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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
‘Tailgating with Dave and Kevin’ Week 9 podcast
Updated Oct 15, 2018 6:58 PM
PODCAST: Which DuPage County football teams are in the playoffs? Which are out? Which are on the bubble? Find out in this week’s edition of “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin”.
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DeKalb accepted an invitation to join the DuPage Valley Conference.
Brian Hill | Staff
DeKalb lands in DuPage Valley Conference
Updated Oct 16, 2018 8:44 PM
DeKalb High School has accepted an invitation to become the sixth member of the DuPage Valley Conference, effective at the start of the 2019-20 school year.
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Neuqua Valley can clinch a playoff spot with a win against Naperville North on Friday night.
Mark Welsh | Staff
Last chance at the IHSA’s big dance
Updated Oct 16, 2018 5:24 PM
Eyes on Five: Which DuPage County football teams are sweating it out this weekend?
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Win makes Neuqua Valley eligible for playoffs
Updated Oct 12, 2018 11:18 PM
Neuqua Valley defeated Metea Valley in a DuPage Valley Conference football game.
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Naperville’s Central’s Luke Hallstrom.
Mark Welsh | Staff
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
Updated Oct 11, 2018 11:04 AM
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
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Glenbard East’s Patrick Crossland runs the ball during varsity football at Bartlett on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018.
Patrick Kunzer | Staff
Glenbard East, Glenbard South ready to renew rivalry in Upstate Eight
Updated Oct 10, 2018 3:30 PM
DuPage County football notes: Glenbard East and Glenbard South are ready to renew their rivalry in their first season together in the Upstate Eight Conference.
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
‘Tailgating with Dave and Kevin’ Week 8 podcast
Updated Oct 11, 2018 10:04 PM
PODCAST: We’re talking conference changes, districts and more in this week’s edition of “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin”.
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High schools around Illinois, including Naperville Central, are considering a revised playoff system.
Mark Welsh | Staff
Will schools around Illinois vote to revamp football playoff system?
Updated Oct 10, 2018 6:07 AM
In April the IHSA Football Advisory Committee unveiled a proposal that introduces districts as a way to eliminate conference shuffling and make it easier for schools to schedule “nondistrict” games.
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Jake Bruner
Tuesday Morning Quarterback
Updated Oct 8, 2018 1:05 PM
Neuqua Valley’s Jake Bruner steps into the Line Light
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Jack Jopes of Naperville Central football.
Bev Horne | Staff
Jopes pick-6 in final seconds keeps Naperville Central in win column
Updated Oct 6, 2018 7:10 PM
Naperville Central defeated Neuqua Valley in a DuPage Valley Conference football game on a Jack Jopes interception return for a touchdown with 13 seconds to play.
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Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.comNaperville's Cade McDonald runs for 13 yards in the first quarter as Neuqua Valley's Pete Cogan and Rudy Dedeaux try to slow his forward progress in the varsity football matchup at Naperville on Friday.
Naperville Central, Neuqua Valley even in suspended game
Updated Oct 5, 2018 10:31 PM
Naperville Central and Neuqua Valley will resume their suspended game at 1 p.m. Saturday with the score tied 14-14 in the third quarter.
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Naperville’s Robert Gortner fails to bring down Neuqua Valley’s quarterback Mark Gronowski in the first quarter and he makes this pass play to Will Chevalier for a first-quarter touchdown in the varsity football matchup at Naperville on Friday.
Mark Welsh | Staff
Images: Naperville Central vs. Neuqua Valley football
Updated Oct 5, 2018 10:21 PM
The Naperville Central Redhawks hosted the Neuqua Valley Wildcats for football action on Friday, Oct. 5 in Naperville.
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Neuqua Valley will play at Naperville Central on Friday night in a DuPage Valley Conference football game.
Mark Welsh | Staff
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
Updated Oct 4, 2018 1:38 PM
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games.
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DeKalb is in the running to become the sixth member of the DuPage Valley Conference.
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Will DeKalb land in the DVC?
Updated Oct 2, 2018 6:21 PM
Football: This week’s Eyes on Five looks at even more conference changes making an impact in DuPage County.
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
‘Tailgating with Dave and Kevin’ Week 7 podcast
Updated Oct 4, 2018 10:04 PM
PODCAST: Which DuPage County football teams are on a path to the playoffs? Find out in this week’s edition of “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin”.
