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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
'Tailgating with Dave and Kevin' podcast
Updated Nov 19, 2018 9:36 PM
PODCAST: We're discussing DuPage County's semifinal football games and a whole lot more on this week's edition of “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin”.
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Steam rises off sweaty IC Catholic defensive lineman Koby Reed as the Knights celebrate their win over Richmond-Burton in a semifinal football playoff game Saturday in Elmhurst.
John Starks | Staff
Building up to a fantastic final weekend of football games
Updated Nov 20, 2018 8:55 PM
Football: Eyes on Five saw plenty of surprises on semifinal Saturday.
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IC Catholic Prep’s Khalil Saunders hands off to Kyle Franklin against St. Francis earlier this season in Elmhurst.
John Starks | Staff
A few playoffs odds and ends
Updated Nov 13, 2018 4:22 PM
Eyes on Five: A little randomness can be good...even in the semifinals.
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
‘Tailgating with Dave and Kevin’ semifinal podcast
Updated Nov 12, 2018 4:05 PM
PODCAST: We’re discussing DuPage County’s semifinal football games and a whole lot more on this week’s edition of “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin”.
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Senior A.J. Casmer and Lisle will play at Byron at 2 p.m. Saturday in a Class 3A quarterfinal.
Mark Welsh | Staff
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
Updated Nov 8, 2018 3:53 PM
A quick look at this weekend’s quarterfinal playoff games.
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Wheaton Warrenville South’s Noah Henkel looks to pass during varsity football at Bulldog Stadium in Batavia earlier this season in DuKane Conference play.
Patrick Kunzer | Staff
Deciphering playoff trends
Updated Nov 6, 2018 5:48 PM
Football: Eyes on Five sees plenty of good quarterfinal stories in DuPage County.
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
‘Tailgating with Dave and Kevin’ Week 12 podcast
Updated Nov 6, 2018 8:32 PM
PODCAST: Five DuPage County football teams are headed to the quarterfinals. This week’s edition of “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” breaks down each of them.
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Glenbard West's Corey Williams reels in a pass during first round playoff football action at Bartlett Friday night.
Patrick Kunzer | Staff
Scouting this weekend's DuPage County football games
Updated Nov 2, 2018 9:04 AM
A quick look at this weekend's second-round playoff games.
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Meaningful moments from the first round of the playoffs
Updated Oct 30, 2018 9:57 PM
Football: Before looking ahead, this week’s Eyes on Five reflects on a stirring first round of the playoffs in DuPage County.
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
‘Tailgating with Dave and Kevin’ Week 11 podcast
Updated Oct 29, 2018 4:14 PM
PODCAST: DuPage County’s football teams are headed to the second round of the playoffs. This week’s edition of “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” breaks it down.
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Maine West’s Ely Grimmer catches a pass for first-down yardage.
Joe Lewnard | Staff
Images: Maine West vs. Benet Academy, Playoff Round 1 football
Updated Oct 27, 2018 12:15 AM
Maine West hosted Benet Academy for football playoff action on Friday, Oct. 26 in Des Plaines.
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Maine West’s Ely Grimmer holds up the ball in the end zone after making a touchdown catch in the second quarter of Friday’s Class 7A playoff game in Des Plaines. The Benet Academy defender is John Walsh.
Joe Lewnard | Staff
Historic win for Maine West
Updated Oct 27, 2018 12:08 AM
Maine West won the first football playoff game in school history Friday night, hanging on to down Benet Academy 20-18 in the first round of the Class 7A playoffs.
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VIDEO: Week 10 DuPage County football preview
Updated Oct 25, 2018 6:31 PM
VIDEO: Daily Herald prep sports writers Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit break down the top Week 10 football games in DuPage County.
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Montini quarterback Deontay Bell throws a pass during Friday’s game against Brother Rice in Lombard.
Joe Lewnard | Staff
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
Updated Oct 25, 2018 11:24 AM
A quick look at this weekend’s first-round playoff games.
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IC Catholic Prep will host Raby in a Class 4A football playoff game at 7 p.m. Friday at Plunkett Park in Elmhurst.
