Kane County Sports
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Whisper Creek's diversity will test anyone ... especially the walkersJul 04, 2021 1:00 am - I'm a big believer in golf courses making the game more affordable for juniors. Invest in youth today and reap the benefits of the soon-to-be addict down the road. That...
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Dream finally comes true: South Elgin weightlifting legend is going to Tokyo, as a refereeJul 04, 2021 1:00 am - When women's weightlifting became an Olympic sport in 2000, Corinne Grotenhuis had just torn the meniscus in her knee. "I was also 35, so I was probably too old for the ...
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Did shooting of Billy Jurges lead to Babe Ruth's 'called shot'?Jul 03, 2021 1:00 am - Babe Ruth's "called shot" in the 1932 World Series at Wrigley Field might not have happened if it weren't for another uncalled shot. That shot is the subject of a new bo...
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Olympic dreams: 3 Barrington volleyball players get invites to train with national programJul 02, 2021 1:00 am - An Olympic reality has its origin years before in a dream. Three Barrington High School volleyball players are hoping they are at the start of the dream cycle. Campbell ...
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Loyola's Krutwig signs to play in Belgium with Antwerp GiantsJun 30, 2021 1:00 am - Former Loyola standout Cameron Krutwig will play with the Antwerp Giants in the Euromillions League in Belgium, the university announced Wednesday. The 6-foot-9 center w...
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St. Viator names DeLeon as new boys soccer coachJun 29, 2021 1:00 am - With an emphasis on the "student" in "student-athlete," soccer coach Byron DeLeon has mentored some successful teams at St. Viator High School in Arlington Heights. Earl...
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Metea Valley's 2-sport standout Johnson excited about future at NIUJun 27, 2021 9:00 am - Metea Valley track and field coach Aaron Lewis has high praise for Jalen Johnson - even though the Mustangs senior is going to play a different sport in college. "Jalen ...
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ECC women's soccer team makes program historyJun 24, 2021 11:00 pm - Despite a difficult year navigating through pandemic-related challenges, the Elgin Community College women's soccer program scored big in its 2020-21 season. For the fi...
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Burlington Central's Charles picks PrincetonJun 24, 2021 1:00 am - After Taylor Charles recently visited Princeton University in Princeton, N.J., it didn't take the Burlington Central senior long to decide it was the college for her. Ch...
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Boys track and field: Harvest Christian finds new formula to win state titleJun 23, 2021 1:00 am - Steve Bland isn't the first coach to use a Vince Lombardi quote to motivate his team. The leader of the Harvest Christian boys track and field team is the latest coach t...