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Neuqua Valley enjoys role reversal against Waubonsie Valley
Updated Sep 28, 2018 11:52 PM
Neuqua Valley executes all three phases to defeat Waubonsie Valley
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VIDEO: Week 6 DuPage County football preview
Updated Sep 27, 2018 4:41 PM
VIDEO: Daily Herald prep sports writers Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit break down the top Week 6 football games in DuPage County.
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Benet Academy’s Colin Gillespie hands off to Bennett Hickey in warms ups Friday at Benedictine University in Lisle.
John Starks | Staff
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
Updated Sep 27, 2018 4:02 PM
A look around this weekend’s DuPage County high school football games.
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
‘Tailgating with Dave and Kevin’ Week 6 podcast
Updated Sep 26, 2018 1:37 PM
PODCAST: We play DuPage County fantasy football in this week’s edition of “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin”.
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Neuqua Valley handles Jacobs
Updated Sep 21, 2018 11:16 PM
Neuqua Valley scored on its first possession. The Wildcats never looked back.
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Willowbrook DeAndre Holliday on the move against Addison Trail.
Mark Welsh | Staff
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
Updated Sep 20, 2018 5:11 PM
A quick look at this weekend’s DuPage County high school football games.
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Michael Best
Wheeling’s Best, Waubonsie’s Griffin pick up Week 4 MVP honors
Updated Sep 22, 2018 8:58 PM
Michael Best of Wheeling and Grayson Griffin of Waubonsie Valley are the Daily Herald football MVPs for their performances in Week 4 games.
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
‘Tailgating with Dave and Kevin’ Week 5 podcast
Updated Sep 20, 2018 9:34 PM
PODCAST: Midseason DuPage County football awards are handed out in this week’s edition of “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin”.
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Stare helps Neuqua Valley return with win
Updated Sep 14, 2018 11:59 PM
Neuqua Valley defeated Normal Community in a nonconference football game.
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Photos from the Naperville North vs. Naperville Central football game on Friday, Sept. 7, in Naperville.
John Starks | Staff
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
Updated Sep 13, 2018 4:07 PM
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
‘Tailgating with Dave and Kevin’ Week 4 podcast
Updated Sep 13, 2018 1:10 PM
PODCAST: Conference shuffling is the topic in this week’s edition of “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin”.
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New label, same intensity as Waubonsie Valley beats Neuqua Valley
Updated Sep 7, 2018 11:46 PM
Waubonsie Valley defeated Neuqua Valley in a nonconference football game.
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VIDEO: Week 3 DuPage County football preview
Updated Sep 6, 2018 5:31 PM
VIDEO: Daily Herald prep sports writers Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit break down the top Week 3 football games in DuPage County.
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Lake Park’s Isaac Moore reaches to partially block a punt by Metea Valley’s Max Reeves Friday in Aurora. The punt only traveled about 20 yards and set up a Lancer touchdown.
John Starks | Staff
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
Updated Sep 6, 2018 2:24 PM
Examining this weekend’s DuPage County football games.
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
‘Tailgating with Dave and Kevin’ Week 3 podcast
Updated Sep 4, 2018 3:56 PM
PODCAST: “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” plays Surprise/No Surprise with DuPage County’s prep football teams.
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Stevenson waits out win at Neuqua Valley
Updated Sep 1, 2018 1:03 AM
Stevenson defeated Neuqua Valley in a nonconference football game.
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Play Video Week 2 DuPage football preview
VIDEO: Week 2 DuPage County football preview
Updated Aug 30, 2018 10:00 PM
VIDEO: In this week’s High Five football video, Daily Herald prep sports writers Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit preview Week 2 in DuPage County.
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Photos from the Neuqua Valley vs. Glenbard North football game on Friday, Aug. 24 in Naperville.
Mark Welsh | Staff
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
Updated Aug 30, 2018 10:00 PM
A quick look at the 25 football games involving DuPage County teams this weekend.
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
‘Tailgating with Dave and Kevin’ Week 2 podcast
Updated Aug 27, 2018 8:56 PM
PODCAST: “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” looks back at Week 1 for DuPage County’s prep football teams.
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Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.comNeuqua Valley's running back Will Chevalier scores the first touchdown of the season against Glenbard North in varsity football's opening night in Naperville on Friday.
Neuqua Valley notches win vs. Glenbard North
Updated Aug 24, 2018 11:30 PM
Neuqua Valley defeated Glenbard North in a nonconference game between former conference rivals.
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Emanual Rice and other Neuqua Valley players enter the field.
