Mount Carmel too much for Hales

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: January 22, 1991| Author: David Southwell | Copyright information

James Farr knows Mount Carmel tradition. He was the point guard when the Caravan won the Class AA state basketball title in 1985. Perhaps if he had suited up Monday against his alma mater, Hales Franciscan would have had a chance.

Farr, an assistant, filled in for ailing Hales coach Tom Shields and was without the services of point guard Tunji Thurmon, who also had the flu. Mount Carmel routed the hosts 67-53 in the Catholic League.

Twelve players scored for Mount Carmel (14...

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