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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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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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Waubonsie Valley does its homework
Updated Oct 20, 2018 12:55 AM
Waubonsie Valley defeated Metea Valley in a DuPage Valley Conference football game.
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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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DeKalb accepted an invitation to join the DuPage Valley Conference.
Brian Hill | Staff
DeKalb lands in DuPage Valley Conference
Updated Oct 16, 2018 8:44 PM
DeKalb High School has accepted an invitation to become the sixth member of the DuPage Valley Conference, effective at the start of the 2019-20 school year.
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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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Win makes Neuqua Valley eligible for playoffs
Updated Oct 12, 2018 11:18 PM
Neuqua Valley defeated Metea Valley in a DuPage Valley 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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Naperville North finishes off victory over Metea Valley
Updated Oct 6, 2018 8:35 PM
Naperville North wins a squeaker over Metea Valley
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Naperville North, Metea Valley to reset
Updated Oct 5, 2018 10:59 PM
Naperville North, Metea Valley to try it again Saturday
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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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Naperville North and Naperville Central will meet for the second time this season on Friday at North Central College.
Joe Lewnard | Staff, Oct. 2017
Naperville North, Naperville Central ready for Round 2
Updated Sep 26, 2018 7:41 PM
Football notes: Naperville Central and Naperville North meet for the second time this season, this time in DuPage Valley Conference play.
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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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Naperville Central’s Jackson enjoys the action
Updated Sep 21, 2018 11:01 PM
Naperville Central defeated Metea Valley in a DuPage Valley Conference football game.
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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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Naperville North tops Metea Valley
Updated Sep 15, 2018 12:36 AM
Naperville North defeated Metea Valley in a nonconference football game in Naperville on Friday night.
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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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DeKalb keeps Metea Valley on the ropes
Updated Sep 8, 2018 12:04 AM
DeKalb defeated Metea Valley in a nonconference football game.
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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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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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WW South gets a kick out of victory vs. Metea Valley
Updated Aug 25, 2018 12:03 PM
Wheaton Warrenville South defeated Metea Valley in a nonconference football game that featured 8 Tigers field goals.
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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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Waubonsie Valley’s Bryce Logan, (7) is a player to watch in the DuPage Valley Conference this season.
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Scouting DuPage Valley Conference football
Updated Aug 22, 2018 10:39 AM
Scouting DuPage Valley Conference 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 Metea Valley Mustangs
Updated Aug 17, 2018 3:33 PM
Scouting Metea Valley 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 Wlodarczyk, Julian Senior 6-3 190 DB/WR
2 Pines, Alfred Senior 5-8 180 DB/WR
3 Wilcox, Colin Junior 5-8 180 RB/DB
4 Wilborn, Amarian Senior 6-2 160 DB/WR
5 Cotler, Seth Senior 6-2 170 LB
7 Smith, Tate Senior 5-11 145 WR
8 Slimak, Trevor Senior 5-10 160 DL
9 Straub, Patrick Junior 6-2 175 QB
10 Baker, Keshawn Junior 5-5 170 WR
11 Martinez, Jio Senior 5-9 165 RB/LB
12 Hess, Manny Senior 6-3 190 WR
13 Rule, DiMareon Junior 5-7 145 DB
14 Brown, Myles Junior 5-8 135 WR
17 Skinner, Anthony Junior 5-11 160 LB
18 Ruden, Garrett Senior 5-11 175 DB/TE
19 Reeves, Max Senior 6-1 170 DB/QB
20 Moriarty, Colman Junior 6-2 200 DL/TE
21 Griffin Jr, Brian Junior 5-3 120 DB/WR
22 Falk, Nolan Senior 5-10 185 LB
23 Bingham, Ryan Junior 6-0 170 WR/DB
24 Goodrum, Jabril Junior 5-5 150 DB
25 Neal, Tela Senior 5-8 140 DB
27 Gilmore, Joe Senior 5-11 162 DB
28 McBride, Kymari Junior 6-3 194 WR
31 Giancana, Dominic Junior 5-10 180 LB/RB
32 Murphy, Conor Senior 6-3 205 DL/TE
33 Belskis, Jack Junior 6-2 220 LB
35 Ayala, JJ Senior 5-9 209 DL
39 Willis, Jordan Senior 5-7 165 RB/LB
42 Wright, Elijah Junior 6-0 212 RB/DL
44 Clanton, Nehemiah Junior 5-10 170 LB
50 Burns, Jack Junior 6-0 230 OL
52 Davis, Eddie Junior 6-1 210 OL
54 Hoag, Aaden Senior 6-0 210 DL
55 Arredondo, Damien Senior 5-11 216 DL/OL
56 Barton, Max Junior 5-10 200 OL
57 Vodden, Matthew Senior 6-0 215 OL/DL
60 Velazquez, Cameron Senior 6-1 240 OL/DL
65 Vargus, Aniel Junior 5-8 200 OL
71 Stange, Ryan Senior 6-1 290 OL
73 Lopez, Octavio Junior 6-2 245 OL/DL
73 Pankey, Keshawn Senior 5-8 268 OL/DL
74 Lechtenberg, Ryan Senior 5-9 215 OL
75 Howze, Kiamiarron Junior 6-3 320 OL/DL
77 Feka, Edjon Junior 5-10 194 OL/DL
78 Kluge, Ryan Junior 6-5 295 OL
79 Pauline, Cole Senior 6-6 208 OL
83 Frelo, Anthony Junior 6-0 140 WR
88 Frederick, Austin Junior 6-5 210 TE/DL
90 Flores, Justin Junior 5-8 207 OL/DL
96 Brooks, Eric Junior 5-10 280 OL/DL
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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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Marist finally stops Thorne, Naperville Central
Updated Nov 3, 2018 11:56 PM
Football: Naperville Central fell short against Marist, losing 38-35 in the second round of the Class 8A playoffs Saturday in Naperville.
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Maine South knocks out Waubonsie Valley
Updated Nov 3, 2018 6:23 PM
Maine South defeated Waubonsie Valley in a Class 8A second-round football playoff game.
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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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VIDEO: Second-round DuPage preview
Updated Nov 1, 2018 6:54 PM
VIDEO: Breaking down the top second-round playoff football games in DuPage County.
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Warren’s Patrick Sharpe celebrates after a win.
Steve Lundy | Staff
Images: Neuqua Valley vs. Warren, Playoff Round 1 football
Updated Oct 26, 2018 11:50 PM
Neuqua Valley faced Warren in the Class 8A first-round football playoff game on Friday, Oct., 26 in Gurnee.
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Waubonsie Valley offense gets fired up
Updated Oct 26, 2018 11:36 PM
Waubonsie Valley upset Bolingbrook in a Class 8A football playoff game.
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Warren’s Patrick Sharpe celebrates after the Blue Devils’ 14-3 win over Neuqua Valley in the first round of the Class 8A football playoffs Friday in Gurnee.
Steve Lundy | Staff
Warren toughs out win over Neuqua Valley
Updated Oct 26, 2018 11:26 PM
Warren defeated Neuqua Valley 14-3 Friday night in a first round Class 8A football playoff game.
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Well-rounded Naperville Central wins big
Updated Oct 26, 2018 11:05 PM
Naperville Central defeated Plainfield South in a Class 8A football playoff game.
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Lakes and quarterback Chris Selig will host Belvidere North Friday night in a Class 6A playoff game.
Steve Lundy | Staff
Scouting Playoff Week 1 in Lake County
Updated Oct 25, 2018 7:08 PM
Here’s a look at the first round football playoff matchups in Lake County.
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