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Glenbard West’s Michael Short (1) defends Lincoln-Way East’s Adeola olaleye (23) during the IHSA Class 8A Semifinals on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Frankfort.
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Glenbard West tripped up in Class 8A semifinals
Updated Nov 19, 2022 7:47 PM
Football teams don’t practice their passing game in weather like that which arrived Saturday, with the frigid wind whipping out of the west and snow squalls hitting at inopportune times.
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York’s Matt Vezza keeps the ball for a touchdown run against Palatine in last week’s Class 8A quarterfinal win in Elmhurst.
John Starks | Staff
Scouting DuPage County semifinal football playoff games
Updated Nov 18, 2022 8:29 AM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County football semifinal playoff games.
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Glenbard West’s gambles pay off in high-scoring win over Maine South
Updated Nov 12, 2022 9:25 PM
Glenbard West played a little keep away to hold off Maine South 37-34 in the Class 8A quarterfinals Saturday in Park Ridge.
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Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com Glenbard West’s Brandon Kud (10) recovers a fumble as Glenbrook South quarterback Hunter Kreske is sacked during the Class 8A second round football game in Glen Ellyn last Saturday.
Scouting DuPage County quarterfinal football playoff games
Updated Nov 11, 2022 9:42 AM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County football quarterfinal playoff games.
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Glenbard West’s Julius Ellens, left, gets past Glenbrook South’s Charlie Gottfred for a first-quarter touchdown Saturday during the Class 8A second round playoff game in Glen Ellyn.
Joe Lewnard | Staff
Ellens has day to remember in Hilltoppers’ big win
Updated Nov 6, 2022 9:00 PM
Julius Ellens’ 312 yards rushing and 5 touchdowns leads Glenbard West to a 42-0 win over Glenbrook South in the Class 8A football playoffs
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Glenbard West avenges playoff loss to Lockport
Updated Oct 29, 2022 8:01 PM
Korey Tai and Glenbard West did not need any added motivation for their playoff opener, but it was provided with a rematch against Lockport.
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Scouting DuPage County opening round playoff football games
Updated Oct 27, 2022 6:47 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County football playoff opening round matchups.
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Undefeated York, South Elgin headline playoff field
Updated Oct 22, 2022 10:08 PM
The royal season for York continued Saturday.
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Pope, Glenbard West getting healthy at right time
Updated Oct 22, 2022 6:01 PM
Having missed multiple games this season, Joey Pope is getting healthy at just the right time.
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Scouting Week 9 DuPage County football games
Posted Oct 21, 2022 1:00 AM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County Week 9 football matchups.
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Glenbard West overcomes mistakes, Lyons
Updated Oct 15, 2022 8:45 PM
Jack Oberhofer said Glenbard West calls this upcoming week, Week 9, the “gauntlet week.”
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Rolling Meadows' Evan Grace takes the snap against Elk Grove last week. The Mustangs need one more win for their 11th straight playoff berth.
John Starks | Staff
Five high school football storylines to watch in Week 8
Updated Oct 14, 2022 7:07 AM
Here's five storylines to watch heading into Week 8 of the high school football season.
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Wheaton North’s Nick Morici tries to tackle Wheaton Warrenville South’s Colin Moore during the Falcons’ 8-7 win last week.
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Scouting Week 8 DuPage County football games
Updated Oct 13, 2022 2:14 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County Week 8 football matchups.
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Glenbard West quarterback Korey Tai fires a pass behind the block of Jack Anderson during a game at Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn.
Glenbard West bulls it way to 28-21 win over Downers Grove North
Updated Oct 8, 2022 7:48 PM
Jack Oberhofer raised both arms in triumph after bulling his way to an early fourth-down conversion Saturday.
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Naperville Central’s Christopher Bern picks up some yards during the Redhawks’ win over Naperville North last week. Naperville Central can become playoff eligible by winning at DeKalb on Friday.
John Starks | Staff
Scouting Week 7 DuPage County football games
Updated Oct 6, 2022 7:49 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County week 7 football matchups.
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Glenbard West’s Korey Tai (7) looks downfield for a receiver during the boys varsity football game between York and Glenbard West on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 in Elmhurst, IL.
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York remains perfect on season with victory vs. Glenbard West
Posted Oct 1, 2022 1:00 AM
In 1920, York ushered in the inaugural season of the football program. The Dukes, one of the oldest programs in the state, won five of their seven games in their first season.
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Glenbard South tailback Jalen Brown rushed for a school-record 286 yards last week in a win over Bartlett. The Raiders put their 5-0 record on the line Friday against 5-0 South Elgin.
Brian Hill | Staff
Scouting Week 6 DuPage County football games
Updated Sep 29, 2022 4:59 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County week 6 football matchups.
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Naperville North’s Nathan Jacobs looks for more running room during a loss to Neuqua Valley last week. Both teams return to DuPage Valley play Friday night.
Brian Hill | Staff
Scouting Week 5 DuPage County football games
Updated Sep 23, 2022 6:57 AM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County week 5 football matchups.
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Scouting Week 4 DuPage County football games
Updated Sep 15, 2022 4:04 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County week 4 football matchups.
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Ellens’ 4 TDs help Glenbard West pull away from Oak Park in 2nd half
Updated Sep 10, 2022 8:06 PM
Julius Ellens already holds a rare distinction at Glenbard West.
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Scouting Week 3 DuPage County football games
Updated Sep 8, 2022 7:20 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County week 3 football matchups.
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Wheaton Warrenville South’s Braylen Meredith (left) celebrates a touchdown during the Tigers’ loss to Simeon at Gately Stadium in Chicago last Saturday. WW South has another tough game Friday night against Neuqua Valley.
