Yesterday was National signing day, and although I had lots of options, I decided to go to Carthage College. Carthage has been there since the third week of the football season and they have been very consistent in their quest to have me attend and play football for the university. I have grown to have...
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Perseverance Key as Clemente Wrestlers Qualify for Sectionals
Roberto Clemente Community Academy was made proud by the strong showing of its wrestling team during the Regional Tournament at St. Patrick High School on February 4th. Each member of the team gave their best and when all was said and done, two wrestlers were able to qualify for next week’s Sectional Tournament at Wauconda...
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Clemente Wrestlers Grow Together
Roberto Clemente Community Academy wrestlers, Antonio Nieves and Donnell Howery, competed in the Frosh/Soph tournament Saturday, January 14th at the Quest Center Multi-Sport complex. Antonio wrestles at the 138 pound weight class and started the day ready to compete. This is his first year wrestling and he has made the transition from a 9th grade...
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Clemente Boys Basketball Team Reaches Double Digit Wins
The Roberto Clemente Community Academy Boys Basketball team has reached the mid-point in their successful season. The boys have already reached double digit wins and have gotten notable press while doing it. In their conference season, the Wildcats are 3-2, making them second in conference. If the team can stay in second place, they will...
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Clemente Girls Basketball vs Lady Spartans of Orr Academy High School
The Roberto Clemente Community Academy Lady Wildcats were back in action last Friday against the Lady Spartans of Orr Academy High School, one of our rival Chicago Public Schools. Orr Academy came into the game with a 0-5 record. They made a strong showing but lost to the Lady Wildcats 33 to 19. This 14-point...
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Clemente Girls Basketball vs Lady Spartans of Orr Academy High School
The Roberto Clemente Community Academy Lady Wildcats were back in action last Friday against the Lady Spartans of Orr Academy High School, one of our rival Chicago Public Schools. Orr Academy came into the game with a 0-5 record. They made a strong showing but lost to the Lady Wildcats 33 to 19. This 14-point...
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Conference Wrestling Win
The Roberto Clemente Community Academy wrestling program is led by head coach and sophomore physical education teacher, Mr. Tolene. The Wildcat team has been putting in hard work on the mat since November 7th. With the support of assistant wrestling coach and math teacher Mr. Gazver, the Wildcats earned their first conference victory over Dunbar...
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Clemente Girls Basketball vs Collins Academy High School
The Roberto Clemente Community Academy Girls’ Basketball season is underway and it looks like it is going to be a successful one! In the Lady Wildcats’ first game against Collins Academy High School, there was a lot to be excited about. Both varsity and JV teams came out with enthusiasm and pride. The varsity team,...
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The Clemente Classic
8 teams Chicagoland teams participated The Second Annual Clemente Classic basketball tournament. Held here at Roberto Clemente Community Academy, all teams played four games throughout the Thanksgiving break. Games continue throughout the weekend with the Championship played on Saturday. First and Second place will receive trophies, while 5 players will be selected for the All...