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Glenbrook North knocks off Vernon Hills
Updated Oct 19, 2018 11:27 PM
Glenbrook North’s football team beat visiting Vernon Hills 38-18 in a regular-season finale to improve to 7-2 and finish 4-1 in the Central Suburban League North Division.
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Scouting Week 9 in Lake County
Updated Oct 18, 2018 7:22 PM
Here’s a look at this weekend’s high school football games in Lake County.
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Kyle Franklin
IC Catholic’s Franklin, Conant’s Wachal garner Week 8 MVP honors
Updated Oct 17, 2018 6:05 PM
Kyle Franklin of IC Catholic Prep and Anthony Wachal of Conant are the Daily Herald football MVPs for their performances in Week 8.
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Vernon Hills senior Anthony Berktold, left, with his mom Heidi at last Friday's game against Maine East. Anthony, a special needs student, was allowed to suit up and even scored a touchdown in the Cougars' 57-6 win.
Photo courtesy Heidi Berktold
It was a special night for Vernon Hills' Berktold
Updated Oct 16, 2018 12:49 PM
For four years, it has been a dream. But the real thing is something that Vernon Hills' Anthony Berktold will remember for a lifetime.
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Vernon Hills gets back on track with rout
Updated Oct 12, 2018 11:06 PM
Vernon Hills beat Maine East 57-6 Friday night
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Stevenson’s JeanMarc Etienne gets around Libertyville’s Chase Quigley earlier this season. The Patriots take on Warren Friday night with the North Suburban Conference title on the line.
Steve Lundy | Staff
Scouting Week 8 in Lake County
Updated Oct 11, 2018 7:00 PM
Here’s a look at Week 8 high school football games in Lake County.
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Maine West rolls past Vernon Hills
Updated Oct 5, 2018 10:51 PM
One of the finest seasons in Maine West football history kept moving forward on Friday night in Des Plaines where the Warriors rolled to a 54-0 triumph over visiting Vernon Hills. West scored 6 touchdowns in the first half to build a 41-0 lead en route to raising tis record to 3-0 in the Central Suburban North and 6-1 overall.
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Running back Martin Walker Jr. carries the ball during football practice at Warren. The Blue Devils host Lake Zurich Friday night.
Joe Lewnard | Staff
Scouting Week 7 in Lake County
Updated Oct 4, 2018 6:25 PM
Here’s a look at Week 7 high school football games in Lake County.
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Derek Jarrell
Vernon Hills working through adversity
Updated Oct 1, 2018 10:04 PM
It’s been a rough football season for Vernon Hills. Close losses have been frustrating for the 2-4 Cougars. Injuries have taken some key players out of the lineup. And news of health issues for head coach Bill Bellecomo a couple weeks ago were surprising and sudden.
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Deerfield beats Vernon Hills
Updated Sep 28, 2018 11:25 PM
Deerfield 23, Vernon Hills 20: The visiting Warriors handed the Cougars their fourth loss in a row.
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Lake Zurich’s James Piggott (81) makes a circus catch on his back as Stevenson’s Shane Johnson defends last week. Both teams hit the road Friday night for North Suburban Conference action with Lake Zurich playing at Libertyville and Stevenson visiting Mundelein.
Steve Lundy | Staff
Scouting Week 6 in Lake County
Updated Sep 27, 2018 6:55 PM
Here’s a look at Week 6 high school football games in Lake County.
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Vernon Hills falls to Highland Park
Updated Sep 21, 2018 10:27 PM
Highland Park 42, Vernon Hills 32: Playing their first game under interim head coach Jason Czarnecki, the Cougars fell in their Central Suburban League North Division opener.
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Mundelein’s Shawn Patrick throws a pass for a completion during last Saturday’s game against Waukegan. The Mustangs host Zion-Benton Friday night.
Joe Lewnard | Staff
Scouting Week 5 in Lake County
Updated Sep 20, 2018 4:47 PM
Here’s a look at the Week 5 football matchups in Lake County.
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Vernon Hills football coach Bill Bellecomo will miss the rest of the season due to a heart condition that requires surgery.
Steve Lundy | Staff
Vernon Hills coach Bellecomo out with heart condition
Updated Sep 18, 2018 8:45 PM
Vernon Hills football coach Bill Bellecomo is in must-win mode. Must-live mode, actually.
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Wheeling comes back to beat Vernon Hills
Updated Sep 14, 2018 11:52 PM
Wheeling came from behind to defeat Vernon Hills 45-42 Friday night.
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Scouting Week 4 in Lake County
Updated Sep 13, 2018 5:01 PM
Here’s a look at the Week 4 football matchups in Lake County.
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Hersey rolls past Vernon Hills
Updated Sep 7, 2018 11:16 PM
Hersey rolled over Vernon Hills 61-8 Friday night.
