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Elk Grove’s Ken Grams celebrates 50 years announcing football games at Elk Grove High School.
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How the Mid-Suburban League became the premier conference in the Northwest suburbs
Posted Nov 5, 2023 9:00 AM
The MSL doesn’t require an old-school scorecard or road map or new-school electronic systems of scorekeeping and navigation to know the participants as it celebrates its 60th anniversary.
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Downers Grove North rallies from 11 down to stun unbeaten Hersey
Updated Nov 4, 2023 8:08 PM
The Hersey football team stifled Downers Grove North’s run attack, and made several big plays on offense. The Trojans, however, managed to stay within striking distance throughout the Class 7A second round playoff game Saturday in Arlington Heights.
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Warren’s Jack Wolf passes against Lake Zurich in a football game in Lake Zurich on Friday, September 22, 2023.
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Five high school football playoff games to watch this weekend
Updated Nov 2, 2023 12:14 PM
Warren at South Elgin, Naperville Central at Barrington and Downers Grove North at Hersey are among the games to watch this weekend.
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Hersey’s Carson Grove (8) falls into the end zone after a long touchdown pass during the IHSA Class 7A playoffs Saturday October 28, 2023 in Arlington Heights.
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‘No problem with the pressure’ Hersey gets past Wheaton Warrenville South
Updated Oct 28, 2023 10:45 PM
Senior running back Nasir McKenzie scored 3 touchdowns and Carson Grive had another solid all-around game as No, 4 Hersey beat No. 29 Wheaton Warrenville South 28-19 in the Class 7A playoffs Saturday night.
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Hersey Huskie receivers unit Nasir McKenzie, clockwise from center bottom, Noah Loch, Reese Settersten, Logan Farrell, Colton Gumino, Carson Grove, and Chuck Meister, Thursday October 19, 2023 in Arlington Heights.
Brian Hill | Staff
Hersey’s receivers create difficult problems to solve
Updated Oct 24, 2023 5:02 PM
‘Positionless football’ is a winning formula for the Hersey Huskies.
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Hersey completes another perfect MSL season vs. Elk Grove
Updated Oct 20, 2023 11:11 PM
After producing a couple of sacks and forcing his third fumble of the season just prior to the end of the first half on Friday night, Hersey senior Ethan Sather was already looking ahead.
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John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com Quarterback Colton Gumino works on the first day of football practice at Hersey High School in Arlington Heights on Monday, August 7, 2023.
Playoff clinchers: These area football teams enter Week 9 knowing they will have a Week 10
Updated Oct 18, 2023 2:38 PM
They still want to win this weekend’s football games, but for teams already with 6 wins or more, they don’t have to worry about making the IHSA playoffs.
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Barrington's Dillon Fitzpatrick is tackled by Warren's Antonio Moore during a game earlier this season.
John Starks | Staff
Scouting Week 8 Cook County football games
Updated Oct 12, 2023 6:22 PM
Scouting Week 8 Cook County football games
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Hersey defensive lineman Thomas Mulder us surrounded by teammates after he recovered a fumble and returned it for a touchdown against Rolling Meadows on Friday.
John Starks | Staff
Hersey’s defense dominates Rolling Meadows
Updated Oct 6, 2023 10:57 PM
It’s true the Hersey high school football team can put a lot of points on the scoreboard. Friday night at Rolling Meadows the Huskies rolled to a final score of 42-7 in Mid-Suburban East action.
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McKenzie runs wild again in Hersey’s win over Prospect
Updated Sep 29, 2023 11:07 PM
Nasir McKenzie is off and running for Hersey.
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Hersey’s Nasir Mckenzie carries the ball during Friday’s game at Buffalo Grove.
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Hersey blanks Buffalo Grove to stay perfect at 5-0
Updated Sep 22, 2023 10:52 PM
Hersey posted its third consecutive shutout Friday when Hersey bounced host Buffalo Grove 35-0 in the MSL opener for both teams. The Huskies defense has allowed just 12 points this season. They are led by Andrew Pignataro, Logan Farrell, Ethan Sather, Chuck Meister, Carson Grove, Brandon Pflomm, Georgie Naegele and Brandon Jenkins, made big plays when needed to keep the Bison out of the end zone.
