Island Lake Sports
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Boys soccer: Scouting Cook and Lake CountyAug 21, 2023 1:00 am - It's that time of the year when everyone starts with a clean slate, and anything seems possible, for at least a few weeks. Soccer is back for 2023, so let's take a look ...
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Two local youths beat all odds to become AAU Junior Olympic National ChampionsJul 29, 2023 11:00 pm - Reese and Myka Wydra, aged 8 and 10, respectively, beat all the odds and competed against Junior Olympic athletes from all over the United States and territories for gol...
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McHenry County College to induct three student athletes into Hall of FameFeb 06, 2023 10:00 pm - The McHenry County College Athletics Department will host a Hall of Fame induction on Thursday, Feb. 9. The ceremony will take place between the women's basketball game ...
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Wauconda grabs hometown advantage with ProstkaAug 16, 2022 1:00 am - The new football coach isn't new to the town. Chris Prostka was definitely made in Wauconda. Or actually made in Island Lake. Maybe a combination of both. Outside of the...
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Working toward full recovery: Weddings, summer sports leading way out of pandemic economic doldrumsJun 12, 2022 1:00 am - What's one word — and one word only — to describe the 2021 hospitality and entertainment season in the suburbs? “Relief,” said Heather Larson, president of Schaumburg-ba...
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How Heart of the City teaches kids life skills through soccerMar 09, 2022 5:00 am - Teamwork. Confidence. Sportsmanship. Communication. These are the building blocks of life kids learn when they play sports. Heart of the City in Waukegan not only makes ...
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Structure is key to late fall fishingNov 09, 2021 12:00 am - There is a common refrain you will hear among anglers throughout the year that takes on a little more importance as we get into the late fall: To find fish, you need to ...
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Illinois law will allow athletes to modify uniforms for cultural, religious reasonsSep 27, 2021 5:30 am - Illinois is the first state to adopt a new law providing students flexibility to modify their sports uniforms. The Inclusive Athletic Attire Act allows student athletes,...
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Boys golf: Scouting Fox Valley areaAug 14, 2021 1:00 am - Editor's note: We're scouting the 2021 Fox Valley boys golf season today. Repeated attempts were made to reach every school in our coverage area. Bob Sweeney starts his ...
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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...