Week 6

Week 6

Geneva’s Finnegan Weppner carries the ball.

Boe, Batavia hold off Geneva for 13th straight win in rivalry series

Every time Batavia needed the big play or the smart play Friday, Ryan Boe delivered.
Naperville Central’s Christopher Bern celebrates is second touchdown catch against Naperville North with teammate Logan Ellison in a high school football game at North Central College in Naperville on Friday, September 29, 2023.

A new name is added to the list of Wes Spencer Crosstown Classic legends

Naperville Central's Aiden Clark scored the game-winning touchdown against Naperville North on Friday night, and what a play it was.
Carmel quarterback Johnny Webber throws a pass during Friday’s game against St. Viator.

Carmel downs St. Viator to take CCL/ESCC Purple Division lead

The most anticipated game of the CCL/ESCC Purple Division season thus far took place Friday in Mundelein.

McKenzie runs wild again in Hersey's win over Prospect

Nasir McKenzie is off and running for Hersey.

Lake Zurich tips Libertyville in OT thriller

It was drama city when Lake Zurich faced Libertyville in North Suburban Conference football action Friday night.

Barrington pulls away from Schaumburg

Prior to kickoff at Gary Scholz Stadium of the MSL West contest between host Schaumburg and visiting Barrington, the life and legacy of former Saxon gridiron standout Eric Von Schaumburg was memorialized.
Hersey’s Nasir Mckenzie (2) looks for an opening against Palatine earlier this season.
6 things as high school football heads into the home stretch
The calendar page from September to October sure seemed to flip in a hurry, and here we are heading into the final three weeks of the high school football season. As Week 6 has just wrapped up, today we offer 6 things you need to know as we come into the home stretch of the 2023 campaign.
Glenbard South snaps South Elgin's 29-game Upstate Eight Conference winning streak
Glenbard South defeated South Elgin 14-13 in an emotional Upstate Eight Conference football game on Friday night.
Big 2nd quarter helps Hoffman Estates keep Mayor's Cup over Conant
Hoffman Estates exploded for 28 second quarter points and made it stand up for a 28-0 win Friday night at Conant.
Huntley’s Bryce Walker runs out of the grasp of Crystal Lake South’s Brady Skirpan to score a touchdown during a Fox Valley Conference football game on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at Huntley High School.
In high-scoring game, Huntley gets best of Crystal Lake South
Huntley defeated Crystal Lake South 54-43 despite a record-setting performance by Gators quarterback Caden Casimino.
Improving Warren stays hot, routs Mundelein
After week two of the high school football season, many observers had declared that Warren was dead and buried.
Lisle sees 'ton of positives' despite tough league loss
Lisle fell to Streator 54-21 in an Illinois Central Eight Conference football game Friday night in Lisle.
Antioch gets its revenge with convincing win over Wauconda
Antioch coach Brian Glashagel was dancing after Friday's game against Wauconda. You can't blame him as there was a lot to celebrate. The Sequoits remained undefeated after dominating in all three phases of the game for a 33-12 victory.
Oswego hands West Aurora 1st loss
Jeremiah Cain, Dylan King, Brett Connolly Lucas Andersen and Ayden Villa each scored a touchdown and Oswego beat West Aurora, 35-13, in a Southwest Prairie Conference game at Ken Pickerill Stadium on Friday night.
Cook and Lake County football roundup: Rolling Meadows handles Wheeling on Saturday after Friday's game postponed
Friday's Wheeling-Rolling Meadows game was postponed due to a "an abundance of caution," according to letter posted Friday night by Wheeling principal Bradford Hubbard. That letter was written after an unnamed threat was made on Friday and was reported to the Wheeling police.
Week 6 football scores
Here's Friday's football scores from the Daily Herald coverage area for Week 6 of the 2023 season.
Culotta's two-point grab gives Sycamore win in thriller over Kaneland
After lining up for a potential game-tying extra point in the final minute against Kaneland, Sycamore coach Joe Ryan changed his mind and went for a two-point conversion and the win.
Jacobs keeps playoff hopes alive with FVC victory over Burlington Central
Talk about home-field advantage; Jacobs had one Friday night and made the most of it.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 
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Quarterback Colton Gumino hands off to running back Chuck Meister on the first day of football practice at Hersey High School in Arlington Heights on Monday, August 7, 2023.
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