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Sunday, November 8, 2009
North Stars playoff march a long time coming
A look back at the 2009 Courier-News high school football preview offers a reminder why I pegged St. Charles North as the area's top team this fall.
You see, the North Stars had big-time aspirations from the start, as coach Mark Gould made clear in a comment he made back in August.
Overmatched SC East exits postseason
St. Charles East was simply overmatched in its super-sectional match against Cary-Grove on Saturday night.
In front of a packed home crowd and a vocal student section, the Saints saw their bid for a third straight trip downstate and a chance to defend its Class 4A state title come to an end with a 25-20, 25-13 defeat.
DC's Manfrin finishes 6th downstate
Anthony Manfrin, a Dundee-Crown junior, was one of the athletes setting a quick pace at Peoria's Detweiller Park. Manfrin finished sixth in 14 minutes, 43 seconds. The race was three miles long.
ECC women's postseason ride comes to an end
The Elgin Community College women's soccer team came up short in its
hopes of heading to the NJCAA Nationals in Texas next week, as it fell
to Schoolcraft College 6-2 in the District D Championship on Saturday.
Brunt work: O-line blamed
The Bears' offensive line has been under siege of late, but it's only one part of a unit that has been dysfunctional as a whole. The offense is running the ball like it did last season -- not well enough -- and quarterback Jay Cutler has been smacked around some behind a line that has gone from using three new starters this season to two after the Josh Beekman switcheroo last week.
INSULT & INJURY
IOWA CITY -- Corn-shucking cynics have insisted all season that the passwords at Kinnick Stadium have been ''lucky'' and ''charmed.''
Bowman, Hawks should be united in seeking center
Stan Bowman will attend his first NHL general managers meeting this week in Toronto as the Blackhawks' GM. The groundwork for trades often is created at the meeting, but after the Hawks went 8-4-1 in October, it didn't seem Bowman would be very interested in tweaking his roster.
GOLDEN AGAINST GOPHERS
MINNEAPOLIS -- As defensive end Clay Nurse rumbled off the field, he shouted it out loud. Almost snarled it.
MORE NAVY BLUES
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Notre Dame's Fiesta Bowl bid and Jimmy Clausen's Heisman Trophy hopes were sunk with a 23-21 loss Saturday to Navy.
NFL back to L.A.? No, thank you
So I just got back to Los Angeles, which is where I live -- well, you don't really ''live'' in L.A. so much as you float through a surreal strip-mall-and-freeway-exit life -- and there is talk, once again, of the NFL coming back to town within a year or two or 200.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
North Stars hang on, advance to quarters
Blackhawks come up short in a Colorado shootout
Perfect situation for Wildcats
Williams' Sox remake begins with Teahen
Friday, November 6, 2009
St. Charles East hangs on to beat York
Big receivers delivering for North Stars
Red Raiders unable to solve Trojans in title match
ECC women pull in hard-fought win
Eagles ready to employ new strategy
Host of players expected to contribute for Judson
Gridiron preview
Riddle me this: Who is Cutler?
With Teahen aboard, will Beckham move to 2nd?
Hawks flunk history
'D' Bulls top LeBron
SPORTS WIRE: Harden, Pods among free agents
Thursday, November 5, 2009
D-C's Manfrin running for redemption
Area runners look for strong finish
Saints, Red Raiders eye sectional titles
Turner sticks to the plan; won't scale back offense
A title for Joe G.
Jacobs Junior Eagles tryouts announced
Clausen toughs it out after toe injury setback
Healthy start, happy Deng
SPORTS WIRE: Dodgers pitcher accidentally shot
Air Jordan shoe flap costs UCF Adidas deal
Lilly optimistic after surgery on shoulder
Analyst Ozzie: 100 days to spring training
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
South Elgin goes out in a winning way
Saints overwhelm Stars, head to sectional final
St. Ed's Duffy named SCC Gold Defensive MVP
Will the real 'D' stand up?
