Hofffman junior Alexander Garcia, left, and sophomore Matthew Mednus, right, take a water break during Hoffman Estates football practice. Hoffman Estates varsity football coach Bill Helzer shortened practices today to 90 minutes from 3 hours because of the heat, with frequent water breaks.

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Hoffman Estates quarterback David Gutierrez.

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Hoffman Estates sophomore defensive lineman Ian Kasyoka gulps down some water during a break from football practice. Hoffman Estates varsity football coach Bill Helzer shortened practices today to 90 minutes from 3 hours because of the heat, with frequent water breaks.

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Hoffman Estates head football coach Bill Helzer.

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Sophomore Eric Brooks takes a water break during Hoffman Estates football practice. Hoffman Estates varsity football coach Bill Helzer shortened practices today to 90 minutes from 3 hours because of the heat, with frequent water breaks.

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Hoffman Estates Running Back Michael Reeves.

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Hoffman sophomores Jerrod Miller, left, and Ian Kasyoka quench their thirst during a break from Hoffman Estates football practice. Hoffman Estates varsity football coach Bill Helzer shortened practices today to 90 minutes from 3 hours because of the heat, with frequent water breaks.

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Sophomore Zach Hommowan takes a water break during Hoffman Estates football practice. Hoffman Estates varsity football coach Bill Helzer shortened practices today to 90 minutes from 3 hours because of the heat, with frequent water breaks.

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Hoffman Estates wide receiver Mike Denight.

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