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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
PODCAST: Tailgating with Dave and Kevin
Updated Oct 21, 2019 7:29 PM
PODCAST: Which DuPage County football teams are on the playoff bubble? We discuss on this week’s edition of Tailgating with Dave and Kevin.
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Coming at the DuPage County playoff story from multiple angles
Updated Oct 22, 2019 9:05 PM
Football: Get ready for a wild Week 9 in DuPage County.
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Glenbard East beats Glenbard South in final seconds
Updated Oct 18, 2019 11:19 PM
Glenbard East defeated Glenbard South in an Upstate Eight Conference football game, scoring the winning touchdown with 12.2 seconds to play.
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Photos from the Wheaton North at Wheaton Warrenville South football game on Friday, Oct.4, 2019.
John Starks | Staff
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
Updated Oct 18, 2019 7:04 AM
A quick look at each of the DuPage County high school football games this weekend.
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Glenbard East’s Christopher Whitehead (8) finds some running room Saturday during football in Lombard.
Brian Hill | Staff
Glenbard South, Glenbard East ready to renew rivalry
Updated Oct 16, 2019 3:56 PM
DuPage County football notes: Friday’s Upstate Eight Conference game between Glenbard East and Glenbard South will feel like a reunion.
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Can the “Anything But Districts” forces get their way when it comes to football scheduling and the playoffs?
John Starks | Staff
Will anti-district forces prevail in IHSA football plan?
Updated Oct 16, 2019 2:44 PM
Football: There’s more than meets the eye with the new IHSA football proposal.
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
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Updated Oct 14, 2019 5:24 PM
PODCAST: A conversation with Montini football coach Mike Bukovsky on this week’s edition of Tailgating with Dave and Kevin.
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South Elgin shuts out Glenbard South
Updated Oct 11, 2019 11:21 PM
For most, the storm dissipated shortly after 4 p.m. on Friday night, but unfortunately not for the football players of Glenbard South.
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A new proposal would change the IHSA football playoff system to allow 48 teams to qualify for the playoffs in each of the eight enrollment classes.
John Starks | Staff
New football playoff proposal goes to IHSA
Updated Oct 10, 2019 4:59 PM
Football: A proposal being submitted to the IHSA aims to replace the district system, which was voted in last year by the state membership.
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Benet will put its undefeated record on the line at Loyola on Saturday afternoon.
John Starks | Staff
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
Updated Oct 10, 2019 2:58 PM
Previews of Week 7 high school football games in DuPage County
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Transfers are an epidemic in high school football. Is there anything that needs to be done?
Updated Oct 9, 2019 7:48 AM
Has the transfer situation ever been worse than it is now?
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
PODCAST: Tailgating with Dave and Kevin
Updated Oct 7, 2019 5:08 PM
PODCAST: In or out? Daily Herald prep sports writers Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit take a shot at projecting DuPage County’s playoff field on this week’s edition of Tailgating with Dave and Kevin.
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Plaso, Glenbard South earn fifth win
Updated Oct 4, 2019 11:11 PM
Glenbard South defeated Fenton in an Upstate Eight Conference football game.
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Willowbrook will play at Hinsdale South on Friday night, a game that could decide the West Suburban Conference Gold Division football championship.
John Starks | Staff
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
Updated Oct 4, 2019 6:35 AM
Week 6 high school football game previews for DuPage County
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Fenton fans try to stay dry as the Bison face Bartlett in varsity football at Millennium Field in Streamwood on Friday night.
Patrick Kunzer | Staff
SMAC rule needs to be revised ASAP
Updated Oct 1, 2019 8:18 PM
Football: Just what happened last weekend?
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
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Updated Sep 30, 2019 5:40 PM
PODCAST: Daily Herald prep sports writers Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit sit down with Naperville Central coach Mike Stine and Redhawks quarterback Sam Jackson on this week’s edition of Tailgating with Dave and Kevin.
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Glenbard South overcomes Larkin on Day 2
Updated Sep 28, 2019 1:41 PM
Glenbard South defeated Larkin in an Upstate Eight Conference football game.
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Larkin’s quarterback Dontrell Maxie runs in the third quarter.
Mark Welsh | Staff
Images: Glenbard South vs. Larkin football
Updated Sep 27, 2019 9:26 PM
The Glenbard South Raiders played the Larkin Royals in a football game on Friday in Glen Ellyn.
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Glenbard West's Jalen Moore sprints up the sidelines for a long touchdown run against Maine South in a football game in Glen Ellyn Saturday, August 31, 2019.
John Starks | Staff
Scouting this weekend's DuPage County football games
Updated Sep 27, 2019 9:32 AM
A game-by-game look at this weekend's DuPage County football games.
