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Knar retires from coaching at Mundelein

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Mundelein's Dick Knar, here celebrating after a sectional semifinal victory, is backing away from coaching at Mundelein.

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The Knar basketball era is officially over at Mundelein. Mundelein boys basketball coach Dick Knar informed athletic director Perry Wilhem on Monday morning that he was "retiring from coaching." Knar, whose three children had successful basketball careers for the Mustangs, will remain a dean of students at Mundelein. In 26 years, including 16 as a head coach, he compiled 266 wins, 6 regional championships, 1 sectional championship and 2 conference championships.