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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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Byron halts Lisle’s most successful season in years
Updated Nov 10, 2018 7:13 PM
Byron defeated Lisle in a Class 3A quarterfinal football game.
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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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Mark Welsh | Staff
For Lisle it’s about the pride
Updated Nov 3, 2018 1:55 AM
Lisle reaches Class 3A quarterfinals, farthest encroachment since 1985
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Lisle’s Demetrius Kellie makes a grab for North Boone’s Ethan Rydell in the first quarter.
Mark Welsh | Staff
Images: Lisle vs. North Boone, Playoff Round 2 football
Updated Nov 2, 2018 10:12 PM
Lisle hosted North Boone for Class 3A football second-round playoff action on Friday, Nov. 2 in Lisle.
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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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Jay McGrath
McGrath, Lisle unstoppable in win vs. Dwight
Updated Oct 26, 2018 10:32 PM
Lisle defeated Dwight in a Class 3A 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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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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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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VIDEO: Week 9 DuPage County football preview
Updated Oct 18, 2018 5:29 PM
VIDEO: Week 9 DuPage County football preview.
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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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Zach Zikuda
Tuesday Morning Quarterback
Updated Oct 18, 2018 11:29 AM
Lisle’s Zach Zikuda steps into the Line Light
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Big plays, big result for Lisle
Updated Oct 12, 2018 10:34 PM
Lisle defeated Sandwich in an Interstate Eight Conference crossover 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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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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Lisle’s Jakub Kowal celebrates his touchdown against Reed-Custer with teammates Friday in a football game at Benedictine University in Lisle.
John Starks | Staff
Lisle rallies to win in OT, clinch first league title since 1981
Updated Sep 28, 2018 11:45 PM
Lisle defeated Reed-Custer in overtime in an Interstate Eight Conference Small Division football game.
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Lisle’s Jakub Kowal, left, Nick Martich, Charlie Waldusky and Jay McGrath, right, lead the team onto the field before their Homecoming game against Reed-Custer Friday at Benedictine University in Lisle.
John Starks | Staff
Images: Lisle vs. Reed-Custer, Week 6 football
Updated Sep 28, 2018 9:56 PM
The Lisle Lions hosted the Reed-Custer Comets for football action on Friday, Sept. 28, in Lisle.
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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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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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VIDEO: Week 5 DuPage County football preview
Updated Sep 20, 2018 4:19 PM
VIDEO: Daily Herald prep sports writers Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit discuss the top Week 5 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 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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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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Chris Raffin
Huntley’s Raffin, Barrington’s Meckert earn Week 3 MVP honors
Updated Sep 22, 2018 8:58 PM
Chris Raffin of Huntley and Kevin Meckert of Barrington are the Daily Herald football MVPs for their performances in Week 3 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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Lisle ends 23-year drought vs. Wilmington
Updated Sep 8, 2018 8:08 AM
Lisle beats Wilmington for the first time in 23 years
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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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Lisle claims big triumph
Updated Aug 31, 2018 11:23 PM
Lisle defeated Manteno in an Interstate Eight Conference crossover 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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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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Scouting Interstate Eight Small football
Updated Aug 21, 2018 8:12 PM
Scouting Interstate Eight-Small 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’ 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 Lisle Lions
Updated Aug 17, 2018 3:51 PM
Scouting Lisle 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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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
1 Kellie, Demetrius Senior 5-8 155 RB/DB
2 Casmer, AJ Senior 6-2 185 WR/DB
3 King Jr., Demetrius Junior 5-9 155 RB/DB
4 Laue, Dylan Junior 5-11 165 RB/DB
7 Lombardo, Aidan Junior 5-10 165 QB/RB/DB
10 Thornton, Patrick Senior 5-9 160 TE/DB
11 Martich, Nick Senior 6-3 190 TE/LB
17 McGrath, Jay Senior 6-1 195 QB/DB
20 Eckard, Andy Junior 5-7 125 QB/DB
21 Nigro, Connor Junior 5-11 165 RB/DB
24 Sanderson, Devion Junior 5-2 120 RB/DB
25 Pascente, Angelo Junior 5-7 125 RB/DB
30 Weber, Brett Sophomore 6-2 185 RB/LB
32 Marroquin, Matthew Junior 5-8 185 RB/LB
34 Walker, Michael Sophomore 6-1 245 RB/LB
50 Harris, Aaron Junior 6-0 175 OL/DL
51 Shoemaker, Will Junior 5-11 195 OL/DL
57 Kelly, Jack Junior 5-10 160 OL/LB
60 Weston, Andrew Junior 5-10 190 OL/DL
63 Paz, Kevin Senior 5-10 240 OL/DL
65 Waldusky, Charlie Senior 5-11 210 OL/DL
66 Gergits Jr., John Junior 6-0 230 OL/DL
72 Neylon, Luke Junior 6-11 200 OL/DL
73 Zikuda, Zachary Senior 5-9 230 OL/DL
74 Jankauskas, Grantas Junior 6-0 270 OL/DL
75 Pereira, Joshua Junior 6-5 240 OL/DL
77 Keebaugh, Conner Senior 5-10 185 OL/DL
80 Raineri, Anthony Junior 6-3 215 TE/DL
88 Kowal, Jakub Senior 6-5 200 WR/DL
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