Bulls gut out a win
Clausen's choice clouds ND future
It's Pedro's party; we're all invited
Illini have hope for Hawthorne
Illini's Hawthorne eager to play both ways
SPORTS WIRE: 3 softball players found dead
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Saints, Stars renew rivalry in sectional semis
Return to playoffs likely for Storm, Wave
Elgin Sports Hall of Fame continues to grow
Biancalana nips Gilboy to win You Pick 'Em contest
Larkin's Williams, Schue return to All-UEC team
Bears dread the red zone
Back off the Cliff
Rusty Rose trying to get groove back
Hawks optimistic Toews' injury still day-to-day
SPORTS WIRE: Harangody tops preseason list
Monday, November 2, 2009
Local talent, added size boost Spartans' hopes
Former St. Edward stars Childers, Leyden excelling
Fire gives Revs a head start
Cutler takes hits - on field and verbally; Payton honored
Eager-ly awaited news: 'Close to 100 percent'
More like a Brownout
Experience an asset for ECC women's hoops squad
Sunday, November 1, 2009
North Stars exact revenge against Storm
Storm captures first regional championship
Green Wave still searching for first playoff win
St. Charles East bows out in opener
Bears look lackluster in 30-6 win over Browns
Chargers' Manfrin, Prom run way to State Finals
SCN rallies past Bartlett to win regional crown
Sycamore puts away Hampshire
Volleyball roundup: Westminster falls
Roundup: Hampshire's Plichta to XC state finals
Huskies zip past Akron in second half
Bears give Vasher a try in game vs. Browns
Hawthorne's chase and tackle gives boost to Illini
Goalie mask turns 50
Game film vs. Celts gets thumbs down
SPORTS WIRE: West returns, Cavs tip Bobcats:
>Don't waste Sundays on NFL
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Huntley bows out of Class 6A state playoffs
Larkin run ends in sectional finals
Ricketts outline game plan for owning Cubs
'We'll win World Series'
From rousing to routed
Bowl fates on line for Wildcats, Lions
Sharp's dagger gets it done
A-Rod whiff total mounts; no boos yet
Friday, October 30, 2009
South Elgin's Kumerow catching on
Experienced North defense a handful
Hawks, North Stars advance; Wave's Ayello ties state mark
Maroons, Storm to clash for regional title
Burlington Central upset; Hampshire moves to finals
Football capsules
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Four-year journey
Tireless Stephens fondly recalls guiding Maroons
Irvin proud to still call Elgin home
History-making Huntley back in playoffs
Wehrses have come a long way for Whips
4A champion Saints ready to defend title
Positive vibes flowing through Big Ten hoops country
5 keys to Bulls' success
Lovie on guard over lineup
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Growing up quickly
Westminster falls short of sectional title
SC North's season ends with overtime loss
ESHOF inductee Coyle shares credit for success
D300 removes Dzialo as Jacobs coach
WC ready for postseason
Hampshire considers move to Fox Valley
JU women's soccer posts ninth shutout
Four ways to fix the season: Salvage job starts here, now
World Series champion is ...
