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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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Coming at the DuPage County playoff story from multiple angles
Updated Oct 22, 2019 9:05 PM
Football: Get ready for a wild Week 9 in DuPage County.
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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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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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DeKalb stops Naperville North in DVC
Updated Oct 11, 2019 10:28 PM
DeKalb defeated Naperville North 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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Naperville Central grinds out rivalry triumph
Updated Sep 28, 2019 8:35 PM
Naperville Central defeated cross-town rival Naperville North in a DuPage Valley Conference football game.
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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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Montini’s Bell, Huntley’s Manning pick up Week 4 MVP honors
Updated Sep 25, 2019 6:38 PM
Montini’s Deontay Bell and Huntley’s Darren Manning are the Daily Herald football MVPs for their efforts in Week 4 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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Maschmeier, Naperville North take thriller from Waubonsie Valley
Updated Sep 20, 2019 11:41 PM
Naperville North defeated Waubonsie 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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Benet Academy’s Colin Gillespie runs for a touchdown against Naperville North as Cole Loebig stretches to try to stop him in a football game in Naperville Friday, August 30, 2019.
John Starks | Staff
Benet’s QB duo is double trouble
Updated Sep 18, 2019 11:44 AM
DuPage County football notes: Benet’s becoming a true dual threat at quarterback.
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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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Road trip doesn’t end in win for Naperville North
Updated Sep 13, 2019 10:34 PM
Naperville North lost to Perry in a nonconference game played in eastern Ohio.
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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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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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Taylor, Batavia celebrate win at Naperville North
Updated Sep 6, 2019 11:11 PM
Batavia defeated Naperville North in a nonconference football game.
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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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Play Video Benet 28, Naperville North 21
John Starks | Staff
Benet sweats out win over Naperville North
Updated Sep 1, 2019 6:15 PM
Football: Benet held on for a 28-21 win at Naperville North after building a 28-0 halftime lead.
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Benet Academy’s Jonathan Martin makes a one-handed catch for a first down against Naperville North in the second quarter.
John Starks | Staff
Images: Benet Academy vs. Naperville North football
Updated Aug 30, 2019 9:57 PM
Benet Academy faced Naperville North in football action on Friday, Aug. 30 in Naperville.
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Scouting this weekend’s DuPage County football games
Updated Aug 29, 2019 12:49 PM
Scouting the top Week 1 high school football games for DuPage County
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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 Naperville North Huskies
Updated Aug 22, 2019 7:24 PM
Naperville North’s football team will lean on young talent this 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 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.
ROSTERback to top
No. Name Class Height Weight Position
Gnade, Justin Junior 6-3 170
1 Maschmeier, Matthew Senior 6-0 182 WR/DB
2 Loebig, Cole Senior 5-10 170 LB
3 Gabrione, Anthony Senior 6-2 190 QB
4 Fiore, Barrett F. Senior 5-10 160 DB
5 Cegles, Nico Senior 5-11 175 DB
6 Williams, Zeke Sophomore 6-0 160 WR/DB
7 Hwang, Carter Senior 6-0 160 WR
8 Gramins, Jason Senior 6-3 200 TE
9 Esposito, Nicholas Senior 6-3 275 OL/DL
10 Welch, Damian Senior 5-7 150 WR
11 LaScala, Peter Junior 5-6 140 WR
12 Bonamo, Anthony Junior 5-9 155 DB
