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Matt Kates stands in front of a trophy case at the La Grange field house Wednesday filled with gold footballs representing his playoff wins and district titles at the school during his 13 years as head coach. He resigned this week. Photo by Jeff Wick
The longest serving head football coach in the 106-year history of La Grange High School has resigned.
Matt Kates, who led the Leps as head coach and athletic director for the past 13 years submitted his letter of resignation to the school board Monday and informed his athletes of the decision Tuesday.
“In talks with the district the last couple of weeks, it was in the best interest of my…
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