Northbrook Sports
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Tour of Elk Grove winner fails drug test, stripped of titleNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Australian cyclist Nathan O'Neill admits he took a prescription diet drug but denies it propelled him to victory at the Tour of Elk Grove. Still, the 32-year-old has bee...
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Bottom line: Fans ought to be in the standsNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - There are plenty of scenes of fan celebrations that have been fun to see over the years. I still have a picture from 1980 with future NBA all-star and Celtics coach Doc ...
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Plodzien happy to be coaching the game she lovesNov 13, 2007 10:00 pm - Coaches usually don't smile this much after losses. Chances are Carol Plodzien won't down the road, either. But she couldn't help herself Tuesday night. Plodzien didn't ...
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Acosta, West stop PalatineNov 12, 2007 10:00 pm - Samantha Acosta claims she was nervous for her first varsity start. She hardly looked like it. The Maine West sophomore guard tossed in a team-high 15 points with 3 reb...
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Drama, thrills and heartbreak as Fremd's magical run endsNov 10, 2007 10:00 pm - Mark Tolzien was on the turf and unable to see the result of his pass with a half a minute to play Saturday night. The Fremd senior expected to pick himself up and race ...
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Going for a different endingNov 03, 2007 11:00 pm - Mike Koeneman and Mark Tolzien have lived through the disappointments. Just two years ago, Koeneman and Tolzien watched an undefeated Fremd football season end in heartb...
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Resilient Vikings ramble aheadNov 03, 2007 11:00 pm - As the injuries have piled up and the players have lined up out of position more and more all season, it doesn't seem to have fazed Fremd in the least. The Vikings did i...
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Wildcats lose state championship in third OTNov 03, 2007 11:00 pm - Neuqua Valley senior soccer player Bret Hruby and his team had a season that stuck to the script all season -- until the final act. It was pretty much a season you dream...
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After 106 minutes, Barrington wins state titleNov 03, 2007 11:00 pm - Barrington proved good things really do come to those who wait when 21 years after appearing in its first state tournament series it lifted the championship trophy. Ryan...
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Palatine earns 3rd-place trophyNov 03, 2007 11:00 pm - Palatine came into the first Class 3A boys cross country state meet looking for a trophy. The Pirates knew they were good but wanted a top-three finish to prove just how...