Dave Oberhelman
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Aurora Central Catholic upsets Glenbard SouthMar 06, 2015 12:00 am - March isn't madness for Aurora Central Catholic. It's the product of preparation. Three weeks ago the Chargers were 9-13. On Friday ACC won its third regional title in f...
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The DuPage County Boys Basketball All-Area TeamMar 05, 2015 12:01 am - Barret Benson, Hinsdale South Already a third-year starter, Benson's a nationally ranked player regarded among the state's elite juniors. The 6-foot-10 center found new ...
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Gentry, Navigato leave a legacyMar 05, 2015 12:00 am - Dave Ruggles saw this coming, a success years in the making. The founder of the Mercury Elite youth basketball program had the good fortune to coach Geneva's Nate Naviga...
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Metea Valley's ninth straight win ousts Addison TrailMar 04, 2015 12:00 am - There's an appealing madness to Metea Valley's method. When the Mustangs boys basketball team finds its fourth gear of Bryson Oliver steals and coast-to-coast layups, De...
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St. Francis wrestling gets home of its ownMar 04, 2015 12:00 am - There is a downside to St. Francis' planned Lacy Family Gateway Building. Spartans wrestlers no longer will be able to cut weight by pulling and rolling and lugging and ...
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Glenbard East looks to bright future after defeatMar 03, 2015 12:00 am - Its roster full of juniors and a sophomore starter, Glenbard East has a bright future. It'll be next season, though. In Tuesday's Class 4A Proviso West regional quarterf...
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Marmion takes momentum into postseasonFeb 28, 2015 12:00 am - Come state tournament time, basketball teams are advised to take a page from the football playbook. "We just want to go 1-0," football coaches often say. Marmion aligned...
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St. Charles East thumps Riverside-BrookfieldFeb 27, 2015 12:00 am - Statement game, statement made. Spillover parking and gaudy records served notice that despite being held on the final day of the boys basketball regular season, St. Cha...
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Kaneland's 2-sport standout Jurcenko honored for academicsFeb 26, 2015 12:00 am - Madi Jurcenko captured the spirit of the winter awards season. "It was an honor to be nominated," said the humble Kaneland senior. An all-state doubles tennis player and...
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Driscoll grad Wilk is still on the runFeb 25, 2015 12:00 am - Several times a year we run columns on "college achievers" - former DuPage County high school student-athletes who made good at the collegiate level. Here we've got coll...