Maple Park Sports
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Batavia blows out KanelandNov 26, 2014 12:01 am - It appeared as though Kaneland had righted the ship after a disastrous opening against its former longtime conference rival. But Batavia was even stingier after the inte...
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Tri-Cities boys basketball roundupNov 25, 2014 12:01 am - St. Francis scored 25 fourth-quarter points to beat Kaneland 50-44 at Batavia's Ken Peddy Windmill City Classic on Tuesday. St. Francis (1-0) rallied from a 31-25 defici...
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Vaca, Kaneland shoot past Chicago MarineNov 24, 2014 12:01 am - It's not that sharp-shooter Dylan Vaca isn't happy at Kaneland, but who could blame the junior if he wanted to start every season in Batavia's gym? Last year Vaca opened...
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The SoapboxNov 22, 2014 4:01 am - Scrape it off: A Palatine High School cross country runner was seriously hurt this week when a car hit him, and Palatine police cited the driver for failure to yiel...
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Scouting Tri-Cities boys basketballNov 18, 2014 12:01 am - Aurora Central Catholic Chargers Coach: Nathan Drye (11th season, 148-145). Last year: 3-24, 1-9, sixth in the Suburban Christian Blue Conference; lost 88-57 to Glenbard...
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Scouting Tri-Cities area girls basketballNov 18, 2014 12:01 am - Aurora Central Catholic Chargers Coach: Mark Fitzgerald (7th season, 85-85). Last year: 11-15. Lost 55-34 in first round of Class 3A Aurora Central Catholic regional. To...
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Lyon overcomes obstacles in record-setting Marquette careerNov 18, 2014 12:00 am - Like many college freshmen, Charlie Lyon had to make his share of adjustments upon his arrival at Marquette University in 2010. One week before graduating from St. Charl...
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Western Michigan now a contender under Kaneland's FleckNov 15, 2014 12:01 am - This is a story about Broncos and boats and a young coach with a catchphrase that doesn't sound so corny when his team is contending for a conference championship. A yea...
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Elgin CC has a different lookNov 11, 2014 12:01 am - The Elgin Community College men's basketball team is proving to be a quick study. Despite a lack of college playing experience, the Spartans were off to a 3-1 start thro...
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Elgin CC women will rely on defenseNov 11, 2014 12:01 am - Veteran Elgin Community College women's basketball coach Jerry McLaughlin is a stickler for the little things in the game. The Spartans' longtime boss is pleased with th...