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Tim Smith Day at Czarnecki Field

The Reavis baseball program is honoring former Ram player and coach, Tim Smith, before Thursday's game against Oak Forest. Smith, a stand-out catcher/outfielder for the Rams from 1968-71, went on to play collegiately at Knox College, before returning to Reavis to coach along side legendary skipper Ron Czarnecki. He hung up his coaching shoes in 1994 when he became athletic director, but he always remained close to the baseball program. He was instrumental in the push to have the field named for Czarnecki in 1997 and over-saw the renovations of the field in 2004.

Canan honored by the IHSBCA

Reavis High School would like to congratulate Dick Canan for being named Assistant Coach of the Year by the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association.  He will be honored at the annual IHSBCA Awards Banquet on Saturday, January 20, at the Westin Hotel in Lombard.  Canan, who began coaching the varsity Rams in 1997, has been a part of six conference championships and two Regional crowns, including one this past season.  A Burbank native, Canan played for IHSBCA Hall of Famer, Ron Czarnecki, and the Reavis Rams in the early 1980's.  In 1982, he was named all-conference shortstop for R

Murnane breaks record

Congratulations to junior Kyle Murnane for stealing his 41st base yesterday, breaking the Reavis single season record of 40 held by Matt Mueller (Class of 2008).  Murnane's record-breaker was a swipe of home in the Ram's 5-2 loss to Lemont.  With 15 games remaining for Reavis this season, Murnane has a chance to break the State stolen base record of 73 held by Jeff Burton of Odin HS in 1988 and Joe Perez of Lane Tech in 2001.   

Rams score late, beat Ike

With the scored tried 7-7, the Rams (3-8; 2-0) scored six runs in the top of the seventh inning to beat Eisenhower 13-7 yesterday afternoon.  The rally was started by Kevin McDonald, who doubled to lead off the inning.  Anthony Wojchiechowski followed with a bunt single and McDonald scored on the throwing error by the Cardinals' catcher.  "It was great to see two guys who don't get a chance to play everyday come up big for us in that situation," said Coach Erickson.

Rams win SSC Opener

The Rams defeated Eisenhower yesterday 14-4 in their conference opener.  They were led by junior third baseman Kyle Murnane, who went 5 for 5 with 4 stolen bases and 2 RBI.  Jay Maturell (3 for 4; 2B; 3 RBI), Eddie Raff (2B; 3 RBI), and Alex Buentello (2 for 4; RBI; 2 SB) also contributed to the offense that tallied 16 hits on the day.  Junior pitcher Andrew Padilla picked up his first victory of the year on the mound for the 2-7 Rams.  Reavis travels to Blue Island today for the second game of the series with Eisenhower.

McDonald Earns Scholarship

(March 23, 2016) - The Reavis baseball program would like to congratulate senior Kevin McDonald for earning the Chick Evans Golf Caddie Scholarship.  McDonald, who caddies at Edgewood Valley Country Club in LaGrange, will receive full tuition and board at Purdue University for the next four years.  

"Purdue was definitely one of my top choices and I'm so excited to be going there next fall," said McDonald.  "The process of applying for the scholarship was very long and difficult, but it was totally worth it."

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