John Radtke
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Elgin's Graves leaves a legacy of hard work becoming successJun 08, 2018 1:00 am - Many high school student-athletes lead busy lives. Elgin High School's Kylie Graves has been really busy. As in insanely busy. In addition to being a three-sport athlete...
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Softball: 1-2-3, and Kaneland moves onJun 02, 2018 1:00 am - The moment was tense. And then, as quickly as you can say 1-2-3, it was over. With the bases loaded, one out and Kaneland holding a tenuous 5-3 lead in the top of the se...
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Softball: Huntley wins, Barrington up nextMay 31, 2018 1:00 am - Huntley's softball team took care of the last step to another shot at a sectional championship Thursday with its 12-2 win in five innings over McHenry in the semifinals ...
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Softball: Arrambide, St. Charles East take care of Lake ParkMay 26, 2018 1:00 am - One might think a freshman pitcher would be a little nervous in her first high school regional softball championship game. And while St. Charles East right-hander Katie ...
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Softball: Marengo upends Burlington Central for regional crownMay 25, 2018 1:00 am - Burlington Central's softball team didn't lack scoring opportunities Friday in its 2-0 loss to Marengo in the Class 3A Central regional championship game on Rocket Hill....
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Final reflections of the weekend in PeoriaMar 19, 2018 1:00 am - Today's post-state tournament column comes with a disclaimer. This past weekend was the first time since 2006 that I've attended the Class 4A boys state basketball tourn...
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Evanston's run leaves Larkin with fourth placeMar 17, 2018 1:00 am - PEORIA - For the second night in a row, a quick scoring burst by the opponent did in Larkin's boys basketball team. Trailing the Royals 15-11 just three minutes into the...
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Larkin battles but comes up short against Belleville WestMar 16, 2018 1:00 am - PEORIA — Larkin wasn't intimidated, nor did the Royals ever give up. Belleville West was just plain better on this night. The Maroons, ranked No. 2 in Illinois and No. 2...
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School, community pride as important to Larkin as winningMar 14, 2018 1:00 am - Wednesday was not your normal day at Larkin High School. The entire school took on a little different air, courtesy of the Royals' boys basketball team, which defeated B...
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Burlington Central has much to be proud ofMar 09, 2018 12:00 am - Sports are full of woulda coulda shouldas. Add Burlington Central's 57-55 loss to Rockford Boylan in Friday night's Class 3A Woodstock North sectional championship boys ...