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Thoughts wander to ‘24 college football changes

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July in sports offers thoughts of football. Preseason and regular season are in view. The Voice in previous weeks had included the Chicago Bears preseason and regular-season schedules through the final regular-season game, January 5, 2025. Postseason play, of course will be determined. Optimism always starts high, at least relatively....

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TJ Hodges to coach at Waubonsee

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Waubonsee Community College’s women’s basketball head coach Jim Williams has announced that TJ Hodges will be joining his coaching staff for the upcoming 2024-2025 season as the Chiefs’ Assistant Coach. Hodges will assist with Waubonsee’s recruiting, player development, practice plans and game strategy. He coached for five years at Parkland...

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Aurora City Council gives honors to the track stars

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By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin presented awards and street signs at the June 25 Aurora City Council meeting in honor of Aurora track athletes Patrick Hilby from Aurora Central High School, and Kewon Marshall from West Aurora High School. Hilby is the National Champion in the 800...

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Memories: Hall of Fame members, Aparicio, Mays

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By Woodrow Carroll With the death of Major League Baseball icon, Willie Mays, last week, the distinction of being the oldest living Hall of Fame member belongs to former Chicago White Sox great, Luis Aparicio. In addition Aparicio, 90, is the lone Sox member alive of the 1959 World Series...

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NHL Stanley Cup champions

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2024 Florida def. Edmonton2023 Vegas def. Florida2022 Colorado def. Tampa Bay2021 Tampa Bay def. Montreal2020 Tampa Bay def. Dallas 2019 St. Louis def. Boston2018 Washington def. Vegas2017 Pittsburgh def. Nashville2016 Pittsburgh def. San Jose2015 Chicago def. Tampa Bay2014 Los Angeles def. New York2013 Chicago def. Boston2012 Los Angeles def. New...

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Summer drama: MLB, ABB; NFL on horizon

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Ryne Sandberg was deserving of the recent tribute to his accomplishments with the Chicago Cubs by recent unveiling of his statue in front of Wrigley Field at Clark and Addison in Chicago. Other former players are so honored, including Ernie Banks, Ferguson Jenkins, Ron Santo, and Billy Williams. Their talents...

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Lemont, Providence, IHSA baseball champions

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By Bobby Narang The IHSA (Illinois High School Association) baseball season ended without much drama. Considering the four-class State tournament, which included the Class 3A and 4A teams, wrapped up the season in the first weekend of June, it was a mild surprise. In 3A, Lemont knocked off Highland in...

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Jerry west created many memories in basketball

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By Woodrow Carroll Last week basketball icon Jerry West died. Similar to so many stars, Jerry West left many memories to many fans. Much of what most fans remember about West centers around his time in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers.. Yet, similar to so many great athletes,...

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School Spring sports reveal championship teams

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Last week in this space we wrote on girls flag football, the 32nd Illinois High School Association (IHSA) sport with a State tournament series. The tackle football will begin with games Friday, Aug. 23. The flag football gained momentum and became reality when several girls signed up for tackle football...

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Oswego High School girls softball wins State tournament Class 4A

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Oswego High School girls softball team captured third place in the Saturday, June 8 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) State tournament Class 4A (largest) in Pekin. St. Charles North won the State championship. Along the way the Oswego Panthers captured tournament championships in the Oswego Regional, Plainfield North Sectional, and...

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Oswego softball makes history at State, St. Charles North captures championship

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By Bobby Narang Oswego High School’s softball team made history this season. See https://thevoice.us/oswego-high-school-girls-softball-wins-state-tournament-class-4a The Panthers had a season-ending celebration befitting their stunning accomplishments. Several Panthers hit the turf in celebration seconds after notching a 12-7 victory over Mundelein in the Class 4A State tournament third-place game Saturday afternoon, June...

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Four players; Success in high school, NBA

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By Woodrow Carroll The recent death of former National Basketball Association (NBA) star Chet Walker brings to mind how talented athletes face each other at an early age, then, often later end up do battle at a higher level, or, as teammates, in some cases! Chet Walker went to high...

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Willowbrook to be host to IHSA State flag football

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Many decades ago, the State high school organization sponsored two sports, boys basketball and boys track. The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has grown in its vision and in the number of sports in which it holds State tournaments. With the Fall season this year, the IHSA will move to...

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One-inch margin in closest NASCAR finish

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By John Schutt NASCAR, Cup Series, Coca-Cola 600, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord, N.C, Sunday, May 26. There was severe rain-delay for more than an hour until the race was called and Christopher Bell was the winner. In second was Brad Keselowski, William Byron in third, Tyler Reddick in fourth, and...

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Oswego, St. Charles North, in State softball

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By Bobby Narang The high school sports season is entering the last few days, so action is heating up for Chicagoland teams in several sports. In softball, the four-class system concludes with Class 3A and Class 4A competing the coming weekend at the luxurious Louisville Slugger complex in Peoria. In...

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How bad the question for White Sox?

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By Woodrow Carroll Every Major League Baseball team goes through a stretch that ends being viewed by many observers as the worst in franchise history. Coming into this season, many long-time Chicago White Sox backers will say the 1970 Club stands as the franchise low point. In 1970 the White...

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