Sports Columns
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Looking back at the Geneva-SCN regional thrillerFeb 20, 2010 10:00 pm - Here's one last look back at the past week's Class 4A St. Charles North regional before Geneva resumes its postseason push Monday night (weather permitting!) at the Hunt...
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A few stories of Olympians you may not have heard yetFeb 20, 2010 10:00 pm - No offense to the Olympic Games in Vancouver, but I'm a Summer Olympics girl myself. I'm much more interested in sports such as basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, swimm...
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Simply put, Larkin situation didn't have to happenFeb 20, 2010 10:00 pm - Yes, it's been one of those weeks. We won't say it's been a good week, because anytime the news is negative around the high school sports world it's troubling. What has ...
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What does Woods owe us now? Nothing at allFeb 19, 2010 10:00 pm - Tiger Woods took a step Friday morning. A small one. He took a step toward regaining the trust of those who matter most to him, but as he said, his actions will matter m...
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Kaneland, Geneva ready for United Center rematchFeb 18, 2010 10:00 pm - On the one hand $28 seems pricey for a boys high school basketball game, even to see good teams like Geneva and Kaneland. Paired with the chance to see a Bulls game at t...
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Bulls' good day could have been much betterFeb 18, 2010 10:00 pm - Just like their pursuit of Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol over the last few years, the Bulls fell short Thursday of making something big happen. One of the mos...
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Smith's clinic designed to offer special messageFeb 18, 2010 10:00 pm - Just a teenager, Lenzelle Smith not only has a plan, he's already got a backup plan. "I know that one day the ball is going to stop bouncing," said Smith, a senior at Zi...
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City-Suburban Showdown continues to be a big showFeb 18, 2010 10:00 pm - There is no shortage of shootouts, showdowns and showcases on the boys basketball landscape these days. In a lot of cases, the events don't quite live up to the billing....
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Geneva keeps its composure in pressure-packed spotFeb 18, 2010 10:00 pm - Never a doubt, right Geneva fans? Right. What a game, the most gut-wrenching game I've seen in a long time. More so than any of Geneva's wins in getting to state last ye...
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There's something New about Benet footballFeb 17, 2010 10:00 pm - Benet's football coach is New and it's a dream come true. That's Pat New, a former star receiver-cornerback-kick returner who graduated from Benet Academy in 1987 then e...