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IC Catholic Prep’s Kyle Franklin (20) sprints toward the end zone for a second-quarter touchdown against St. Francis Friday, Oct. 18 in Wheaton. The teams could meet again next week in the Class 4A semifinals.
Paul Valade | Staff
Where’s the advantage in playing on the road?
Updated Nov 12, 2019 6:18 PM
Football: DuPage County is down to four teams as we head into the quarterfinals.
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Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit host “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” in a podcast format.
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Updated Nov 11, 2019 4:17 PM
PODCAST: A preview of the quarterfinals and a chat with Willowbrook coach Nick Hildreth and quarterback Sam Tumilty on this week’s edition of Tailgating with Dave and Kevin.
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IC Catholic finds right ‘mindset’ in second half
Updated Nov 9, 2019 7:24 PM
IC Catholic Prep defeated Stillman Valley in a Class 4A second-round playoff football game.
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Shawn Patrick
Mundelein’s Patrick, IC Catholic Prep’s Cooke garner Week 2 MVP honors
Updated Sep 11, 2019 6:45 PM
Mundelein’s Shawn Patrick and IC Catholic Prep’s Kevin Cooke are the Daily Herald offensive and defensive MVPs, respectively, for their efforts on the football field in Week 2.
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Glenbard North’s Jordan McQuarter (17) moves upfield Friday during the first-round Class 7A football playoff in Carol Stream.
Brian Hill | Staff
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County playoff football games
Updated Nov 7, 2019 4:22 PM
Scouting DuPage County’s second-round playoff high school football games
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Downers Grove North entered the playoffs with a 5-4 record, but that doesn’t mean the Trojans will be easy to beat.
Joe Lewnard | Staff
History says Downers Grove North is a tougher foe than it seems
Updated Nov 6, 2019 12:18 PM
DuPage football notes: Another five-win Downers Grove North team? Watch out...
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Neuqua Valley quarterback Mark Gronowski goes on a touchdown run against Conant in a first-round playoff football game in Naperville Saturday.
John Starks | Staff
What we learned about DuPage County teams from the first round
Updated Nov 5, 2019 8:31 PM
Football: For DuPage County’s surviving playoff teams, it’s one down and four to go.
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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 Nov 4, 2019 4:56 PM
PODCAST: A look back at the first round and a preview of every DuPage County second-round playoff football game on this week’s edition of Tailgating with Dave and Kevin.
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IC Catholic Prep meets its goals
Updated Nov 2, 2019 8:50 PM
IC Catholic Prep defeated Sullivan in a Class 4A first-round football playoff game in Elmhurst.
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Glenbard West will host Downers Grove South in a Class 8A first-round playoff game at 1 p.m. Saturday in Glen Ellyn.
John Starks | Staff
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County playoff football games
Updated Nov 1, 2019 12:30 PM
Scouting DuPage County’s first-round playoff high school football games
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Carson Schiller
Rolling Meadows’ Schilller, Elgin’s Bonds Week 9 MVPs
Updated Oct 30, 2019 8:56 PM
Carson Schiller of Rolling Meadows and Xavier Bonds of Elgin are the Daily Herald football MVPs for Week 9.
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Wheaton Warrenville South appears to have a favorable draw in Class 7A.
John Starks | Staff
Of good draws, bad draws and strike-affected draws
Updated Oct 29, 2019 9:00 PM
Football: Eyes on Five stares down the easiest and toughest playoff draws for DuPage County’s playoff teams.
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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 28, 2019 4:45 PM
PODCAST: We’re breaking down every DuPage County first-round playoff game on this week’s edition of Tailgating with Dave and Kevin.
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Neuqua Valley will host Conant in the first round of the IHSA Class 8A football playoffs next weekend.
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DuPage County: Breaking down the brackets
Updated Oct 26, 2019 9:57 PM
Football: Breaking down all of DuPage County’s first-round playoff games.
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Wheaton North finishes the regular season at Batavia tonight.
