Articles filed under Football
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Batavia's 'O' primed for monster seasonAug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Offense fireworks that would rival most Independent Day celebrations are expected at Batavia this fall. But snuffing out those of the opponent looks to be a big concern ...
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Preview: Naaperville CentralAug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Naperville Central's football team is encouraged about what it is. The Redhawks are thrilled about what they might become. "We have some athletes, but will the athletes...
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Geneva has eyes on ChampaignAug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - When coach Rob Wicinski took over the Geneva program 10 years ago, he was asked questions such as, "Are you going to win a game this year?" Today he's asked, "Are you go...
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New cast for Lake ZurichAug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - In saying hello to its first state championship in football last year, Lake Zurich also said goodbye to its entire offense. The Bears rode the backs of 11 seniors to vic...
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North Stars bidding for lucky 7Aug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - At the moment, St. Charles North might be lost in the shuffle amid the Tri-Cities football teams. That's fine with coach Mark Gould. He realizes that during the first t...
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Pirates have even bigger plansAug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Palatine took a big step forward last season with its first playoff trip and victory in a decade. And the Pirates plan to continue moving ahead. "These kids want their o...
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Preview: Downers Grove SouthAug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - For all the highs from last year, one big low dominated the off-season for Downers Grove South's football team. Despite an unbeaten regular season and the program's firs...
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Will Vikings fall victim to our cover curse?Aug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - The Sports Illustrated cover jinx has nothing on us. You know the one. Year after year, athletes and teams who make the SI cover wind up underachieving, going into a slu...
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Rockets may be young but speedy talent is still thereAug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Burlington Central will go as far in 2008 as its young offensive and defensive lines allow. The Rockets return some experienced players from the 2007 playoff squad that ...
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Preview: Glenbard WestAug 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Turning the corner a little late last year to secure its first playoff berth since 2004, coach Chad Hetlet said, Glenbard West was nonetheless a minute away from advanci...