Craig Brueske
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St. Francis rallies past BataviaNov 25, 2016 12:00 am - A little effort goes a long way. A lot of effort goes a little longer. Displaying resiliency despite its inexperienced lineup, St. Francis (2-1) rallied from an 8-point,...
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WW South rolls over KanelandNov 25, 2016 12:00 am - When your offense isn't running on all cylinders, there are other ways to win basketball games. Wheaton Warrenville South (3-0) relied on its 1-2-2 pressure defense to t...
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Batavia blows out KanelandNov 23, 2016 12:00 am - Numbers don't lie. Batavia (1-1) scored 28 unanswered points to build an insurmountable 36-4 lead over Kaneland (2-1) with 2 minutes remaining in the first half during W...
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Team effort lifts St. Charles NorthNov 22, 2016 12:00 am - Basketball games are often determined in the fourth quarter. St. Charles North (1-0) proved that point during Tuesday night's 63-51 season-opening victory over Plainfiel...
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St. Charles East rolls over East AuroraNov 21, 2016 12:00 am - St. Charles East boys basketball coach Patrick Woods realizes his team will have a much different look come state tournament time next March. As for the present-day mome...
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Urso hits for 23 as St. Charles East downs WW SouthNov 19, 2016 12:00 am - At 5-foot-4, Marissa Urso is far from being the tallest basketball player on the court. However, the St. Charles East guard has the ability to hit some big-time shots. T...
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Larkin can't close out HarlemNov 16, 2016 12:00 am - The ability to win close basketball games often comes down to experience and execution. Larkin's youthful girls basketball team was outscored 8-0 over the final 1:11 of ...
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St. Charles turns into football hotbed during memorable fallNov 14, 2016 12:00 am - Prior to the start of the 2016 football season, St. Charles East coach Bryce Farquhar felt his team was ready to improve upon back-to-back losing campaigns. Calling the ...
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Girls swimming: St. Charles North wins 1st sectional since 2008Nov 12, 2016 12:00 am - For the first time since 2008, St. Charles North's girls swim team can call itself a sectional champion. Qualifying for next weekend's state meet in 10 events - with sev...
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St. Charles East grad Ploszek relishes the new chapters in his lifeNov 07, 2016 12:00 am - Pete Ploszek is a man of many talents. At St. Charles East, Ploszek excelled on the football field and track surface as well as in the classroom. During his senior year,...