Prep Football
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Lake County male athlete of the yearJun 11, 2011 12:00 am - It’s been a magical ride from start to finish. DaVaris Daniels, fresh off his graduation a few weeks ago from Vernon Hills, showed unmistakable star power from the momen...
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Dean was determined to restore Elgin’s prideJun 11, 2011 12:00 am - It’s half past 10 on a July night in 2031. Patrolman Jordan Dean is anticipating action. Exactly what kind remains to be seen. The relative tranquillity of a hot, humid ...
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Battling cancer becomes Libertyville coach's focusJun 01, 2011 12:00 am - “Take it one day at a time.” “The tough times make you stronger.” If ever there was a time for Randy Kuceyeski to pull out his coaching clichés, now is the time. He'll t...
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IC taps VanDykeMay 26, 2011 12:00 am - Immaculate Conception announced Thursday it has hired Christopher VanDyke as its new football coach. VanDyke arrives after 11 seasons as an assistant coach at Naperville...
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Geneva’s Williams picks NIUMay 26, 2011 12:00 am - Geneva junior quarterback Matt Williams realized a dream this week, even it was altered slightly from his original version. Williams committed to Northern Illinois and n...
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Burlington’s Wichman headed to FreeportMay 23, 2011 12:00 am - Aaron Wichman, who resigned as Burlington Central’s football on March 7, has accepted a teaching position and the head football job at Freeport High School. “This gives ...
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Kersten to long snap for IllinoisMay 18, 2011 12:00 am - Cary-Grove lineman Rich Kersten’s decision to accept preferred walk-on status at the University of Illinois was no snap decision. A two-year starter at offensive tackle ...
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Blue Island athlete paralyzed in game fights to surviveMay 15, 2011 7:00 am - ROBBINS, Ill. — Rocky Clark sometimes dreams he's running track, racing around the oval as he once did, his heart pumping fast and his long legs a blur as he crossed the...
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Nebraska the right fit for Montini’s WesterkampMay 10, 2011 12:00 am - Of Montini receiver Jordan Westerkamp’s 17 college scholarship offers, one came from his father’s alma mater, the University of Illinois. There was no pressure from dad,...
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Suburban Sports Reunion: Colts' Diem lining up his optionsMay 10, 2011 12:00 am - Ryan Diem owns a Super Bowl ring for his work as the Indianapolis Colts' starting right tackle, but he doesn't believe it symbolizes the finest moment of his 10-year NFL...