T.J. Flis, left, and other running backs and linebackers run through drills at Vernon Hills High School Wednesday.
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Ryan Erchinger, left, tries to hold onto the ball as Richard Clark tries to punch it during the first day of football practice at Vernon Hills High School Wednesday.
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Defensive back Sam Maloof makes an interception during drills at Vernon Hills High School Wednesday.
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Defensive lineman Drake Randall runs through reaction drills at Vernon Hills High School Wednesday.
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Defensive linemen surround offensive coordinator Corey Atwell at Vernon Hills High School Wednesday.
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Head coach Tony Monken stands on the new turf at Vernon Hills High School Wednesday.
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Hoffman Estates quarterback Eric Brooks takes a water break .
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Hoffman Estates receiver Anthony Patrick runs through drills.
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Hoffman Estates football coach Eric Ilich directs his players.
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Senior players on the Hoffman Estates High School team participate in practice.
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Hoffman Estates football wide receiver Mike Jackson.
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Hoffman Estates football running back Jared Bruemmer.
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Hoffman Estates football wide receiver Matt Mednus.
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Hoffman Estates football quarterback Eric Brooks fires to his receiver under the watchful eye of coach Eric Ilich.
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Hoffman Estates football wide receiver-defensive back Zach Hommowun.
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Hoffman Estates football players Mike Jackson, Matt Mednus, Eric Brooks, Jared Bruemmer and Zach Hommowun.
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Hoffman Estates football quarterback Eric Brooks.
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Lineman Tommy Sakkos practices defense drills at Buffalo Grove High School.
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Linemen practice with pads at Buffalo Grove High School.
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Wide Reciever Ryan Schumi practices at Buffalo Grove High School.
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Buffalo Grove High Schools quarterback Brian Kleczynskiat gets tapped with pads after pitching the ball.
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Buffalo Grove High Schools quarterback Brian Kleczynskiat runs with the ball.
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Buffalo Grove High Schools new varsity football head coach Mike DiMatteo runs the first day of practice .
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Buffalo Grove High Schools new varsity football head coach Mike DiMatteo runs the first day of practice.
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Wide Reciever Ryan Schumi practices at Buffalo Grove High School.
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Buffalo Grove High Schools new varsity football head coach Mike DiMatteo runs the first day of practice.
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Buffalo Grove High Schools quarterback Brian Kleczynskiat runs the ball.
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Lineman Tommy Sakkos practices defense drills at Buffalo Grove High School.
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Buffalo Grove High Schools quarterback Brian Kleczynskiat practices.
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Buffalo Grove High Schools quarterback Brian Kleczynskiat passes.
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Lineman Tommy Sakkos takes a hydration break at Buffalo Grove High School.
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Matt Hutchison runs with the ball during football practice Wednesday afternoon in at Mundelein High School.
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The Mundelein High School football team runs through practice Wednesday afternoon in Mundelein.
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Immanuel Jones runs with the ball during football practice Wednesday afternoon in at Mundelein High School.
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Mundelein assistant coach Joe Petricca talks to the offensive unit.
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Matt Hutchison runs with the ball during football practice Wednesday afternoon in at Mundelein High School.
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Mundelein assistant coach Tom Kaider talks to the offensive line.
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Gavin Graves, left, fakes a handoff to Immanuel Jones during football practice Wednesday afternoon in at Mundelein High School.
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The Mundelein High School football team runs through practice Wednesday afternoon in Mundelein.
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Mundelein head coach George Kaider runs practice Wednesday afternoon in Mundelein.
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Gavin Graves throws during football practice Wednesday afternoon in at Mundelein High School.
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Mundelein head coach George Kaider runs practice Wednesday afternoon in Mundelein.
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Offensive lineman Jesus Aguire gets a drink during football practice Wednesday afternoon in Mundelein.
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The Mundelein High School football team practices on their new field Wednesday afternoon.
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