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Minooka surprises York in first round
Updated Oct 29, 2021 11:48 PM
Senior Trevor Hudak contributed big plays often and just about everywhere for the Minooka football team in Friday’s Class 8A playoff opener at York. Hudak played receiver, running back, outside linebacker, kicker and punter.
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Nate Eimer is entering his 11th season as head football coach at West Aurora.
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Scouting the 2021 fall football season in the Southwest Prairie Conference
Updated Aug 16, 2021 3:20 PM
Scouting the 2021 fall football season in the Southwest Prairie Conference
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Scouting the football season in the Southwest Prairie Conference
Updated Mar 17, 2021 4:52 PM
Here’s a look at the football season in the Southwest Prairie Conference
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Jacob’s Nasir Nanty is taken down during last week’s win over Normal in Algonquin. Jacobs plays at Prospect at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Class 7A quarterfinals.
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Scouting Fox playoff quarterfinal games
Updated Nov 11, 2021 11:20 AM
Here’s a look at the football matchups in the Fox area for the quarterfinal round, including Jacobs trying to keep its surprise postseason run alive and Cary-Grove putting its 11-0 record on the line.
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Jacobs’ Ben Ludlum says the Golden Eagles relish the role of underdog. Jacobs plays at Prospect Saturday night in the Class 7A quarterfinals.
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Ludlum, Jacobs motivated by underdog tag
Updated Nov 9, 2021 2:08 PM
Underdogs? Jacobs senior running back Ben Ludlum is having none of that.
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Maine South holds off Plainfield North to reach Class 8A quarterfinals
Updated Nov 6, 2021 10:39 PM
The winds of change nearly caught Maine South Saturday in the Class 8A football playoffs in Park Ridge. But thanks to the running of Mike Sajenko, a huge pass reception by Will Guzaldo and an incredible interception by Frank Bartell, the Hawks are flying on. The trio came up with some big plays to help sixth-seeded Maine South rally past No. 11 seed Plainfield North 21-18.
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Jacobs’ Joseph Scrivani tackles Hersey’s Sam Nudo last week in the Golden Eagles’ Class 7A first-round victory.
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Scouting Fox playoff second-round games
Updated Nov 4, 2021 12:36 PM
Here’s a look at the second round of playoffs for Fox area schools, including Batavia heading to Mt. Carmel, Jacobs hosting Normal, South Elgin traveling to Marist, and Geneva welcoming St. Rita, among others.
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Cary-Grove’s Toby Splitt, pictured during last week’s win over Rockford East, has been a key player for the Trojans on defense and special teams.
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Cary-Grove, Batavia carrying on rich traditions
Updated Nov 2, 2021 11:15 AM
Here’s a look at some of the top storylines going into the second round of the playoffs, including an all-around excellent effort Cary-Grove’s Toby Splitt and Geneva’s defense coming up big in the second half at Collinsville, among others.
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Quarterback Dontrell Maxie leads Larkin into a Class 7A first-round playoff game Friday night at Wheaton North.
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Scouting Fox football playoff first-round games
Updated Oct 28, 2021 4:39 PM
Here’s a look at the first round of playoffs for Fox area teams, including three 9-0 teams — Batavia, Cary-Grove and South Elgin — looking to start on the right foot, among others.
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Batavia’s Eric Newberry carries the ball during Friday’s double overtime win over St. Charles North last week. The Bulldogs have been effective this year both running and passing the ball.
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Balanced attack big key to Batavia’s success
Updated Oct 26, 2021 11:43 AM
Here’s a look at some of the Fox storylines with the regular season coming to an end and the playoffs beginning, including some impressive numbers at Batavia and South Elgin, Larkin back in the postseason for the first time since 2006, and a look back at the seasons at West Aurora, Streamwood and St. Edward.
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The Batavia defense is a big reason for the Bulldogs’ 9-0 regular season. Batavia earned a No. 1 seed in Class 7A for the 2021 playoffs that begin next Friday and Saturday.
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Trio of 9-0 teams leads Fox area postseason contingent
Updated Oct 23, 2021 9:05 PM
The IHSA high school football playoffs are back after a yearlong hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. For Cary-Grove coach Brad Seaburg, whose team is 9-0 and top-seeded in Class 6A according to pairings brackets released Saturday evening, there’s much more to the story.
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St. Charles North’s Brody Geary defends a pass against Glenbard North’s Shea Gaffney last week. The North Stars have to upset 8-0 Batavia on Friday to earn their fifth win and a playoff berth.
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Scouting Week 9 Fox football games
Updated Oct 21, 2021 7:47 PM
Here’s a look at the best football matchups in the Fox area for Week 9, including must-win games for Geneva, Kaneland and St. Charles North, and Larkin looking for a sixth victory, among others.
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Crystal Lake South quarterback Justin Kowalak throws to a pass last week against Prairie Ridge. The Gators are one of five area teams sitting at 4-4 and needing to win in Week 9 to become playoff eligible.
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Five Fox Valley teams face must-win games in Week 9
Updated Oct 20, 2021 8:45 AM
Here’s a look at some of the Fox storylines heading into Week 9 of the high school football season, including a breakdown of the playoff picture with pairings night around the corner Saturday.
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