Mark Welsh | Staff
Images: Neuqua Valley over Glenbard North, 27-6 in week one football
Updated Aug 24, 2018 11:05 PM
Neuqua Valley hosted and won 27-6 over Glenbard North for football action on Friday, Aug. 24 in Naperville.
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Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
Updated Aug 23, 2018 11:55 PM
Here’s a look at the Week 1 matchups involving high school football teams from DuPage County.
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Play Video Week 1 DuPage County preview
VIDEO: Week 1 DuPage County preview
Updated Aug 22, 2018 9:06 PM
VIDEO: Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit break down the top Week 1 football games in DuPage County.
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Waubonsie Valley’s Bryce Logan, (7) is a player to watch in the DuPage Valley Conference this season.
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Scouting DuPage Valley Conference football
Updated Aug 22, 2018 10:39 AM
Scouting DuPage Valley Conference football
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
‘Tailgating with Dave and Kevin’ Week 1 podcast
Updated Aug 20, 2018 12:33 PM
PODCAST: “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” makes some season predictions for DuPage County’s prep football teams.
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Scouting the Neuqua Valley Wildcats
Updated Aug 17, 2018 10:08 PM
Scouting Neuqua Valley football
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
'Tailgating with Dave and Kevin' podcast debuts
Updated Aug 10, 2018 4:02 PM
LISTEN: “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin,” a podcast focusing on DuPage County prep football, debuts with Daily Herald sports writers Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit breaking down the storylines to watch this season.
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The Knights of IC Catholic Prep practiced on Monday at Lewis Stadium on the Plunkett Athletic Complex in Elmhurst. Here, Camarion Hood, center, looks for an option after receiving a handoff.
Patrick Kunzer | Staff
5 things to watch this season for DuPage County football teams
Updated Aug 7, 2018 10:22 AM
Football: Welcome to the 2018 season. With the start of practice on Monday, we bring you five things to watch this season.
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No. Name Class Height Weight Position
1 Hoffmann, Patrick Junior 6-1 185 WR/DB
2 Blazek, Justin Senior 6-4 225 TE/DL
3 Stare, Brandt Senior 5-10 165 WR
4 Cogan, Pete Senior 5-10 165 DB
5 Musielewicz, Ben Senior 6-0 190 LB
6 Dedeaux, Rudy Senior 5-10 190 S
7 Gronowski, Mark Junior 6-3 200 QB
8 Karaba, Jacob Senior 6-0 180 CB
9 Chevalier, Will Senior 5-8 165 RB
10 Larkin, Sean Junior 6-0 185 WR/DB
11 Pashkowsky, Grant Senior 6-1 190 LB/DL
12 Foy, Ben Senior 5-10 160 DB
13 Stare, Garrett Sophomore 5-9 145 WR
14 Stankoven, Joseph Senior 6-2 180 WR
16 Williamson, Nathan Junior 6-0 195 LB
17 Weiss, Zack Senior 6-0 175 DB
18 Drake, Jordan Senior 6-2 200 TE
19 Romano, Joey Senior 5-9 165 QB
20 Khorasani, Armin Senior 6-0 180 DB
21 Reina, Carl Junior 5-9 180 S
22 Beg, Ayaan Senior 5-10 170 K/DB
23 Singh, Puneet Junior 5-10 150 DB
24 Meredith, Bryce Senior 5-11 175 RB
25 Pastore, Nick Junior 6-0 180 RB
26 Cabrere, Devon Junior 5-7 140 DB
27 Hojnacki, Ethan Senior 5-10 175 SS
28 Moreno, Armani Sophomore 6-0 215 RB/S
29 Gogul, Adithya Senior 5-7 140 FS
30 Rice, Emanual Junior 5-10 170 S
31 Koduru, Shrey Junior 5-9 135 DB
32 Garber, Alex Junior 5-8 135 WR
33 Kucharski, Tessa Junior 5-4 155 SS
34 Domsche, Palmer Freshman 5-8 135 K
35 Williford, A'Lonzo Junior 6-2 235 DL
36 Formento, Dylan Junior 6-0 180 SS
37 Jang, Eugene Senior 5-10 150 WR/DB
38 Horvath, Sam Sophomore 6-0 165 K
40 Matusik, Joey Junior 5-10 180 LB
42 Miller, Louis Junior 5-9 180 LB
44 Boumans, Jacob Senior 5-10 170 LB
45 Remack, Jacob Senior 6-0 190 DL
46 Zubik, Jeff Junior 6-1 170 LB
50 Borske, Kyle Senior 6-2 235 LB/DL/OL
51 Khan, Abdullah Junior 6-0 185 K/DL
52 Rahman, Raza Senior 6-1 220 OL
54 Kasche, Kyle Junior 6-0 210 DL
55 Quinn, Matthew Senior 6-4 235 LB/DL