13 Corrigan, Connor Junior 6-1 193 DL/TE
14 Martinez, Alejandro Senior 5-8 147 LB
15 Yazici, Ali Senior 5-11 155 WR
16 Sturtz, Adam Junior 6-0 175 LB
17 Williams, Stephan Junior 6-0 180 WR/QB
18 Manning, Thomas Senior 5-9 185 DL/HB
19 Golminas, Jack Senior 6-1 155 WR
20 Miranda, Michael Senior 5-9 145 DB
21 Sterling, Justin Junior 5-9 154 RB
22 Bell, Jonathan Junior 6-1 150 DB
23 Garduno Lopez, Jeovany Junior 5-6 180 LB/HB
24 Duckworth, Lionel Senior 5-7 172 RB
25 Duckworth, Lontrez Junior 5-9 183 RB
27 Breese, Liam Junior 6-1 165 LB
28 Dieke, Gabriel Junior 5-9 160 LB
29 Ago, Glenn Senior 5-9 185 LB
30 Galpin, Callum Junior 5-11 167 DB
31 Graham, Aidan Junior 5-9 140 DB
32 Sosa, Marco Senior DL
33 Banks, Kaiyaahn N. Senior 5-8 147 DB
34 Adorno, Angel Senior 5-7 135 DB
35 Gallegos, Antonio M. Junior 5-9 180 LB
41 Herring, Prince Judah Senior 5-7 115 DB
42 O'Connor, Joseph Junior 5-6 140 RB
44 Cates, Tahzh Junior 5-10 173 DL
46 Mcmanus, Cole Junior 5-11 165 DB
50 Peters, Flynn Senior 5-11 170 DL
51 MacDuff, Cody Junior 5-11 165 LB
52 Miller, Jahmikal Senior 5-9 270 DL
54 Tower, Nicholas Senior 6-1 220 OL
55 Curtis, Laron Senior 6-0 200 LB
56 Nikolas, Julius Senior 5-9 185 OL
57 Hirsch, Camden Junior 6-2 200 LB
59 Tsao, Dane Junior 6-0 205 LB
60 Zirin, Jacob Senior 5-11 195 OL
63 Hausmann, Evan Junior 6-1 220 OL
64 Padgett, Robert Senior 6-2 226 OL
65 Brandt, John Junior 6-3 215 OL
66 Kuefler, Ben Junior 6-0 225 OL
67 Salela, Luke Senior 6-1 220 OL
69 Ford, Damian Junior 5-5 165 OL
71 Finger, Jeremiah Junior 6-1 225 DL
74 Grace, Nick Junior 6-5 210 OL
77 Aldana, Dorian Junior 6-4 220 OL
80 Madison, Jerome Junior 6-2 125 WR
81 Rester, Clayton Senior 5-10 150 DB
85 Boynton, Alexander Senior 5-10 235 Mgr
86 Pierce, Aiden Junior 6-1 152 WR
87 Abdusalimov, Durbek Junior 5-7 140 WR
89 Cooper, Breyonn Junior 6-1 150 WR
91 Itoje, Eri Junior 5-10 200 DL
92 Milan, David Junior 5-11 185 DL
93 Cunningham, Jonathan Junior 5-9 225 DL
95 Rusev, Daniel Junior 6-1 243 OL/DL
96 O'Connor, Benjamin Junior 5-10 171 DL
97 Rebich, Daniel Senior 6-4 182 DL
98 Hilgert, Ethan Junior 5-11 210 DL
99 Kuhter, Charles Senior 6-4 285 OL/DL
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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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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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Naperville Central takes key victory at Waubonsie Valley
Updated Oct 11, 2019 10:35 PM
Naperville Central defeated Waubonsie Valley in a DuPage Valley Conference football game.
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Quarterback Sam Tumilty rolls out to pass during the first day of football practice at Willowbrook High School in Villa Park. He’s also been a force on defense this season.
Rick West | Staff
Where’s Willowbrook’s Tumilty? Opposing offenses need to know
Updated Oct 9, 2019 4:56 PM
DuPage football notes: Willowbrook quarterback Sam Tumilty is making an impact on defense, too.
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Mark Gronowski
Gronowski, Neuqua Valley get the job done against Naperville Central
Updated Oct 5, 2019 1:08 AM
Football: Neuqua Valley scored late to rally for Friday’s 19-14 DuPage Valley Conference victory over visiting Naperville Central.
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DeKalb defeats Waubonsie Valley
Updated Oct 5, 2019 12:23 AM
DeKalb defeated Waubonsie Valley in a DuPage Valley Conference football game.
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Matt Appel
DuPage County: Tuesday Morning Quarterback
Updated Sep 30, 2019 4:51 PM
Tuesday Morning Quarterback featuring Neuqua Valley offensive lineman Matt Appel.
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Neuqua Valley stymies Waubonsie Valley
Updated Sep 28, 2019 10:45 PM
Neuqua Valley defeated Waubonsie Valley in a DuPage Valley Conference football game.
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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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Neuqua Valley running back Armani Moreno has rushed for 412 yards this season.
Steve Lundy | Staff
Neuqua Valley looking for more balance
Updated Sep 25, 2019 11:32 AM
DuPage football notes: Neuqua Valley is making a habit of outscoring opponents.
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Colors:Orange/Blue
Address: 899 N. Mill St.
Naperville, Il 60563-8998
Phone:630-420-6480
County:DuPage
Website:schools.naperville203.org/north