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Naperville North and Naperville Central will play Friday night at North Central College.
John Starks | Staff
Do these DuPage County rivalries have a future?
Updated Sep 24, 2019 5:52 PM
Football: Get ready for Rivalry Week in DuPage County.
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
PODCAST: Tailgating with Dave and Kevin
Updated Sep 23, 2019 4:59 PM
PODCAST: Daily Herald prep sports writers Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit discuss the latest DuPage County prep football news on this week’s edition of Tailgating with Dave and Kevin.
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Plaso, Glenbard South knock off East Aurora
Updated Sep 21, 2019 12:34 AM
Glenbard East defeated East Aurora in an Upstate Eight Conference football game.
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Photos from the Neuqua Valley vs. Stevenson football game on Friday, Sept. 6 in Lincolnshire.
Steve Lundy | Staff
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
Updated Sep 19, 2019 3:23 PM
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County high school football games.
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Benet Academy’s Colin Gillespie runs for a touchdown against Naperville North as Cole Loebig stretches to try to stop him in a football game in Naperville Friday, August 30, 2019.
John Starks | Staff
Benet’s QB duo is double trouble
Updated Sep 18, 2019 11:44 AM
DuPage County football notes: Benet’s becoming a true dual threat at quarterback.
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Neuqua Valley’s Mark Gronowski, left, throws during their game Friday in Lincolnshire.
Steve Lundy | Staff
Why a tough weekend for DuPage County football teams could pay off later in the season
Updated Sep 18, 2019 9:33 AM
DuPage County football programs aren’t big on moral victories, but you couldn’t help but notice a twinkle from some of our higher-profile teams that fell last weekend.
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
PODCAST: Tailgating with Dave and Kevin
Updated Sep 16, 2019 5:46 PM
PODCAST: Daily Herald prep sports writers Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit visits perennial power Glenbard West on this week’s edition of Tailgating with Dave and Kevin.
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Bartlett breezes past Glenbard South
Updated Sep 13, 2019 11:03 PM
Bartlett defeated Glenbard South in an Upstate Eight Conference football game.
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Neuqua Valley's Jack Belskis, right, goes after Stevenson's Jean-Marc Etienne during their game Friday in Lincolnshire.
Steve Lundy | Staff
Scouting this weekend's DuPage County football games
Updated Sep 13, 2019 6:37 AM
A quick look at all of DuPage County's high school football games this weekend.
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Scouting this weekend’s Fox football games
Updated Sep 13, 2019 6:36 AM
Scouting Week 3 Fox Valley football games
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Naperville North will travel to Ohio to play in Massillon on Friday night. It is one of three DuPage Valley Conference teams playing out of state this weekend.
John Starks | Staff
It’s ‘District Week’ in DuPage County
Updated Sep 10, 2019 7:28 PM
Football: Welcome to District Week in DuPage County!
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
PODCAST: Tailgating with Dave and Kevin
Updated Sep 9, 2019 4:26 PM
PODCAST: Daily Herald prep sports writers Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit preview DuPage County’s conference races on this week’s edition of Tailgating with Dave and Kevin.
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Burnett stars in Glenbard South’s win at Elgin
Updated Sep 6, 2019 11:46 PM
Once again, Elgin came close.
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Deandre Holiday hauls in a catch during the first day of football practice at Willowbrook High School in Villa Park.
Rick West | Staff
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
Updated Sep 5, 2019 5:17 PM
Scouting Week 2 high school football games for DuPage County
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Benet Academy’s Sean Torres runs in the first quarter against Naperville North in a football game in Naperville Friday, August 30, 2019.
John Starks | Staff
DuPage County football: What Week 1 told us
Updated Sep 3, 2019 6:39 PM
Football: This week’s Eyes on Five column breaks down an eventful Week 1 of football action in DuPage County.
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
PODCAST: Tailgating with Dave and Kevin
Updated Sep 2, 2019 4:10 PM
PODCAST: What did we learn from Week 1? Daily Herald prep sports writers Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit discuss on this week’s edition of Tailgating with Dave and Kevin.
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Glenbard South makes stop against Streamwood
Updated Aug 30, 2019 10:39 PM
Glenbard South defeated Streamwood in an Upstate Eight Conference football game.
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Naperville Central’s Samuel Jackson crosses the goal line with a touchdown against Naperville North in a football game last season at Central High School.
John Starks | Staff
Getting ready for kickoff
Updated Aug 28, 2019 9:23 PM
Eyes on Five returns to take a long look at DuPage County prep football.
