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Normal West vs. Decatur Eisenhower preview
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Normal West travels to Decatur to take on Eisenhower at 7 p.m. today.

Records: West 0-1, 0-1 in Big 12 Conference; Eisenhower 0-1, 0-1

FYI: Normal West seeks to rebound from a 25-7 opening loss to Champaign Centennial. Eisenhower was blitzed by Mattoon 37-7 last week. West junior running back Darius Bell could have a big night. Mattoon’s Marshall Creed ran for 201 yards and Kyle Drummond 111 against Eisenhower. West will be without offensive guard/linebacker Luke McClintock (knee).

Quoting: “One of things we addressed was practice intensity. We’ve had a much better tempo as far as that goes. The main thing is just being more consistent on the offensive side. I saw a lot of positives with the defense. Hopefully, we can continue to build off of that.” — West coach Darren Hess

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Reader comments on this story - 6 total

Note: All views and opinions expressed in reader comments are solely those of the individual submitting the comment, and not those of the Pantagraph or its staff.

krystalclassof09 wrote on Sep 1, 2007 12:35 AM:

" even though i go t NCHS, i must say i agree, west is a godo school, in fact physically its the same, but anyways, pantagrph should put foth more equalized coverage. Haveing three articles on NCHS, and one little tiny paragrphy is pathetic, im a rival and i agree with west students. "

well wrote on Aug 31, 2007 10:53 PM:

" get a football program or any program other than girls soccer to win something. You all are the joke of the inter-city!!! "

To all West whiners wrote on Aug 31, 2007 2:54 PM:

" Maybe the Pantagraph would cover you more if you did not complain every five seconds about coverage. Also, you got it handed to you in the opener, so shut your mouths. Remember last year's state soccer tournament? I believe the Pantagraph had wall-to-wall coverage "

It might wrote on Aug 31, 2007 1:14 PM:

" Have something to do with two 1-0 teams, ranked 1st and 5th in the state, playing each other in the biggest intercity rivalry around. NCHS and BHS simply have the better programs. Not to take anything away from the West kids, but as a whole, the other two are just better this year, and, with the exception of one seson, always have been. Look at the other sports, though. I would think West would get some decent coverage for Cross Country this season. They look to be pretty good! "

Outsider Looking In wrote on Aug 31, 2007 12:06 PM:

" Are you kidding me?!!!! Why is the coverage for Normal West....that is N-O-R-M-A-L W-E-S-T (in case you can't find it for the coverage on BHS, CCHS, U-HIGH, and of course NCHS) RIDICULOUS again this week. Come on Pantagraph sportswriters do you not know that the kids at NORMAL WEST work just as hard, if not harder than the other Intercity schools. I don't even have kids that attend there and I am appalled at what you guys are doing. If I was Normal West, I sure would not be happy with the Pantagraph. Maybe it's time for all Normal West fans, faculty, players and friends to stop subscribing to the Pantagraph. Then, maybe you would not have enough money to have as much coverage on your favorite schools. So.....how many of you also have connections at these other schools because it is SO OBVIOUS. So......let's see better coverage or there will be alot of former subscribers. EQUALITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can you hear me now???!!! "

Red Headed Stepchild wrote on Aug 31, 2007 7:04 AM:

" Wow!!! The Pantagraph went all out this week reporting on Normal West!!! When are you going to acknowledge that West exists and give them equal press coverage??? "

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