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LISTEN: State finals review, season wrap-up | No Shot Clock, Episode 98

By Michael O’Brien

No Shot Clock, Ep. 98: State finals review, season wrap-up

Michael O’Brien and Joe Henricksen answer a bunch of listener questions, give their Two Takes and discuss the state finals this past weekend in Peoria.

-A ton of Evanston analysis

-Rockford East appreciation

-IHSA gossip

-Southwestern vs. CPS shootout?

-Who is next season’s 4A favorite?

-Title game breakdowns

-Liddell, Hargrove thoughts

That and a ton more…

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