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Willowbrook's Alessio Battaglia (4) runs after the catch against Mt. Carmel during a Class 7A semifinal football game at Willowbrook High School in Villa Park on Saturday.
Sean King for the Daily Herald
An unusual year for DuPage County with no teams in state finals
Updated Nov 27, 2019 5:35 AM
After 14 weeks this is the final Eyes on Five column of the football season. And, considering there are no DuPage County teams playing this weekend in DeKalb, we're ending with a bit of a whimper.
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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 25, 2019 5:17 PM
PODCAST: On this week’s edition of Tailgating with Dave and Kevin we talk about why each of DuPage County’s 28 football teams should be thankful this season.
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Willowbrook will play in the semifinals for the first time since 1975.
Mark Welsh | Staff
Willowbrook's already made history. Now, the Warriors aim to make even more
Updated Nov 20, 2019 6:18 AM
The Warriors finally broke through that quarterfinal barrier, and this week's Eyes on Five tips its cap to the area's last hope at a state championship.
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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 18, 2019 4:29 PM
PODCAST: Willowbrook’s headed to the semifinals for the first time in 44 years. We talk about that and the entire playoff picture 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 Nov 14, 2019 3:53 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 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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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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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 gains momentum for playoffs
Updated Oct 26, 2019 12:22 AM
Neuqua Valley defeated Metea Valley in a nonconference football game.
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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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Glenbard North has a four-game winning streak entering Week 9.
John Starks | Staff
Patient Glenbard North seizing the moment
Updated Oct 23, 2019 4:02 PM
Glenbard North starting to hit its stride
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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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Waubonsie Valley outlasts Metea Valley to end skid
Updated Oct 18, 2019 11:53 PM
Waubonsie Valley defeated Metea Valley in a DuPage Valley Conference football game.
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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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Neuqua Valley tops pesky Metea Valley
Updated Oct 11, 2019 11:14 PM
Neuqua Valley defeated Metea Valley in a DuPage Valley Conference football game.
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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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Naperville North knocks off Metea Valley in DVC
Updated Oct 5, 2019 12:28 AM
Naperville North defeated Metea Valley in a DuPage Valley Conference football game.
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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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Empty bleachers at the Glenbard South stadium as lightning forced the fans to seek shelter with 35 seconds before the end of the second quarter in the varsity matchup of Larkin and Glenbard South on Friday.
Mark Welsh | Staff
Storms force changes to football schedule in DuPage County
Updated Sep 28, 2019 7:11 AM
Some DuPage County football teams tried to play through storms on Friday, but it just didn’t work out.
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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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Naperville Central claims first victory
Updated Sep 21, 2019 12:15 AM
Naperville Central defeated Metea Valley in a DuPage Valley 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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Metea Valley earns first victory of the season
Updated Sep 14, 2019 12:09 AM
Metea Valley defeated downstate Belleville East in a nonconference 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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Glenbard North banding together to support former player
Updated Sep 11, 2019 3:01 PM
DuPage County football notes: Glenbard North rises to support Matt Smith
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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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Lake Park defensive back Xavier Jones (24) celebrates a recovery Friday against Metea Valley in Roselle.
Brian Hill | Staff
Lake Park uses big plays to beat Metea Valley
Updated Sep 7, 2019 1:04 AM
Football: Lake Park struck early in a 35-12 nonconference victory over Metea Valley in Roselle.
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Metea Valley’s Ryan Kelly (17) wraps up Lake Park running back Jordan Colon (3) Friday during football in Roselle.
Brian Hill | Staff
Images: Metea Valley vs. Lake Park football
Updated Sep 6, 2019 9:08 PM
Lake Park hosted Metea Valley for football action on Friday, Sept. 6 in Roselle.
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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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Wheaton Warrenville South happy with offense
Updated Aug 31, 2019 10:27 AM
Wheaton Warrenville South defeated Metea Valley in a nonconference football game.
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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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Neuqua Valley’s Mark Gronowski runs with the ball during the first-round of the Class 8A football playoffs last season in Gurnee.
Steve Lundy | Staff
Scouting DuPage Valley Conference football
Updated Aug 28, 2019 10:48 AM
Can any football team in the DuPage Valley Conference knock off Naperville Central? The race for the title might be closer than you think.
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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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Scouting the Metea Valley Mustangs
Updated Aug 22, 2019 7:23 PM
First-year coach John Parpet is introducing a new era for Metea Valley 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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John Parpet
Familiar name gets the call for Metea Valley
Updated Jan 8, 2019 5:10 PM
Metea Valley announced it has hired John Parpet as its football coach. Parpet has been the offensive coordinator at Lisle and Plano.
