Dave Oberhelman
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Preview: LisleAug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Last season Lisle failed to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2000. Returning to the postseason is part of what will motivate the Lions in 2008. "They didn't l...
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Sent into battle, literallyAug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Thousands of boys will charge onto hundreds of Illinois high school football fields this weekend, the first of the 2008 season. Where will it take them? What will it lea...
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Preview: Neuqua ValleyAug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Neuqua Valley coach Bryan Wells looks at his roster. He sees something different. There's no Anton Wilkins, no O.J. Oshinowo, no Dakota Clark, C.J. Robertson, Mike Gens...
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Preview: Benet AcademyAug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Benet coach Gary Goforth is no old dog - he's a well-respected, veteran football coach. He still can learn new tricks. Whether the Redwings will execute them as quickly ...
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Preview: Glenbard WestAug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Turning the corner a little late last year to secure its first playoff berth since 2004, coach Chad Hetlet said, Glenbard West was nonetheless a minute away from advanci...
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Preview: Waubonsie ValleyAug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Four years ago when head coach Paul Murphy arrived at Waubonsie Valley, he set a lofty goal for the Class of 2009 - to compete for a state title as seniors. While he har...
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Preview: Lake ParkAug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - A man of few words, Lake Park coach Andy Livingston. In the multiple-line blank for team outlook on the Daily Herald football questionnaire, he simply wrote, "Good." In...
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Preview: MontiniAug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Montini coach Chris Andriano poses the question: Is the glass half-full or half-empty? Last season Montini overflowed with talent. Three Division I recruits and 13 retur...
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Big beginning for Carmel in the ESCCAug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Those interested in seeing how the East Suburban Catholic Conference will shake out this football season need not wait. Friday, Mundelein, 7:30 p.m. The game that could ...
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Big 3 still ones to beat in SCCAug 26, 2008 11:00 pm - It's hard to pick against a seven-time defending state champion. It's hard to go against a four-year starting quarterback who will play at Wisconsin. The best thing to d...