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A wild win for Eagles over Thornton

BY TONY BARANEK -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

It was getting to be crunch time in Friday night's SouthWest Suburban Blue showdown between Thornton and Sandburg. The host Eagles already had shown the faces of domination and self-destruction. Now, Sandburg quarterback Phillip Musa had the face of desperation.

Lockport receives boost from Holman's return

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:00 CST

Welcome back, Dan Holman.

Lockport offers up its 'Tanks'

From Staff Reports — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:01 CST

The Tank" was back. Junior running back Dan "The Tank" Holman returned to the Lockport lineup Friday night and scored 3 touchdowns as the Porters pulled away for a 49-28 victory over Thornton in a SouthWest Suburban Blue clash.

Martin's big day keys Bolingbrook

BY TAYLOR BELL — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

Jamel Martin ran 33 times for 305 yards � including bursts of 71 and 57 yards � as Bolingbrook pulled away for a 42-21 road win over Thornton on Saturday afternoon.

Thornton sets new tone vs. L-W Central

BY TIM O'BRIEN -- SOUTHTOWNSTAR CORRESPONDENT — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:00 CST

Thornton running back Damian Bell ran 230 yards and a touchdown as the Wildcats pulled out a 32-29 thrilling victory over Lincoln-Way Central on Saturday.

For Hillcrest, it's a happy new year

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:00 CST

After losing to Thornton in a 34-7 blowout in its season opener last season, Hillcrest found the shoe was on the other foot Friday night in Country Club Hills.

Southwest Suburban Blue preview capsule

BY RANDY WHALEN — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00 CST

Bolingbrook is the league favorite.