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Article posted: 9/14/2012 4:55 PM

How the strike is affecting young athletes

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Foreman High School football team captain Johnny Daniels, left, runs an unofficial practice for his team at Chopin Park on Friday in Chicago. Foreman football players have been holding unofficial practices with no coaches since the teachers went on strike Monday.

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Deandre Welch understands how a teachers strike might cause him to miss a few high school football practices and even a scheduled game. But the senior wide receiver certainly didn't think the walkout would threaten his plans to pay for college. "Football is basically my way to get into college," Welch said. "I'm applying to schools, and some are asking for film of my senior games. If the strike continues, I won't be able to send in that film."

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