Neuqua Valley High School DuPage Valley
NEUQUA VALLEY FOOTBALL NEWSback to top
full story »
Neuqua Valley falls just short vs. 11-0 LW East
Updated Nov 4, 2022 10:43 PM
If anything, Lincoln-Way East’s gritty 17-14 victory over Neuqua Valley on Friday night impressed upon the Griffins how hard the Class 8A road will be the rest of the way.
full story »
Scouting DuPage County opening round playoff football games
Updated Oct 27, 2022 6:47 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County football playoff opening round matchups.
full story »
Undefeated York, South Elgin headline playoff field
Updated Oct 22, 2022 10:08 PM
The royal season for York continued Saturday.
full story »
Neuqua Valley’s Carter Stare is wrapped up by DeKalb’s Jaleel Wallace during the Wildcats’ loss last Friday in DeKalb. Neuqua Valley enters the final week of the regular season tied with Naperville Central for the DVC lead.
Mark Busch/mbusch@shawmedia.com
DVC race coming down to the wire in Week 9
Updated Oct 19, 2022 8:55 AM
An interesting final week is shaping up in the DuPage Valley Conference.
full story »
DeKalb’s Adrien McVicar tries to pull away from Neuqua Valley’s Josh Wenz during their game Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at DeKalb High School.
Mark Busch/mbusch@shawmedia.com
Neuqua Valley on wrong end of DeKalb’s ‘statement’ win
Updated Oct 14, 2022 11:37 PM
DeKalb coach Derek Schneeman called Friday’s 14-0 win over DuPage Valley Conference leader Neuqua Valley a “statement” win.
full story »
Rolling Meadows' Evan Grace takes the snap against Elk Grove last week. The Mustangs need one more win for their 11th straight playoff berth.
John Starks | Staff
Five high school football storylines to watch in Week 8
Updated Oct 14, 2022 7:07 AM
Here's five storylines to watch heading into Week 8 of the high school football season.
full story »
Wheaton North’s Nick Morici tries to tackle Wheaton Warrenville South’s Colin Moore during the Falcons’ 8-7 win last week.
Sandy Bressner/sbressner@shawmedia.com
Scouting Week 8 DuPage County football games
Updated Oct 13, 2022 2:14 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County Week 8 football matchups.
full story »
Glenbard South tailback Jalen Brown rushed for a school-record 286 yards last week in a win over Bartlett. The Raiders put their 5-0 record on the line Friday against 5-0 South Elgin.
Brian Hill | Staff
Scouting Week 6 DuPage County football games
Updated Sep 29, 2022 4:59 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County week 6 football matchups.
full story »
A Neuqua Valley first: Wildcats win at Naperville Central
Updated Sep 23, 2022 11:17 PM
Neuqua Valley had just broken its postgame huddle and players were beginning to disperse when coach Bill Ellinghaus called them back. He wanted them to know that their 14-7 victory over Naperville Central meant more than a key win over a DuPage Valley Conference rival.
full story »
Naperville North’s Nathan Jacobs (32) tries for more running room against Neuqua Valley Friday September 16, 2022 at Barbara J. Barrows Stadium in Naperville.
Brian Hill | Staff
Neuqua Valley notches impressive win over Naperville North
Updated Sep 16, 2022 10:58 PM
They call it “Trick Play Thursday” at Neuqua Valley because that’s when head coach Bill Ellinghaus unveils the week’s special wrinkles.
full story »
Scouting Week 4 DuPage County football games
Updated Sep 15, 2022 4:04 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County week 4 football matchups.
full story »
Mohler’s magic helps Neuqua Valley pull out 1-point win
Updated Sep 9, 2022 11:24 PM
While celebrating a big win over an out-of-state state champion, the Neuqua Valley players chanted “Mohler Magic. Mohler Magic.”
full story »
WW South bounces back with OT win at Neuqua Valley
Updated Sep 2, 2022 11:37 PM
Defense was the highlight for both teams as host Neuqua Valley and Wheaton Warrenville South did battle on Friday night.
full story »
Wheaton Warrenville South’s Braylen Meredith (left) celebrates a touchdown during the Tigers’ loss to Simeon at Gately Stadium in Chicago last Saturday. WW South has another tough game Friday night against Neuqua Valley.
