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Article updated: 8/8/2012 7:30 PM

New football faces, all in their places

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First-year Hoffman Estates football coach Eric Ilich directs his players on the first day of practice Wednesday.

Mark Welsh | Staff Photographer

Lineman Tommy Sakkos takes a hydration break during the first day of football practice at Buffalo Grove on Wednesday.

George LeClaire | Staff Photographer

Buffalo Grove's new head coach, Mike DiMatteo, runs his first day of practice Wednesday.

George LeClaire | Staff Photographer

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The faces of the players - and in particular this offseason in the Northwest suburbs - and the coaches may change but the excitement and anticipation does not for everyone who enjoys and loves high school football. Practices for teams officially began Wednesday across the state as teams prepare for the opening of the season the weekend of Aug. 24-25.
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    • First-year Hoffman Estates football coach Eric Ilich directs his players on the first day of practice Wednesday.
    • Lineman Tommy Sakkos takes a hydration break during the first day of football practice at Buffalo Grove on Wednesday.
    • Buffalo Grove’s new head coach, Mike DiMatteo, runs his first day of practice Wednesday.
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