Burlington Sports
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Kane County Cougars 'super excited' about joining American AssociationFeb 04, 2021 12:00 am - For the Kane County Cougars, it's been one challenge after another since COVID-19 halted spring training last March 12. Like every other minor-league team, they could on...
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Longtime St. Edward, Elgin sports booster Wetzel dies at 90Jan 28, 2021 12:00 am - Every city or town has a group of people who go above and beyond in their long-term support of the local high school and its athletic endeavors. For St. Edward High Scho...
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COVID-19 spikes in Illinois factor into ECC's decision to cancel basketball seasonDec 23, 2020 12:00 am - It is the holidays, so there are always a few Grinches in the crowd. But Kent Payne never pegged himself as one. Until Tuesday. "I feel like the Grinch who took Christma...
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Former local stars Hart, Schmidt help Lewis adapt in crazy COVID seasonDec 18, 2020 12:00 am - When more than half of your team is out of commission, it's time to improvise. So Sam Quigley Smith laced up her own high-tops. She asked her assistant coaches to do the...
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Voice of Elgin, Jeff Myers, honored by IBCADec 15, 2020 12:00 am - Jeff Myers made the move from Quincy to Elgin in 1989, and for the last 31 years has been entertaining and informing high school sports fans with his broadcasts on radio...
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Former Hampshire, NIU standout Smith having a winning run coaching in FloridaNov 18, 2020 12:00 am - The state of Florida will never be mistaken as a hotbed for basketball. Football, volleyball, softball, soccer? Yep. Basketball? Not so much. Stephanie Smith, a former s...
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Pepsi commercial puts Elgin native Sheldon back in front of the cameraNov 14, 2020 12:00 am - Life in the fast lane has always suited Dan Sheldon. A standout three-sport athlete at Burlington Central High School, Sheldon was a football and baseball Daily Herald A...
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Diocese of Rockford tells schools no basketball this winterNov 05, 2020 12:00 am - As school officials continue to seek legal and insurance guidance concerning playing high school basketball this winter, the Diocese of Rockford said Thursday its six sc...
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Stevenson, Santos end season with championshipsOct 12, 2020 1:00 am - Stevenson sophomore Allie Santos came to the 18th hole at Randall Oaks Golf Club on Monday needing a birdie for an even-par 71 and the lowest round of her career. Santos...
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Cross country: Huntley girls, Jacobs boys take 2nd at FVC meetOct 10, 2020 1:00 am - The Prairie Ridge Wolves covering on her face helped girls cross country coach Kelly MacDonald mask her excitement. MacDonald rejoined her team after the Fox Valley Conf...