Patrick Kunzer | Staff
Going young continues to benefit IC Catholic Prep
Updated Oct 24, 2018 3:42 PM
Being part of the mix part of the program at IC Catholic Prep
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The villages of Lombard and Villa Park are well-represented in the football playoffs, with Montini one of three teams to make it.
Joe Lewnard | Staff
Another strong playoff turnout from DuPage County football teams
Updated Oct 23, 2018 8:04 PM
Football: Eyes on Five is looking straight at DuPage County’s playoff picture.
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
‘Tailgating with Dave and Kevin’ Week 10 podcast
Updated Oct 22, 2018 4:18 PM
PODCAST: DuPage County’s sending 16 teams to the IHSA football playoffs. This week’s edition of “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” breaks down all of it.
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Glenbard East will host Prospect at 7 p.m. Friday in its first IHSA playoff football game since 1999.
Patrick Kunzer | Staff
A first look at the first round ... and beyond
Updated Oct 20, 2018 11:00 PM
Breaking down DuPage County football teams and their first-round playoff matchups.
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Marist holds Benet in check
Updated Oct 20, 2018 12:55 AM
Marist defeated Benet in an East Suburban Catholic Conference football game.
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Led by quarterback Jay McGrath (17), Lisle will play at Coal City on Friday night with the goal of completing an undefeated regular season.
John Starks | Staff
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
Updated Oct 18, 2018 7:46 PM
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
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VIDEO: Week 9 DuPage County football preview
Updated Oct 18, 2018 5:29 PM
VIDEO: Week 9 DuPage County football preview.
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Neuqua Valley can clinch a playoff spot with a win against Naperville North on Friday night.
Mark Welsh | Staff
Last chance at the IHSA’s big dance
Updated Oct 16, 2018 5:24 PM
Eyes on Five: Which DuPage County football teams are sweating it out this weekend?
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
‘Tailgating with Dave and Kevin’ Week 9 podcast
Updated Oct 18, 2018 6:56 PM
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”.
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Benet rolls to clinch seventh straight playoff berth
Updated Oct 12, 2018 10:00 PM
Benet defeated Marian Catholic in an East Suburban Catholic Conference football game.
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Naperville’s Central’s Luke Hallstrom.
Mark Welsh | Staff
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
Updated Oct 11, 2018 11:04 AM
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
‘Tailgating with Dave and Kevin’ Week 8 podcast
Updated Oct 11, 2018 10:04 PM
PODCAST: We’re talking conference changes, districts and more in this week’s edition of “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin”.
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High schools around Illinois, including Naperville Central, are considering a revised playoff system.
Mark Welsh | Staff
Will schools around Illinois vote to revamp football playoff system?
Updated Oct 10, 2018 6:07 AM
In April the IHSA Football Advisory Committee unveiled a proposal that introduces districts as a way to eliminate conference shuffling and make it easier for schools to schedule “nondistrict” games.
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Benet rolls past St. Viator
Updated Oct 5, 2018 9:48 PM
Benet defeated St. Viator in an East Suburban Catholic Conference football game.
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Neuqua Valley will play at Naperville Central on Friday night in a DuPage Valley Conference football game.
Mark Welsh | Staff
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
Updated Oct 4, 2018 1:38 PM
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games.
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Benet and the rest of the East Suburban Catholic Conference will merge with the Chicago Catholic League for football only, forming six divisions of four teams each.
John Starks | Staff
ESCC, Catholic League merge for football
Updated Oct 4, 2018 12:49 PM
Football: The Chicago Catholic League and the East Suburban Catholic Conference on Thursday announced a merger to create a 24-team yet-to-be-named league for football only, starting in 2019.
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Lake Park needs to win its final three games to qualify for the playoffs.
John Starks | Staff
Will Lake Park be as tall as the task?
Updated Oct 3, 2018 11:32 AM
Football notes: Lake Park kept its playoff hopes alive with a wild win over Glenbard North.
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DeKalb is in the running to become the sixth member of the DuPage Valley Conference.
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Will DeKalb land in the DVC?
