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Football Preview: Tough Schedule Provides Motivation For Maine South


Maine South is annually one of the top high school football programs in Illinois, qualifying for the playoffs each year since 1992 and all but two times since 1985.

Maine South coach Dave Inserra (196-30 record, 4 state championships, 3 state runner-ups) is entering his 19th season just 4 wins away from 200 in his career. The Hawks are 345-82 since 1982. South has had only one losing season since 1984 (2-7 in 1991).

They started last season 2-1 before winning eight straight to advance to t...

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