Sports Stories from December 14, 2017 (Change date)
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Experienced Stevenson wins a close one with LibertyvilleDec 14, 2017 12:00 am - Libertyville's 12th annual Alumni Night was a back-and-forth showdown between the Wildcats and Stevenson Thursday in North Suburban Conference wrestling action. The visi...
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Chicago Blackhawks storm past Jets thanks to impressive first periodDec 14, 2017 12:00 am - Now that's what we're used to seeing from the Chicago Blackhawks. Instead of the plodding, turnover-prone squad that has been on display too much this season, the Hawks ...
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Douglass, Lake Forest rally past LibertyvilleDec 14, 2017 12:00 am - Halle Douglass scored 9 of her game-high 15 points in the fourth quarter, as host Lake Forest rallied to beat Libertyville 35-33 in North Suburban Conference girls baske...
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Bears special-teams coach: Hester best returner everDec 14, 2017 12:00 am - Put Chicago Bears special-teams coach Jeff Rodgers firmly in the "Devin Hester belongs in the Hall of Fame" group. "He's the best that's ever done it," Rodgers said. "El...
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Rosary starts fast, fends off Kaneland's comebackDec 14, 2017 12:00 am - Rosary looked at its nonconference matchup with 7-1 Kaneland Thursday night as a statement game of sorts, and the Royals let their play do the talking from the opening t...
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Bianchini, IC Catholic defeat Glenbard South, GuerinDec 14, 2017 12:00 am - IC Catholic Prep senior wrestler Joey Bianchini knows what it takes to win. He was the IHSA Class 1A champion a year ago at 113 pounds. But he also realizes there is str...
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Johnson, WW South overwhelm Metea ValleyDec 14, 2017 12:00 am - If you're Wheaton Warrenville South, it sure is nice to have Jayla Johnson on your side. "Believe me, it's great," Tigers coach Rob Kroehnke said. "And we moved her arou...
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Maine West wrestles past Glenbrook NorthDec 14, 2017 12:00 am - Fresh off its strong tournament last weekend, Maine West's wrestling team put together another strong performance in Des Plaines on Thursday night. The Warriors posted a...
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Cubs to add right-hander Steve Cishek to bullpenDec 14, 2017 12:00 am - LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Side-arming reliever Steve Cishek and the Chicago Cubs reportedly have agreed to a two-year contract, an anonymous source familiar with the nego...
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Boys swimming: Fremd's formula calls for strength in numbersDec 14, 2017 12:00 am - Fremd boys swimming coach Kristen Newby has a problem - but it's the kind most coaches relish. The Vikings have some 70 swimmers and divers competing, which is the large...