Dave Oberhelman
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Scouting the Montini BroncosAug 18, 2017 1:01 am - Many teams would call a 7-4 season a success. Not six-time state champion Montini. "I think we had a little bit of a crash to earth last year. Maybe we needed that. Mayb...
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Scouting the Metea Valley MustangsAug 18, 2017 1:01 am - Handling adversity is one of the key lessons football teaches. Metea Valley already handled a huge helping and grew from it. "It's something we dealt with all spring, al...
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Scouting the Fenton BisonAug 18, 2017 1:01 am - What can Matthew Lynch apply at Fenton that he used to turn a winless Marengo program into a state semifinalist? "I have one simple philosophy," began the new Bison coac...
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Scouting the Wheaton Academy WarriorsAug 18, 2017 1:01 am - Wheaton Academy beat the teams it should have beaten in 2016. The next step is to close the gap with the Metro Suburban Blue's top squads. "With a 3A champion (IC Cathol...
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Scouting the Glenbard South RaidersAug 18, 2017 1:01 am - One season before shifting to the Upstate Eight Conference, Glenbard South is motivated to make its Metro Suburban finale one to remember. "The kids are really focused a...
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Scouting the Westmont SentinelsAug 18, 2017 1:01 am - Good things can come from small packages. If memory serves, before IC Catholic started winning three state football titles it once fielded 17 healthy varsity players. Th...
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Scouting the Glenbard East RamsAug 18, 2017 1:01 am - Football is not baseball, but strength up the middle still helps. Glenbard East has that. Rams quarterback Bret Bushka and linebacker Jack Baka weren't just thrown into ...
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Scouting the IC Catholic KnightsAug 18, 2017 1:01 am - Winning a state football title is a monumental achievement. Defending Class 3A champion IC Catholic Prep's thirst remains unquenched. "The work ethic of the kids has bee...
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Scouting the St. Francis SpartansAug 18, 2017 1:01 am - Upon his wintertime hiring as St. Francis football coach it was refreshing to hear Bob McMillen say he was in it for the long haul. Since championship-winning coach Greg...
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Scouting the West Chicago WildcatsAug 18, 2017 1:01 am - West Chicago coach Ted Monken believes the Wildcats can position themselves for success. "We have a lot of mature kids that know what they're doing, that's a strength. I...