Sports Stories from August 25, 2011 (Change date)
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Kaneland ready for new challengeAug 25, 2011 12:00 am - It was reassuring that when asked what Kaneland would do for an encore after last year’s landmark season, Knights coach Tom Fedderly gave the same stock answer he did ev...
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Rodgers or Vick? Who is No. 1 fantasy QB?Aug 25, 2011 12:00 am - A month ago, our family took an overnight trip to Galena for some much needed R&R. As an avid golfer, it would have been a crime if I didn't play one of Eagle Ridge's se...
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Steve Stricker becoming ‘Mr. September’ in FedEx CupAug 25, 2011 12:00 am - EDISON, N.J. — The numbers alone fail to explain why Steve Stricker plays some of his best golf this time of the year. He is the only player to complete all 64 rounds of...
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Barrington looks for bigger, better finishAug 25, 2011 12:00 am - Barrington wants to pick up where it started last year. Which was perfect through its first seven football games. But a three-game losing streak ended its Mid-Suburban W...
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Hersey ready to take next stepAug 25, 2011 12:00 am - 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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Boys soccer/Fox Valley roundupAug 25, 2011 12:00 am - Nestor Ascencio and Alejandro Avalos scored goals as Streamwood won its first boys soccer game of the season Thursday night, 2-1 over Downers Grove North. Jose Resendez ...
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Libertyville treat: Messmer to sing Friday nightAug 25, 2011 12:00 am - Libertyville might not need the public address system tonight when the national anthem is sung before the Wildcats' season-opening football game against visiting Barring...
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Larkin, Newquist look to make new connectionsAug 25, 2011 12:00 am - Larkin coach Mike Scianna believes third-year quarterback Kyle Newquist has the talent to become the program’s third all-state player in as many years, following in the ...
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Round Lake maintains positive outlookAug 25, 2011 12:00 am - The term “quarterback controversy” has a bit of a negative connotation. And what’s going on at Round Lake is anything but negative. The Panthers prefer to look at their ...
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Northwestern’s linebacking corps tackles speed issueAug 25, 2011 12:00 am - In this era of five-receiver sets and dual-threat quarterbacks who run and cut like tailbacks, a lack of speed on defense can kill. Northwestern recognized the trend sev...