Alamodome away from home for ND
Agassi admits using crystal meth in 1997
Bringing the Negro Leagues to life
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Something has to give
Tough schedule doesn't slow Storm
Player of the Week Ron Laramie
Finals in sight for Westminster
Fisher's induction adds to family legacy
Nichols repeats as Pick 'Em winner with perfect week
Saints claim third straight UEC volleyball crown
Talking about practice
Huet getting on a roll
Captain Kirk again
Notebook: Illinois, NU, ND, nation
Cubs look safe at home
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL | EAGLES 27, REDSKINS 17: Play-calling shuffle doesn't help Redskins
SPORTS WIRE: Barkley wants to become GM, but on his terms
Monday, October 26, 2009
Salem lights it up for Redbirds
Perkins enters Elgin Sports Hall of Fame
Local notes
Local schedule
Bears humiliated by Benson, Bengals
Deng ready for next step
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Area teams ready for more football
Saints secure outright UEC title
D-C's Manfrin rolls to individual title
Warriors advance to sectional final
Bartlett comes up short in regional final
SCN rallies to capture regional plaque
Central's Gannon wins regional championship
Joy, heartbreak strike in Elgin during Week 9
Area briefs: Judson wins 8th straight match
Tillman on covering Chad and being a dad
NU's record comeback defeats Indiana
Shout-out for shutout
Saturday, October 24, 2009
St. Edward clinches playoff berth
Storm puts major dent in Royals' playoff hopes
Maroons dominated in loss to Wildcats
Trojans dominate Chargers
Hawks falter late in UEC defeat
Hampshire finishes strong
Rockets end on a down note
Red Raiders keep playoff hopes alive
Sabres fall in finale
Point is, tall guys take over for Bulls
ND needs to stop losing streak to BC
Center of ascension
'Healthy' Tommie Harris out for Bengals game
Friday, October 23, 2009
Larkin edges rival Elgin for regional title
Bumbales named Elgin girls coach
BC fends off St. Edward
Royals face must win vs. Storm
High School football preview
North-East football game on for Saturday
Hampshire dispatches South Elgin; Huntley wins
Schabert back on familiar turf
Don't panic about Bears' running game
Rose may take court against Wizards
Reeling continues after tough hit on Toews
Thursday, October 22, 2009
OT goal sends Elgin to title match
Bartlett’s Schneider sets pace
Ex-Dundee hoops star Blanken dies at 89
D-C, Manfrin eyeing lofty postseason goals
Area roundup: Larkin graduate Tyton nets CCAC defensive award
Cedric Benson claims Bears tried to blackball him
Cubs land a heavy hitter in Jaramillo
Vancouver rallies to beat Hawks 3-2
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Central defeats Hampshire for share of title
Yemoh leads Warriors to title
Central bows out of own regional
Rookie Niemi earns start in goal
Rose better, but still not ready to go
How did Illinois get so bad?
Saints beat Hawks, move closer to UEC title
Oehlerking leads Sabres past Maroons; Raiders prevail
St. Charles E. athletics postponed by sickness
Judson cruises to CCAC men's soccer triumph
Larkin KOs top-seeded South Elgin
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Eagles continue to soar
Disappointed Bartlett begins building for future
Lovie won't rule out changes in O-line
Addition of Ebbett puts end to 'Skille shuffle'
Nichols wins Pick 'Em contest
North Stars claim sectional tennis title
Monday, October 19, 2009
Like night and day for Cutler
Storm, Royals ready to meet in regional
Hawks' Sharp helps ailing child
Rose getting closer -- but so is the regular-season opener
Comeback bid fails, Bears lose to Falcons 21-14
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Maroons upend Sabres
Apple, Owens finish strong at Class 3A State Tourney
Playoff picture comes into focus for area teams
Yemoah delivers winner for Warriors
South Elgin enjoys impressive showing
St. Charles East, Huntley girls win conference titles
Elgin's Sirinit leads area contingent to tennis finals
Two special teams set for battle
Heat's still on Huet
New role: Thomas turns teacher
Irish simply run out of magic
SPORTS WIRE: Johnson seizes control of Chase Chase
What, Stern worry?
