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Monday, January 01, 0001
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| NAPERVILLE CENTRAL |
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West Aurora pins DVC hopes on linemen
Twelve years ago, the West Aurora athletic administration made the decision to join the DuPage Valley Conference for the good of all of its athletic programs — boys and girls of all levels, major and minor sports.
There was concern then about the impact the move would have on the football program, and 67 losses later, those concerns were well-founded.
Every year the team has searched for answers against the upper echelon of the conference, and every year it comes up short [see box].
What can make 2009 different? It is the sixth straight year in which the Blackhawks have started 2-0, yet they won more than four games just once, in 2004. In 2002, a Week 3 victory over Glenbard North pushed them to 3-0 before dropping six straight.
If there can be hope, if there is a difference, it can be found on the offensive line with Mike Kim (right tackle), Cal Wagner (right guard), Zach DuSell (center), Marcos Hernandez (left guard) and Matt Gorges (left tackle). The five average 6-foot-3 and 263 pounds.
Through two weeks, teams have been able to move the ball consistently against Naperville Central’s defense; West takes on the Redhawks on Friday. Waubonsie Valley rolled up 227 rushing yards in the opener and Neuqua Valley controlled the ball for 18 minutes, 11 seconds in the first half.
“In past years, we didn’t have the whole line over 6 feet and 260 (pounds). Some of them were usually smaller,” said Kim, who checks in at 6-5, 310 pounds. “With our line being bigger and taller, I think we have a good chance against Naperville (Central).”
For the complete article, visit ...
http://yourseason.suntimes.com/football/1761980,090909-football-west-aurora.article
Jim Owczarski - Beacon News
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