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ELMHURST BIG LEAGUE WINS DISTRICT 10 CHAMPIONSHIP

July 19, 2013 The Waynedale News Staff 0 min read

Elmhurst Big League team consists of players from Wayne High School and Norwell High School Coaches: Matt Riley and Tom Jackson Players: Braxton Riley, Andre Stribling, Eddie Elder, Ben Caylor, Jacob Barney, Nick Huyck, Kaine Jackson, Jacob Charles, Nick Harmeyer, Tristan Byall and Matt McCullough

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