Updated Oct 2, 2018 6:21 PM
Football: This week’s Eyes on Five looks at even more conference changes making an impact in DuPage County.
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
‘Tailgating with Dave and Kevin’ Week 7 podcast
Updated Oct 4, 2018 10:04 PM
PODCAST: Which DuPage County football teams are on a path to the playoffs? Find out in this week’s edition of “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin”.
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Benet cheers an end to skid
Updated Sep 28, 2018 11:03 PM
Benet defeated Joliet Catholic Academy in an East Suburban Catholic Conference football game.
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Benet Academy’s Colin Gillespie hands off to Bennett Hickey in warms ups Friday at Benedictine University in Lisle.
John Starks | Staff
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
Updated Sep 27, 2018 4:02 PM
A look around this weekend’s DuPage County high school football games.
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
‘Tailgating with Dave and Kevin’ Week 6 podcast
Updated Sep 26, 2018 1:37 PM
PODCAST: We play DuPage County fantasy football in this week’s edition of “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin”.
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John Starks | Staff
McCarthy, Nazareth rout Benet
Updated Sep 22, 2018 12:18 AM
Football: Nazareth sophomore quarterback J.J. McCarthy threw for 416 yards as the Roadrunners rolled to Friday’s 45-7 East Suburban Catholic Conference victory over Benet at Lisle’s Benedictine University.
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Nazareth Academy’s Jeremy Puckett reaches for the live ball that became an incomplete pass as Benet Academy’s Tommy O’Malley defends Friday at Benedictine University in Lisle.
John Starks | Staff
Images: Benet vs. Nazareth football
Updated Sep 21, 2018 9:44 PM
Benet Academy hosted the Nazareth Academy for football action on Friday, Sept. 21, in Lisle.
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Willowbrook DeAndre Holliday on the move against Addison Trail.
Mark Welsh | Staff
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
Updated Sep 20, 2018 5:11 PM
A quick look at this weekend’s DuPage County high school football games.
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
‘Tailgating with Dave and Kevin’ Week 5 podcast
Updated Sep 20, 2018 9:34 PM
PODCAST: Midseason DuPage County football awards are handed out in this week’s edition of “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin”.
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Shane O’Mara
Tuesday Morning Quarterback
Updated Sep 17, 2018 3:39 PM
Meet Benet offensive lineman Shane O’Mara
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Benet falls to Notre Dame
Updated Sep 15, 2018 12:33 AM
Benet lost to Notre Dame in an East Suburban Catholic Conference football game.
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VIDEO: Week 4 DuPage County football preview
Updated Sep 13, 2018 5:09 PM
VIDEO: Daily Herald prep sports writers Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit break down the top Week 4 football games in DuPage County.
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Photos from the Naperville North vs. Naperville Central football game on Friday, Sept. 7, in Naperville.
John Starks | Staff
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
Updated Sep 13, 2018 4:07 PM
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
‘Tailgating with Dave and Kevin’ Week 4 podcast
Updated Sep 13, 2018 1:10 PM
PODCAST: Conference shuffling is the topic in this week’s edition of “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin”.
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Lake Park’s Isaac Moore reaches to partially block a punt by Metea Valley’s Max Reeves Friday in Aurora. The punt only traveled about 20 yards and set up a Lancer touchdown.
John Starks | Staff
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
Updated Sep 6, 2018 2:24 PM
Examining this weekend’s DuPage County football games.
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Benet’s Wymer quickly making impact
Updated Sep 5, 2018 11:33 AM
Football: Benet senior Mike Wymer is bringing speed to the Redwings’ offense.
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
‘Tailgating with Dave and Kevin’ Week 3 podcast
Updated Sep 4, 2018 3:56 PM
PODCAST: “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” plays Surprise/No Surprise with DuPage County’s prep football teams.
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Benet, WW South, Glenbard West win
Updated Sep 1, 2018 12:51 AM
Benet, WW South and Glenbard West all claimed nonconference football victories.
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Photos from the Neuqua Valley vs. Glenbard North football game on Friday, Aug. 24 in Naperville.
Mark Welsh | Staff
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
Updated Aug 30, 2018 10:00 PM
A quick look at the 25 football games involving DuPage County teams this weekend.
