John Radtke
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Schaumburg's team proves there's more to life than just basketballDec 06, 2018 12:00 am - The Schaumburg boys basketball team is on a five-game winning streak heading into its game at Barrington on Friday night. But the Saxons don't have to win another game a...
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As always, Elgin Sports Hall of Fame banquet another successful galaNov 05, 2018 12:00 am - The Elgin Sports Hall of Fame Foundation held its 39th annual banquet and induction ceremony Sunday night at The Centre of Elgin, and as is the case every year the organ...
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Mentally and physically, Barrington excited for its next challengeNov 01, 2018 1:00 am - When the Barrington football team lost three straight games in the middle of the season, the Broncos could have panicked and started doubting themselves. After all, this...
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Maine West hoping to add to the program's list of firstsOct 25, 2018 1:00 am - It's been a season of firsts for the Maine West football team and the Warriors are hoping to add another one to the list Friday night in Des Plaines. This season the War...
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Conant's resurgence comes as no surprise for a Stortz-coached teamOct 18, 2018 1:00 am - It only takes about 30 seconds at a Conant football practice to realize the energy second-year Cougars coach Bryan Stortz radiates to his team. "It's a great day for foo...
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Hersey vs. Rolling Meadows promises to be a special gameOct 11, 2018 1:00 am - It's been a seven-week journey and now the biggest football game of the season in the Mid-Suburban East is upon us. Coach Joe Pardun and the Hersey Huskies will load up ...
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Coming 'home' to coach one reason MSL is so uniqueOct 10, 2018 1:00 am - Joe Pardun grew up watching Rolling Meadows football games. Then he played football at Fremd, where his head coach was Mike Donatucci. Now, Pardun is the head coach at H...
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Doing the little things results in big success for Hoffman EstatesOct 04, 2018 1:00 am - Coaches in every sport preach to their teams about doing the little things to achieve success. In high school sports it's difficult at times to get teenagers to buy into...
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How can you help the new (old) guy? With ideas, that's howSep 20, 2018 1:00 am - Hello, Northwest suburbs sports fans. Many of you may know me, or know of me. I've worked for the Daily Herald for 21 years and I've been in the newspaper business for o...
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Turning the page on a career also comes with fond memoriesSep 10, 2018 1:00 am - I feel a little like Babe Dahlgren. For those of you not familiar with Babe Dahlgren, he was the guy who replaced Lou Gehrig at first base for the New York Yankees in 19...