Schools Stories from August 18, 2017 (Change date)
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Scouting the Glenbard South RaidersAug 18, 2017 1:01 am - One season before shifting to the Upstate Eight Conference, Glenbard South is motivated to make its Metro Suburban finale one to remember. "The kids are really focused a...
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Scouting the Westmont SentinelsAug 18, 2017 1:01 am - Good things can come from small packages. If memory serves, before IC Catholic started winning three state football titles it once fielded 17 healthy varsity players. Th...
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Scouting the Benet RedwingsAug 18, 2017 1:01 am - Benet's football team graduated its leading rusher, a three-year starting quarterback and some of its top receivers. Redwings coach Pat New has at least three reasons -...
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Scouting the Lake Park LancersAug 18, 2017 1:01 am - As last season's two-game losing streak spiraled to six, Lake Park's football team found its glimmer of hope: 2017. Now that it's here, the Lancers won't waste a minute....
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Scouting the Glenbard East RamsAug 18, 2017 1:01 am - Football is not baseball, but strength up the middle still helps. Glenbard East has that. Rams quarterback Bret Bushka and linebacker Jack Baka weren't just thrown into ...
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Scouting the IC Catholic KnightsAug 18, 2017 1:01 am - Winning a state football title is a monumental achievement. Defending Class 3A champion IC Catholic Prep's thirst remains unquenched. "The work ethic of the kids has bee...
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Scouting the Downers Grove South MustangsAug 18, 2017 1:01 am - It's not easy finding a bright spot in a 2-7 football season. Downers Grove South won't try, although the Mustangs know key injuries played a factor in the demise of 201...
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Scouting the St. Francis SpartansAug 18, 2017 1:01 am - Upon his wintertime hiring as St. Francis football coach it was refreshing to hear Bob McMillen say he was in it for the long haul. Since championship-winning coach Greg...
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Scouting the West Chicago WildcatsAug 18, 2017 1:01 am - West Chicago coach Ted Monken believes the Wildcats can position themselves for success. "We have a lot of mature kids that know what they're doing, that's a strength. I...
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Scouting the Lisle LionsAug 18, 2017 1:01 am - As Hall of Fame Lisle coach Paul Parpet Sr. said, just because a football team returns a bunch of starters doesn't necessarily mean it's going to win. But it's a great s...