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GCHS Baseball Team Gets Big Send Off to State
The Rams are headed on a "Journey to Joliet" for the state baseball semi-finals.
Fans, friends and family members gave the Grayslake Central High School baseball team a proper send off as they departed for the state baseball semi-finals.
Wearing "Journey to Joliet" T-shirts, the team received a round of applause during a community rally Thursday.
"This is the team that has exceeded expectations all year long," said Principal John Bolger.
The biggest surprise of the season was pitcher Kevin Peloza throwing a no-hitter in super-sectionals to help the Rams advance to the state semi-finals.
The Rams take on Wheaton St. Francis June 7 at 10 a.m. in Joliet.
Athletic Director Steve Gertz, shortstop Ryan Fontana, Bolger and Head Coach Troy Whalen all spoke during the rally.
"The kids had to overcome a lot and work extremely hard this year," Whalen said. "Getting to state, it's a dream come true."
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