Dave Oberhelman
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Addison Trail takes a leap forwardJan 30, 2014 10:12 am - Addison Trail boys basketball coach Brendan Lyons talks often about the process of becoming a better team. Last weekend he could talk about the rewards of the process. ...
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Schmid looking for change in hall of fame careerJan 29, 2014 6:09 pm - President. Principal. Dean. Chair. Director. Facilitator. Coach. Metea Valley principal Jim Schmid’s resume is peppered with titles of authority. It’s no wonder he play...
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St. Charles North eager to bounce backJan 29, 2014 10:14 am - Hopefully practice made St. Charles North’s zone defense closer to perfect. Last we saw the North Stars boys on a basketball court they got pounded by St. Charles East 9...
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Monken ready for a new challengeJan 28, 2014 12:04 pm - The West Chicago football program has gained a coach who thrives when presented a challenge. As defensive coordinator at St. Norbert College, Ted Monken helped rally a p...
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Wheaton Academy withstands Marmion’s best shotJan 25, 2014 9:21 am - Wheaton Academy had it happen earlier — getting punched in the mouth and not responding, to quote boys basketball coach Pete Froedden. Saturday the Warriors took the jab...
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Neuqua Valley takes away West Chicago’s momentumJan 24, 2014 2:52 pm - It is an exciting time for West Chicago boys athletics. The school just hired a football coach, Ted Monken, steeped in tradition and playoff appearances. The basketball...
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West Aurora honoring Ormond for 50 years of great callsJan 23, 2014 4:57 pm - In a compelling example of why we should listen to our parents, Neal Ormond was encouraged by his father to take up speech and debate in addition to athletics. The advi...
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St. Francis showing respect for its pastJan 23, 2014 1:45 pm - Among St. Francis coach Bob Ward’s many facets is a respect and appreciation for Illinois basketball history, taking special pride in local boys, and men, made good. On ...
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Parpet brought toughness to Addison TrailJan 22, 2014 6:09 pm - Though Paul Parpet regrets never having served in the military like his father, Florian, and his brother, John, from sturdy physique to outdoor-voice confidence he proje...
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Mason’s return gives St. Charles East big boostJan 22, 2014 3:01 pm - Finally, St. Charles East senior Dave Mason is getting over a bad break. A lifelong basketball player, last summer he went out for football for the first time since midd...