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Week 9

Naperville Central ready to wrap up unusual regular season

Naperville Central’s Danny Hughes struts into the end zone for a second-quarter touchdown, running by Neuqua Valley’s Patrick Hoffmann during the varsity football matchup in Naperville on Friday.

DuPage County football notes: Naperville Central's crazy regular season comes to a close at unbeaten Cary-Grove.

Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.

'Tailgating with Dave and Kevin' Week 9 podcast

PODCAST: Which DuPage County football teams are in the playoffs? Which are out? Which are on the bubble? Find out in this week's edition of "Tailgating with Dave and Kevin".

Vernon Hills senior Anthony Berktold, left, with his mom Heidi at last Friday's game against Maine East. Anthony, a special needs student, was allowed to suit up and even scored a touchdown in the Cougars' 57-6 win.

It was a special night for Vernon Hills' Berktold

For four years, it has been a dream. But the real thing is something that Vernon Hills' Anthony Berktold will remember for a lifetime.

DeKalb accepted an invitation to join the DuPage Valley Conference.

DeKalb lands in DuPage Valley Conference

DeKalb High School has accepted an invitation to become the sixth member of the DuPage Valley Conference, effective at the start of the 2019-20 school year.

Neuqua Valley can clinch a playoff spot with a win against Naperville North on Friday night.

Last chance at the IHSA's big dance

Eyes on Five: Which DuPage County football teams are sweating it out this weekend?

Tuesday Morning Quarterback

Lisle's Zach Zikuka steps into the Line Light

Bartlett storms back to knock off South Elgin

The winner of the annual football game between Bartlett and South Elgin receives a traveling trophy called the Rivalry Bell.

Oak Park stifles Glenbard West offense, wins in final seconds

Football: Oak Park-River Forest beat Glenbard West 10-7 in Saturday's West Suburban Conference Silver Division matchup.

Larkin’s Travis Farley celebrates with the town jug after a win over Elgin at Memorial Field in Elgin Friday night.

Images: Larkin vs. Elgin, Week 8 football

The Larkin Royals hosted the Elgin Maroons for football action on Friday, Oct. 12 in Elgin.

Naperville Central answer includes a DVC championship

Football: Naperville Central clinched a playoff berth and its second straight outright DuPage Valley Conference title with Friday's 35-14 victory over visiting Waubonsie Valley.

Maine West downs Highland Park

Maine West rolled to its seventh win of the season Friday night, downing Highland Park 28-7 in Central Suburban North action.

Buffalo Grove now playoff eligible

Buffalo Grove became playoff eligible Friday night with a 17-7 Mid-Suburban East win over Elk Grove.

Prospect tips Wheeling in OT

Prospect's football team kept its playoff hopes alive with a dramatic 36-33 overtime win over visiting Wheeling at George Gattas Memorial Stadium.

Larkin pulls away from Elgin in 4th quarter

Larkin started the postgame homecoming fireworks early in a 52-14 victory over Elgin at Memorial Field on Friday.

Geneva beats Lake Park for second straight win

Geneva defeated Lake Park in a DuKane Conference football game.

Glenbard East clinches first league title since 1965

Glenbard East's win over Glenbard South checks a couple important boxes

St. Edward clinches conference title, playoff spot

St. Edward muscled its way to a playoff berth with a 37-21 win over Metro Suburban Conference Red rival Fenton Friday night at Greg True Field.

Conant clinches MSL West title

Conant clinched the Mid-Suburban West championship Friday night with a 41-7 win over Palatine.

Rolling Meadows’ Tim Szylak weaves his way through Hersey’s defense.

Images: Rolling Meadows vs. Hersey, Week 8 football

The Rolling Meadows Mustangs hosted the Hersey Huskies for football action on Friday, Oct. 12 in Rolling Meadows.

WEEK 8 TOP TEAMS

Rank	School	W	L	T
1	1	Batavia High School	8	0	Beat St. Charles North 27-24; at Wheaton N.
1	Notes: Beat St. Charles North 27-24; at Wheaton N.
2	2	Cary-Grove High School	8	0	Beat Prairie Ridge 21-14; vs. Naperville C.
2	Notes: Beat Prairie Ridge 21-14; vs. Naperville C.
3	3	Willowbrook High School	8	0	Beat Proviso East 40-7; at Downers South
3	Notes: Beat Proviso East 40-7; at Downers South
4	4	St. Charles North High School	6	2	Lost 27-24 to Batavia; vs. WW Sout
4	Notes: Lost 27-24 to Batavia; vs. WW Sout
5	5	Glenbard West High School	6	2	Lost 10-7 to Oak Park; at Proviso West
5	Notes: Lost 10-7 to Oak Park; at Proviso West
6	6	Hinsdale Central High School	6	2	Beat Lyons Twp. 49-6; vs. Hinsdale South
6	Notes: Beat Lyons Twp. 49-6; vs. Hinsdale South
7	7	Naperville Central High School	6	2	Beat Waubonsie Valley 35-14; at Cary-Grove
7	Notes: Beat Waubonsie Valley 35-14; at Cary-Grove
8	8	Montini Catholic High School	8	0	Beat Providence 27-3; vs. Brother Rice
8	Notes: Beat Providence 27-3; vs. Brother Rice
9	9	Antioch Community High School	8	0	Beat Lakes 43-24; at North Chicago
9	Notes: Beat Lakes 43-24; at North Chicago
10	10	Benet Academy	6	2	Beat Marian Catholic 58-0; vs. Marist
10	Notes: Beat Marian Catholic 58-0; vs. Marist
11	11	Warren Township High School	7	1	Beat Stevenson 21-0; at Mundelein
11	Notes: Beat Stevenson 21-0; at Mundelein
12	12	Neuqua Valley High School	5	3	Beat Metea Valley 41-14; vs. Naperville No.
12	Notes: Beat Metea Valley 41-14; vs. Naperville No.
13	13	IC Catholic Prep	8	0	Beat St. Francis 54-20; vs. Riverside-Brkfld.
13	Notes: Beat St. Francis 54-20; vs. Riverside-Brkfld.
14	14	Rolling Meadows High School	8	0	Beat Hersey 38-35; at Buffalo Grove
14	Notes: Beat Hersey 38-35; at Buffalo Grove
15	15	Glenbard East High School	8	0	Beat Glenbard South 38-7; at Larkin
15	Notes: Beat Glenbard South 38-7; at Larkin
16	16	West Aurora High School	7	1	Beat East Aurora 51-0; vs. South Elgin
16	Notes: Beat East Aurora 51-0; vs. South Elgin
17	17	Wheaton Warrenville South High School	7	1	Beat Glenbard N. 24-13; at St. Charles No.
17	Notes: Beat Glenbard N. 24-13; at St. Charles No.
18	18	John Hersey High School	7	1	Lost 38-35 to R. Meadows; vs. Wheeling
18	Notes: Lost 38-35 to R. Meadows; vs. Wheeling
19	19	Adlai E. Stevenson High School	6	2	Lost 21-0 to Warren; vs. Lake Forest
19	Notes: Lost 21-0 to Warren; vs. Lake Forest
20	20	Kaneland High School	6	2	Beat Morris 50-14; vs. Rochelle
20	Notes: Beat Morris 50-14; vs. Rochelle