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Elgin Varsity baseball team pays tribute to Jeff Mathis

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Friday night at the Wildcat baseball field was a night of remembrance. A night of unity. Of support. And of course, baseball. For many in the stands, besides baseball, they were there to celebrate a young man leaving this world much too soon. It must have been especially hard for Wildcat #8, Justin Mathis. He had just helped bury his dad, Jeff Mathis, a couple of days prior. But it also must have been so uplifting to know your coaches and your teammates care so much for you that they want to pay a special tribute to your dad. Knowing your father ...

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