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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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IC Catholic’s Corties Draper celebrates his sack of Richmond-Burton’s Jacob Huber, along with teammate Kevin Akins in the last minutes of a semifinal football playoff game Saturday in Elmhurst.
John Starks | Staff
ICCP knows the way back to Champaign
Updated Nov 17, 2018 8:14 PM
IC Catholic Prep defeated Richmond-Burton in a Class 4A football semifinal.
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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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VIDEO: DuPage semifinal football preview
Updated Nov 15, 2018 4:38 PM
VIDEO: Daily Herald prep sports writers Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit preview DuPage County’s semifinal football games.
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Montini’s Zack Olson runs for a touchdown against Woodstock North in a playoff football game in Lombard Saturday.
John Starks | Staff
Scouting this weekend’s playoff football games
Updated Nov 15, 2018 3:13 PM
Scouting the football state semifinal playoff games for DuPage County
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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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Franklin, ICCP tackle Marengo
Updated Nov 10, 2018 11:51 PM
Franklin, IC Catholic Prep, move on to 4A quarterfinals
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VIDEO: DuPage County quarterfinal preview
Updated Nov 8, 2018 5:56 PM
VIDEO: Daily Herald prep sports writers Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit preview DuPage County’s quarterfinal football games.
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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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IC Catholic Prep speeds past Stillman Valley
Updated Nov 3, 2018 5:12 PM
IC Catholic Prep defeated Stillman Valley in a Class 4A second-round football playoff game.
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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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ICCP defense continues to dominate
Updated Oct 26, 2018 11:19 PM
IC Catholic Prep remained undefeated with a victory against Raby in a Class 4A football playoff game.
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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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IC Catholic routs Riverside-Brookfield
Updated Oct 20, 2018 12:11 AM
IC Catholic Prep defeated Riverside-Brookfield in a Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division 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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Kyle Franklin
IC Catholic’s Franklin, Conant’s Wachal garner Week 8 MVP honors
Updated Oct 17, 2018 6:05 PM
Kyle Franklin of IC Catholic Prep and Anthony Wachal of Conant are the Daily Herald football MVPs for their performances in Week 8.
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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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IC Catholic Prep’s Kyle Franklin throws off St. Francis’ Clay Gorski with a stiff arm while Ben Radel wraps him up Friday in Elmhurst.
John Starks | Staff
St. Francis can’t slow ICCP running game
Updated Oct 12, 2018 11:46 PM
IC Catholic Prep defeated St. Francis in a Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division football game.
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St. Francis’ Joe Lang breaks up a pass to IC Catholic Prep’s Ryan Malek as teammate Jalen Bates gets involved in the play in the end zone Friday in Elmhurst.
John Starks | Staff
Images: IC Catholic Prep vs. St. Francis football
Updated Oct 12, 2018 10:50 PM
The IC Catholic Prep Knights hosted the St. Francis Spartans for football action on Friday, Oct. 12 in Elmhurst.
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VIDEO: Week 8 DuPage County football preview
Updated Oct 11, 2018 5:35 PM
VIDEO: Previewing the top Week 8 football games in DuPage County.
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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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Glenbard East’s Patrick Crossland runs the ball during varsity football at Bartlett on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018.
Patrick Kunzer | Staff
Glenbard East, Glenbard South ready to renew rivalry in Upstate Eight
Updated Oct 10, 2018 3:30 PM
DuPage County football notes: Glenbard East and Glenbard South are ready to renew their rivalry in their first season together in the Upstate Eight Conference.
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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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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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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 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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IC Catholic rolls past Aurora Christian
Updated Sep 21, 2018 11:50 PM
IC Catholic Prep defeated Aurora Christian in a Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division football game.
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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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ICCP rallies in final seconds
Updated Sep 15, 2018 12:29 AM
IC Catholic Prep defeated Bishop McNamara in a Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division 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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IC Catholic cruises past Wheaton Academy
Updated Sep 8, 2018 12:12 AM
IC Catholic Prep defeated Wheaton Academy in the first Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division football game of the season.
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VIDEO: Week 3 DuPage County football preview
Updated Sep 6, 2018 5:31 PM
VIDEO: Daily Herald prep sports writers Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit break down the top Week 3 football games in DuPage County.
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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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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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IC Catholic routs Joliet Catholic
Updated Sep 1, 2018 12:08 AM
IC Catholic Prep shut out Joliet Catholic Academy in a nonconference football game.
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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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ICCP enjoys successful road trip
Updated Aug 24, 2018 10:48 PM
Defending state champion IC Catholic Prep scored a big nonconference victory against Belleville Althoff at Illinois Wesleyan University.
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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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The Knights of IC Catholic Prep practiced on Monday at Lewis Stadium on the Plunkett Athletic Complex in Elmhurst. Here, Camariun Hood, center, looks for an option after receiving a handoff.
Patrick Kunzer | Staff
Scouting the Metro Suburban Conference
Updated Aug 20, 2018 10:43 AM
Scouting the Metro Suburban Conference
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Scouting the IC Catholic Prep Knights
Updated Aug 17, 2018 3:33 PM
Scouting IC Catholic Prep football
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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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Running back Sean Lynch Jr., center, runs a pattern during first day of football practice at Carmel High School in Mundelein on Monday. Offensive lineman Jalen Snell, right, leads the way.
Paul Valade | Staff
Images: First day of high school football practice
Updated Aug 8, 2018 7:18 PM
See images from the first day of high school football practice at IC Catholic Prep, Batavia, Fremd, and Carmel.
