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High school sports dynasties: Boys No. 2, Maine South football

Maine South head coach David Inserra (in red) gets doused with Gatorade as the final seconds tick off the clock in the Hawks’ win over Mt. Carmel during the 2010 Class 8A state final in Champaign.

High school sports dynasties: Boys No. 2, Maine South football

COURTESY OF PATRICK SHARPE Former Warren football player Tate Hankla, 19, died in his sleep earlier this month and his tight-knit group of friends as well as a large segment of the Warren community has been reeling with grief.

Saying goodbye to former Warren football player Tate Hankla, 19, who died in his sleep

Former Warren football player Tate Hankla, 19, died in his sleep earlier this month and his tight-knit group of friends as well as a large segment of the Warren community has been reeling with grief They did a 300-car ride-by past Hankla's house in tribute to their friend.

Brandon Pechloff quarterbacked Montini to the 2009 Class 5A state championship.

High school sports dynasties: Boys No. 3, Montini football

The Daily Herald is counting down the Top 10 boys and girls high school sports dynasties over the past 20 years, two at a time. We continue today at No. 3 with Montini football and Hinsdale Central girls tennis.

Greg Turner, right, was part of Driscoll’s seven straight state championships.

High school sports dynasties: Boys No. 4, Driscoll football

The Daily Herald is counting down the Top 10 boys and girls high school sports dynasties over the past 20 years, two at a time. We continue today at No. 4 with Driscoll football and Naperville North girls cross country.

Tumilty brothers teaming up again

Willowbrook graduates Sam and Scott Tumilty will play football and baseball together at Augustana.

Iowa the choice for St. Viator's Pittman

St. Viator lineman Jeremiah Pittman has committed to play football at the University of Iowa.

Sam Baker calls out a play during a football practice at Grayslake North. Baker recently was named the new head coach at Rolling Meadows and one of his challenges has been how to communicate with his new team during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A curve ball for first-year fall coaches

Those who are going to begin their varsity coaching career this fall are adapting to changes without their normal summer schedule to prepare for it.

Bob Frisk was the 'greatest ambassador' the Daily Herald ever had

Former sports editor Jim Cook remembers Bob Frisk and their 42 years together at the Daily Herald.

Nazareth quarterback J.J. McCarthy, one of the top recruits in the nation who is headed to Michigan, announced Monday he will play his senior year of high school football at IMG Academy in Florida.

Nazareth's McCarthy transfering to IMG Academy in Florida

Michigan commit JJ McCarthy, a quarterback who is one of the top recruits in the country, will leave Nazareth Academy in LaGrange Park to play his senior season at IMG Academy in Florida.

Sports Editor Bob Frisk, at his desk at the Daily Herald.

Legendary Daily Herald sports editor Bob Frisk dies at age 83

Universally beloved, always upbeat and a legend in suburban preps as the Daily Herald's sports editor for 50 years, Bob Frisk died Saturday at age 83.

Bob Frisk was a mentor to many and a friend to all. The former sports editor and columnist of The Daily Herald died Saturday. He was 83.

Rozner: Bob Frisk was as grand as they come

Bob Frisk was known to all as a kind and gentle man, but his legacy is a legendary love of high school sports.

Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson was a standout at Glenbard North and Northwestern.

Former Glenbard North, NU standout Jackson ready for third NFL season

Glenbard North and Northwestern graduate Justin Jackson is gearing up for his third NFL season with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Alex Kube was one of the players who helped Cary-Grove’s football resurgence.

High school sports dynasties: Boys No. 8, Cary-Grove football

Editor's note: The Daily Herald is counting down the Top 10 boys and girls high school sports dynasties over the past 20 years, two at a time. We continue today at No. 8 with Cary-Grove football and Stevenson girls water polo.

Glenbrook South assistant football coach Travis Myers received nearly 200 submissions for his online contest to pick the state’s best prep football helmet.

Helmet challenge provides football fans positive outlet

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Glenbrook South assistant football coach Travis Myers knew people missed the sport. His online helmet challenge was exactly what prep football fans needed.

Tailgating with Dave and Kevin is a Daily Herald prep sports podcast.

PODCAST: Tailgating with Dave and Kevin

PODCAST: Glenbard North and Northwestern graduate Justin Jackson joins this week's Tailgating with Dave and Kevin to talk about entering his third NFL season with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Elk Grove’s Ian Ridge, right, has been invited to participate in the Tiki Bowl in Hawaii in December.

Elk Grove football star Ridge invited to Tiki Bowl in December

Elk Grove star running back Ian Ridge has been invited to participate in the 2020 Hawaii Tiki Bowl in December.

WEEK 14 TOP TEAMS

Rank	School	W	L	T
1	1	Warren Township High School	13	1	Class 8A runner-up
1	Notes: Class 8A runner-up
2	2	Willowbrook High School	12	1	First trip to state semis since 1975
2	Notes: First trip to state semis since 1975
3	3	Rolling Meadows High School	12	1	Best record in school history
3	Notes: Best record in school history
4	4	Glenbard West High School	10	1	Great team, bad draw
4	Notes: Great team, bad draw
5	5	Neuqua Valley High School	9	2	Gronowski led a great offense
5	Notes: Gronowski led a great offense
6	6	John Hersey High School	9	2	Jordan Hansen will be missed
6	Notes: Jordan Hansen will be missed
7	7	Batavia High School	9	3	Eliminated at Nazareth two straight years
7	Notes: Eliminated at Nazareth two straight years
8	8	Huntley High School	9	2	FVC co-champs competed in 2nd round
8	Notes: FVC co-champs competed in 2nd round
9	9	Wheaton Warrenville South High School	8	4	Second straight trip to quarterfinals
9	Notes: Second straight trip to quarterfinals
10	10	Cary-Grove High School	9	3	Nearly avenged Prairie Ridge loss in quarterifnals
10	Notes: Nearly avenged Prairie Ridge loss in quarterifnals
11	11	William Fremd High School	8	3	Second straight MSL West title
11	Notes: Second straight MSL West title
12	12	Lake Zurich High School	8	4	Lost to Willowbrook in 7A quarterfinals
12	Notes: Lost to Willowbrook in 7A quarterfinals
13	13	Maine South High School	7	3	First opening round loss since 2002
13	Notes: First opening round loss since 2002
14	14	St. Francis High School	10	2	Program is starting to roll
14	Notes: Program is starting to roll
15	15	South Elgin High School	9	2	Upstate Eight co-champs
15	Notes: Upstate Eight co-champs
16	16	Antioch Community High School	8	3	Lost to Cary-Grove in 6A second round
16	Notes: Lost to Cary-Grove in 6A second round
17	17	Hinsdale Central High School	8	2	Brescia is one to watch next year
17	Notes: Brescia is one to watch next year
18	18	Montini Catholic High School	8	3	Heartbreaking end in playoffs
18	Notes: Heartbreaking end in playoffs
19	19	IC Catholic Prep	10	2	Title run snapped at three straight
19	Notes: Title run snapped at three straight
20	20	Maine West High School	8	2	Third consecutive playoff appearance
20	Notes: Third consecutive playoff appearance