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No. Name Class Height Weight Position
Kluge, Ryan Senior
Knotter, Jack Junior
1 Wilcox, CJ Senior 5-11 200 RB/LB
2 Baker, Keshawn Senior 5-7 195 Wr/LB
3 Griffin, Brian Senior 5-4 121 WR/DB
4 Wright, Elijah Senior 6-1 215 RB/LB
5 Brown, Myles Senior 5-10 140 WR/DB
6 Rule, DMareon Senior 5-7 140 WR/DB
7 Marshall, Michael Senior 6-2 190 QB/LB
8 Goodrum, Jabril Senior 5-7 205 WR/DB
9 Skinner, Anthony Senior 6-1 170 TE/DB
10 Shannon, Nicholas Junior 6-0 180 QB/LB
12 Haynes, Jaylen Senior 6-2 170 WR/DB
13 Hopkins, Will Senior 6-2 160 TE/OLB
14 Marshall, Robert Senior 6-2 190 WR/DB
16 Spencer, Donald Junior 5-9 115 WR/DB
17 Kelly, Ryan Junior 6-1 180 RB/DB
18 Arroyo, Syncere Junior 5-9 175 WR/DB
19 Moriarty, Colman Senior 6-3 200 TE/LB
20 Avalos, Mateo Junior 5-6 138 WR/LB
22 Giancana, Dominic Senior 5-11 195 RB/LB
23 Bingham, Ryan Senior 6-1 175 WR/DB
24 Evans, Brandon Junior 5-10 165 WR/DB
27 Macaluso, Brock Junior 5-10 140 WR/DB
38 Danko, Ryan Junior 5-9 180 TE/LB
40 Butler, John Junior 6-0 180 FB/LB
44 Clanton, Nehemiah Senior 5-10 170 RB/LB
50 Garcia, Jose Junior 5-11 180 OL/DL
51 Fitzgerald, James Junior 6-0 210 OL/DL
54 Hoag, Balin Junior 6-1 245 OL/DL
55 Brooks, Eric Senior 5-10 300 OL/DL
56 Barton, Maxwell Senior 5-11 210 OL/DL
58 Dehkordi, Daniel Senior 6-0 230 OL/DL
65 Wachter, Johnathan Junior 6-0 205 OL/DL
72 Lopez, Octavio Senior 6-3 270 OL/DL
75 Vargas, Aniel Senior 5-10 230 OL/DL
76 Flores, Alex Junior 5-7 230 OL/DL
77 Feka, Edjon Senior 5-10 235 OL/DL
79 Pauline, Jake Sophomore 6-2 265 OL/DL
84 Murphy, Shane Junior 6-2 190 TE/LB
85 Childs, Markas Junior 5-11 160 WE/DB
88 Frederick, Austin Senior 6-5 220 TE/LB
90 Flores, Justin Senior 5-10 220 OL/DL
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Neuqua Valley can’t get past Homewood-Flossmoor
Updated Nov 9, 2019 10:19 PM
Neuqua Valley lost to Homewood-Flossmoor in a Class 8A second-round football playoff game.
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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’s Nathan Williamson and Christian Allen celebrate a play against Conant in a first-round playoff football game in Naperville Saturday.
John Starks | Staff
Neuqua Valley shares the glory in win vs. Conant
Updated Nov 3, 2019 7:31 PM
Neuqua Valley defeated Conant in a Class 8A first-round football playoff game in Naperville.
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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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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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East St. Louis keeps Naperville Central from important fifth win
Updated Oct 26, 2019 12:06 AM
East St. Louis defeated Naperville Central in a nonconference football game.
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Waubonsie Valley coach Paul Murphy will coach his last football game before retirement on Friday night.
Daily Herald File Photo
Waubonsie Valley’s Murphy just kept working
Updated Oct 25, 2019 1:24 PM
Murphy at the end of Hall of Fame career
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Jeff Lomax
Elgin’s Lomax, Maine West’s Dolphin garner Week 8 MVP honors
Updated Oct 23, 2019 4:42 PM
Jeff Lomax of Elgin and Jaden Dolphin of Maine West are the Daily Herald football MVPs for their performances in Week 8 games.
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Neuqua Valley clinches DVC title outright
Updated Oct 19, 2019 12:10 AM
Neuqua Valley defeated Naperville North in a DuPage Valley Conference football game.
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