Dave Oberhelman
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OK, go: Raiders steal away with sectional titleMay 31, 2008 11:00 pm - A softball team with Illinois' career stolen base leader coaching third is a team looking to take the extra base. Amanda Straka took it and ran. Green-lighted by Glenba...
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Wheaton's Lee feels lucky to enjoy new careerMay 29, 2008 11:00 pm - As far as life goals go, Kevin Lee is 2-for-2. A Pittsburgh Pirates draft pick the year he graduated from Wheaton North in 2000, Lee pitched four years for Pittsburgh mi...
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Worth the weightMay 24, 2008 11:00 pm - CHARLESTON -- Pulling in at third in the 200-meter dash Saturday at the boys track and field state finals, York's John Fox had bigger things on his mind. "Hopefully, it'...
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Old business, new successMay 24, 2008 11:00 pm - CHARLESTON -- The redemption is complete. Saturday at the boys track and field state finals at Eastern Illinois University, St. Charles North's 3,200 relay of Scott Spea...
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Patience pays for local track teamsMay 23, 2008 11:00 pm - CHARLESTON -- West Aurora's Aviance King was shocked -- shocked! He arrived at the high jump competition at the boys 2008 State Track and Field meet and discovered openi...
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Lancers looking good so farMay 23, 2008 11:00 pm - CHARLESTON -- Lake Park's Dan Block, the discus state record-holder and reigning champion, could finally breathe easy. After fouling on his first two attempts, the junio...
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Next direction: Up?May 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Before Brian Opoka interviewed for a teaching position at Montini two years ago, he needed to consult Mapquest.com for directions. Opoka now is directing Montini's boys ...
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Coaches know way to state championshipMay 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Looking ahead to the weekend's Class AA boys state track meet, York coach Stan Reddel dusted off his annual "proposal" to the Illinois High School Association. "They sh...
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Geneva shines at sectionalMay 16, 2008 11:00 pm - Geneva's Joe Augustine has been too busy winning sprints and jumping events recently to participate in the Vikings' 1,600-meter relay. Friday at the Streamwood boys trac...
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The ones to watch in track and fieldMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Natural talent is a given. Technique, taught by some of the best coaches in the state and applied unilaterally within their boys track programs, can be a wash. The quest...