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Hersey dominates Glenbrook North
Updated Sep 8, 2023 10:30 PM
Hersey’s offense got off to a great start to the season, scoring 79 points in its first two games.
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Hersey’s high-powered attack clicks against New Trier
Updated Aug 25, 2023 11:03 PM
As advertised, Hersey’s football team has the offensive weapons to make a run to the Class 7A championship this season.
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Ben Petermann scores one of his 15 touchdowns last year for Rolling Meadows, this one in a game against Vernon Hills.
John Starks | Staff
Football previews 2023: Scouting the MSL East
Updated Aug 15, 2023 2:36 PM
Here's a look at what to expect this fall for the 2023 MSL East football season.
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Quarterback Colton Gumino hands off to running back Chuck Meister on the first day of football practice at Hersey High School in Arlington Heights on Monday, August 7, 2023.
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Images: First day of high school football practice
Updated Aug 7, 2023 4:29 PM
Images: First day of high school football practice on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023.
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New coach Brett Pearlman works with his team on the first day of football practice at Grayslake Central High School in Grayslake on Monday, August 7, 2023.
John Starks | Staff
‘Like Christmas morning’ — Hersey, Grayslake Central excited to kick off season
Updated Aug 7, 2023 2:51 PM
Will Nolan had a great visit with his grandparents Larry and Mary Ann Hunt this past weekend.
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Marmion football coach Dan Thorpe leaves the program as its career leader in victories.
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A class act, Marmion football coach resigns as program victories leader
Updated Nov 15, 2023 4:49 PM
Marmion football is losing a class act and its career victories leader.
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‘We built a special bond’; It’s hard to accept the end of a season
Updated Nov 3, 2023 10:25 PM
The end of a football season is never easy, and that was certainly the case for Prospect High School after a 49-15 loss at Mt. Carmel in the second round of the Class 7A playoffs Friday.
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Calhoun sparks Prospect win over Buffalo Grove
Updated Oct 27, 2023 11:19 PM
Prospect pulled away to Friday night’s 46-20 win over Buffalo Grove in the opening round of the Class 7A playoffs.
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Prospect's Skoog, Carlucci cause big problems for Buffalo Grove
Updated Oct 13, 2023 11:08 PM
Quarterback Jake Skoog and wide receiver Nick Carlucci combined to lead Prospect in a 63-28 win over Buffalo Grove that locked up a playoff berth.
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Barrington's Will Nazha trips up Warren's Aaron Stewart during a game earlier this season.
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Week 8 football preview: Barrington, Glenbard S., Maine W. trying to stay unbeaten
Updated Oct 12, 2023 9:58 PM
Barrington, Glenbard South and Maine West are among the football teams trying to stay unbeaten this week.
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Barrington squeaks by tough Hoffman Estates squad
Updated Oct 6, 2023 11:08 PM
Barrington defeated HOffman Estates 35-31 in a Mid-Suburban West football game Friday night.
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Defense leads the way as Prospect routs Rolling Meadows
Updated Sep 22, 2023 11:06 PM
With 4 interceptions and a stout defense, Prospect thrilled a large homecoming crowd with a 51-7 decision over Rolling Meadows.
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Prospect quarterback Seth Bledsoe carries the ball during Thursday’s game against Glenbrook South.
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Prospect wins wild one over Glenbrook South
Updated Sep 15, 2023 6:27 AM
In a thrilling game from start to finish on Thursday night at George Gattas Stadium in Mt. Prospect, the host Knights rallied for a dramatic 45-35 win over Glenbrook South.
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Buffalo Grove gets off to strong start, never looks back in win over Glenbrook North
Updated Sep 14, 2023 11:05 PM
Buffalo Grove (3-1) built a 20-0 halftime lead before posting a 30-18 victory Goverlenbrook Northwho fell to 1-3 on the season on Thursday night.
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Palano breaks Buffalo Grove’s TD record in win over Vernon Hills
Updated Sep 8, 2023 9:17 PM
With Sam Cho sitting out due to an injury in practice, the Buffalo Grove football team needed someone to step up.
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