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The Glove Doctor: State champion football coach also repairs baseball gloves for Byron
Perhaps no piece of sporting equipment is more personal than a baseball glove. “It has a certain feel and a comfort level and a confidence,” Byron coach Dale Hartman said. “I’ve coached players who don’t want anyone else even touching their glove, let alone trying it on and playing catch with it.” So he...
One of Freeport’s best commits to McKendree University
FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) - The standout pass catcher is heading to McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois to play wide receiver. Anyone who’s caught a Freeport basketball or football game over the past four years could tell Dedric Macon was a problem in either sport he was playing. He was...
Baseball Game Recap: Belvidere Takes a Loss
Monday just wasn't the day for Belvidere's offense. They lost 10-0 to the Freeport Pretzels on Monday. Belvidere was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Freeport apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played last Friday. Belvidere's loss dropped their record down...
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