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Carmel’s Avery Bugaj throws a pass during the Corsairs’ game against St. Charles East last Friday night in Mundelein. Carmel hosts Marian Catholic Friday night.
Steve Lundy | Staff
Scouting Week 3 in Lake County
Updated Sep 6, 2018 4:56 PM
Here’s a look at Week 3 football games in Lake County
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Harris shines as Vernon Hills downs Waukegan
Updated Sep 1, 2018 6:08 PM
Vernon Hills moved to 2-0 for the football season Saturday with a 15-6 win at Waukegan.
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Count Vernon Hills football coach Bill Bellecomo as those among the fan base for a later high school starting time each day this fall in Dist. 128.
Steve Lundy | Staff
Later start drawing positive reviews at Libertyville, Vernon Hills
Updated Aug 30, 2018 6:38 PM
Libertyville and Vernon Hills high schools have gone to a later start to the day this school year, and the change is meeting with positive reviews from athletes and coaches.
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Scouting Week 2 in Lake County
Updated Aug 30, 2018 4:39 PM
Here’s a look at Week 2 football games involving schools from Lake County.
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Jack Olsen
MVPs, Week 1: WW South’s Olsen, West Aurora’s Jacobson earn accolades
Updated Aug 29, 2018 7:50 PM
Jack Olsen of Wheaton Warrenville South and Zach Jacobson of West Aurora have been selected the Week 1 football MVPs for the Daily Herald.
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Vernon Hills rolls past Grayslake Central
Updated Aug 24, 2018 11:38 PM
Senior tailback Jake Morris rushed for 178 yards and 2 touchdowns in the first half, and Vernon Hills pulled away after halftime en route to a 38-21 win against Grayslake Central.
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Round Lake quarterback Isaiah Nixon, toting the ball, and teammates, from left, Kevonne Peterson, Remorrian Gordon and Deonte Walls, begin the season by hosting Proviso East.
Mark Welsh | Staff
Scouting Week 1, Lake County
Updated Aug 23, 2018 9:28 PM
Here are the matchups for Week 1 of the high school football season involving teams from the North Suburban and Northern Lake conferences plus Carmel Catholic and Vernon Hills.
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Scouting Vernon Hills: Cougars adding a 5-wide wrinkle
Updated Aug 17, 2018 9:08 PM
Vernon Hills coach Bill Bellecomo has added veteran Otto Zeman to run the offense this season, and it will include elements of a 5-wide receiver offense.
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Phillip Daniels closes in for a sack of Detroit Lions quarterback Joey Harrington in the fall of 2002.
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Daniels clan finally looking forward to a Super Bowl
Updated Jan 25, 2018 9:31 PM
Phillip Daniels, a former Bear and Vernon Hills resident, is eager to finally take part in a Super Bowl as a defensive line coach for the Philadephia Eagles.
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No. Name Class Height Weight Position
1 McCarthy, Mekhi Senior 6-5 195 WR/LB
2 Harris, Brandon Senior 5-9 150 WR/DB
3 Moncayo, Shane Sophomore 5-8 150 K/P
4 Halley, Ben Sophomore 6-0 155 QB
8 Finnerty, Sean Sophomore 5-6 115 WR/DB
9 Hewett, Mason Sophomore 5-7 135 WR/DB
10 Ludolph, Joshua Sophomore 6-3 195 LB/QB
11 Mann, Ryan Sophomore 5-10 165 RB/WR/DB
12 Jarrell, Derek Senior 6-1 200 QB
13 Zullo, Giovanni Junior 5-10 160 WR/DB
15 Hwang, Daniel Sophomore 5-6 130 WR/DB
16 Martin, Kamrin Freshman 5-11 135 WR/DB
18 Geren, Quinn Senior 5-8 145 WR/DB
21 Morris, Justin Sophomore 6-3 190 LB/RB
22 Morris, Jake Senior 6-0 190 RB/LB
23 Kay, Song Senior 5-6 125 WR/DB
26 Waxman, Adam Sophomore 5-6 155 RB/LB
27 Weigold, Sam Sophomore 6-0 160 WR/DB
28 Corrales-Lucuy, Diego Sophomore 5-10 145 WR/DB
29 Lew, Brandon Sophomore 5-5 120 WR/DB
30 Klene, Tyler Sophomore 5-8 125 WR/DB
32 Weigold, Jackson Sophomore 6-0 180 WR/LB
34 Shin, Daniel Junior 5-7 145 WR/RB/DB
41 Thames, Matt Junior 5-7 175 RB/LB
43 Ford, Jonathon Sophomore 5-8 155 RB/LB
50 Magazu, Roman Senior 5-9 170 OL/LB
51 Elster, Patrick Sophomore 5-11 175 OL/LB
52 Mannan, Faheem Senior 5-10 210 OL/DL
56 Accettura, Vito Sophomore 6-0 190 OL/DL
57 Xu, Maximos Senior 5-11 260 OL/DL
58 Gothelf, Bradley Junior 6-0 210 LB/DL