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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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No. Name Class Height Weight Position
Rocha, Aidan Sophomore 6-3 275 T/DT
1 Sloan, Joe Senior 6-1 175 K
3 Sbeih, Rashad Junior 6-1 165 RB/FS
4 Lomeli, Jaylen Sophomore 5-11 155 QB/CB
5 Cook, Max Junior 5-11 160 WR/CB
7 Bates, Jaylen Sophomore 165 WR/DB
8 Hipskind, Sean Senior 6-1 180 WR/CB
9 Saunders, Khalil Senior 6-1 185 SS/CB
10 Malek, Ryan Senior 5-9 170 WR/SS/FS
11 Gibbons, Evan Junior 5-6 150 CB/WR
12 Ryan, Tommy Junior 6-0 160 QB/FS
13 Saunders, Khali Senior 6-4 220 OLB/WR
14 Frazier, Jaylen Sophomore 6-1 165 WR/OLB
16 Lee, Chauncey Sophomore 5-10 160 WR/CB
17 Sloan, Tom Junior 5-7 145 K
20 Franklin, Kyle Sophomore 5-9 175 RB/MLB
21 Hood, Camariun Junior 5-11 150 WR/CB
25 Ryan, Jack Junior 6-1 165 WR/FS
25 Parille, Anthony Sophomore WR/SS
26 Crady, Steven Senior 6-1 175 RB/CB
32 Morris, Malachi Junior 5-11 175 WR/DE
34 Lytton, Jacob Senior 6-0 180 WR/DB
40 Chavez, Larry Junior 5-10 210 WR/FB
44 Cooke, Kevin Junior 5-11 195 MLB/RB
45 Draper, Corties Junior 6-1 195 TE/DE/MLB
48 Vezza, Ryan Sophomore 6-2 180 TE/DE
50 Calles, Robbie Junior 6-3 260 T/DT
51 Reese, Kemon Senior 5-11 205 OL/LB
52 Johnson, Michael Senior 6-0 245 DE/DT
53 Kenneally, Ryan Senior 6-0 220 G/C
55 Krepulec, Dominick Junior 5-11 200 MLB
57 Vargas, David Senior 6-1 250 T/DT
57 Akins, Kevin Junior 6-1 245 T/DE
61 Barney, Declan Senior 5-10 195 G
63 Reed, Koby Junior 5-11 310 Dt/T
63 Niecikowski, Nicholas Sophomore 6-0 250 C/DT
64 Lamborn, Tom Junior 6-2 180 T/DE
70 Niecikowski, Anthony Sophomore 6-1 220 T/DT
70 Sadkowski, Daniel Junior 6-3 290 T/DT
72 Williams, Jalen Sophomore 5-11 180 G/DE
75 Vega, Julian Sophomore 5-11 310 DT/T
76 Phalen, Will Junior 6-0 165 G/DE
77 Mysliwiec, Ricky Senior 6-3 310 NG/T
78 Cira, Matthew Junior 5-10 200 C/NG
87 McCoy, Conor Freshman 6-1 155 WR/LB
93 Howard, A.J. Sophomore 6-2 235 Ol/DL
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Aurora Christian can’t slow Lena-Winslow’s ground game
Updated Nov 10, 2018 7:31 PM
There is nothing, absolutely nothing, fancy about the Lena-Winslow Panthers on the football field. In fact, they’re a completely one dimensional football team.
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Scouting Fox Valley area quarterfinal playoff games
Updated Nov 8, 2018 9:02 PM
Scouting Fox Valley area quarterfinal playoff games
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Batavia’s offense coming alive
Updated Nov 7, 2018 9:01 PM
Batavia has a reputation for hard-hitting defense but the offense has stolen the show in two playoff victories.
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Blood, sweat and tears, but this time no St. Francis win
Updated Nov 3, 2018 9:38 PM
St. Francis unable to pass Rockford Boylan in 5A playoffs
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Aurora Christian shuts out top-seeded Princeville
Updated Nov 3, 2018 9:02 PM
“Defense wins games” is a well-known sports cliché but it was true Saturday night in Aurora Christian’s Class 1A second-round win over top-seeded Princeville.
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Batavia’s Artavion Taylor escapes Wheaton North’s Tommy Gubenko during a regular season win in Week 9. The Bulldogs host Moline in the second round of the Class 7A playoffs Saturday.
John Starks | Staff
Scouting second round Fox Valley football playoff games
Updated Nov 1, 2018 8:34 PM
Scouting second round Fox Valley football playoff games
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St. Charles North looking for breakthrough win
Updated Nov 1, 2018 8:20 PM
St. Charles North hopes to avoid the second-round blues.
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Glenbard East’s Jack Baka tackles Prospect quarterback Jimmy Martin in a first-round playoff football game in Lombard Friday. The Rams won to advance to a second-round game Saturday against East St. Louis.
John Starks | Staff
Glenbard East has lived up to expectations
Updated Oct 31, 2018 7:47 PM
Football: Experience has been the key to Glenbard East’s historic success this season.
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St. Francis takes blowout victory
Updated Oct 27, 2018 12:06 AM
St. Francis defeated Amundsen in a Class 5A football playoff game.
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Wheaton Academy falls in playoff opener
Updated Oct 26, 2018 10:46 PM
Coal City defeated Wheaton Academy in a Class 4A football playoff game.
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Address: 217 Cottage Hill
Elmhurst, Il 60126
Phone:630-530-3460
County:DuPage
Website:http://www.iccatholicprep.org/