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Conant closes out Hoffman Estates

By  Mike Chamernik
   
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Conant finally found a way to win a close one.

The Cougars, who had heartbreaking losses to Fremd and Barrington, held off a late charge by host Hoffman Estates on Friday and topped the Hawks 60-55.

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