Sports Stories from November 17, 2017 (Change date)
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Defense carries Wheaton North to victoryNov 17, 2017 12:00 am - Hannah Swider and the Wheaton North girls basketball team know what their bread and butter is. "We pride ourselves in our defense and making sure that we're pressuring ...
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Aurora Central Catholic takes third at Somonauk tournamentNov 17, 2017 12:00 am - Aurora Central Catholic defeated conference rival Wheaton Academy 46-41 in the third place game at the Somonauk tournament Friday night. The Warriors led 15-5 early befo...
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Girls swimming and diving: Vernon Hills savors state-level acclaimNov 17, 2017 12:00 am - It's always nice when strangers praise your efforts. Vernon Hills' girls swimming and diving program has caught the attention of fans after delivering the school's first...
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Will this be the week Bears WR Wheaton starts to contribute?Nov 17, 2017 12:00 am - When the Bears signed free-agent Markus Wheaton to a two-year, $11 million contract, they were hoping his speed and experience would help stretch the field and boost a m...
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NIU picks up 8th win with another fourth-quarter comebackNov 17, 2017 12:00 am - DEKALB - Northern Illinois' 35-31 victory Wednesday night over Western Michigan was another record-setting effort for the 8-3 Huskies. With tailback Jordan Huff rushing ...
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South Elgin falls to Homewood-FlossmoorNov 17, 2017 12:00 am - Dan Mandernack is just looking for positives at this point. The South Elgin girls basketball coach found a few, despite an ugly final score. The bad news: Homewood-Floss...
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Benet routs Oswego East for first win of seasonNov 17, 2017 12:00 am - A new team starting a new season always wants to get that first win under its belt. For the Benet girls basketball team, it didn't come in a tough opener early this week...
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Glenbrook South tops Grant to stay perfect at MundeleinNov 17, 2017 12:00 am - Glenbrook South 60, Grant 37: Senior forward Liz LaPierre scored a game-high 19 points on 9-of-14 shooting and grabbed 6 rebounds, and Glenbrook South's girls basketball...
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Freshman sparks Naperville Central past BataviaNov 17, 2017 12:00 am - Batavia knew it had to be prepared for Naperville Central senior Mia Lakstigala. Nobody warned the Bulldogs about Redhawks freshman Gabi Melby, though. Melby came off th...
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Dundee-Crown knocks off Streamwood in overtimeNov 17, 2017 12:00 am - Dundee-Crown saved its best for last. Struggling throughout most of its 2017-18 opener, the Chargers outscored Streamwood 6-2 in overtime to escape with a 40-36 win in a...