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Larkin’s Travis Farley celebrates with the town jug after a win over Elgin at Memorial Field in Elgin Friday night.
Patrick Kunzer | Staff
Images: Larkin vs. Elgin, Week 8 football
Updated Oct 13, 2018 7:23 AM
The Larkin Royals hosted the Elgin Maroons for football action on Friday, Oct. 12 in Elgin.
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Play Video Football: Larkin vs. Elgin
Patrick Kunzer | Staff
Larkin pulls away from Elgin in 4th quarter
Updated Oct 13, 2018 12:38 AM
Larkin started the postgame homecoming fireworks early in a 52-14 victory over Elgin at Memorial Field on Friday.
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Scouting Week 8 Fox Valley football games
Updated Oct 11, 2018 9:57 PM
Scouting Week 8 Fox Valley football games
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Playoff picture starting to clear up
Updated Oct 10, 2018 10:11 PM
The ins and outs of the Fox Valley area playoff picture are coming into focus with two regular-season games remaining.
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Bartlett completes win over Larkin
Updated Oct 6, 2018 8:07 PM
It took nearly 24 hours and 2 different fields, but Bartlett became playoff eligible by defeating U-46 rival Larkin, 29-6.
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Bartlett takes 2-touchdown lead on Larkin
Updated Oct 5, 2018 10:55 PM
A storm rolled in late in the third quarter, forcing the suspension of the festivities with Bartlett leading Larkin 22-7.
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Scouting Week 7 Fox Valley football games
Updated Oct 4, 2018 10:24 PM
Scouting Week 7 Fox Valley football games
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Wright sparks St. Edward to key Metro Suburban win
Updated Oct 3, 2018 9:14 PM
The St. Edward offense didn’t need a quarterback last week.
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South Elgin makes statement against Larkin
Updated Sep 29, 2018 11:58 PM
Larkin landed the first punch against host South Elgin in Saturday’s Upstate Eight Conference football game. The Storm landed the next eight to floor the upstart Royals 53-7.
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Scouting Week 6 Fox Valley football games
Updated Sep 27, 2018 10:23 PM
Scouting Week 6 Fox Valley football games
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Glenbard South wins wild one over Larkin
Updated Sep 21, 2018 11:30 PM
After a wild and crazy second half, a missed extra point was the difference.
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Scouting Week 5 Fox Valley football games
Updated Sep 21, 2018 4:28 PM
Scouting Week 5 Fox Valley football games
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Larkin knocks off West Chicago
Updated Sep 15, 2018 12:50 AM
Larkin defeate West Chicago in an Upstate Eight Conference football game.
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Scouting Week 3 Fox Valley football games
Updated Sep 6, 2018 10:54 PM
Scouting Week 3 Fox Valley football games
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Larkin’s goal-line stands stop Streamwood
Updated Aug 31, 2018 11:48 PM
The stat book clearly indicated Streamwood was the winner at Memorial field on Friday night, but the Larkin bend but don’t break defense said otherwise.
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West Aurora handles Larkin
Updated Aug 24, 2018 10:57 PM
West Aurora downed Larkin 55-6 Friday night in a football season opener.
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Scouting Week 1 in the Fox Valley
Updated Aug 23, 2018 8:51 PM
Here’s a look at Week 1 football games in the Fox Valley.
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Glenbard East’s Bret Bushka (3) looks for an opening past South Elgin’s Joey Cipriani (3) Saturday during Glenbard East at South Elgin football.
Brian Hill | Staff
Scouting Upstate Eight Conference football
Updated Aug 20, 2018 4:40 PM
Scouting Upstate Eight Conference football
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New head coach Zeus Gonzalez motivates his players during Larkin football practice in Elgin.
Brian Hill | Staff
Scouting the Larkin Royals
Updated Aug 17, 2018 3:36 PM
Football: Scouting Larkin
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Batavia head coach Dennis Piron throws passes to his players during the first day of football practice at Batavia High School Monday. The Bulldogs are defending state champions.
Rick West | Staff
Plenty of talent, changes in Fox Valley area
Updated Aug 6, 2018 7:10 PM
Here’s a look a five things for Fox Valley area high school football fans to keep an eye on this season.
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The Larkin High School football team will open practice next month with a new head coach. Jesus Gonzalez was promoted Thursday to the top spot, becoming the school’s eighth head football coach in its history.
