Dave Oberhelman
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Kaneland's Walker hits new heightMay 30, 2015 1:00 am - CHARLESTON - The way Kaneland pole vaulter Danny Walker sets his goals, he said, is like reaching for the stars. At this rate he may get up there. The sophomore, capping...
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West Aurora duo shines in prelimsMay 29, 2015 1:00 am - CHARLESTON - As a "smack-talker," West Aurora's DaVion Cross said teammate Chris Walker comes across a little quiet. As a triple jumper, however, Walker made a huge nois...
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Focused Neuqua Valley in hot trophy pursuitMay 29, 2015 1:00 am - CHARLESTON - Neuqua Valley's heavy hitters must hit it big to achieve their big goal. Piggybacking on strong performances by Ty Moss and two relays that clocked the fast...
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State track math a tricky thingMay 28, 2015 1:00 am - Based on the numbers, Neuqua Valley seeks to improve upon sectional positioning to capture its first boys state track title this weekend in Charleston. "We're going for ...
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Edwardsville could be Class 3A team to beatMay 28, 2015 1:00 am - Professionally, Neuqua Valley assistant boys track coach Jaime Janota is an English teacher. After Neuqua Valley won the Class 3A Plainfield North sectional he morphed i...
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Here's a final chance to catch up with college achieversMay 28, 2015 1:00 am - We're in the homestretch of the high school sports season. Here's what some local collegiates did in theirs ... Andrea "Andi" Beal, a St. Charles North graduate, was a f...
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When it comes to wrapping up the year, this is just the startMay 27, 2015 1:00 am - We're in the homestretch of the high school sports season. Here's what some local collegiates did in theirs ... Aside from Benet graduate Frank Kaminsky and Wisconsin ba...
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Second's just fine with elite miler DaleMay 22, 2015 1:00 am - Zach Dale had no qualms about finishing second in the 1,600-meter run Friday at York. For the fastest "miler" in Illinois, second was good enough for a berth at next wee...
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Pain turns to tears of joyMay 22, 2015 1:00 am - There is crying in track and field, and it's a good thing. Prevailing over injuries that have tried to sabotage him, Wheaton North junior Chico Jackson heard the distanc...
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Neuqua Valley helps itself to sectionalMay 21, 2015 1:00 am - Even the best runners can use a little help from their friends. Neuqua Valley's Connor Horn had already qualified for next week's state meet in the 3,200-meter run at Th...