Prep Football
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New-look Vernon Hills embraces same lofty goalsAug 25, 2011 12:00 am - The roster at Vernon Hills will be missing some big names. But the Cougars still have the same big goals. They’ll try to again compete for the North Suburban Conference...
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Scouting the Addison Trail BlazersAug 25, 2011 12:00 am - By Kevin Schmit kschmit@dailyherald.com Addison Trail has waited three years for this football team. Forged two years ago with the promotion to varsity of seven talented...
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Scouting Bartlett at Wheaton NorthAug 25, 2011 12:00 am - By Kevin Schmit kschmit@dailyherald.com Bartlett at Wheaton North Nonconference Game time: 7:30 p.m. Friday. Last year: Did not play. Outlook: Two teams with high expec...
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Playoff run pays off for PalatineAug 25, 2011 12:00 am - Palatine is enjoying the residuals from last year’s run to the Class 8A football playoff quarterfinals. Three extra weeks of experience for all of the returning players....
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Scouting the West Chicago WildcatsAug 25, 2011 12:00 am - By Kevin Schmit kschmit@dailyherald.com If it’s true that football teams win with defense, West Chicago’s about to find out. With the linebacker tandem of Nate Sudnick a...
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St. Charles North seeks aggressivenessAug 25, 2011 12:00 am - After eight straight playoff appearances, St. Charles North missed the party last season. A return is the destination, but North Stars coach Mark Gould stresses the impo...
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Hoffman Estates cancels sophomore scheduleAug 25, 2011 12:00 am - Hoffman Estates football coach Bill Helzer saw the warning signs when only 26 freshmen finished the season last year. The normal attrition, a couple of player moves and ...
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Barrington senior lineman has his team all charged upAug 25, 2011 12:00 am - Big men have never been in short supply in the Barrington football program. Year after year the Big Red Line features some of the biggest and best offensive linemen arou...
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Fremd looks for memorable finishAug 25, 2011 12:00 am - Mike Donatucci is concerned with how it is all going to end at Fremd. But not for himself as the winningest football coach in Mid-Suburban League history with 133 enters...
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Carmel sizes up a promising seasonAug 25, 2011 12:00 am - Coaches will tell you that they can’t teach size or experience. Looks like the coaches at Carmel can happily focus on the things they can teach, because they got lucky t...