Orrin Schwarz
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Chicago Fire snag first home opener victory since 2012Mar 11, 2017 12:00 am - This is something Chicago Fire fans haven't seen in a few years, and that's a good thing. The Fire opened the home portion of its 2017 schedule with a solid 2-0 victory ...
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All-business Montini aiming for another state championshipMar 02, 2017 12:00 am - The question to Montini coach Jason Nichols was of the warm-and-fuzzy variety, looking for an unofficial team mascot or ritual. Think cute-and-cuddly, made-for-TV stuff....
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DuPage County all-area teamMar 02, 2017 12:00 am - Maggie Bair, Glenbard South The 6-foot-2 sophomore led the Raiders to the Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division title and was named all-conference. She was the only gi...
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Chicago Fire cautiously confident heading into season openerFeb 27, 2017 12:00 am - The Chicago Fire had a great preseason, going unbeaten and untied in six games in Florida. We've heard that before, and even the players, coaches and front office reall...
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Montini can celebrate after double-overtime winFeb 27, 2017 12:00 am - Montini junior Aaliyah Patty won't soon forget the image of seeing coach Jason Nichols running around the Mother McAuley basketball court in celebration Monday night lik...
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Montini wins 14th consecutive sectional titleFeb 23, 2017 12:00 am - Fourteen consecutive sectional championships means 14 straight girls basketball supersectional appearances for Montini. Yes, it really is that simple. For a team with fo...
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Malonga, Benet warm up, reach sectional finalFeb 21, 2017 12:00 am - Tsimba Malonga missed her first five shots in Tuesday's Class 4A East Aurora girls basketball sectional semifinal. It didn't matter. "I knew if I wasn't doing more offen...
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Rolling Meadows ousts Wheaton North in OTFeb 20, 2017 12:00 am - Nerves and all, Kyra Spiwak enjoyed herself. With Monday's Class 4A Glenbard West sectional semifinal in the balance, Rolling Meadows got the basketball to its senior gu...
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Montini survives Downers Grove North upset bidFeb 17, 2017 12:00 am - Downers Grove North left Friday night's Class 4A Oak Lawn girls basketball regional final with a sense of pride. Montini left with a sense of relief having replaced fear...
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Malonga, Schramek pace Benet victoryFeb 16, 2017 12:00 am - Benet has been known for its slow starts this season. Thursday night it started like a two-time defending state champion. The Redwings (26-4) scored the game's first 16 ...