Schools Stories from August 23, 2016 (Change date)
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Benet students set school record for ACT scoresAug 23, 2016 11:00 pm - Benet Academy's Class of 2016 posted the highest average composite ACT score in the school's history, officials said. The 29.1 score was the first time Benet's composite...
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Geneva schools looking for savings on construction debt interestAug 23, 2016 5:37 am - The Geneva school board intends to rejigger some of the debt the district owes for its 2007-08 construction campaign, to save on interest being paid. On Jan. 1, the dist...
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Constable: How a deacon's quest helps cows battle malaria in UgandaAug 23, 2016 5:30 am - A charity crusader known as "Deacon Don," Arlington Heights' Don Grossnickle works through his recent diagnosis of Stage 4 advanced heart failure by focusing on preventi...
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Boys soccer: Elgin, Streamwood post season-opening winsAug 23, 2016 1:01 am - Roberto Martinez and Jesus Barraza scored 2 goals each as the Elgin boys soccer team opened the season with a 9-0 win over Machesney Park Harlem on Tuesday. Also adding ...
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Girls volleyball: Larkin tops St. Edward in 3Aug 23, 2016 1:01 am - Natalie Kofie had 7 kills, 11 digs and 23 assists while April McGhee added 9 kills and 5 digs as Larkin opened the girls volleyball season Tuesday with an 18-25, 25-23, ...
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Girls golf: Sturonas leads LibertyvilleAug 23, 2016 1:00 am - Megan Sturonas fired a 35 to collect medalist honors, and Libertyville's girls golf team shot a 161 to defeat Deerfield (181) at Willow Glen on Tuesday. Simone Mikaelian...
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Boys soccer: Herrera, Maine West find success at ProspectAug 23, 2016 1:00 am - Emerson Herrera's scoring double helped Maine West (1-0-0) get off to flying start to the boys soccer season as he and his teammates defeated host Prospect 3-0 Tuesday n...
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Girls volleyball: Kaneland notches victory over Burlington CentralAug 23, 2016 1:00 am - There was something noticeably different about the Burlington Central sideline on Tuesday night. For the first time in 11 years legendary girls volleyball coach Marv Lea...
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Girls volleyball: Mundelein tops WaucondaAug 23, 2016 1:00 am - Girls volleyball Mundelein d. Wauconda: McKenzie Theis recorded 4 blocks, Mackenzie Linane served 3 aces, and the host Mustangs won 25-19, 25-20 in their season ope...
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South Elgin will face stiff challenges in UEC ValleyAug 23, 2016 1:00 am - The South Elgin football program took strides in its 10th season by winning its first conference title and second playoff game. Hit hard by graduation, can the Storm def...