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Wheaton Academy advances past Coal City
Updated Oct 29, 2021 11:00 PM
All along, the goal for the Wheaton Academy football team was to secure its first home game in the IHSA playoffs. Now it’s time to level up for the Warriors, who defeated Coal City 36-3 Friday night in a Class 4A first-round matchup to improve to 8-2.
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Lisle went 3-2 in the spring season under head coach Paul Parpet.
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2021 fall preview: Scouting the Illinois Central Eight
Updated Aug 20, 2021 11:52 AM
2021 fall preview: Scouting the Illinois Central Eight
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Wheaton North’s Tyler O’ Connor picks up some yardage in their Class 7A playoff win over Hoffman Estates last week. The Falcons travel to Willowbrook on Friday.
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Scouting DuPage County playoff quarterfinal games
Updated Nov 13, 2021 7:37 AM
Here’s a look at the football matchups in DuPage County for the quarterfinal round, including IC Catholic Prep hosting Princeton and Wheaton North traveling to Willowbrook in Class 7A, among others.
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Neuqua Valley’s Mark Mennecke throws a pass against Wheaton Warrenville South earlier this season. Neuqua hosts Maine South Saturday in a Class 8A quarterfinal playoff game.
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McGee’s back to 100 percent, and that’s a good thing for Neuqua Valley
Updated Nov 9, 2021 11:33 AM
Jalen McGee’s return from an ankle injury has only made Neuqua Valley’s 10-1 football team even more dangerous.
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Glenbard North’s Shea Gaffney, pictured drawing a penalty against Lake Park, scored 3 touchdowns last week against Bolingbrook. This week he’ll try to help the Panthers knock off 9-1 Warren.
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Scouting DuPage County second round playoff games
Updated Nov 4, 2021 11:20 AM
Here’s a look at the second round of playoffs for DuPage County, including Naperville Central trying to upset Loyola and Glenbard North hoping to solve Warren’s elite defense, among others.
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Naperville Central’s Ethan Pytlak (52) tackles Naperville North’s Zeke A Williams during last week’s win in the first round of the Class 8A playoffs. The Redhawks’ defense was a big key to the victory, and they will be challenged again this week when they face No. 1 seed Loyola.
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Defenses, special teams make major impact in opening round
Updated Nov 2, 2021 10:55 AM
Here’s a look at some of the top storylines going into the second round of the playoffs, including an impressive showing by Naperville Central’s defense and special teams last week, and Rocco Luczak coming up big for Willowbrook’s special teams, among others.
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Lisle runs over Carver
Updated Oct 30, 2021 6:33 PM
Lee Maciejewski admitted his statement that the offensive line was the strength of Lisle might be biased because he is in charge of that position group. But the way those guys upfront played on Saturday, the long-time coach might be on to something. With huge holes to run through, the Lions rushed for 440 yards in a 49-0 victory over Carver in a Class 3A first-round matchup at Benedictine University.
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Quarterback Matt Sommerdyke leads Wheaton Warrenville South into a challenging first-round matchup at Brother Rice.
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Scouting DuPage County football playoff first-round games
Updated Oct 28, 2021 4:40 PM
Here’s a look at the second round of playoffs for DuPage County teams, including Naperville Central and Naperville North in a rematch of a 38-27 Huskies win during the regular season, among others.
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IC Catholic Prep’s sophomore quarterback Dennis Mandala is one of a number of area players who could be the X-factor in how far their team goes in the playoffs. The Knights went 8-1 in the regular season and are one of the top teams in Class 3A.
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Taking a look at possible playoff X-factors for DuPage County teams
Updated Oct 26, 2021 7:24 PM
It’s been a true team effort to help elevate Dennis Mandala’s game. But it’s paying major dividends for the IC Catholic Prep football team. The Knights were top ranked in Class 3A most of this season, though they did sustain a tough loss to St. Francis 19-7 last Friday. They are 8-1 overall and won the Metro Suburban Blue with a 5-0 record, all behind Mandala, a sophomore quarterback.
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St. Francis’ Adam Criter (2) tries to spin out the tackle from IC Catholic Prep’s Antonio Richardson (17) during the first half of a game in Wheaton on Friday, October 22, 2021.
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Breaking down DuPage County first-round state playoff matchups
Updated Oct 23, 2021 9:01 PM
The IHSA football playoffs are always special. After all, not every team makes it. Those who do have to earn their way. But this year’s playoffs are extra special, of course. After the reality check that was 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced an abbreviated season to last spring, minus a postseason.
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Watson, Lisle reach their numbers
Updated Oct 22, 2021 10:30 PM
Lisle junior Tyrese Watson set a goal for himself of 240 yards rushing before Friday night’s football game against visiting Peotone. It might have seemed an overly ambitious number at first, but it turned out to be realistic. Watson ran for 248 yards and 3 touchdowns to help the Lions secure their playoff-clinching sixth victory of the season, 28-14.
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Naperville North quarterback Aidan Gray finds some running room in the DeKalb secondary. The Huskies are playing for the DVC championship Friday against Neuqua Valley.
Scouting Week 9 DuPage County football games
Updated Oct 21, 2021 7:05 PM
Here’s a look at the best matchups in DuPage County for Week 9, including Hinsdale Central and Glenbard West playing for the West Suburban Silver title, and Naperville North and Neuqua Valley meeting for the DVC crown.
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