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Week 9

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

PODCAST: Which DuPage County football teams are on the playoff bubble? We discuss on this week's edition of Tailgating with Dave and Kevin.

Coming at the DuPage County playoff story from multiple angles

Football: Get ready for a wild Week 9 in DuPage County.

DuPage County: Tuesday Morning Quarterback

Tuesday Morning Quarterback featuring St. Francis offensive lineman Connor Schmidt

AP Top Ten

Here are the latest rankings of Illinois high school football teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sports writers.

Lake Zurich graduate Evan Lewandowski put himself in the NCAA record book last Saturday by throwing 9 passing touchdowns in the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s 63-49 win over UW-River Falls.

Lake Zurich grad Lewandowski ties NCAA D-III passing record

Lake Zurich graduate Evan Lewandowski put himself in the NCAA record book last Saturday. The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse sophomore quarterback tied an NCAA Division III single-game record with 9 passing touchdowns in the team's 63-49 win over UW-River Falls.

Glenbard West players celebrate after defeating Hinsdale Central in overtime in Glen Ellyn Oct. 19.

Glenbard West dives past Hinsdale Central for OT win

Football: Glenbard West clinched a share of the West Suburban Silver title with Saturday's 20-17 overtime victory over Hinsdale Central.

Maine South clinches playoff berth

Maine South defeated Glenbrook South on Friday night, securing a playoff spot for the 27th consecutove year.

St. Edward clinches second straight conference crown

All in one night, a conference championship and state playoff bid was on the line.

St. Francis’ Ben Radel (22) finds some running room againstIC Catholic Prep during Friday’s football game in Wheaton.

St. Francis stops IC Catholic Prep's winning streak

St. Francis snaps IC Catholic's 33-game winning streak

Glenbard North beats WW South for fourth straight win

Football: Glenbard North became playoff eligible with Friday's 23-7 DuKane Conference victory at Wheaton Warrenville South.

Elgin’s Alex West holds the Town Jug after a win over Larkin at Memorial Field in Elgin Friday night.

Elgin squeaks by Larkin, keeps playoff hopes alive

Elgin won the Town Jug trophy by a few links of chain at Memorial Field Friday.

Maine West keeps rolling, outlasts Vernon Hills

Maine West's football team visited Vernon Hills on Friday night with a 6-1 record and not satisfied with having clinched a playoff berth. The Warriors proved that on a frigid night, winning 59-38 in Central Suburban League North Division action.

Riverside-Brookfield holds back Wheaton Academy

Riverside-Brookfield defeated Wheaton Academy in a Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division football game.

Palatine takes down Schaumburg

Palatine beat Schaumburg 22-9 Friday night.

Hersey's Hansen accounts for 7 TDs in win over Elk Grove

Hersey beat Elk Grove 56-21 Friday night.

Barrington playoff eligible after win at Hoffman Estates

Barrington pitched a 28-0 shutout at Hoffman Estates to become playoff eligible Friday night.

Prospect dumps Buffalo Grove to punch playoff ticket

Prospect defeated Buffalo Grove 51-34 Friday night.

Neuqua Valley clinches DVC title outright

Neuqua Valley defeated Naperville North in a DuPage Valley Conference football game.

Montini clinches playoff berth

Montini defeated DeLaSalle in a CCL/ESCC crossover football game.

WEEK 8 TOP TEAMS

Rank	School	W	L	T
1	1	Glenbard West High School	8	0	Beat Hinsdale Central / at Oak Park
1	Notes: Beat Hinsdale Central / at Oak Park
2	2	Warren Township High School	8	0	Beat Stevenson / vs. Mundelein
2	Notes: Beat Stevenson / vs. Mundelein
3	3	Neuqua Valley High School	7	1	Beat Naperville North / at Metea Valley
3	Notes: Beat Naperville North / at Metea Valley
4	4	John Hersey High School	8	0	Beat Elk Grove / vs. Rolling Meadows
4	Notes: Beat Elk Grove / vs. Rolling Meadows
5	5	Hinsdale Central High School	7	1	Lost to Glenbard West / vs. Lyons Twp.
5	Notes: Lost to Glenbard West / vs. Lyons Twp.
6	6	Huntley High School	7	1	Beat Burlington Central / at Dundee-Crown
6	Notes: Beat Burlington Central / at Dundee-Crown
7	7	Willowbrook High School	7	1	Beat Morton / vs. Proviso East
7	Notes: Beat Morton / vs. Proviso East
8	8	Rolling Meadows High School	8	0	Beat Wheeling / at Hersey
8	Notes: Beat Wheeling / at Hersey
9	9	Batavia High School	6	2	Beat St. Charles North / vs. Wheaton North
9	Notes: Beat St. Charles North / vs. Wheaton North
10	10	Antioch Community High School	7	1	Beat Lakes / vs. North Chicago
10	Notes: Beat Lakes / vs. North Chicago
11	11	Maine South High School	6	2	Beat Glenbrook South / at New Trier
11	Notes: Beat Glenbrook South / at New Trier
12	12	St. Charles East High School	6	2	Lost to Wheaton North / at Lake Park
12	Notes: Lost to Wheaton North / at Lake Park
13	13	Cary-Grove High School	6	2	Lost to Prairie Ridge / at Burlington Central
13	Notes: Lost to Prairie Ridge / at Burlington Central
14	14	Glenbard North High School	5	3	Beat WW South / vs. Geneva
14	Notes: Beat WW South / vs. Geneva
15	15	William Fremd High School	6	2	Beat Conant / at Hoffman Estates
15	Notes: Beat Conant / at Hoffman Estates
16	16	St. Francis High School	7	1	Beat IC Catholic / vs. Aurora Central
16	Notes: Beat IC Catholic / vs. Aurora Central
17	17	IC Catholic Prep	7	1	Lost to St. Francis / at Riverside-Brookfield
17	Notes: Lost to St. Francis / at Riverside-Brookfield
18	18	Maine West High School	7	1	Beat Vernon Hills / at Highland Park
18	Notes: Beat Vernon Hills / at Highland Park
19	19	Montini Catholic High School	6	2	Beat De La Salle / vs. Providence
19	Notes: Beat De La Salle / vs. Providence
20	20	Benet Academy	6	2	Lost to St. Rita / vs. Nazareth
20	Notes: Lost to St. Rita / vs. Nazareth