Sports Stories from December 26, 2012 (Change date)
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For fishing, light lines still the way to goDec 26, 2012 10:00 am - Several years ago one of this country's greatest salesman and hucksters, B.A.S.S. founder and angler Ray Scott, invited me to his place in Alabama. He wanted to demonstr...
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Vernon Hills nets victory against MundeleinDec 26, 2012 9:57 am - Sydney Smith had 17 points, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 2 steals, as Vernon Hills’ undefeated girls basketball team opened the Mundelein Mustang Holiday Classic with a 54-...
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Kaneland, Aurora Christian reach quarterfinalsDec 26, 2012 7:44 am - Matt Limbrunner came alive offensively and Kaneland’s defense did the rest in a 47-29 victory over Lisle on Wednesday at the 50th annual Plano Christmas Classic. Limbrun...
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Batavia buries BoganDec 26, 2012 7:44 am - Batavia 70, Bogan 51: In the opening round of the Montini Christmas Tournament, Batavia (11-5) used a 22-9 third quarter to break away from Bogan (10-2). Batavia’s post ...
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St. Charles East's rally falls shortDec 26, 2012 7:00 am - There were several strong comebacks staged by St. Charles East's girls basketball team Wednesday afternoon. But it was a lackluster start that left Saints coach Lori Dru...
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Naperville Central victorious at Dundee-CrownDec 26, 2012 6:05 am - Shannon Ryan poured in 16 points, Victoria Trowbridge had 14 and 15 rebounds, and No. 4 Naperville Central beat Buffalo Grove 51-43 in first-round action Wednesday at th...
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Stewart, Wheaton North jet past Downers Grove NorthDec 26, 2012 6:04 am - Don’t blink, or Reilly Stewart is by you. Wheaton North’s 5-foot-3 head-banded blur is the engine for one of the area’s highest-octane offenses, and she was at it again ...
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Experience pays off for WillowbrookDec 26, 2012 6:01 am - When Willowbrook coach Terry Harrell watches West Aurora, the familiarity hits close to home. “They remind me of my team last year,” said Harrell, whose Warriors went 15...
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Two books well worth the readDec 26, 2012 4:37 am - OK, it’s time to take those Christmas gift cards and head toward your friendly neighborhood bookstore. Sitting here on a desk in front of me are two examples of outstand...
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Would Bears’ Emery really give Smith more time?Dec 26, 2012 4:30 am - Assuming the Bears don’t win a playoff game this time around, it will mean a grand total of 3 playoff victories for Lovie Smith during his nine years as Bears head coach...