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Illinois has worked hard to get prep sports started. Can we keep it up?

Naperville North senior Tillie Inglis and her lacrosse teammates participate last month in the school’s summer conditioning program.

Now that we've entered Phase 4 of the Illinois High School Association's return-to-play plan, it's up to everyone to make sure we stay there.

Naperville North sophomore football player Aiden Gray does planks during practice earlier this summer.

State approves next stage in IHSA reopening plan

The Illinois Department of Public Health on Friday approved the next stage in the Illinois High School Association's reopening plan during the COVID-19 pandemic, moving a step closer toward games being played this fall.

Naperville North field hockey coach Monica Lodge checks the temperature of sophomore lacrosse player Gautami Palthepu as part of the IHSA's Stage 1 return-to-play guidelines.

The group providing key advice in IHSA's effort to bring back sports

What exactly is the SMAC? The Illinois High School Association committee has been crucial in trying to keep prep sports on track to return in the fall from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Players and coaches masked up to leave after Naperville North was among the first to hold organized high school sports practices.

IHSA has eyes on Phase 2 to return to play. What progress have other states made?

As Illinois high schools look to move into Phase 2 of the Illinois High School Association's Return to Play plan, we take a look at how surrounding states have been handling reopening.

Glenbard West offensive lineman Wes Hoeh committed to Syracuse after a May visit to New York.

Syracuse the choice for Glenbard West's Hoeh

Glenbard West offensive lineman Wes Hoeh committed to play football at Syracuse.

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

PODCAST: Tailgating with Kevin and Orrin

PODCAST: This week's Tailgating with Kevin and Orrin asks the question...how confident should we be about having prep sports in the fall?

Naperville Central graduate Payton Thorne, left, is vying for the starting quarterback position at Michigan State.

Naperville Central grad Thorne has high hopes at Michigan State

Naperville Central graduate Payton Thorne is ready to compete for the starting quarterback position at Michigan State University.

Batavia’s Quinn Urwiler is the 2019-20 Daily Herald Fox Valley Male Athlete of the Year.

Fox Valley Male Athlete of the Year: Batavia's Quinn Urwiler

Batavia's Quinn Urwiler is the Daily Herald's Fox Valley Male Athlete of the Year

The IHSA on Wednesday released its Stage 2 Return to Play guidelines, pending approval from the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Pending IDPH approval, IHSA rolls out Stage 2 Return to Play plan

The IHSA has submitted to the Illinois Department of Public Health a draft of its Stage 2 guidelines for reopening high school athletics in Illinois. It expands upon the allowances in Stage 1.

Warren linebacker Juan De La Cruz celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a blocked punt against Plainfield East in the Class 8A football playoffs last season.

Lake County Male Athlete of the Year: Warren's Juan De La Cruz

Warren senior Juan De Le Cruz chose football over soccer growing up and developed into a star linebacker for the Blue Devils. The two-sport standout is the Daily Herald's Lake County Male Athlete of the Year.

Naperville North football coach Sean Drendel keeps an eye on his players to make sure they’re properly distanced during the team’s first day of conditioning on Monday.

Naperville North finds safe way to gather for conditioning

Even though it's only for basic conditioning, local prep sports teams are still exciting about getting back on the field together.

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

PODCAST: Tailgating with Kevin and Orrin

PODCAST: Naperville North football coach Sean Drendel joins this week's Tailgating with Kevin and Orrin to talk about the excitement of having his team back on the field!

Willowbrook senior quarterback and defensive back Sam Tumilty was an IHSFCA all-state selection.

DuPage County Male Athlete of the Year: Willowbrook's Sam Tumilty

Willowbrook senior Sam Tumilty, who's headed to play football and baseball at Augustana College, is the Daily Herald DuPage County Male Athlete of the Year.

Naperville Central quarterback Sam Jackson has switched his college commitment from Minnesota to Purdue.

Naperville Central's Jackson switches to Purdue

Naperville Central quarterback Sam Jackson has decommitted from Minnesota and chosen to accept a scholarship offer from Purdue.

Glenbard West senior Joey Richmond has earned the Daily Herald Prep Sports Excellence Whiz Kid Award for academic achievement.

Whiz Kid Award: Glenbard West's Joey Richmond

Glenbard West senior Joey Richmond was a three-sport athlete and straight-A student for four years.

Glenbard South varsity football coach Ryan Crissey works with his players.

Coaches ready to listen, learn

High school coaches across the suburbs have been reaching out to their players via text, telephone and social media to discuss the civil unrest that has gripped the country the past couple of weeks.

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