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
PODCAST: Tailgating with Dave and Kevin
Updated Aug 26, 2019 4:37 PM
PODCAST: It’s game week! Daily Herald prep sports writers Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit break down the top five DuPage County Week 1 football games on this week’s edition of Tailgating with Dave and Kevin.
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Glenbard East’s Jason Torrevillas is lifted by teammate Dylan Marin after the Rams win against Prospect in a playoff football game in Lombard last season.
John Starks | Staff
Scouting Upstate Eight Conference football
Updated Aug 26, 2019 12:18 PM
Scouting Upstate Eight Conference football
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Scouting the Glenbard South Raiders
Updated Aug 28, 2019 11:14 AM
Scouting Glenbard South football
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
PODCAST: Tailgating with Dave and Kevin
Updated Aug 20, 2019 10:31 AM
PODCAST: Who are DuPage County’s under-the-radar football players and teams heading into the 2019 season? Daily Herald prep sports writers Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit discuss on this week’s edition of Tailgating with Dave and Kevin.
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
PODCAST: Tailgating with Dave and Kevin
Updated Aug 13, 2019 6:07 PM
PODCAST: Daily Herald prep sports writers Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit are back to talk about all the issues facing DuPage County football teams in 2019 on this edition of Tailgating with Dave and Kevin (and Orrin).
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Quarterback Sam Tumilty rears back to pass during the first day of football practice at Willowbrook High School in Villa Park Monday.
Rick West | Staff
Teams coming to grips with new rules limiting playing time
Updated Aug 13, 2019 12:57 PM
The fifth of five key things to watch this season as DuPage County prep football teams began practice on Monday.
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Montini will play in the CCL/ESCC Green Division this season.
Joe Lewnard | Staff
Conference shuffling continues for DuPage County teams
Updated Aug 12, 2019 6:19 PM
The fourth of five key things to watch this season as DuPage County prep football teams began practice on Monday.
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John Parpet Jr.
New coaches taking charge in DuPage County
Updated Aug 12, 2019 6:19 PM
The third of five key things to watch this season as DuPage County prep football teams began practice on Monday.
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Naperville Central junior quarterback Sam Jackson has committed to play college football at Minnesota.
Mark Welsh | Staff
Big-time recruits among top players in DuPage County
Updated Aug 12, 2019 6:19 PM
The second of five key things to watch this season as DuPage County prep football teams began practice on Monday.
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Kevin Cooke will lead IC Catholic Prep’s quest for a fourth consecutive state championship.
John Starks | Staff
Familiar names among DuPage County’s top teams
Updated Aug 12, 2019 6:19 PM
The first of five key things to watch this season as DuPage County prep football teams began practice on Monday.
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Glenbard South’s Nick Plaso is fouled by Kaneland’s Will Cushman in the Class 3A boys basketball regional semifinal game in Aurora.
John Starks | Staff
Scouting Friday’s DuPage County regional finals
Updated Feb 28, 2019 6:17 PM
Boys basketball: Scouting Friday’s DuPage County regional finals.
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No. Name Class Height Weight Position
Powell, Carl Junior 5-7 143 LB
1 Payton, Marqus Senior 5-7 142 DB
2 Burnett, Trevor Sophomore 5-10 172 WR/DB
3 Blan, Yazan Junior 6-2 180 WR
4 D'Ambra, Dominic Sophomore 5-10 155 WR/DB
5 Henderson, Kylen Junior 5-9 174 RB/DB
6 Ashley, Anthony Junior 5-10 182 FB/LB
8 Mckinnie, Tajuan Senior 6-3 162 WR/DB
10 Lange, Easton Senior 5-10 156 DB
11 Hardtke, Cade Junior 6-2 168 WR
12 Plaso, Nicholas Senior 6-2 184 QB
14 Gibson, Hunter Junior 5-7 149 QB
20 Johnson, Mark Junior 5-9 152 DB
21 Brown, Evan Junior 6-0 173 DB
22 Winkler, Brian Junior 5-8 155 WR/DB
23 Walker, Joseph Senior 5-7 143 RB/DB
24 Gelino, Jeremy Junior 6-0 187 FB/LB
26 O'Shea, Anthony Junior 5-9 154 WR/DB
30 Burnett, Taejour Senior 5-8 175 DL
31 Smith, Maurion Senior 5-10 152 DB
