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Matt Cochlin is Northfield Patch's Athlete of the Year
After six days of voting, Matt Cochlin received 253 votes, good for 47 percent of the votes.
Matt Cochlin is Northfield Patch's Athlete of the Year.
After six days of voting, Cochlin, a bowler for , collected 121 votes, good for 47 percent of the on Patch. In all, there were 253 votes.
Said his nominator: "He is an outstanding leader. He was captain of the NHS Bowling team this year, was voted as MVP by his teammates, and does everything he can to make everyone feel included. He supports every player from the newest to the most experienced, never forgetting that he was new once too."
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Cochlin was one of seven nominees that Patch users submitted to recognize someone (or a team or cast) who shined in their respective sport. They didn't need to be the star. They could be a great teammate or the "sixth man" of the team.
Cochlin isn't receiving an award or gift certificate or anything to that nature—just a little recognition. Look for a story on him soon.
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, a swimmer and basketball player for the high school, received 67 votes to come in second.
Other nominees included , the cast of , , the Northfield High School , and .
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