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By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | October 19, 2024
Illini West running back Nick Johnson, left, follows the lead block of Chase Yelton for yardage during Friday night's game against West Hancock in Hamilton, Ill. | Shane Hulsey photo

HAMILTON, Ill. — Friday was a light day in weight training class for Illini West senior wide receiver and defensive back Tre Niederman, but his thoughts weighed heavily on him. As Niederman walked the track at Fuzz Berges Field during that class — Illini West football assistant coach Michael Lafferty, who teaches the class, was…

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