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
‘Tailgating with Dave and Kevin’ Week 2 podcast
Updated Aug 27, 2018 8:56 PM
PODCAST: “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” looks back at Week 1 for DuPage County’s prep football teams.
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Benet measures out another win over St. Laurence
Updated Aug 25, 2018 8:53 PM
Football: Benet opened the season with Saturday’s impressive 27-10 nonconference victory over St. Laurence at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.
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Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
Updated Aug 23, 2018 11:55 PM
Here’s a look at the Week 1 matchups involving high school football teams from DuPage County.
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VIDEO: Week 1 DuPage County preview
Updated Aug 22, 2018 9:06 PM
VIDEO: Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit break down the top Week 1 football games in DuPage County.
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
‘Tailgating with Dave and Kevin’ Week 1 podcast
Updated Aug 20, 2018 12:33 PM
PODCAST: “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” makes some season predictions for DuPage County’s prep football teams.
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Benet Academy’s Jack Cooney blocks and recovers a punt late in the second quarter against Batavia in the Class 7A football semifinal game in Lisle.
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Football: Scouting the East Suburban Catholic Conference
Updated Aug 20, 2018 10:38 AM
Football: Scouting the East Suburban Catholic Conference.
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Scouting the Benet Redwings
Updated Aug 19, 2018 3:22 PM
Football: Scouting Benet.
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
'Tailgating with Dave and Kevin' podcast debuts
Updated Aug 10, 2018 4:02 PM
LISTEN: “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin,” a podcast focusing on DuPage County prep football, debuts with Daily Herald sports writers Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit breaking down the storylines to watch this season.
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The Knights of IC Catholic Prep practiced on Monday at Lewis Stadium on the Plunkett Athletic Complex in Elmhurst. Here, Camarion Hood, center, looks for an option after receiving a handoff.
Patrick Kunzer | Staff
5 things to watch this season for DuPage County football teams
Updated Aug 7, 2018 10:22 AM
Football: Welcome to the 2018 season. With the start of practice on Monday, we bring you five things to watch this season.
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Dourdourekas, John Senior 5-7 148
1 Hickey, Bennett Senior 6-0 178
2 Cooney, Jack Senior 6-0 170
3 Eschenbach, Andrew Senior 6-4 180
4 Challenger, Ppatrick Senior 6-1 190
5 Lawler, Billy Senior 5-8 160
6 Barina, Thomas Senior 6-2 180
7 Sznajder, Luke Senior 6-0 180
8 Kasprzycki, Niko Senior 6-6 225
9 Benish, John Senior 6-3 235
10 Gillespie, Colin Junior 6-1 185
12 Parney, Joshua Senior 5-8 150
13 Haley, Colin Senior 6-3 190
14 O'Connor, Michael Junior 6-1 165
16 Norgle, Jack Senior 6-1 170
18 Huels, Henry Junior 6-2 175
19 Kosiba, Lucas Junior 6-2 180
20 Garvin, Marty Junior 5-11 175
21 MacKenna, Clayton Junior 6-2 165
22 O'Malley, Tommy Junior 5-11 160
23 Flaska, Luke Senior 6-2 185
24 Benish, Tony Senior 5-7 165
27 Walsh, John Junior 5-10 180
28 Lorenzi, Kevin Junior 5-11 180
29 Venecia, Nicholas Junior 5-6 155
30 Torres, Sean Junior 5-11 210
32 Schertler, Logan Junior 5-11 180
33 Lawler, JohnPaul Junior 5-8 170
34 Dorociak, Michael Senior 6-1 180
36 Poskin, Joe Senior 5-10 180
38 Glimco, Daniel Junior 5-11 175
40 Wymer, Michael Senior 6-0 190
42 Martin, Will Senior 6-1 200
44 Niebrugge, Jacob Senior 6-3 165
46 Hoeppel, Nick Senior 6-3 215
47 Bastuga, Michael Junior 5-9 205
