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George Karkazis, Lake Forest having fun after win over Vernon Hills

By Pioneer Press

Lake Forest baseball coach Ray Del Fava often looks for a time to inject some fun into a game, especially when it pertains to George Karkazis.

On a warm and sunny late afternoon on Thursday, May, 7, Del Fava found the ideal opportunity to needle his senior catcher during a 9-4 victory over Vernon Hills.

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