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WHEATON NORTH FOOTBALL NEWSback to top
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St. Charles North rallies at Wheaton North
Updated Sep 13, 2019 11:41 PM
A little momentum can help carry a team a long way.
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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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Scouting this weekend’s Fox football games
Updated Sep 13, 2019 6:36 AM
Scouting Week 3 Fox Valley football games
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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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Wheaton North repeats victory over Lake Forest
Updated Sep 7, 2019 8:56 AM
Wheaton North defeated Lake Forest 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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Wheaton North follows line to victory at Downers Grove South
Updated Aug 30, 2019 11:20 PM
Wheaton North defeated Downers Grove South in a nonconference football game.
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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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Wheaton Warrenville South’s Jake Arthurs looks for running room during varsity football at Bulldog Stadium in Batavia last season.
Patrick Kunzer | Staff
Scouting DuKane Conference football
Updated Aug 28, 2019 10:48 AM
The DuKane Conference enjoyed a remarkable inaugural football season last year. Now it’s time for an encore.
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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 Wheaton North Falcons
Updated Aug 22, 2019 7:25 PM
Wheaton North’s football team will look much younger 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.
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The vote to move to district play in football seems to benefit DuPage Valley Conference teams like Naperville North and Naperville Central.
John Starks | Staff
Explaining the rise of districts and possible demise of Hinsdale football
Updated Dec 20, 2018 5:32 PM
Football: Eyes on Five is back for some breaking news...districts are coming and Hinsdale football might be going.
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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 Dec 20, 2018 5:23 PM
PODCAST: This special edition of “Tailgating with Dave and Kevin” looks at the shocking and massive changes coming to Illinois prep football with the introduction of districts in 2021.
ROSTERback to top
No. Name Class Height Weight Position
1 Parker, Gabe Junior 5-8 140 REC/DB
2 Cook, Brayden Senior 5-11 185 RB/LB
3 Hill, La-Juan Junior 6-5 205 REC/DL
4 Love, Nathan Senior 6-0 195 RB/DB
5 Forcucci, Mark Sophomore 6-0 175 QB/DB
6 Whelton, Tyler Junior 5-6 140 QB/DB
7 Haney, Parker Senior 6-3 180 REC/DB
8 Hammerschmidt, Jack Junior 6-3 155 REC/DL
9 Swaray, Joe Junior 5-11 180 REC/DB
10 Dravet, Riley Junior 5-9 170 REC/DB
11 Gibbons, Will Senior 6-3 180 REC/DB
12 Egan, Connor Senior 6-1 185 TE/DL
13 Hrgich, Trace Junior 6-1 160 REC/DB
14 Aguiar, Braden Senior 6-0 170 REC/DB
15 Bonga, Ben Junior 6-2 185 REC/LB
17 Mueller, Xander Senior 6-3 215 TE/LB
18 Tramel, Ethan Junior 6-2 180 TE/DL
20 Seleski, Garrett Junior 5-11 160 TE/DL
21 Lomenick, Peyton Senior 5-11 165 RB/DB
22 Libby, Kaiden Sophomore 6-1 170 REC/DB
23 Maske, Brayton Sophomore 5-8 160 RB/LB
24 Gubenko, Tommy Senior 5-11 180 REC/DB
25 Hewick, Tristan Junior 5-7 140 RB/DB
26 Koonce, Isaiah Junior 5-5 150 RB/DB
29 Moore, Jackson Sophomore 5-11 170 REC/DB
30 Hegranes, Troy Junior 6-2 195 TE/LB
31 Murphy-Hoff, Paul Junior 5-9 140 RB/LB
33 Oduber, Aaron Senior 6-0 195 TE/DL
37 Oduber, Aaron Senior 6-0 195 TE/DL
41 Leftwich, John Senior 6-1 200 RB/DL