John Starks | Staff
Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
Updated Oct 24, 2019 6:42 PM
A game-by-game look at this weekend’s DuPage County football games.
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Wild Week 9 will decide which DuPage County teams are in, out of state playoffs
Updated Oct 23, 2019 6:16 AM
Football: There’s always an abundance of compelling stories heading into Week 9 of the IHSA football season.
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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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Play Video St. Francis 20, IC Catholic 19
Paul Valade | Staff
St. Francis stops IC Catholic Prep’s winning streak
Updated Oct 19, 2019 2:24 AM
St. Francis snaps IC Catholic’s 33-game winning streak
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The St. Francis Spartans take the field before the start of Friday’s football game against IC Catholic Prep in Wheaton.
Paul Valade | Staff
Images: IC Catholic Prep vs. St. Francis football
Updated Oct 18, 2019 11:14 PM
IC Catholic Prep faced St. Francis in football action on Friday, Oct. 18 in Wheaton.
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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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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.
PODCAST: Tailgating with Dave and Kevin
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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IC Catholic rolls past St. Edward
Updated Oct 11, 2019 11:59 PM
IC Catholic Prep defeated St. Edward in a Metro Suburban Conference crossover football victory.
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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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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.
PODCAST: Tailgating with Dave and Kevin
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 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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ICCP tops Bishop McNamara in fantastic finish
Updated Sep 20, 2019 11:35 PM
IC Catholic Prep defeated Bishop McNamara in a Metro Suburban 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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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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IC Catholic scores convincing win against Wheaton Academy
Updated Sep 13, 2019 11:16 PM
IC Catholic Prep defeated Wheaton Academy in a Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division 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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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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ICCP comeback catches Joliet Catholic
Updated Sep 6, 2019 11:38 PM
IC Catholic Prep defeated Joliet Catholic in a nonconference football game.
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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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Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
Updated Aug 29, 2019 12:49 PM
Scouting the top Week 1 high school football games for DuPage County
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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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St. Francis’ Tommy Rittenhouse reacts on the sidelines against IC Catholic Prep last season in Elmhurst.
John Starks | Staff
Scouting Metro Suburban Conference football
Updated Aug 26, 2019 12:18 PM
Scouting Metro Suburban Conference football
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Scouting the IC Catholic Prep Knights
Updated Aug 22, 2019 7:23 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.
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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No. Name Class Height Weight Position
1 Hood, Cam Senior 6-0 160 WR/DB
2 Lee, Chauncey Junior 5-11 170 WR/DB
3 Kozerski, Nick Sophomore 6-0 170 QB/DB
5 Cook, Max Senior 5-10 175 WR/DB
6 Oatman, Deontae Sophomore 5-10 165 WR/DB
7 Colbert, Quinn Freshman 6-0 165 WR/LB
9 Hall, Justin Junior 6-0 170 WR/DB
10 Parille, Anthony Junior 5-11 175 WR/DB
11 Gibbons, Evan Senior 5-9 185 WR/LB
12 Ryan, Tommy Senior 6-1 165 QB/DB
13 Frazier, Jaylen Junior 6-1 170 WR/LB