48 Walsh, Cole Junior 6-1 225
49 Snell, Jacob Junior 6-4 225
50 Flynn, Ryan Junior 5-8 190
51 Kaufman, Joshua Junior 5-11 150
53 Kickel, Matthew Senior 6-5 295
54 Christin, Sam Senior 6-1 210
55 Rogers, Shane Senior 6-1 190
56 DiMatteo, Sam Junior 6-0 165
58 Shaughnessy, John Junior 5-10 175
59 Hall, Aidan Senior 6-2 190
60 LeFevour, Owen Junior 5-6 180
64 King, Matthew Senior 6-3 230
65 Gordan III, John Senior 6-5 260
66 Walls, Andrew Junior 6-3 250
70 Phillipp, Luke Junior 6-2 260
74 O'Meara, Daniel Senior 6-2 245
75 McGivney, Michael Junior 6-4 290
78 Sullivan, Matthew Junior 6-4 235
79 O'Mara, Shane Senior 6-5 220
81 Martin, Jonathan Junior 6-0 165
86 Hall, Luca Junior 5-10 150
88 Seely, Connor Senior 6-2 170
89 Tarpey, Brendan Senior 6-3 175
96 Golden, John Junior 6-4 180
97 Garney, Jacob Junior 6-3 195
99 Stephens, Jackson Senior 6-3 250
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Judge’s ruling means no disruption of state football finals
Updated Nov 20, 2018 5:58 PM
A Cook County Circuit judge has denied an emergency motion order to hear the Simeon Alumni Association’s lawsuit against the Illinois High School Association over the outcome of a Class 7A state quarterfinal game against Nazareth Academy.
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Nazareth knocks out defending champ Batavia
Updated Nov 17, 2018 9:03 PM
Batavia’s quest to repeat as Class 7A state champion fell shy Saturday.
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Notre Dame ends Antioch’s undefeated season
Updated Nov 10, 2018 9:52 PM
Ty Gavin rushed for 109 yards and 2 touchdowns, and Notre Dame defeated visiting Antioch 17-10 in a Class 6A state quarterfinal in Niles on Saturday night, handing the Sequoits their first loss.
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Warren quarterback Phil Hird looks to pass against Lake Zurich earlier this season. Warren travels to Brother Rice for a Class 8A quarterfinal game Saturday.
Steve Lundy | Staff
Scouting Warren vs. Brother Rice and Antioch vs. Notre Dame
Updated Nov 9, 2018 2:58 PM
Here’s a look at Saturday’s playoff games between Warren and Brother Rice, as well as Antioch vs. Niles Notre Dame.
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Marist finally stops Thorne, Naperville Central
Updated Nov 3, 2018 11:56 PM
Football: Naperville Central fell short against Marist, losing 38-35 in the second round of the Class 8A playoffs Saturday in Naperville.
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Nazareth ousts Hersey
Updated Nov 3, 2018 6:47 PM
Hersey fell to Nazareth 49-14 Saturday in a Class 7A football playoff game.
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Lakes and quarterback Chris Selig will host Belvidere North Friday night in a Class 6A playoff game.
Steve Lundy | Staff
Scouting Playoff Week 1 in Lake County
Updated Oct 25, 2018 7:08 PM
Here’s a look at the first round football playoff matchups in Lake County.
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Bret Bushka
Glenbard East’s Bushka, St. Edward’s Breier earn Week 9 honors
Updated Oct 24, 2018 5:43 PM
Bret Bushka of Glenbard East and Luke Breier of St. Edward are the Daily Herald football MVPs for their performances in Week 9 games.
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Rolling Meadows’ Charlie Svoboda celebrates his fourth-quarter touchdown against Hersey last week. Meadows will host Alton in a first round Class 7A playoff game while Hersey entertains Lincoln-Way Central.
Mark Welsh | Staff
Northwest suburbs’ teams set for 1st round
Updated Oct 20, 2018 10:41 PM
Nine teams from the Northwest suburbs have qualified for the IHSA state football playoffs. Here’s a look at their first-round matchups.
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Carmel dumps St. Patrick
Updated Oct 19, 2018 11:13 PM
Carmel ended the season with a 39-25 win over St. Patrick Friday night.
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