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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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Batavia’s offense coming alive
Updated Nov 7, 2018 9:01 PM
Batavia has a reputation for hard-hitting defense but the offense has stolen the show in two playoff victories.
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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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Batavia’s Artavion Taylor scores on an 18-yard run to make the score 22-13 against Wheaton North Friday in a football all game in Wheaton. The extra point made the final score 23-13.
John Starks | Staff
Batavia chugs past Wheaton North
Updated Oct 20, 2018 11:41 AM
Batavia defeated Wheaton North in a DuKane Conference football game.
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Batavia’s Ethan Neibch is caught by Wheaton North’s Kyle Heimburger.
John Starks | Staff
Images: Wheaton North vs. Batavia, Week 9 football
Updated Oct 19, 2018 10:31 PM
The Wheaton North Falcons hosted the Batavia Bulldgos for football action on Friday, Oct. 19 in Wheaton.
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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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Glenbard East’s Patrick Crossland runs the ball during varsity football at Bartlett on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018.
Patrick Kunzer | Staff
Glenbard East, Glenbard South ready to renew rivalry in Upstate Eight
Updated Oct 10, 2018 3:30 PM
DuPage County football notes: Glenbard East and Glenbard South are ready to renew their rivalry in their first season together in the Upstate Eight Conference.
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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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Geneva scores late to beat Wheaton North, pick up 1st win
Updated Oct 6, 2018 2:10 PM
Geneva won its first game of the season Saturday, knocking off Wheaton North 17-14 after the game was suspended Friday.
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Weather interrupts Geneva, Wheaton North
Updated Oct 5, 2018 11:34 PM
Lightning forced Wheaton North and Geneva to suspend their DuKane Conference football game in the third quarter with Geneva leading 10-7.
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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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Wheaton Warrenville South wins cross-town game
Updated Sep 29, 2018 12:04 AM
Football: Wheaton Warrenville South held off Wheaton North 10-3 in a crucial cross-town DuKane Conference matchup.
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VIDEO: Week 6 DuPage County football preview
Updated Sep 27, 2018 4:41 PM
VIDEO: Daily Herald prep sports writers Dave Oberhelman and Kevin Schmit break down the top Week 6 football games in DuPage County.
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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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Wheaton North wins another thriller
Updated Sep 22, 2018 12:06 AM
Wheaton North defeated Glenbard North in a DuKane 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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Play Video Wheaton N 7, Lake Park 6
Wheaton North prevails over Lake Park in overtime
Updated Sep 15, 2018 1:04 AM
Football: Wheaton North beat Lake Park 7-6 in overtime in Friday’s DuKane Conference game in Roselle.
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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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Play Video North Stars 17, Falcons 3
Defense carries St. Charles North over Wheaton North
Updated Sep 8, 2018 12:26 AM
The St. Charles North defense went the distance in a 17-3 victory over visiting Wheaton North in the DuKane Conference debut for both football teams Friday.
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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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Wheaton North stops Lake Forest
Updated Sep 1, 2018 12:30 AM
Wheaton North defeated Lake Forest in a nonconference football game.
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Wheaton North reigns at Lake Forest
Updated Sep 1, 2018 12:17 AM
Mother Nature made her presence felt as the skies opened up on Friday night in Lake Forest to the tune of an hour-plus delay. In the meantime, Wheaton North was also busy opening up its offense as a long night ended up in favor of the Falcons 21-12 in a nonconference tilt.
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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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Wheaton North falters at Evanston
Updated Aug 25, 2018 12:56 AM
Evanston defeated Wheaton North in a nonconference football game.
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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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Wheaton North’s Antowon Tolbert (7) is a player to watch in the first season of the DuKane Conference.
Brian Hill | Staff
Football: Scouting the DuKane Conference
Updated Aug 22, 2018 10:39 AM
Football: Scouting the DuKane Conference.
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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 Wheaton North Falcons
Updated Aug 17, 2018 3:34 PM
Football: Scouting Wheaton North.