57 Harmer, Griffin Junior 6-3 230 OL/DL
59 Walsh, George Senior 5-10 190 DL/LS
61 Baker, Nolan Junior 6-0 250 OL
62 McKeough, Neil Junior 6-0 200 OL
64 Murray, Keegan Junior 6-0 250 OL
65 Flores, Miguel Senior 5-8 255 OL
66 Johnson, Joseph Senior 5-9 205 DL
67 Jourdan, Sam Junior 6-2 210 OL
68 Nelmark, Billy Senior 6-1 200 OL
71 Appel, Matthew Junior 6-0 230 OL
72 Turner, Patrick Junior 5-8 280 OL
73 Orf, Quinten Junior 5-10 316 DL
74 Bruckner, Hayden Junior 6-1 240 OL
75 Bruckner, Conner Senior 6-4 270 OL
76 Bruner, Jake Senior 6-6 305 OL
77 Scott, Jaylen Senior 6-8 330 DL
79 Jurinek, Jacob Senior 5-10 260 DL
80 Feddor, John Junior 5-10 170 WR
81 Benforado, Brian Junior 5-9 150 WR
86 Sullivan, Joey Senior 6-2 175 WR
88 Kostka, Nathan Senior 6-1 180 WR
90 Patel, Jaikrit Junior 6-1 200 DL
94 Engel, John Junior 6-3 190 DL
95 Goldberg, Sam Junior 6-3 210 DL
99 Robertson, JJ Junior 6-3 260 DL
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Play Video Naperville C 35, Waubonsie 14
Naperville Central answer includes a DVC championship
Updated Oct 13, 2018 12:59 AM
Football: Naperville Central clinched a playoff berth and its second straight outright DuPage Valley Conference title with Friday’s 35-14 victory over visiting Waubonsie Valley.
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Play Video Week 8 DuPage football preview
VIDEO: Week 8 DuPage County football preview
Updated Oct 11, 2018 5:35 PM
VIDEO: Previewing the top Week 8 football games in DuPage County.
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Austin Martineau
Grayslake North’s Martineau, Naperville Central’s Jopes earn Week 7 honors
Updated Oct 10, 2018 7:19 PM
Austin Martineau of Grayslake North and Jack Jopes of Naperville Central are the Daily Herald football MVPs for their performances in Week 7 games.
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Play Video Naperville North-Metea Valley
Naperville North finishes off victory over Metea Valley
Updated Oct 6, 2018 8:35 PM
Naperville North wins a squeaker over Metea Valley
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Naperville North, Metea Valley to reset
Updated Oct 5, 2018 10:59 PM
Naperville North, Metea Valley to try it again Saturday
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Nick Wright
St. Edward’s Wright, Fremd’s Josten earn Week 6 MVP honors
Updated Oct 3, 2018 7:38 PM
Nick Wright of St. Edward and Will Josten of Fremd are the Daily Herald football MVPs for their performances in Week 6.
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Lake Park needs to win its final three games to qualify for the playoffs.
John Starks | Staff
Will Lake Park be as tall as the task?
Updated Oct 3, 2018 11:32 AM
Football notes: Lake Park kept its playoff hopes alive with a wild win over Glenbard North.
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Naperville Central piles up points vs. Naperville North
Updated Sep 28, 2018 11:53 PM
Naperville Central defeated Naperville North in a DuPage Valley Conference football game.
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Naperville North and Naperville Central will meet for the second time this season on Friday at North Central College.
Joe Lewnard | Staff, Oct. 2017
Naperville North, Naperville Central ready for Round 2
Updated Sep 26, 2018 7:41 PM
Football notes: Naperville Central and Naperville North meet for the second time this season, this time in DuPage Valley Conference play.
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Willowbrook High School's Sam Tumilty, left, steps in front of Addison Trail's Vince Daudelin (21) and Dennis Ionikov (9) to intercept the ball and run for a 90-yard touchdown during first half action, September 15, 2017, in Villa Park.
Daniel White | Staff
First-year quarterbacks making an impact in DuPage County
Updated Sep 26, 2018 6:18 AM
Football: Eyes on Five looks at the impact being made by some of DuPage County's first-year quarterbacks.
DUPAGE VALLEY
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Address: 2360 95th St.
Naperville, Il 60564
Phone:630-428-6000
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