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Scouting Week 2 DuPage County football games
Updated Sep 1, 2022 7:38 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County week 2 football matchups.
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Ellens, Glenbard West race past Marist
Updated Aug 27, 2022 6:58 PM
Julius Ellens considers himself to be a hybrid player and showed off how versatile he can be for Glenbard West on Saturday.
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Ryan Spickerman makes a tackle for Naperville Central last year against Naperville North. The Redhawks open the season Friday with a challenging matchup against Hinsdale Central.
Brian Hill | Staff
Scouting Week 1 DuPage County football games
Updated Aug 26, 2022 9:29 AM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County’s week 1 football matchups.
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Glenbard West players run drills during the first official day of practice in Glen Ellyn on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.
Sandy Bressner/sbressner@shawmedia.com
2022 season preview: Scouting the West Suburban Conference
Updated Aug 18, 2022 3:07 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in the West Suburban Conference.
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Glenbard West players run drills during the first official day of practice in Glen Ellyn on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.
Sandy Bressner/sbressner@shawmedia.com
Glenbard West eyes return to glory
Posted Aug 9, 2022 1:00 AM
Beads of sweat glistened underneath Chris Terek’s helmet during a breather Monday.
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Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com St. Francis lineman TJ McMillen, right, pictured celebrating with teammate Ben Radel, will play college football in Champaign for Bret Bielema and the University of Illinois.
St. Francis lineman McMillen commits to Illinois
Updated May 27, 2022 11:57 AM
St. Francis junior lineman TJ McMillen had a plan for his summer.In typical offensive/defensive lineman fashion, he blew up his own plans with a surprise decision.
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Mark Black / Shaw Media Illinois Glenbard South’s Cam Williams (8) celebrates his late second quarter touchdown against South Elgin on Friday, September 10, 2021.
Glenbard South’s Williams adding offers; Benet’s Walsh commits to Minnesota
Updated May 5, 2022 3:41 PM
Glenbard South sophomore wide receiver Cam Williams is busy this spring. Benet junior defensive end/tight end Pierce Walsh became the latest local player to join Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck’s program.
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Loyola's Johnny McGuire (33) is wrapped up by a host of York Players during the IHSA Class 8A semifinal football game Saturday November 19, 2022 in Elmhurst.
Brian Hill | Staff
Loyola ends York's perfect season
Updated Nov 21, 2022 2:23 PM
In search of the first state trip in program history, York finally encountered an opponent Saturday it couldn't overcome.
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Loyola goes to the air to reach 8A semifinals
Updated Nov 16, 2022 4:13 PM
After running the football past two playoff opponents, Loyola Academy utilized quarterback Jake Stearney’s arm to advance to the Class 8A semifinals
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York’s Matt Vezza keeps the ball for a touchdown run against Palatine in a Class 8A quarterfinal playoff football game in Elmhurst on Saturday, November 12, 2022.
John Starks | Staff
Vezza, York run past Palatine and into 8A semifinals
Updated Nov 12, 2022 6:00 PM
Matt Vezza can beat teams with his arm. On Saturday, the York senior quarterback showed once again that he can also do that with his legs.
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York’s Matt Vezza (9) runs for the game winning score during a second round Class 8A varsity football playoff game between York High School and Marist High School on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 in Chicago, IL.
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Vezza’s TD sends York past Marist in double OT thriller to first quarterfinal since 2006
Updated Nov 5, 2022 8:21 PM
Matt Vezza as a runner was not a number York called on too frequently during a perfect regular season, because it was not needed.
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Mount Carmel overtakes Downers North in 2nd half
Updated Nov 5, 2022 5:29 PM
Mount Carmel drew upon its past experiences when it battled adversity in its Class 7A second-round game against Downers Grove North on Saturday.
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York notches another milestone with playoff victory against Oswego East
Updated Oct 29, 2022 12:22 AM
Becoming only the third team in program history to reach double digits in wins, York advanced to the Class 8A second round with a 31-10 win over Oswego East in Elmhurst.
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Lyons’ Danny Montsesano (1) wraps up Naperville Central’s Logan Devick (14) during a first round Class 8A varsity football playoff game between Lyons Township and Naperville Central on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022 in Western Springs, IL.
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Pooch punt leaves Naperville Central in a bad spot against Lyons Twp.
Updated Oct 28, 2022 11:12 PM
It’s a rare occasion that a pooch punt saves the day for any football team. But that proved to be crucial play in Lyons Township’s 26-17 defeat Friday of Naperville Central in the first round of the Class 8A playoffs.
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Lyons rallies late to beat Downers Grove North
Updated Oct 22, 2022 10:42 PM
Patrick Cramer scooped and scored on his blocked punt, turned toward a loud Lyons Township student section behind the end zone and took a deep bow.
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York routs Oak Park, completes first 9-0 season
Updated Oct 20, 2022 9:54 PM
After a runner-up West Suburban Silver finish a year ago, York accomplished more than just its goal of an outright conference title Thursday night.
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Neuqua Valley’s Carter Stare is wrapped up by DeKalb’s Jaleel Wallace during the Wildcats’ loss last Friday in DeKalb. Neuqua Valley enters the final week of the regular season tied with Naperville Central for the DVC lead.
Mark Busch/mbusch@shawmedia.com
DVC race coming down to the wire in Week 9
Updated Oct 19, 2022 8:55 AM
An interesting final week is shaping up in the DuPage Valley Conference.
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Colors:Forest Green/White
Address: 670 Crescent Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, Il 60137
Phone:630-469-8600
County:DuPage
Website:www.glenbardwesths.org