Sandy Bressner/sbressner@shawmedia.com
Scouting Week 2 DuPage County football games
Updated Sep 1, 2022 7:38 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County week 2 football matchups.
full story »
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.
Sean King/for Shaw Local
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.
full story »
Naperville North quarterback Aidan Gray led the Huskies to a 5-1 record and DVC championship last season.
Mark Busch/mbusch@shawmedia.com
Scouting the DuPage Valley
Updated Aug 16, 2022 7:45 AM
Here’s our look at what to expect in the DuPage Valley Conference.
CONFERENCE NEWSback to top
full story »
Marist makes more big plays than Naperville North
Updated Oct 28, 2022 11:30 PM
There was lots of big-play offense coming from host Naperville North during its first-round Class 8A football playoff game against Marist.
full story »
Lyons’ Danny Montsesano (1) wraps up Naperville Central’s Logan Devick (14) during a first round Class 8A varsity football playoff game between Lyons Township and Naperville Central on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022 in Western Springs, IL.
Tony Gadomski/for Shaw Local
Pooch punt leaves Naperville Central in a bad spot against Lyons Twp.
Updated Oct 28, 2022 11:12 PM
It’s a rare occasion that a pooch punt saves the day for any football team. But that proved to be crucial play in Lyons Township’s 26-17 defeat Friday of Naperville Central in the first round of the Class 8A playoffs.
full story »
Waubonsie Valley’s Luke Elsea tries to break the tackle of DeKalb’s Dominic Ohlinger during their game Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at DeKalb High School.
Mark Busch/mbusch@shawmedia.com
DeKalb pulls away from Waubonsie Valley in 2nd half
Updated Oct 21, 2022 1:55 PM
For the second time in a month, the DeKalb football team and Waubonsie Valley were locked in a close game at halftime.
full story »
Warren’s Charley Thompson tries to escape Barrington’s Andrew Grosch at his feet and Jon Fier during an August game. Thompson has rushed for 1,148 yards and 12 touchdowns. He and the Blue Devils face off against Stevenson on Friday night.
John Starks | Staff
Five games to watch as opening round of high school playoffs begin
Updated Oct 27, 2022 7:51 PM
Here’s five games to watch in the opening round of the IHSA state football playoffs.
full story »
Naperville North wins rematch with Naperville Central
Updated Oct 20, 2022 10:01 PM
Players from both sides of Thursday night’s Naperville crosstown football season finale are talking about forgetting about the outcome, but for two very different reasons.
full story »
Redhawks defense slams the door on Mustangs
Updated Oct 14, 2022 10:25 PM
Naperville Central’s defense gave a smothering performance in a 28-0 victory Friday night over Metea Valley in a DuPage Valley Conference matchup.
full story »
Naperville North’s Sam Gehrs and Lawson Grier sack Naperville Central’s Chris McCormack earlier this season. Gehrs is one of the Huskies who did not start in the first game this year but after injuries has stepped up with solid play.
John Starks | Staff
Naperville North eyes 6th victory, playoff spot
Updated Oct 12, 2022 2:36 PM
Naperville North has plenty to play for heading into the final two weeks of the 2022 regular season.
full story »
Naperville Central’s Chris McCormack passes the ball past the outstretched arm of DeKalb’s Nathan Sauer during their game Friday Oct. 7, 2022, at DeKalb High School.
Mark Busch/mbusch@shawmedia.com
Naperville Central’s ground game does in DeKalb
Updated Oct 7, 2022 10:34 PM
With the regular starter hurt and the backup twisting his knee against DeKalb, third-string running back Caleb Brown made the most of his opportunity in the backfield.
full story »
Naperville North starts fast vs. Metea, rolls to DVC win
Updated Oct 7, 2022 9:30 PM
Naperville North bounced back in a big way from last week’s overtime loss to Naperville Central with a 59-14 victory over Metea Valley.
full story »
Naperville Central’s Christopher Bern picks up some yards during the Redhawks’ win over Naperville North last week. Naperville Central can become playoff eligible by winning at DeKalb on Friday.
John Starks | Staff
Scouting Week 7 DuPage County football games
Updated Oct 6, 2022 7:49 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County week 7 football matchups.
DUPAGE VALLEY
ABOUT THE SCHOOLback to top
Colors:Navy/Gold
Address: 2360 95th St.
Naperville, Il 60564
Phone:630-428-6000
County:Will
Website:nvhs.ipsd.org