John Starks | Staff/file
Larkin promotes Gonzalez to head football coach
Updated Jul 12, 2018 2:34 PM
Jesus “Zeus” Gonzalez, a graduate of Aurora Central Catholic High School and Aurora University, was named the eighth head football coach in Larkin history Thursday. Gonzalez, 29, was the team’s defensive coordinator the past four seasons.
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Dragan Teonic, right, is leaving his post as head football coach at Larkin for the same job at South Elgin.
John Starks | Staff
Teonic leaving Larkin for South Elgin
Updated Jun 22, 2018 5:30 PM
Larkin High School football coach Dragan Teonic is leaving that post to become the new head coach at South Elgin.
ROSTERback to top
No. Name Class Height Weight Position
1 Donald, Kaydon Senior 6-0 145
2 Rose, Christopher Senior 5-9 155
3 Williams-Sowers, Kione Junior 5-10 149
4 Jaramillo, Adrian Junior 5-9 183
5 Stubbs, Jahari Senior 5-11 155
6 Aubry, Jaxon Senior 5-11 205
7 Walkine, Malik Senior 6-0 165
8 Farley, Travis Senior 5-9 155
9 Navarez, Marc Junior 5-9 144
10 Akins, Deujuan Junior 5-8 174
11 Hunter, Chance Sophomore 5-3 129
12 Dorsey, Ahmarion Sophomore 5-9 110
13 Thomas, Bradley Junior
14 Nabor, Adan Senior 5-10 160
15 Black, Pierre Senior 5-9 170
16 Akins IV, Willie Sophomore 5-5 120
17 Thompson, Zion Senior 5-8 140
18 Skeate, Steven Junior 5-11 145
19 Matison, Trevor Sophomore 6-2 171
20 Clark, Kaydin Sophomore 5-11 160
22 Gavina, Daniel Junior 5-7 140
24 Garcia, Angel Senior 5-11 190
25 Medina, Christian Sophomore
32 Cortezano, Juventino Junior 5-9 132
33 Young, Alexander Sophomore 5-8 145
34 Lara, Jose Senior 5-7 139
35 Dickson, Kaveon Sophomore
40 Ramirez Mendoza, Eduardo Sophomore 5-9 165
42 Villanueva, Schubert Junior 5-10 180
45 Facio, Alan Junior 5-2 170
48 Spraggins, Omary Sophomore 6-0 166
50 Villanueva, Schubert Junior 5-10 180
51 Boyd, Curtis Sophomore 5-9 225
52 Facio, Diego Senior 6-3 195
53 Pineda, Giovanni Sophomore 5-8 180
54 Ramirez, Damian Junior 5-8 165
55 Lawler-Wright, Gabe Junior 5-5 186
56 Lawson, Jacob Junior 6-1 175
57 Dunn, Jayden Senior 5-10 228
58 Alcazar, Oscar Senior 5-0 252
59 Marshall, Tre'Mayne Senior 5-8 230
62 Simmons, Jalen Sophomore 5-7 200
64 Rios, Isai Senior 6-0 230
66 Barajas, Cristian Sophomore 5-9 225
72 Khan, Asadullah Junior 6-0 235
74 Maloy, Adam Junior 6-2 285
74 Surovy, Dylan Sophomore 5-8 195
77 Genz, Andrew Junior
CONFERENCE NEWSback to top
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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 15, 2018 6:58 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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Play Video Bartlett wins at South Elgin
Bartlett storms back to knock off South Elgin
Updated Oct 13, 2018 11:14 PM
The winner of the annual football game between Bartlett and South Elgin receives a traveling trophy called the Rivalry Bell.
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Glenbard East clinches first league title since 1965
Updated Oct 13, 2018 12:18 AM
Glenbard East’s win over Glenbard South checks a couple important boxes
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West Aurora wins 18th straight against East Aurora
Updated Oct 12, 2018 11:40 PM
The final verdict was almost an afterthought when Illinois’ two oldest high school football rivals walked off the field at West Aurora.
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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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Austin Martineau
Grayslake North’s Martineau, Naperville Central’s Jopes earn Week 7 honors
Updated Oct 10, 2018 7:19 PM
Austin Martineau of Grayslake North and Jack Jopes of Naperville Central are the Daily Herald football MVPs for their performances in Week 7 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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Address: 1475 Larkin Av.
Elgin, Il 60123
Phone:847-888-5200
County:Kane
Website:www.u-46.org/lhs