14 Roberto, Danny Junior 5-9 160 WR/DB
15 Sloan, Tommy Senior 5-7 135 K
16 O'Brien, George Sophomore 5-9 150 QB/DB
17 Richardson, Antonio Sophomore 6-2 175 WR/DL
19 Cronin, Danny Senior 6-3 192 QB/DB
20 Franklin, Kyle Junior 5-6 185 RB/LB
22 Sbeih, Rashad Senior 6-0 170 WR/DB
24 Bigane, Brendan Sophomore 5-10 160 WR/LB
25 Ryan, Jack Senior 6-1 170 WR/DB
27 Coleman, Ka'Davion Junior 5-10 155 WR/DB
28 Weathers, Nakiyab Sophomore 5-8 160 RB/LB
30 Gibson, Denzel Freshman 5-10 165 WR/DB
32 Morris, Malachi Senior 5-11 170 WR/DL
33 Cooke, William Junior 5-11 190 RB/LB
34 Herrera, Jose Junior 5-8 175 OL/LB
36 Gray, Malik Freshman 5-10 180 RB/LB
37 Raffaeilli, Anthony Senior 6-0 155 WR/DB
44 Cooke, Kevin Senior 5-11 200 RB/LB
48 McCoy, Connor Sophomore 6-1 170 OL/LB
52 Akins, Kevin Senior 6-0 260 OL/DL
53 Mims, Jadon Sophomore 5-11 215 OL/LB
54 Sutton, Jayden Freshman 6-2 220 OL/DL
55 Krepulec, Dom Senior 6-0 210 OL/LB
56 Howard, Aj Junior 6-1 225 OL/DL
57 Medina, Angel Junior 5-9 225 OL/DL
58 Carroll, Drew Sophomore 5-10 185 OL/DL
63 Reed, Koby Senior 5-11 180 OL/DL
64 Lamborn, Tom Senior 6-1 170 OL/DL
65 Kenneally, Declan Sophomore 5-10 235 OL/DL
66 Ryan, Will Sophomore 5-11 190 OL/DL
70 Sadkowski, Daneil Senior 6-1 280 OL/DL
71 Bracey, Cordarius Sophomore 5-11 220 OL/DL
72 Niecikowski, Nicholas Junior 6-1 280 OL/DL
75 Vega, Julian Junior 5-11 235 OL/DL
75 Vega, Julian Junior 5-11 235 OL/DL
76 Rollin, Michael Senior 5-11 235 OL/DL
78 Cira, Matt Senior 5-10 200 C/NG
84 Pochop, Nicolette Junior 5-3 110 K
88 Arenas, Carlo Sophomore 5-11 120 K
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St. Francis grinds out second-round win
Updated Nov 9, 2019 7:25 PM
St. Francis defeated Genoa-Kingston in a Class 4A second-round football playoff game.
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Griffin Zajac hasn’t let his 5-foot-8 size keep him from becoming a standout cornerback at St. Ambrose.
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ACC grad Zajac standing tall at St. Ambrose
Updated Nov 5, 2019 7:25 PM
For Aurora Central Catholic graduate Griffin Zajac, height and weight are just numbers on a piece of paper.
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Marmion rolls in playoff opener
Updated Nov 2, 2019 6:19 PM
Fox Valley football first-round roundup
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St. Francis shakes off uncertainty, wallops Clark
Updated Nov 2, 2019 4:23 PM
St. Francis defeated Clark in a Class 4A first-round football playoff game in Wheaton.
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Scouting: Fox Valley’s high school football first-round playoff games
Updated Nov 1, 2019 4:10 PM
Scouting: Fox Valley’s first round football playoff games
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Michael Gatze and his Marmion teammates are one of three Fox area teams waiting to see if the Chicago schools settle their strike Tuesday. The Cadets are scheduled to open the playoffs against Chicago Amundsen but will receive a forfeit win if CPL teams are not able to return to practice by Wednesday.
Patrick Kunzer | Staff
Answers to all your questions about football playoffs
Updated Oct 28, 2019 8:42 PM
After 9 regular-season games filled with ups and downs, the time has finally come for high school football teams.
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Sean King for the Daily Herald 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
Scouting Fox Valley area playoff matchups
Updated Oct 26, 2019 9:48 PM
Twelve teams from the Fox Valley area learned their playoff opponents Saturday night. Here is a quick look at each matchup with a more detailed breakdown coming next week.
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St. Francis finishes unbeaten in MSC Blue
Updated Oct 26, 2019 1:02 PM
St. Francis defeated Aurora Central Catholic in a Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division football game.
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Aurora Christian takes fifth win against Wheaton Academy
Updated Oct 26, 2019 2:17 AM
Aurora Christian wins, likely in the playoffs
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Scouting: Fox Valley’s Week 9 football games
Updated Oct 25, 2019 1:02 AM
Scouting: Fox Valley’s Week 9 football games
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Phone:630-530-3460
County:DuPage
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