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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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No. Name Class Height Weight Position
1 Odell, Eli Senior 6-2 155 Rec
2 Garner, Stephen Junior 5-10 195 RB/LB
3 Tolbert, Antowon Senior 5-10 205 RB
4 Walakehwon, Gus Junior 5-10 200 RB/DL
6 Rucker, Jayson Junior 5-8 135 Rec/DB
7 Sosnowski, Jason Senior 6-3 170 QB
8 Pacini, Teddy Junior 5-11 175 Rec
10 Dravet, Riley Sophomore 5-9 150 DB
11 Gibbons, William Junior 6-3 160 Rec
12 Love, Nathan Junior 6-0 180 QB/DB
13 Chesney, Sam Senior 5-8 150 DB
14 Aguiar, Will Junior 5-11 155 Rec/DB
15 Bonga, Hunter Senior 5-10 200 Rec
16 Tundas, Nick Senior 5-10 175 RB/LB
17 Mueller, Xander Junior 6-3 205 Rec/LB
18 Haney, Parker Junior 6-2 170 Rec
19 Morris, Danny Senior 6-0 140 Rec
20 Cook, Brayden Junior 6-0 170 LB
21 Lomenick, Payton Junior 5-11 150 DB
22 Gainer, Trip Senior 5-10 195 RB/LB
24 Gubenko, Tommy Junior 5-10 160 DB
31 Schaefer, Sawyer Junior 5-10 185 LB
35 Razvi, Kumail Senior 5-11 140 Rec
38 Dickinson, Drake Senior 6-0 180 DB
39 Secrest, Jacob Senior 6-3 210 Red/DL
41 Leftwich, John Junior 6-1 210 DL
42 Oduber, Aaron Junior 5-11 175 DL
43 Bradford, Will Senior 5-10 155 RB/DB
44 Schultz, Chucky Senior 6-0 175 Rec/DL
45 Lorentsen, Zach Junior 5-11 175 Rec/LB
47 Dacko, Ethan Senior 6-2 175 DL
48 Heimburger, Kyle Senior 5-9 165 LB
49 Preston, Steel Junior 5-9 185 DL
50 Rickford, Walker Junior 6-0 175 OL/DL
51 Kransberger, Daniel Junior 6-3 220 OL
52 Harvey, Frankie Senior 5-9 180 OL
53 Gabriele, Trevor Senior 6-0 225 OL/DL
54 Maloney, Ryan Senior 6-2 240 OL
55 Olsen, Aiden Sophomore 6-1 210 OL
56 Hummel, Rick Senior 6-4 210 OL/DL
57 Antonik, Greg Junior 6-0 270 OL/DL
61 Kapel, Michael Junior 6-1 195 OL
66 McKinney, Reggie Junior 6-0 315 OL
67 Miller, Brian Senior 6-2 350 OL
70 Stovall, Leland Senior 5-7 250 DL
71 Therron, Grayson Junior 6-5 230 OL
75 Newlin, William Senior 6-1 280 OL/DL
77 Stafford, Wade Junior 6-2 265 OL
78 Tiberi, Trent Junior 6-3 260 OL/DL
84 Halstead, Christian Junior 6-0 175 Rec/DB
87 Johnson, Jake Senior 6-5 220 Rec
95 Bailey, Jesse Junior 6-0 185 DL
99 Yanez, Matt Junior 5-9 215 DL
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Finding myself in right place at right time this past season
Updated Nov 26, 2018 6:24 PM
I’ll admit it — I was spoiled this football season.
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St. Charles North captains Daniel Daley (4), Ben Furtney (8), Alex Westendorf (72) and Tyler Nubin (27) hold the second-place trophy following their loss to Nazareth during the Class 7A state football championship at Memorial Stadium in Champaign Saturday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff
St. Charles North loses 31-10 to Nazareth Academy in 7A football finals
Updated Nov 24, 2018 8:43 PM
St. Charles North fell to Nazareth Academy 31-10 in the IHSA Class 7A state football championship at Memorial Stadium in Champaign Saturday.
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St. Charles North quarterback Kyler Brown throws a pass during the Class 7A state football championship against Nazareth at Memorial Stadium in Champaign Saturday.
Joe Lewnard | Staff
Nazareth denies St. Charles North Class 7A crown
Updated Nov 24, 2018 7:05 PM
Playing in its first football state championship game in program history, St. Charles North fell short Saturday, losing to Nazareth Academy 31-10 in the Class 7A title game at Memorial Stadium.
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St. Charles North’s Dj Oshin (44) and Johnny Ambrogio hope they have more to celebrate when the North Stars play for a Class 7A state championship Saturday afternoon in Champaign.
Brian Hill | Staff
Scouting 7A and 6A state championship games
Updated Nov 23, 2018 3:42 PM
Scouting 7A and 6A state championship games
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Ben Furtney (8) celebrates during St. Charles North’s win over Mt. Carmel. The North Stars will play Nazareth for the state championship Saturday.
Brian Hill | Staff
St. Charles North proves resilient in reaching 7A state title game
Updated Nov 21, 2018 6:56 PM
Most high school football teams do not advance to championship games when forced to deal with the kind of adversity St. Charles North has faced this season.
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Nazareth knocks out defending champ Batavia
Updated Nov 17, 2018 9:03 PM
Batavia’s quest to repeat as Class 7A state champion fell shy Saturday.
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St. Charles North’s DJ Oshin (44) comes up with a huge field goal block to force overtime Saturday during the IHSA Class 7A football semifinals in St. Charles.
Brian Hill | Staff
St. Charles North upsets Mt. Carmel, will go for 7A title
Updated Nov 17, 2018 6:31 PM
Senior Tyler Nubin’s 10-yard touchdown run in the second overtime propelled St. Charles North to a stunning 27-21 win over Mt. Carmel Saturday in a Class 7A state football playoff semifinal game in St. Charles.
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Scouting Fox Valley semifinals
Updated Nov 16, 2018 9:19 PM
Scouting Fox Valley semifinals
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Kaneland graduate and NFL Super Bowl winner Don Beebe is the new football coach at Aurora University.
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North Stars make St. Charles history; Beebe new coach at AU
Updated Nov 15, 2018 8:18 PM
The excitement level is unmistakable in St. Charles as the North Stars enjoy an unprecedented playoff run.
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Batavia’s Jackson Williams (23) and Xander Montiel (67) celebrate after their Win Saturday against Willowbrook.
Brian Hill | Staff
Batavia edges Willowbrook in back-and-forth OT thriller
Updated Nov 11, 2018 8:17 AM
Falling behind for the first time during Saturday’s Class 7A state football quarterfinal game against Willowbrook with less than a minute remaining, Batavia’s season was on the line.
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Phone:630-784-7300
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