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July 12, 2018 - Lake Forest Leader Cover Story on Net Gain 2018
Thank you Michael Parsky and the Lake Forest Leader for your coverage of our Net Gain 2018 basketball game between Orr Academy High School (CPS) and Lake Forest High School.
This year's event proved again that Net Gain is "more than a game!" Click on the Download File link below to read the full story.
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July 5, 2018 - Watch the WGN-TV Channel 9 Segment on Net Gain (4:48)
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A huge shout out to Julie Unruh for coming out to this year's Net Gain event.
Thank you so much for a very thoughtful and articulate treatment of Net Gain. All of us on the Net Gain team sincerely appreciate your efforts! |
Coach Lou Adams Featured on Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly
The Coach: A Chicago High School Basketball Coach
Trying to Keep Kids Safe From Violence (12:00) |
An Interview with Orr Academy Principal
Dr. Shanele Andrews (1:34) Mothers of Chicago's Orr Academy Basketball Players Share Their Fears About Their Sons (1:21) |
Net Gain 2017 Gets Press
Click here to read Rick Telander's column "Lake Forest is place to be for funs and game vs. Orr."
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Clear here to read the Daily North Shore article "Basketball Brings Bonding to City, Suburbs."
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Orr Academy's Tyronn Mosley Shines
"Orr rising senior Tyronn Mosley had a life-changing weekend in California. The athletic ability, length and potential that impressed in Peoria back in March dazzled coaches and evaluators at an Under Armour Association event in Garden City.
The 6-5 guard was one of the event’s breakout stars. Mosley caught the eye of Evan Daniels, the national evaluator for Scout.com. All the attention led to a scholarship offer from DePaul." Click here to read more about Tyronn Mosley's weekend from Michael O'Brien's Notebook - June 2, 2017. |
Net Gain 2017 is Announced
Rick Telander and Coach Lou Adams were featured speakers at the annual mens dinner event sponsored by The Community Church of Lake Forest & Lake Bluff.
Rick shared some background on the writing of his 5-part series on the Orr Academy High School basketball team. Lou spoke passionately about his program along with the challenges his kids face as they navigate their lives on the west side of Chicago. Here are two excerpts:
Rick shared some background on the writing of his 5-part series on the Orr Academy High School basketball team. Lou spoke passionately about his program along with the challenges his kids face as they navigate their lives on the west side of Chicago. Here are two excerpts:
Rick Telander - on how and why he chose to spotlight Orr (1:41)
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Lou Adams - his role is more than a coach (2:14)
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