Downers Grove Schools
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How prep football teams try to keep players fresh during deep playoff runsNov 09, 2023 12:00 am - If you're playing football this weekend, I'm betting you're not 100% healthy. It's the nature of the grind as high school teams plow deeper into the playoffs. More serio...
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The play list of champions: Barrington's Storms runs to a popular beatNov 08, 2023 12:00 am - In the movie, "Nyad," marathon swimmer Diana Nyad plays classic rock songs in her head to help her churn through the 103 miles from Cuba to Florida. The technique works ...
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Former St. Procopius Abbey abbot remembered as educator and spiritual leaderNov 06, 2023 12:00 am - A funeral Mass is set for Wednesday morning at St. Procopius Abbey in Lisle for Abbot Hugh Anderson. Anderson, the abbey's eighth abbot, died Wednesday at Edward Hospita...
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Glenbard East Theatre puts on '25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee'Nov 05, 2023 10:00 pm - Glenbard East Theatre presents its fall musical, "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," by William Finn. It's the annual spelling showdown, and six eccentric kid...
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Downers Grove North rallies from 11 down to stun unbeaten HerseyNov 04, 2023 1:00 am - The Hersey football team stifled Downers Grove North's run attack, and made several big plays on offense. The Trojans, however, managed to stay within striking distance ...
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Loyola strikes fast against Neuqua ValleyNov 04, 2023 1:00 am - Beating a football team like Loyola Academy requires near perfection and a healthy roster. That wasn't in the cards Saturday for Neuqua Valley. Starting quarterback Ryan...
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Girls volleyball: Stasys helps power Benet back to stateNov 03, 2023 1:00 am - Perhaps Gabby Stasys will consider drinking a Celcius energy drink more often. The combination of intense practices, a team-focused environment and her own high-level at...
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Five high school football playoff games to watch this weekendNov 02, 2023 1:00 am - The second round of playoffs bring several intriguing matchups between area schools from nearby suburbs. No. 10 Warren (8-2) at No. 7 South Elgin (9-1) In Class 8A ...
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Girls volleyball: Tarnow, Benet grind past Glenbard West for Class 4A sectional titleNov 01, 2023 1:00 am - As far as Benet is concerned, any one of its cast of characters can take the spotlight at any moment. One minute, it's Lynney Tarnow towering high at the net for blocks;...
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Naperville-area faith leaders come together to combat hateOct 30, 2023 5:30 am - The Naperville Interfaith Leaders Association recently organized a “There is No Room for Hate” solidarity event at Benedictine University in Lisle, drawing a diverse cro...