42 Manzur, Samir Junior 6-2 190 TE/DL
44 Werner, Hugh Junior 5-10 170 RB/LB
45 Lorentsen, Zach Senior 5-11 180 OL/DLB
49 Shroff, Mason Junior 5-8 180 TE/DL
50 Rickord, Walker Senior 6-0 190 OL/DL
55 Olsen, Aiden Junior 6-1 225 OL/DL
57 Antonik, Greg Senior 6-0 265 OL/DL
61 Kapel, Michael Senior 6-0 220 OL/DL
65 Black, Jacob Junior 5-10 200 OL/DL
66 Castanon, Pedro Senior 6-1 265 OL/DL
68 Achziger, Nathan Junior 6-0 250 OL/DL
70 Harper, Cam Junior 5-8 215 OL/DL
71 Therron, Grayson Senior 6-6 225 OL/DL
74 Bohmer, Brendan Junior 6-1 240 OL/DL
75 Bohmer, Brendan Junior 6-1 240 OL/DL
77 Stafford, Wade Senior 6-3 265 OL/DL
78 Tiberi, Trent Senior 6-3 280 OL/DL
84 Halstead, Christian Senior 6-0 180 REC/DB
90 Bailey, Jesse Senior 6-1 200 OL/DL
91 Bailey, Jesse Senior 6-1 200 OL/DL
93 Washkowiak, Alex Junior 5-11 205 OL/DL
99 Ajmeri, Taqi Junior 6-0 200 OL/DL
CONFERENCE NEWSback to top
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Glenbard North tops St. Charles East to snap skid
Updated Sep 13, 2019 11:38 PM
St. Charles East could muster no late-game heroics this time.
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Urwiler keeps busy in Batavia victory
Updated Sep 13, 2019 11:33 PM
Batavia defeated Lake Park in a DuKane Conference football game.
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WW South runs past Geneva
Updated Sep 13, 2019 11:29 PM
The Wheaton Warrenville South Tigers downed the Geneva Vikings 45-3 behind a team total 218 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns Friday in Geneva.
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Shawn Patrick
Mundelein’s Patrick, IC Catholic Prep’s Cooke garner Week 2 MVP honors
Updated Sep 11, 2019 6:45 PM
Mundelein’s Shawn Patrick and IC Catholic Prep’s Kevin Cooke are the Daily Herald offensive and defensive MVPs, respectively, for their efforts on the football field in Week 2.
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Glenbard North banding together to support former player
Updated Sep 11, 2019 3:01 PM
DuPage County football notes: Glenbard North rises to support Matt Smith
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Lake Park defensive back Xavier Jones (24) celebrates a recovery Friday against Metea Valley in Roselle.
Brian Hill | Staff
Lake Park uses big plays to beat Metea Valley
Updated Sep 7, 2019 1:04 AM
Football: Lake Park struck early in a 35-12 nonconference victory over Metea Valley in Roselle.
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Patrick Kunzer/pkunzer@dailyherald.comKaneland’s Jack McIntire, left, celebrates a second-quarter touchdown against Geneva in varsity football Friday at Burgess Field in Geneva.
Kaneland routs Geneva for 2nd straight win
Updated Sep 6, 2019 11:38 PM
The high-flying Kaneland offense was grounded in the second half of Friday’s 42-14 nonconference win at Geneva.
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Bolingbrook again has St. Charles North’s number
Updated Sep 6, 2019 11:32 PM
There aren’t many consolation prizes in week 2 of the IHSA football season, but St. Charles North maybe able to take away something positive from Friday night’s loss that benefits them the rest of the season.
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Broken plays work well for WW South
Updated Sep 6, 2019 11:21 PM
Wheaton Warrenville South defeated Lockport in a nonconference football game.
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Conn’s late TD lifts St. Charles East over Carmel
Updated Sep 6, 2019 11:20 PM
Scoring a pair of touchdowns within a 5-minute span in the fourth quarter, Carmel appeared to be on the verge of recording its first win of the season.
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Address: 1 Falcon Way
Wheaton, Il 60187-3189
Phone:630-784-7300
County:DuPage
Website:www.wnhs.org