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Hiben, Butler Getting Acclimated to College Football
Former area prep stars, now at Wheaton College, can attest that there's a lot to learn at the next level.
Mark Hiben and Reece Butler were vital components in their high school teams’ offenses last season at Glenbard West and Wheaton North, respectively. Today, Hiben and Butler are learning what college football is all about as freshmen at Wheaton College. Hiben, who compiled more than 1,100 receiving yards and caught 14 touchdown passes for the Hilltoppers in 2010, has seen some action for the Thunder early this season. Meanwhile, Butler, who led the Falcons to consecutive postseason appearances (2009 and 2010), is the No. 3 quarterback on Wheaton College’s depth chart. The two former prep standouts will tell you that the amount of on- and off-field preparation and study they and their teammates put in to getting ready for their Saturday …
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