this week.
@BWestAthletics
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Congrats to the 2017 Maroons basketball team for finishing 3rd in the final STL P-D rankings.
#bwsports
#SWCSTRONG
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Want to thank Mike Bost
@RepBost
for coming to our school today to Honor our 2019 State Champion basketball team. It was an honor and privilege to have you here today.
#bwsports
#back2back
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It’s March Madness 🏀 time,
@MaroonsHoops
and
@BWestAthletics
fans! You can catch former Maroon
@maliworld11
tomorrow night at 6:35 pm on TruTV as he and the Gonzaga Bulldogs take on Grand Canyon in the opening round. Good luck, Malachi!!!
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Congratulations to
@EasyE2432
on his first career triple double last night. He had 20 pts 10 reb 10 blocks. Great team win last night.
#bwsports
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Heartbroken. Coach Flake’s leadership and positive energy impacted so many across our athletic programs, staff, and school community every day. Rest In Peace, Coach.
#BWSTRONG
All Maroons are mourning the loss of a special member of our family. Words cannot express our sadness and sympathy for Coach Bob Flake’s family. RIP Coach Flake. You were an inspiration to all.
#BWSTRONG
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Congratulations to
@EasyE2432
for being named News-Gazette All State POY. Also, congratulations to
@clutchmvp12
for being named Special Mention All State.
#bwsports
#statechamps
Sunday's N-G sports cover features
@srrichey
on
#Illini
men's basketball target E.J. Liddell, our all-state POTY, plus
@tatelines
. Inside coverage from
@BobAsmussen
on
@IlliniFootball
's final spring practice.
@ngphotostaff
@APSE_sportmedia
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