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2018 Team Rose Shootout lineup announced

By Michael O’Brien

Orr’s Tujuatae Williams (22) fouls Curie’s Jayden Gasby as he drives to the basket at Chicago State, Friday 02-16-18. Worsom Robinson/For the Sun-Times.

Curie coach Mike Oliver unveiled the pairings for the 11th annual Team Rose Shootout on Thursday. The event has become one of the highlights of the season. It will take place at Mount Carmel this winter.

December 8

Brother Rice vs. Farragut

Romeoville vs. Riverside-Brookfield

Mount Carmel vs. Oswego

Oak Park vs. Orr

Lemont vs. Providence-St. Mel

December 9

Leo vs. St. Viator

Bloom vs. Oswego East

Curie vs. De La Salle

Kenwood vs. Downers Grove North

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