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Steven Frank leads Oswego past Yorkville

By  Chris Pellizzari
   
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Told Steven Frank’s rebounding totals, an Oswego coach smiled and replied “that’s a man-sized game.”

Frank beat his chest in agreement.

Too big, too strong, too balanced — starting with the 6-foot-5 Frank — Oswego overpowered Yorkville 86-64 in a Class 4A Yorkville Regional semifinal Wednesday.

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