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Luis Martinez
Luis Martinez
Reporter · Naperville, IL
Luis Martinez has been a voice in the Naperville community for over 7 years, focusing on local events and community initiatives. With a background in sociology from Illinois State University, he combines his academic insights with his passion for local activism.
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Girls volleyballNewark d. Putnam County 25-10, 26-24: In the championship match of the Class 1A Serena Regional, the Norsemen (33-5) survived a hard-fought second set to win the title — Newark’s ninth consecutive regional championship — and advance to Tuesday’s Wethersfield Sectional semifinals against Orion.Zoey Carlson paced Newark with 15 kills and four digs. Cayla Pottinger recorded 15 digs, and Rylie Carlson added 13 digs and six kills. Taylor Jeffers had 16 assists, while Ella Bromeland finished with seven assists, four kills and two aces.
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