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Hampshire downs rival Central
South Elgin clinches first-ever playoff berth
Larkin runs away from East Aurora
St. Edward dealt crushing defeat
Saints beat Neuqua, clinch piece of UEC title
Red Raiders dispatch Chargers
McHenry continues hex over Jacobs
Area roundup: Coffman leads St. Edward girls golfers
Irish can't wait to settle scores
Bears trade for Tampa DE Adams
Healthy Tyrus Thomas gives feel-good performance
Friday, October 16, 2009
Hampshire gains share of BNCE title
Roundup: G-K soccer team bows out
Judson volleyball holding Dig Pink match on Oct. 27
Too tall of an order for Elgin
Sahagian guides Hawks to 20th win
Stars another tough test for Storm
Tonight's games
Former Bear quarterback Douglass feels blessed
Bears' linebackers coach holds unit together
Heisman hopes on line for ND's Jimmy Clausen vs. USC
Huet solid as Blackhawks top Predators 3-1 for 4th straight
Thomas eyeing big step forward
Power play battle
SPORTS WIRE: Uchimura tops world gym; U.S. champ Horton falters
Thursday, October 15, 2009
High hopes to go low
St. Edward's Coffman enjoys company
SCE in thick of UEC championship race
Burlington Central claims share of BNCE soccer title
Bears offense waiting for Cutler, Olsen to click
Hawks defeat Oilers 4-3; rookie Niemi starts in goal
Notre Dame's chalk talk greets USC
Bulls young frontcourt has potential
Banged-up Spartans brace for Wildcats
SPORTS WIRE: France father, son in NASCAR's first Hall class
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
WC does it by committee
Hampshire, Central claim BNC East victories
IHSA OKs lacrosse for 2011 campaign
Tickets in for Elgin Sports Hall of Fame banquet
Bears do not need a T.O.
Weis hopes victory against USC will impress recruits
Khabibulin, Huet trying to find their grooves
Hinrich aims to put lost season behind
SPORTS WIRE: Warriors' Jackson loses captain's title
Davies in serious condition after fatal car accident
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Saints marching onward
Several area sophomores making contributions
Saints claim sectional title
Hampshire falls short of bid to State Finals
St. Edward rolls to first-place finish
Green Wave cruises to regional victory
Bears WR Davis say it's business, not personal
Blackhawks complete epic comeback, beat Flames
Bulls injury updates: Rose, Thomas still day-to-day
Notes: Illinois, Northwestern, nation
SPORTS WIRE: Astros will interview 10 for manager position
Eckersley on postseason gaffes: 'it stays with you'
Monday, October 12, 2009
Sectionals should prove tougher than regionals
Bears seek to improve at closing games
Wanjiru in grand old time
Former No. 1 pick Skille trying to find his way
Cogs set sights on defending crown
Green Wave riding momentum from regionals
Sunday, October 11, 2009
St. Edward has nowhere to run
North Stars take second at UEC Tournament
Are briefs: Ortiz's quick strike lifts Hawks
Host Red Raiders claim first place
North Stars settle for runner-up finish at tourney
Hawks' red carpet night
Still no answers for struggling Illini
Red-flag football
Injured Rose hates having to sit out
SPORTS WIRE: Casey scores twice as U.S. clinches World Cup berth
Before he was king: Doc tells Lebron James story
Chicago Marathon: On your mark, get set, go
Yankees rate as team to hate
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Royals rush past Sabres
St. Edward falls short in showdown
Saints dash Hawks' playoff hopes
Jacobs downs rival Dundee-Crown
With heavy hearts, Storm falls to Lancers
Burlington Central downs Marengo
SC North rolls past Neuqua
Warriors dispatch Maroons
Hampshire whips North Boone
Cogs drop BNC West tilt
Gators pound Red Raiders
Benson, Moeller lead Warriors
Friday, October 9, 2009
Hampshire strikes quick
Briefs: Sanchez, Leyva propel Larkin
Central, Holthus serve up a winner
Whips stay perfect in BNC
Green Wave, Eagles set for showdown
Football capsules
Tickets available for NIU Hall of Fame festivities
Bears like their receivers; passed on Edwards
Work ahead for Irish spring in poll
Hawks solid but lose 3-2 to Red Wings
Chicago Marathon runner taking his 32nd in stride
If I were Jim Hendry ...
If I were Ken Williams ...
Krakauer gets the heart of the Pat Tillman story
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