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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 26, 2018 3:42 PM
PODCAST: Who were DuPage County’s top football teams in 2018? Breaking it down on this week’s edition of “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin”.
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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St. Charles East handles Lake Park for 5th win
Updated Oct 19, 2018 11:34 PM
The fireworks display during the National Anthem was the only aerial show that St. Charles East put on during its home season finale against DuKane Conference foe Lake Park Friday night.
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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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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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Geneva beats Lake Park for second straight win
Updated Oct 13, 2018 12:33 AM
Geneva defeated Lake Park in a DuKane Conference football game.
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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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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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WW South makes playoff return official
Updated Oct 5, 2018 10:47 PM
Wheaton Warrenville South defeated Lake Park in a DuKane Conference football game.
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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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Lake Park needs to win its final three games to qualify for the playoffs.
John Starks | Staff
Will Lake Park be as tall as the task?
Updated Oct 3, 2018 11:32 AM
Football notes: Lake Park kept its playoff hopes alive with a wild win over Glenbard North.
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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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Defense leads St. Charles North over Lake Park
Updated Sep 21, 2018 11:51 PM
There may have been some early bumps in the road for St. Charles North on Friday night, but eventually the North Stars’ defense and strong running attack paved the way to 28-8 win over visiting Lake Park in DuKane Valley Conference action.
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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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Wheaton North prevails over Lake Park in overtime
Updated Sep 15, 2018 1:04 AM
Football: Wheaton North beat Lake Park 7-6 in overtime in Friday’s DuKane Conference game in Roselle.
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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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Taylor’s return sparks Batavia in rout of Lake Park
Updated Sep 7, 2018 11:32 PM
Batavia’s Art Taylor made up for some lost time Friday night.
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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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Benet’s Wymer quickly making impact
Updated Sep 5, 2018 11:33 AM
Football: Benet senior Mike Wymer is bringing speed to the Redwings’ offense.
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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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Lake Park's Isaac Moore eyes the loose ball after it was fumbled by Metea Valley quarterback Patrick Straub late in the first half Friday in Aurora. Moore ran it back for a touchdown.
John Starks | Staff
Lake Park bounces back, beats Metea Valley
Updated Sep 1, 2018 8:48 AM
Lake Park shut out Metea Valley in a nonconference football game between former DuPage Valley Conference rivals.
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Lake Park’s Isaac Moore eyes a loose ball after it was fumbled by Metea Valley quarterback Patrick Straub late in the first half Friday in Aurora. Moore ran it back for a touchdown.
John Starks | Staff
Images: Lake Park vs. Metea Valley football
Updated Aug 31, 2018 10:37 PM
The Metea Valley Mustangs hosted the Lake Park Lancers for football action on Friday, Aug. 31 in Aurora.
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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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Patrick Panasiuk
Tuesday Morning Quarterback
Updated Aug 27, 2018 6:08 PM
Chatting with Lake Park offensive lineman Patrick Panasiuk.
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DeKalb shuts out Lake Park
Updated Aug 24, 2018 10:42 PM
DeKalb defeated Lake Park in the teams’ nonconference football season opener.
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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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Wheaton North’s Antowon Tolbert (7) is a player to watch in the first season of the DuKane Conference.
Brian Hill | Staff
Football: Scouting the DuKane Conference
Updated Aug 22, 2018 10:39 AM
Football: Scouting the DuKane 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 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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Scouting the Lake Park Lancers
Updated Aug 17, 2018 3:33 PM
Football: Scouting Lake Park.
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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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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
2 Feliciano, Carlos Junior 6-0 170 QB
3 Curry, Dylan Junior 6-0 170 QB
4 Arey, JJ Senior 6-2 180 DB
5 Beacom, Anthony Junior 5-9 200 LB
5 Beacom, Anthony Junior 5-9 200 LB
6 Kutil, TJ Sophomore 5-10 200 LB
