Sports Stories from November 12, 2016 (Change date)
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Blackhawks historian to be honored at Hockey Hall of FameNov 12, 2016 12:00 am - Bob Verdi has always had a way with words. And he's always loved sports. So when the Blackhawks historian was a young lad - either in high school while growing up in New...
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Girls swimming: St. Charles North wins 1st sectional since 2008Nov 12, 2016 12:00 am - For the first time since 2008, St. Charles North's girls swim team can call itself a sectional champion. Qualifying for next weekend's state meet in 10 events - with sev...
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Girls swimming: Time, and place, come into play at StevensonNov 12, 2016 12:00 am - Standing on deck at Stevenson High School, the water draining off his clothing after a happy dunking, Patriots girls swimming and diving coach Kevin Zakrzewski soaked up...
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College volleyball: Harper wins national crownNov 12, 2016 12:00 am - Harper's women's volleyball team capped a near perfect season with a national championship on Saturday in Rochester, Minn. Top-seeded in the NJCAA tourney, the Hawks (43...
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Girls swimming: Antioch's Lonergan, Warren excel at Lake ForestNov 12, 2016 12:00 am - Ever pull off an amazing feat that you didn't think you had in you? That was the general feeling for junior Aubrey Lonergan. "It's more like shock. I'm speechless right ...
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Glenbard West enjoys successful trip downstateNov 12, 2016 12:00 am - EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - A year ago the Glenbard West Hilltoppers claimed the Class 7A championship. With the way they performed Saturday in a 38-21 quarterfinal victory ove...
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Hockey: Wolfe, Stevenson play harder in Ethan's honorNov 12, 2016 12:00 am - Whenever he scores, Stevenson senior captain Daniel Wolfe points to the sky amid his celebration. It's Wolfe's simple salute to his late younger brother, Ethan. "I know ...
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Loyola's defense too much for HuntleyNov 12, 2016 12:00 am - Slippery Huntley quarterback Eric Mooney seems like he wears a Teflon uniform the way tacklers normally slide off him, but Loyola Academy defenders made their hits stick...
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Another defensive gem from Vernon HillsNov 12, 2016 12:00 am - Helmets off, sun splashed on their faces and jerseys, several Vernon Hills seniors sprawled on the giant, deep-blue Cougar claw at midfield. Since the postseason started...
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ICCP takes direct route to semifinalsNov 12, 2016 12:00 am - IC Catholic Prep's scheme is pretty direct. "We're an explosive offense. Teams know that, so we score quick on offense. That's basically what our game plan is," said Kni...