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Matt Maloney slated to replace Al Allen at Oak Park

By Michael O’Brien

According to Oak Park athletic director John Stelzer, Matt Maloney has been recommended for approval to the Board of Education. He’s expected to be approved at the April board meeting.

Maloney has previously served as a baseball coach and the sophomore basketball coach at Oak Park.

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