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Tony Baranek
@TBaranek
Retired! But still writing about high school sports for the Daily Southtown, and sci-fi/horror movies for Castle of Frankenstein and Scary Monsters magazines!
Joined September 2013
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    Tony Baranek
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    Nov 28, 2022
    Replying to @_B___S
    I Googled around and found a story that said the dog was bitten in the leg and needed treatment, but survived. The man had bite marks as well, but was OK. I'll just hope that story is right.
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    Tony Baranek
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    Jan 12, 2023
    At some schools, the announcer tones down when the opposing team scores. Last night at Marian Catholic, they stopped play after Marist's Elise Ward scored her 1,000th point, and PA man Michael Blais led the crowd in a large ovation. Now THAT'S class. Well done, Marian nation!
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    Tony Baranek
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    Jan 25, 2023
    Felt blessed, honored and loved to be recognized before Oak Forest's game tonight against Hillcrest for starting my 50th year covering Southland high school sports...
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    Tony Baranek
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    Nov 12, 2023
    Look at this... just look at this. Warms your heart about youth in this world... Congrats to McAuley.
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    Tony Baranek
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    Dec 5, 2019
    Baranek: Heidi Jedry died on Aug. 12, the first day of girls volleyball tryouts at Marist. Her daughter Avery carried on, remembering her mom’s devotion and courage.
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    Baranek: Heidi Jedry died on Aug. 12, the first day of girls volleyball tryouts at Marist. Her...
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    Tony Baranek
    @TBaranek
    Nov 11, 2023
    Down here at Illinois State University to cover Mother McAuley at the state girls volleyball finals. It's surreal to think that this weekend are my final live events as a full-time writer. Where did the years go!
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    Tony Baranek
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    Mar 16, 2023
    Felt very honored and humbled today to receive this award, especially since it was presented by my incredible boss, Bill Scheibe. I'm proud and blessed to be a member of the Chicago Tribune team!
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    Tony Baranek
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    Oct 25, 2023
    I don't care how many clicks it gets, this is one story I wish I didn't have to write. My heart aches for those Lemont kids, especially the seniors...
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    Lemont volleyball — the No. 1 sectional seed — declared ineligible for postseason by IHSA due to...
    From chicagotribune.com
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    Tony Baranek
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    Jun 10, 2024
    Now that softball season is over, I'd like to thank the coaches and players who were so kind and helpful this spring. Gregg Voss and I were able to write a lot of cool stories that hopefully brought out the fun side of this amazing sport. Can't wait to do it again next spring!
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    Tony Baranek
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    Mar 16, 2019
    Mother McAuley's Grace Hynes is the 2018-19 Daily Southtown Girls Basketball Player of the Year
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    Mother McAuley’s Grace Hynes is the 2018-19 Daily Southtown Girls Basketball Player of the Year
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    Tony Baranek
    @TBaranek
    Apr 15, 2019
    Softball notes: Michigan recruit Keke Tholl a smash hit on and off the field for Andrew chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-… @SouthtownSports
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    Tony Baranek
    @TBaranek
    Jun 22, 2023
    What a great softball season it's been! I always enjoy it, but this was truly a special spring. I kept track, and the Southtown had 67 players who were featured in a story, a notebook, or as Player of the Week. Thanks to all the coaches and kids who were so much fun to be around!
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    Tony Baranek
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    Mar 2, 2019
    Magnificent Macs: Jenna Badali shoots 15-for-17 on free throws as McAuley reaches state title game chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-…
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    Tony Baranek
    @TBaranek
    Jan 8, 2022
    Laila Barakat becomes the 4th player in Stagg girls basketball to score 1,000 points!
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