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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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Glenbard South gets needed win at West Chicago
Updated Oct 20, 2018 3:10 AM
Glenbard South gains playoff eligibility with win at West Chicago
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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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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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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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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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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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Bartlett blanks West Chicago
Updated Oct 1, 2018 8:19 AM
Alums who attended Bartlett’s Homecoming Game Friday night left their alma mater happy as the Hawks blanked Upstate Eight Conference foe West Chicago, 49-0.
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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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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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Elgin escapes West Chicago in overtime
Updated Sep 21, 2018 11:24 PM
Elgin defeated West Chicago in overtime in an Upstate Eight 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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Bev Horne/borne@dailyherald.com Antowon Tolbert of Wheaton North football.
Wheaton North still looking for the big play
Updated Sep 19, 2018 7:14 PM
Football notes: Wheaton North is still leaning on the ground game with a variety of running backs.
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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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Larkin knocks off West Chicago
Updated Sep 15, 2018 12:50 AM
Larkin defeate West Chicago in an Upstate Eight Conference football game.
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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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Glenbard East celebrates 3-0 start
Updated Sep 7, 2018 11:29 PM
Glenbard East defeated West Chicago in an Upstate Eight Conference 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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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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South Elgin’s Davion Cherwin is brought down by West Chicago’s Adam Hey Saturday during West Chicago at South Elgin football.
Brian Hill | Staff
South Elgin sharp in shutout of West Chicago
Updated Aug 25, 2018 9:07 PM
South Elgin opened its football season Saturday with a 40-0 win over West Chicago.
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South Elgin’s Parker Frey (11) comes up with a great catch over West Chicago’s Omar Contreras (15) Saturday during West Chicago at South Elgin football.
Brian Hill | Staff
Images: West Chicago vs South Elgin in week one football
Updated Aug 25, 2018 4:51 PM
Neuqua Valley hosted and won 27-6 over Glenbard North for football action on Friday, Aug. 24 in Naperville.
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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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Glenbard East’s Bret Bushka (3) looks for an opening past South Elgin’s Joey Cipriani (3) Saturday during Glenbard East at South Elgin football.
Brian Hill | Staff
Scouting Upstate Eight Conference football
Updated Aug 20, 2018 4:40 PM
Scouting Upstate Eight 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 West Chicago Wildcats
Updated Aug 17, 2018 3:51 PM
Scouting West Chicago 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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Jack Rustman
West Chicago picks Rustman
Updated May 16, 2018 5:34 PM
Jack Rustman brings energy as new West Chicago football coach
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Ted Monken is the head football coach at West Chicago High School.
Daniel White | Staff
Monken steps down at West Chicago
Updated Mar 17, 2018 8:02 PM
Ted Monken resigns as West Chicago football coach
ROSTERback to top
No. Name Class Height Weight Position
3 Phillips, Marque Sophomore 5-11 170 DB/WR
5 Krogh, Luke Junior 5-10 170 QB
6 Diaz-Thomas, Alphonso Senior 5-7 150 WR
7 Wagner, Mike Senior 6-5 185 WR/LB
8 Filipovic, Marko Senior 6-5 170 WR/DB
10 Hey, Alex Senior 5-8 160 RB/LB
12 Gilbert, Zach Sophomore 5-8 160 RB/LB
13 Barbosa, Santiago Junior 5-9 170 WR/DB
14 Torres, Ulises Sophomore 5-10 120 DB
15 Contreras, Omar Junior 5-10 160 DB
17 Hey, Adam Senior 5-8 160 LB/WR
18 Doukas, Mike Junior 5-9 140 DB
19 Usedom, Spencer Senior 5-10 160 WR
20 Hernandez, Alan Junior 5-10 160 WR/DB
21 Perez, Mark Senior 5-9 160 DB
24 Grant, Jermey Senior 6-0 190 LB
25 Jimenez, Amel Junior 5-10 160 DB
26 McGee, Taveon Junior 5-7 150 LB
28 Cuautle, Joseph Sophomore 5-10 160 WR
29 Jimenez, Jesus Senior 5-9 180 LB
30 Luna, Oscar Junior 5-9 170 RB/LB
31 Riveria, Niko Senior 5-10 170 LB/WR
34 Calderon, Marco Sophomore 5-8 145 LB
35 Sanchez, John Sophomore 5-9 170 LB
36 Zavalsa, Giovanni Sophomore 5-5 120 LB
37 Garcia, Jordan Sophomore 5-5 145 RB
38 Ortega, Alejandro Sophomore 5-8 150 DB
42 Resendiz, Cesar Junior 5-11 200 LB
47 Resindez, Alex Sophomore 5-10 160 WR/LB
52 Gonzalez, Carlos Junior 5-9 190 DL
53 Serrinto, Eullses Junior 5-10 190 OL
54 Hannah, Ryan Sophomore 6-1 200 LB
55 Gilbert, Matt Senior 6-2 240 OL/DL
64 Esteban, Marco Sophomore 5-8 210 OL
67 Melchor, Jaime Junior 5-9 200 OL
69 Orr, Joe Senior 6-3 250 OL/DL
70 Rodriguez, Miguel Junior 5-10 220 DL
71 Karwoski, John Senior 6-1 200 OL
71 Karwoski, John Senior 6-1 200 OL
74 Sanchez, Jose Sophomore 5-11 240 OL
77 Guerrero, Marco Sophomore 6-1 220 OL
78 Carranza, Adrian Sophomore 6-0 250 OL
79 Sanders, Diquan Sophomore 6-3 300 OL
88 Bernacki, Jeff Junior 6-2 190 DL
96 Garcia, Juan Junior 5-10 220 DL
98 Cannabil, Franky Senior 5-11 250 DL
CONFERENCE NEWSback to top
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Scouting Fox Valley area quarterfinal playoff games
Updated Nov 8, 2018 9:02 PM
Scouting Fox Valley area quarterfinal playoff games
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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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Powerful East St. Louis ends Glenbard East’s dream season
Updated Nov 3, 2018 6:39 PM
East St. Louis handed Glenbard East its first defeat of the season in a Class 7A 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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Batavia’s Artavion Taylor escapes Wheaton North’s Tommy Gubenko during a regular season win in Week 9. The Bulldogs host Moline in the second round of the Class 7A playoffs Saturday.
John Starks | Staff
Scouting second round Fox Valley football playoff games
Updated Nov 1, 2018 8:34 PM
Scouting second round Fox Valley football playoff games
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St. Charles North looking for breakthrough win
Updated Nov 1, 2018 8:20 PM
St. Charles North hopes to avoid the second-round blues.
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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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Glenbard East’s Jack Baka tackles Prospect quarterback Jimmy Martin in a first-round playoff football game in Lombard Friday. The Rams won to advance to a second-round game Saturday against East St. Louis.
John Starks | Staff
Glenbard East has lived up to expectations
Updated Oct 31, 2018 7:47 PM
Football: Experience has been the key to Glenbard East’s historic success this season.
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Closer this time, but West Aurora topples South Elgin again
Updated Oct 27, 2018 11:07 PM
West Aurora won its first playoff game in 24 years Saturday night but South Elgin did not make it easy.
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Glenbard South’s playoff run ends early at Boylan
Updated Oct 27, 2018 8:51 PM
Glenbard South’s playoff run ends early at Boylan
UPSTATE EIGHT CONFERENCE
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Colors:Navy Blue/White
Address: 326 Joliet St.
West Chicago, Il 60185-3142
Phone:630-876-6200
County:DuPage
Website:www.district94.dupage.k12.il.us/District94.html