Patricia Babcock McGraw
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Suburban judo training helps take Gurnee woman to Tokyo OlympicsJul 13, 2021 6:34 am - At just 5-foot-5, Nefeli Papadakis isn't a terribly imposing figure. But you probably wouldn't want to meet up with her in a dark alley. "Not if you're trying to kidnap ...
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'The fans are a big part of it': Area Olympians prepare to deal with silenceJul 09, 2021 8:59 pm - It's like being at the gym and lifting weights when the loud, booming music in the background suddenly stops. Nothing but heavy breathing and grunting everywhere. Ummmm,...
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Dream finally comes true: South Elgin weightlifting legend is going to Tokyo, as a refereeJul 06, 2021 10:56 pm - When women's weightlifting became an Olympic sport in 2000, Corinne Grotenhuis had just torn the meniscus in her knee. "I was also 35, so I was probably too old for the ...
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Olympic dreams: 3 Barrington volleyball players get invites to train with national programJul 04, 2021 5:39 pm - An Olympic reality has its origin years before in a dream. Three Barrington High School volleyball players are hoping they are at the start of the dream cycle. Campbell ...
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Going for gold: Former Prospect and Illini track star Kendziera going to TokyoAug 13, 2021 5:51 pm - Not everything can be easily explained. Not even in a cut-and-dried sport such as track and field. In track and field, you either run faster, jump higher or throw farthe...
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They want you: Need a job? Youth, prep sports desperately need refereesAug 09, 2021 7:22 pm - If sporting events had fewer referee whistles, and fewer controversial calls from officials, would anyone mind? Coaches, athletes and fans would probably all be down wit...
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St. Viator names DeLeon as new boys soccer coachAug 09, 2021 7:22 pm - With an emphasis on the "student" in "student-athlete," soccer coach Byron DeLeon has mentored some successful teams at St. Viator High School in Arlington Heights. Earl...
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From star dancer to star scorer, Sky forward Kahleah Copper dances all over WNBAJun 26, 2021 6:04 pm - Maybe it's the "magic of Kahleah Copper-field," if you will. The dynamic Sky forward apparently can get anyone to dance. Even Sky point guard Courtney Vandersloot, a coo...
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Glenbrook North boys volleyball team caps perfect season with state titleJun 23, 2021 11:39 pm - It was a year in the making. And no one from the Glenbrook North volleyball team forgets to acknowledge that. The Spartans won the IHSA boys state volleyball championshi...
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Girls lacrosse: Glenbrook South tops Benet to reach state title gameJun 23, 2021 11:34 pm - It's not a long history, but girls lacrosse in the IHSA state series has seen a distinct pattern so far.In two state championship games, there have been only two partici...