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PERU – The inaugural Illinois Valley Coal Minors Youth Rugby Team is competing in the 2019 Middle School State Championship in Chicago, Sunday. Coach Fran Baker is excited to announce his 5-6th grade boys will be competing in a round robin tournament against Fox Valley and River Forest for the state champ title. The boys have been competing with over 30 teams in the state and went undefeated until their final week, losing against Fox Valley. Baker says it’s going to be a tough game, but the boys are excited being their first time playing in a team and going to state. Coach Baker has coached teams in the past, but this season was his first time coaching middle school. Good luck Coal Miners!
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