7 Kaiser, Max Senior 6-0 190 LB
8 Romano, Nico Junior 5-9 150 WR
9 Zaprzailka, Ryan Junior 5-10 150 DB
10 Gifford, Armoni Junior 6-2 215 WR
11 Tumbarello, Matt Senior 6-1 175 DB
12 Riser, Masen Senior 6-1 185 WR
13 Fitzpatrick, Alex Sophomore 5-7 160 WR
14 Finn, Tommy Senior 5-8 150 DB
15 Meyer, Max Junior 6-0 150 DB
16 Reid, Nathan Senior 5-9 170 DB
17 Segreti, Jeremy Junior 5-11 150 DB
18 Rog, Dawid Senior 5-9 162 WR
19 Arey, John Junior 6-1 176 DB
20 Sutherland, Will Senior 5-10 190 LB
21 Caruso, Gianluca Senior 5-9 165 WR
22 Nie, Nick Senior 5-6 155 RB
23 Schram, Kyle Junior 6-0 180 LB
24 Zepeda, Jaime Senior 5-9 150 DB
25 Cestone, Brandon Junior 6-3 190 DB
26 Holiday, Kyle Senior 6-3 220 DL
27 Dinkov, Simon Senior 5-9 145 DB
28 Fiore, Nick Junior 5-7 190 K
29 Hardwick, David Senior 6-0 210 RB
30 Piriano, AJ Junior 6-3 160 DB
31 Colon, Jordan Junior 5-6 162 RB
32 Rodriguez, Josh Junior 5-10 185 LB
33 Fosu, Emmanuel Junior 5-8 195 RB
38 Mazzocchi, Mike Senior 5-8 165 LB
42 Kroner, Jacob Junior 5-8 215 LB
43 Cox, Sean Senior 5-11 200 DL
45 Donnely, Ryan Junior 6-4 170 LB
49 Lee, Demarco Senior 6-5 200 DL
51 Denman, Aidan Junior 6-0 250 OL
52 Rodriguez, Victor Junior 5-9 200 OL
54 Schleimer, Ryan Junior 6-5 200 DL
61 Moore, Isaac Senior 6-2 210 DL
70 Frewert, Alex Junior 5-10 238 OL
71 Panasuik, Patrick Senior 6-3 290 OL
72 Fisk, Dan Senior 6-2 245 OL
73 LeClaire, Logan Senior 6-4 225 OL
74 Smith, Anthony Junior 6-0 180 OL
75 Owen, Anthony Junior 6-2 250 OL
75 Owen, Anthony Junior 6-2 250 OL
75 Owen, Anthony Junior 6-2 250 OL
77 Tiritilli=Roberts, Anthony Junior 6-0 275 DL
80 Koch, Bryce Junior 6-4 195 TE/OL
80 Koch, Bryce Junior 6-4 195 TE/OL
84 Vignaude, Kenya Junior 6-3 170 WR
88 Osorio, Chris Senior 6-0 170 WR
90 Menard, George Junior 5-10 200 DL
92 Letsos, Dimtri Junior 5-11 270 DL
93 Letsos, Chris Senior 5-7 210 DL
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Finding myself in right place at right time this past season
Updated Nov 26, 2018 6:24 PM
I’ll admit it — I was spoiled this football season.
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St. Charles North captains Daniel Daley (4), Ben Furtney (8), Alex Westendorf (72) and Tyler Nubin (27) hold the second-place trophy following their loss to Nazareth during the Class 7A state football championship at Memorial Stadium in Champaign Saturday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff
St. Charles North loses 31-10 to Nazareth Academy in 7A football finals
Updated Nov 24, 2018 8:43 PM
St. Charles North fell to Nazareth Academy 31-10 in the IHSA Class 7A state football championship at Memorial Stadium in Champaign Saturday.
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St. Charles North quarterback Kyler Brown throws a pass during the Class 7A state football championship against Nazareth at Memorial Stadium in Champaign Saturday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff
Nazareth denies St. Charles North Class 7A crown
Updated Nov 24, 2018 7:05 PM
Playing in its first football state championship game in program history, St. Charles North fell short Saturday, losing to Nazareth Academy 31-10 in the Class 7A title game at Memorial Stadium.
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St. Charles North’s Dj Oshin (44) and Johnny Ambrogio hope they have more to celebrate when the North Stars play for a Class 7A state championship Saturday afternoon in Champaign.
Brian Hill | Staff
Scouting 7A and 6A state championship games
Updated Nov 23, 2018 3:42 PM
Scouting 7A and 6A state championship games
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Ben Furtney (8) celebrates during St. Charles North’s win over Mt. Carmel. The North Stars will play Nazareth for the state championship Saturday.
Brian Hill | Staff
St. Charles North proves resilient in reaching 7A state title game
Updated Nov 21, 2018 6:56 PM
Most high school football teams do not advance to championship games when forced to deal with the kind of adversity St. Charles North has faced this season.
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Nazareth knocks out defending champ Batavia
Updated Nov 17, 2018 9:03 PM
Batavia’s quest to repeat as Class 7A state champion fell shy Saturday.
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St. Charles North’s DJ Oshin (44) comes up with a huge field goal block to force overtime Saturday during the IHSA Class 7A football semifinals in St. Charles.
Brian Hill | Staff
St. Charles North upsets Mt. Carmel, will go for 7A title
Updated Nov 17, 2018 6:31 PM
Senior Tyler Nubin’s 10-yard touchdown run in the second overtime propelled St. Charles North to a stunning 27-21 win over Mt. Carmel Saturday in a Class 7A state football playoff semifinal game in St. Charles.
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Scouting Fox Valley semifinals
Updated Nov 16, 2018 9:19 PM
Scouting Fox Valley semifinals
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Kaneland graduate and NFL Super Bowl winner Don Beebe is the new football coach at Aurora University.
Photo courtesy of Aurora University
North Stars make St. Charles history; Beebe new coach at AU
Updated Nov 15, 2018 8:18 PM
The excitement level is unmistakable in St. Charles as the North Stars enjoy an unprecedented playoff run.
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Batavia’s Jackson Williams (23) and Xander Montiel (67) celebrate after their Win Saturday against Willowbrook.
Brian Hill | Staff
Batavia edges Willowbrook in back-and-forth OT thriller
Updated Nov 11, 2018 8:17 AM
Falling behind for the first time during Saturday’s Class 7A state football quarterfinal game against Willowbrook with less than a minute remaining, Batavia’s season was on the line.
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