59 Peterson, Jack Senior 6-1 190 OL/DL
62 McGlogthin, Xander Junior 6-3 230 OL/DL
63 Delorm, Luke Sophomore 6-0 180 OL/DL
64 Morrison, Cree Sophomore 6-3 240 OL/DL
65 Schwartz, Jeremy Sophomore 6-0 185 OL/DL
70 Smith, Wayne Senior 6-2 290 OL/DL
71 Varghese, Adam Senior 6-1 190 OL/DL
72 Getlin, Jeremy Senior 5-11 200 OL/DL
73 Villalobos, Jose Sophomore 6-1 230 OL/DL
76 Truger, Nathan Senior 5-11 215 OL/DL
77 Faller, Mark Sophomore 5-9 175 OL/DL
79 Viviano, Anthony Sophomore 6-3 175 OL/DL
81 Meza, Nate Sophomore 6-3 240 OL/DL
89 Kalicki, Noah Sophomore 6-0 120 WR/DB
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Willowbrook ends Maine West’s big season
Updated Nov 3, 2018 6:07 PM
Willowbrook defeated Maine West in a Class 7A second-round football playoff game.
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Maine West’s Ely Grimmer looks for an opening against Benet last week during the Warriors’ 20-18 win in the first round of the Class 7A playoffs. Maine West plays at Willowbrook in the second round on Saturday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff
Scouting second round playoff games, Northwest
Updated Nov 2, 2018 12:52 PM
Here’s a look at second round football playoff games involving Barrington, Maine West, Rolling Meadows and Hersey.
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Jake Bellizzi
Maine West’s Bellizzi picks up honor from Chicago Bears
Updated Oct 27, 2018 2:12 PM
Maine West senior Jake Bellizzi has been named Chiago Bears High School All-Star for Week 9.
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Maine West’s Ely Grimmer catches a pass for first-down yardage.
Joe Lewnard | Staff
Images: Maine West vs. Benet Academy, Playoff Round 1 football
Updated Oct 27, 2018 12:15 AM
Maine West hosted Benet Academy for football playoff action on Friday, Oct. 26 in Des Plaines.
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Maine West’s Ely Grimmer holds up the ball in the end zone after making a touchdown catch in the second quarter of Friday’s Class 7A playoff game in Des Plaines. The Benet Academy defender is John Walsh.
Joe Lewnard | Staff
Historic win for Maine West
Updated Oct 27, 2018 12:08 AM
Maine West won the first football playoff game in school history Friday night, hanging on to down Benet Academy 20-18 in the first round of the Class 7A playoffs.
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Rolling Meadows’ Justin Kretz makes a second-quarter touchdown catch against Hersey. Meadows hosts Alton in the first round of the Class 7A playoffs Friday night.
Mark Welsh | Staff
Scouting Playoff Week 1, Northwest
Updated Oct 25, 2018 9:07 PM
Here’s a look at the first round football playoff games involving teams from the Northwest suburbs.
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Maine West’s Jake Bellizzi (left) celebrates a touchdown with teammate Costa Paschos against Elk Grove earlier this season. The Warriors host Benet in a Class 7A first round playoff game Friday night in Des Plaines.
Mark Welsh | Staff
Maine West hoping to add to the program’s list of firsts
Updated Oct 25, 2018 6:07 PM
It’s been a season of firsts for the Maine West football team and the Warriors are hoping to add another one to the list Friday night in Des Plaines.
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Rolling Meadows’ Charlie Svoboda celebrates his fourth-quarter touchdown against Hersey last week. Meadows will host Alton in a first round Class 7A playoff game while Hersey entertains Lincoln-Way Central.
Mark Welsh | Staff
Northwest suburbs’ teams set for 1st round
Updated Oct 20, 2018 10:41 PM
Nine teams from the Northwest suburbs have qualified for the IHSA state football playoffs. Here’s a look at their first-round matchups.
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Maine West savors its CSL North crown
Updated Oct 19, 2018 11:51 PM
Maine West finished the regular season 8-1 and Central Suburban League champion after beating Deerfield 32-0 Friday night.
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Football: Scouting Week 9, Northwest
Updated Oct 18, 2018 10:50 PM
Here’s a look at Week 9 high school football games in the Northwest suburbs.
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Colors:Royal Blue/Silver
Address: 145 N. Lakeview Parkway
Vernon Hills, Il 60061
Phone:847-932-2000
County:Lake
Website:vhhscougars.org