Ray Lewis

@IgnatiusChicago Science Teacher, XC Coach and @MilesplitIL editor and contributor | Quintessential northside White Sox black sheep | Vandy '17

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This past year was my 11th and final year covering for @MSHeartland_ as well as my last year at Ignatius.

Before moving down south, I just wanted to express gratitude I had for many individuals in this space in this letter.

Thank you all.

https://t.co/Q9OHR98jXc

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@fromthe108 @lexlopez_ Nice cameo @lexlopez_

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@THS_trackfield Have never seen a double false start with that nature. Cannot imagine how it feels in your camp.

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@773CoachP @pntrack @TrackEHS @hollerhurdles Tarps off at boys state meet gonna have to happen

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@mbaxter091 @CoachLawrenceHC I can’t believe it’s been three years. One of my favorite TF photos, taken by anyone, anywhere.

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@CodifyBaseball What happened in 2011?

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@PCHSTrackXC @IllinoisRunNews @MSHeartland_ It’s the best distance performance without question. It arguably was already the greatest even before the 1600 began.

[Saint Ignatius Wolfpack Girls' Cross Country-Track @SIWolfpackXCTFG]

Maliyah Miller: 2026 Illinois 400m 3A State Champion. A come-from-behind victory in 53.95, a top-10 time in the 400m in state history

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@JHopsRuns She’s run 2:05 twice today!!

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The distance performances at this IHSA girls meet is unprecedented and the first thought I had as Mia Sirois crosses the line to win the 3200 in 9:44 was “I wish Mike Newman was here to see this.”

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@asDFens @DelawareTrackXC @773CoachP Yes, i am caught up now

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@pntrack Truth be told I’m speculating but yes. Those events have massive PRs in those events especially for entrants in the outermost lanes.

The 400 is the most egregious one.

https://t.co/2AHkQyeBpM

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@DelawareTrackXC @773CoachP Are you speculating or reporting?

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@OUdongwo @AlbertBreer 11 games is 4% of the season.

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@fromthe108 Was this the most iconic regular season win since field of dreams?

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@chorizy There ain’t no way

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@ChiSoxFanMike It’s the NL beating up on the AL, mathematically that’s the only way so many teams can have a losing record

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@SoxInTheBasemnt It’s similar to how Caleb’s throw against the Rams is venerated, however you feel about that

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@pntrack *no changes are necessary

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@pntrack Would be curious for your feedback on reformatting scoring like this.

One issue in Illinois is that the concept of a “team” is ditched when sectionals begin. XC already has a blueprint track can follow so now scheduling changes are necessary.

https://t.co/FEk1KyMSfh

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@773CoachP @pntrack @COACHJEDKENNEDY @CoachFortney https://t.co/AEU3boGeSt

Extremely doable. In order to score at state teams have to meet baseline criteria. No more Cole Hendersons or Champaign Centennials winning a trophy. Teams with depth are rewarded. Prelims matter more. And best of all, very little actually changes.