Dave Oberhelman
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Scouting the Lisle LionsAug 18, 2017 1:01 am - As Hall of Fame Lisle coach Paul Parpet Sr. said, just because a football team returns a bunch of starters doesn't necessarily mean it's going to win. But it's a great s...
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Scouting the Waubonsie Valley WarriorsAug 18, 2017 1:01 am - Uncertainty, as well as excitement, applies to any new football season. "'I guess we'll find out' might be the quote of the season," said Waubonsie Valley coach Paul Mur...
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Scouting the Neuqua Valley WildcatsAug 18, 2017 1:01 am - The word has gained traction and admiration in the sports world, Neuqua Valley football included. "We have a bunch of grinders," Wildcats coach Bill Ellinghaus said. "I ...
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Scouting the Glenbard North PanthersAug 18, 2017 1:01 am - There's lots to be said for just having fun playing football. "Even on days off they're out here running routes," Glenbard North coach Ryan Wilkens said of the Panthers....
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Five things to watch for this fall in DuPage County footballAug 07, 2017 1:00 am - Since the IHSA series began in 1974, DuPage County football teams have won 30 state championships. It'll be another three months before we find out if the list grows, bu...
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Before we begin summer vacation ...Jun 06, 2017 1:00 am - Seems like only 11 months ago we embarked upon the 2016-17 high school sports year. Before signing off, here are a few things to take into summer. This just in Retu...
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Baseball: Benet earns first sectional crown since 1989Jun 03, 2017 1:00 am - Benet baseball coach Scott Lawler's three children, Lucas, Alexa and Tucker, all play Little League ball, which was what Lawler was doing the last time the Redwings won ...
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Boys track: For St. Francis the effort was worth the tripJun 01, 2017 1:00 am - St. Francis coach Scott Nelson's familiar, neon orange ball cap returned to Charleston's O'Brien Field last weekend for the 123rd running of the boys state track and fie...
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One last check of the mailbagMay 31, 2017 1:00 am - Let's pick up where we left off last week with the college achievements of some DuPage County collegiates ... DePaul and favored St. John's were tied 3-3 for the Big Eas...
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Softball: St. Francis rallies to defeat Glenbard South in extra inningsMay 30, 2017 1:00 am - Stay calm and see the pitch. Kelly Griffin's simple self-help allowed her to cap St. Francis' extra-inning, come-from-behind 8-7 win over Glenbard South on Tuesday in a ...