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Glenbard West’s Mason Ellens returns the game opening kickoff for a touchdown during an IHSA Class 8A playoff game against Naperville North on Oct. 28, 2023 at Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn.
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Defense, special teams power Glenbard West past Naperville North
Updated Oct 29, 2023 8:18 AM
The revival of Glenbard West’s offense grabbed most of the headlines during the Hilltoppers’ six-game winning streak to close out the regular season.
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Glenbard West’s Mason Ellens returns the game opening kickoff for a touchdown during an IHSA Class 8A playoff game against Naperville North on Oct. 28, 2023 at Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn.
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Defense, special teams power Glenbard West past Naperville North
Updated Oct 29, 2023 8:18 AM
The revival of Glenbard West’s offense grabbed most of the headlines during the Hilltoppers’ six-game winning streak to close out the regular season.
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John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com Quarterback Colton Gumino works on the first day of football practice at Hersey High School in Arlington Heights on Monday, August 7, 2023.
Playoff clinchers: These area football teams enter Week 9 knowing they will have a Week 10
Updated Oct 18, 2023 2:38 PM
They still want to win this weekend’s football games, but for teams already with 6 wins or more, they don’t have to worry about making the IHSA playoffs.
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Scouting Week 8 DuPage County football games
Updated Oct 12, 2023 6:47 PM
Scouting Week 8 DuPage County football games
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Ben Cesario (1) blocks a late fourth quarter field goal attempt by Lyons Township kicker Tommy Newcomb (19) to seal the Glenbard West win in a game on Sep. 16, 2023 at Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn.
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Cesario’s blocked FG ices Glenbard West’s comeback win over Lyons Township
Updated Sep 16, 2023 8:11 PM
As Glenbard West has learned plentifully this season, nothing comes easy.
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Battle, Downers Grove North break drought against Glenbard West — in a big way
Updated Sep 9, 2023 9:14 PM
Noah Battle and Downers Grove North came close to breaking the program’s drought against Glenbard West the last two years.
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Ellens’ 94-yard kickoff return leads Glenbard West to 7-6 win over Marist
Updated Aug 26, 2023 7:14 PM
Mason Ellens’ trust in his teammates helped him make a game-changing play for Glenbard West when it mattered the most on Saturday afternoon.
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There is a limited college football schedule on Aug. 26 and Glenbard West's Duchon Field provides a collegiate atmosphere that will top most of the Division I offerings on the docket that day when the Hilltoppers take on Marist.
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It's almost time for high school football! Here are 11 games worth catching in Week 1
Updated Aug 2, 2023 10:46 AM
IHSA Assistant Executive Director Matt Troha gives his unique take on Week 1.
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Downers Grove North’s Owen Lansu rolls out to pass against Mt. Carmel in the Class 7A championship Saturday at Hancock Stadium in Normal.
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Downers North falls behind early, loses to Mt. Carmel in 7A final
Updated Nov 25, 2023 9:46 PM
Downers Grove North’s football team fell behind early and lost 35-10 to Mt. Carmel in Saturday’s Class 7A championship football game.
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Cary-Grove’s Peyton Seaburg hands the ball off to Logan Abrams during a IHSA Class 6A semifinal playoff football game against Lake Zurich on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at Lake Zurich High School.
They’re back! Previews and predictions for this weekend’s state title football games
Updated Nov 23, 2023 11:26 AM
They’re back! We’re bringing you previews and predictions for this weekend’s Class 1A to 8A title football games.
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Downers Grove North senior Noah Battle enters Saturday’s Class 7A state title game with 192 carries for 1,058 yards and 17 rushing touchdowns in 11 games this season.
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Battle, Downers Grove North aiming for one last big game on biggest stage
Updated Nov 22, 2023 12:57 PM
Noah Battle saved one of his best performances for the final home game of his three-year varsity career.
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Downers Grove North’s “N Zone” student section supports the Trojans during their 42-0 Class 7A semifinal victory over Normal on Nov. 18.
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For Cary-Grove, Downers Grove North, going downstate is a hidden community enterprise
Updated Nov 22, 2023 6:15 AM
It takes a village to support a high school football team’s downstate bid, an achievement both the Cary-Grove Trojans and the Downers Grove North Trojans have accomplished.
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Cary-Grove’s Logan Abrams runs through the Lake Zurich defense during Saturday’sClass 6A semifinal.
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IHSA football: Matchups for Class 1A-8A title games
Updated Nov 20, 2023 4:52 PM
IHSA football: Times, dates and matchups for Class 1A-8A state title games
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York pushes defending champ Loyola to the brink, falls short in rematch
Updated Nov 18, 2023 7:39 PM
From the moment York’s undefeated campaign was ended by Loyola last fall, the Dukes made it their mission to reach the state title game this season.
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Downers Grove North, led by dominating ‘D’, routs previously unbeaten Normal
Updated Nov 18, 2023 7:37 PM
As one of the last players to leave Carstens Field on Saturday afternoon, Downers Grove North’s Jimmy Janicki paused for a brief second in the tunnel leading to the locker room.
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Barrington’s Dylan Balsis and his Broncos teammates celebrate their 42-40 victory over Maine South with fans in the student section during the Class 8A football quarterfinal game at Barrington Saturday.
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5 high school football semifinals to watch Saturday
Updated Nov 18, 2023 7:49 AM
York travels to face powerful Loyola, Batavia has a big-time matchup at Mt. Carmel and Cary-Grove takes on Lake Zurich among other games.
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Marmion football coach Dan Thorpe leaves the program as its career leader in victories.
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A class act, Marmion football coach resigns as program victories leader
Updated Nov 15, 2023 4:49 PM
Marmion football is losing a class act and its career victories leader.
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Lansu throws 4 TD passes to lead Downers Grove North into semis with rout of Lincoln-Way West
Updated Nov 14, 2023 9:20 PM
Sophomore quarterback Owen Lansu watched his Downers Grove North teammates bounce off tackles and run over Lincoln-Way West defenders all day Saturday.
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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