33 Pfotenhauer, Kevin Junior 6-0 149 LB
34 DiFranco, Cade Senior 6-2 184 TE/LB
35 Pfotenhauer, Keith Junior 6-0 153 Wr/DB
41 Pruitt, Szkyren Junior 5-7 164 WR/DB
44 DelAlcazar, Ryan Junior 5-9 163 LB
50 Bailey, Kyle Senior 5-10 235 OL
51 Frulla, Joseph Senior 5-9 155 LB
52 Taylor, Nicholas Junior 5-7 158 OL/LB
53 Velazquez, Matthew Junior 5-10 193 OL/DL
54 Torres, Matthew Junior 6-3 173 OL/DL
55 Conn, Henry Junior 6-1 190 OL/DL
56 Ireland, Tobias Senior 5-10 190 OL/DL
57 Fearon, Brendan Junior 5-10 234 OL/DL
58 Nunez, Daniel Junior 5-10 173 OL/DL
62 Matias, Owen Junior 5-9 164 OL/DL
64 Murphy, Connor Sophomore 6-3 215 OL/DL
65 Galvan, Antonio Junior 5-9 160 OL/DL
66 Tenuta, Charles Junior 5-10 187 OL
68 Watt, Jalen Senior 5-10 205 OL/DL
70 Cheaure, Tim Junior 5-9 165 DL
74 Nelson, Lavarik Junior 5-9 220 OL/DL
75 Smith, Cain Sophomore 5-9 194 OL/DL
77 Golden, John Junior 6-3 238 OL
78 Hameed, Faiz Junior 5-10 260 OL/DL
80 Folkerts, Jacob Junior 6-4 160 WSR
86 Maloku, Denat Junior 6-0 176 LB
90 Jennings, Nathan Junior 5-11 145 K
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Play Video Elgin takes the Town Jug
Jerry Fitzpatrick | Staff
Elgin squeaks by Larkin, keeps playoff hopes alive
Updated Oct 19, 2019 1:02 AM
Elgin won the Town Jug trophy by a few links of chain at Memorial Field Friday.
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Bartlett’s Tyler Rivelli (20) carries the ball against South Elgin’s Shiking Marshall (19) at Bartlett High School in Bartlett, IL on Friday, October 18, 2019
Sean King for the Daily Herald
Bartlett hands South Elgin 1st loss, ties for UEC lead
Updated Oct 18, 2019 11:47 PM
The “Rivalry Bell” is staying in Bartlett for another season.
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South Elgin’s Shiking Marshall (19) returns a kickoff against Bartlett at Bartlett High School in Bartlett, IL on Friday, October 18, 2019
Sean King for the Daily Herald
Images: Bartlett vs. South Elgin football
Updated Oct 18, 2019 10:41 PM
Bartlett faced South Elgin in football action on Friday, Oct. 18 in Bartlett.
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Scouting: Fox Valley’s Week 8 football games
Updated Oct 17, 2019 10:43 PM
Scouting: Fox Valley’s Week 8 football games
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Former Elgin and Bartlett High School football coach Dick Stephens passed away on Thursday.
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Former Elgin, Bartlett football coach Stephens remembered for love of football, his players
Updated Oct 17, 2019 7:16 PM
High school football has lost one of its most passionate coaches.
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South Elgin seeks revenge against rival Bartlett
Updated Oct 16, 2019 9:21 PM
Bartlett’s celebration of last season’s 30-25 win over South Elgin was raucous enough to snap the bell off the traveling Rivalry Bell trophy’s base, as Jerry Fitzpatrick wrote after the game.
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Ian Ridge
Elk Grove’s Ridge, WW South’s Rogers Week 7 MVPs
Updated Oct 16, 2019 6:33 PM
Ian Ridge of Elk Grove and Michael Rogers of Wheaton Warrenville South are the Daily Herald football MVPs for their efforts in Week 7 games.
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Glenbard East shuts out Streamwood for 6th win
Updated Oct 12, 2019 4:48 PM
A looking at the stat sheet showed that Streamwood’s offense dominated in Friday’s home finale against Glenbard East.
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Bartlett pulls away from Larkin
Updated Oct 11, 2019 11:28 PM
Halftime found Bartlett clinging to a precarious 16-10 lead against Larkin. The Hawks repeatedly hurt themselves with penalties and turnovers. But after the break, the Hawks cleaned up their act and pulled away for a 39-10 Upstate Eight victory at Memorial Field.
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Clayton Conn and his St. Charles East teammates will try to hand defending DuKane Conference champion Batavia its first conference loss Friday night at Batavia.
Patrick Kunzer | Staff
Batavia, St. Charles East ready to battle for DuKane Conference lead
Updated Oct 9, 2019 9:38 PM
The Batavia football coaches have been keeping a close eye on St. Charles East for weeks.
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Colors:Red/White/Royal Blue
Address: 23W200 Butterfield Rd.
Glen Ellyn, Il 60137-6999
Phone:630-469-6500
County:DuPage
Website:www.glenbardsouthhs.org