Schools Stories from August 24, 2011 (Change date)
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Lake Zurich's focus: excellence fulfillmentAug 24, 2011 11:00 pm - A return trip to Champaign would seem to be the primary focus. And why wouldn't it be for Lake Zurich considering the Bears boast state medaling-winning track speed, foo...
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Can Crabel right Burlington Central's ship?Aug 24, 2011 11:00 pm - There's a sense of optimism at Burlington Central, where new coach Rich Crabel has been hired to guide the program back to the playoffs for the first time since 2007. Cr...
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Immaculate Conception KnightsAug 24, 2011 11:00 pm - From the frying pan to another frying pan. That's where Chris VanDyke happily finds himself. An 11-year program assistant at Naperville Central in the rugged DuPage Vall...
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Geneva aims for 8th straight titleAug 24, 2011 11:00 pm - Division I quarterbacks don't come around all that often. So let's start this thing with Geneva senior Matt Williams. In 2010 the 6-foot-2, 180-pound Northern Illinois-b...
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Hersey wants to keep ball rolling with a better finishAug 24, 2011 11:00 pm - Hersey saw the interest in its football program rekindled last year when it won three of its first four games under new head coach Dragan Teonic. The Huskies lost their ...
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St. Charles East due some good healthAug 24, 2011 11:00 pm - A dyed-in-the-wool football guy like St. Charles East coach Mike Fields just can't wait. "We're excited. It's football season. As they say, 'Are you ready for some footb...
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Playoff run quickly pays dividends for PalatineAug 24, 2011 11:00 pm - Palatine is enjoying the residuals from last year's run to the Class 8A football playoff quarterfinals. Three extra weeks of experience for all of the returning players....
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Youthful Maine West not just building for futureAug 24, 2011 11:00 pm - Looking at a starting lineup dominated by juniors, sophomores and even a freshman would seem to indicate a team building for the future. Maine West coach Chris Hare clea...
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Montini BroncosAug 24, 2011 11:00 pm - Part of a coach's job is to put his team in position to succeed. Chris Andriano has Montini in position to challenge for a third straight state championship. "It's great...
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Scouting Glenbard West at WW SouthAug 24, 2011 11:00 pm - Glenbard West at Wheaton Warrenville South Nonconference Game time: 11 a.m. Sunday on ESPN2. Last year: WW South 40, Glenbard West 20. Outlook: This rivalry's burning w...