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Scouting Week 9 Fox football games
Updated Oct 20, 2022 1:06 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in Fox Week 9 football matchups.
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Larkin’s Jalen Miller (9) has his jersey pulled by Elgin’s Nick West (34) during the Royals’ 18-0 win last Friday. Miller scored two touchdowns in the game including an 80-yard run.
Brian Hill | Staff
Plenty on the line heading into Week 9
Updated Oct 19, 2022 8:04 AM
Let’s do a quick check of the Upstate Eight Conference in terms of the conference title race and the playoffs.
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Scouting Week 8 Fox football games
Updated Oct 13, 2022 3:37 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in Fox Week 8 football matchups.
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Oswego gets big win over West Aurora, keeps playoff hopes alive
Updated Oct 7, 2022 11:32 PM
Oswego quickly climbed out of an early hole and never slowed down until they had the game in hand, keeping their postseason hopes alive with a 45-22 victory over West Aurora on Friday night.
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Geneva’s Jackson Reyes runs the ball during a game at St. Charles East on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022.
Scouting Week 7 Fox football games
Updated Oct 6, 2022 8:22 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in Fox week 7 football matchups.
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Yorkville takes defensive battle over West Aurora
Posted Oct 1, 2022 1:00 AM
Dan McGuire made an emotional return to his hometown Friday night.
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Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com Bartlett’s Jacob Caradine is tackled last week against Glenbard South. The Hawks will try to snap a 2-game losing streak when they play Fenton on Friday.
Scouting Week 6 Fox football games
Updated Sep 29, 2022 7:56 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in Fox Week 6 football matchups.
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West Aurora battles but can’t topple Oswego East
Posted Sep 24, 2022 1:00 AM
Oswego East drew up a play during halftime of Friday’s Southwest Prairie Conference game against West Aurora.
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Jacobs’ Joey Scrivani runs with the ball during a Fox Valley Conference football game between Jacobs and Prairie Ridge Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Jacobs High School in Algonquin.
Scouting Week 5 Fox football games
Updated Sep 22, 2022 4:35 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in Fox week 5 football matchups.
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Geneva quarterback Nate Stempowski keeps the ball for a touchdown during the Vikings’ 35-11 win at Wheaton Warrenville South last week.
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St. Edward picks up 1st win; Geneva eyes big game
Updated Sep 21, 2022 10:11 AM
St. Edward broke into the win column in a big way in Week 4 with its 37-0 win over future conference compadre Chicago Christ the King.
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Marty, left and Neal Ormond III acknowledge the crowd during a ceremony to name the stadium for the Ormond family Thursday September 15, 2022 in Aurora.
Brian Hill | Staff
Joliet West tops West Aurora as school dedicates Ormond Stadium
Updated Sep 15, 2022 11:10 PM
Joliet West seemed to have its initial win of the still-nascent football season well in hand.
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Plainfield Central erases West Aurora’s halftime lead
Updated Sep 9, 2022 6:52 AM
West Aurora didn’t have the ball for very long in the first half Thursday night in a Southwest Prairie Conference crossover against Plainfield Central, but the Blackhawks made the most of their opportunities in taking a 10-6 lead into halftime.
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Batavia’s Tyler Jansey looks to make a play against Lincoln-Way East in Frankfort.
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5 storylines to watch heading into Week 3 of high school football
Updated Sep 8, 2022 1:19 PM
Here’s five storylines to watch heading into Week 3 of the high school football season
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Wide receiver Drew Gerke will be one of the keys to how far Batavia can go this season, starting Saturday in Chicago against Phillips.
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Scouting Week 1 Fox area football games
Updated Aug 26, 2022 9:52 AM
Here's our look at what to expect in Fox area week 1 football matchups.
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Scouting the Southwest Prairie Conference
Updated Aug 17, 2022 7:45 AM
Here’s our look at what to expect in the Southwest Prairie Conference.
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Batavia’s Jack Sadowsky blocks a field-goal attempt by Yorkville’s Hudson Fiene during a Class 7A quarterfinal game Saturday at Batavia.
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Batavia’s special teams key quarterfinal win over Yorkville
Updated Nov 12, 2022 7:06 PM
Charlie Whelpley showcased a wide-ranging skill set Saturday, catching passes, throwing a halfback pass and running out the clock with power rushes between the tackles.
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Minooka’s Connor Christensen tries to take down Palatine’s Dominick Ballduring the second round of the Class 8A playoffs Friday in Minooka.
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Palatine cruises past Minooka in 8A second round playoff game
Updated Nov 4, 2022 11:29 PM
Palatine stacked up nearly 500 yards of total offense and was particularly dominant in the first half in cruising to a 47-14 victory over Minooka on Friday night.
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York notches another milestone with playoff victory against Oswego East
Updated Oct 29, 2022 12:22 AM
Becoming only the third team in program history to reach double digits in wins, York advanced to the Class 8A second round with a 31-10 win over Oswego East in Elmhurst.
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Libertyville quarterback Luka Nikolich (13) throws a pass under pressure from Yorkville defender Blake Kersting (4) during their class 7A playoff game Friday at Yorkville High School.
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Yorkville’s ‘D’ stifles Libertyville
Updated Oct 28, 2022 11:08 PM
Blake Kersting anticipated the specific pass play, and also recognized the situation Yorkville faced at the time.
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Oswego East knocks off Waubonsie Valley
Posted Aug 27, 2022 1:00 AM
The Oswego offense packed a punch early and late in Friday’s season and home opener against Waubonsie Valley and earned a 35-7 victory.
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Neuqua Valley’s Carter Stare (15) returns a punt for a touchdown against Oswego during a football game at Oswego High School on Friday, Aug 26, 2022.
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Neuqua Valley’s defense dominates Oswego
Updated Aug 26, 2022 11:18 PM
Mark Mennecke at times goes against his better angels when prolonging runs through contact.
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Address: 1201 W. New York St.
Aurora, Il 60506
Phone:630-301-5600
County:Kane
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