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Sterling-Newman Central Catholic's Malson Bittner (17) touchdown run and out runs Wilmington's Alex Zlomie (21) and Wilmington lost 28-26 at the IHSA class 3A playoffs held at Wilmington, Illinois on Saturday, November 10, 2012. | Larry Kane~For Sun-Times Media
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Newman Central Catholic built a two-touchdown lead midway through the third quarter Saturday night, only to see host Wilmington mount a furious comeback over the last quarter and a half that came up just short. The Comets defeated the Wildcats 28-26 in a Class 3A …