High school football: Yorkville vs. Plainfield North
Yorkville High School’s quarterback, Quintin Rink (15), scrambles for yards against Plainfield North, October 16.
High school football: West Aurora vs East Aurora
West Aurora High School’s, Amar Franklin (29), rushes for yards as the offensive line creates a running lane against East Aurora October 16.
Select high school football Schedule Oct. 23-24, results Oct. 16
Schedule Class 8A opening roundFriday, Oct. 23Oak Park-R.F. at East Aurora, 7 p.m.Neuqua Valley at Chicago Marist, 6:30 p.m.Waubonsie Valley at Barrington, 7 p.m.Warren at Naperville Central, 7 p.m.Metea Valley at Lyons, 6:30 p.m.Joliet Central vs. Chicago Lane at Lane Stadium, 7 p.m.Leyden at West Aurora, 6:30 p.m.Saturday, Oct. 24Oswego
East Aurora High football teams, 1976 and 2001, recognized
At an 81st annual dinner, October 15, the East High Football Old Timers Association recognized 50- and 25-year Tomcat football teams. The event at Lincoln Inn Banquets in Batavia opened with a reception followed by a dinner and program. Emcee was Claudio Mercado. The 2001 team was inducted into the
IHSA football regular season concludes, playoffs start with strong contenders
By Bobby Narang The real season is finally here. The IHSA football regular season included some strange and memorable moments. Naturally, Mount Carmel, Brother Rice, and Loyola were among the top teams, all competing in the Chicago Catholic League Blue. Still, Lincoln-Way East managed to put itself in the mix
High School football: Yorkville vs. Oswego East
Yorkville High School’s, James Sapp (9), leaps and tackles Oswego East quarterback, Carter Meindel (17) October 9.
Yorkville High School’s Rink steps up to take on Oswego East Oct. 9
By Bobby Narang Yorkville High School senior quarterback Quintin Rink was surprised to be on the field on Friday night, October 9. The backup signal-caller did not expect to take a snap on Senior Night in a key Week 8 game against Oswego East. But junior starting quarterback Max Delgado
Select high school football Schedule Oct. 16, results Oct. 9
Schedule Friday, Oct. 16CCL GreenSt. Rita at Nazareth, 7:30St. Francis at Montini, 7:30CCL PurpleSt. Patrick at Benet, 7:30Marmion at Niles Notre Dame, 7:30CCL WhiteJoliet Catholic at IC Catholic, 7:30Chicagoland ChristianWheaton Academy at Christ the King, 7McNamara at St. Edward, 7Aurora Christian at Woodstock Marian, 7DuKaneWarrenville South at Batavia, 7Geneva at
High school football: Yorkville vs. Plainfield East
Yorkville High School’s, Gavin Geegan (34), runs through Plainfield East defenders October 2.
High school football: Aurora Christian vs. Chicago Christian
Aurora Christian High School’s Jalen Callaway (1) carries the ball against Chicago Christian’s Harrison Crawford for a touchdown October 2.
Oswego High School football high expectations, solid season
By Bobby Narang The Oswego High School football team came into this season with high expectations. The Oswego Panthers were one of the best storylines from last season, advancing all the way to the State finals with upset wins over Maine South and Lockport. After winning a Class 7A State
Select high school football Schedule Oct. 9, results Oct. 2
Schedule Friday, Oct. 9Chicagoland ChristianAurora Christian at Wheaton Academy, 7Woodstock Marian at St. Edward, 7DuKaneSt. Charles North at Glenbard North, 7Wheaton North at Geneva, 7Batavia at St. Charles East, 7Lake Park at Warrenville South, 7DuPage ValleyMetea Valley at DeKalb, 7Waubonsie Valley at Naperville Central, 7Naperville North at Neuqua Valley, 7Interstate
High school football: West Aurora vs. Larkin
West Aurora High School’s Bryce Riley (8) evades a tackle from a Larkin defender September 25.
High school football: Yorkville vs. Oswego
Oswego High School’s, Graham Schwab (22), runs for yards against Yorkville’s Owen Middleton (23) September 25.
Tri-Cities Night: St. Charles East vs. St. Charles North
By Bobby Narang St. Charles East High School is playing at a high level. For the second season in a row, the St. Charles East Saints managed to earn a quality victory over St. Charles North on the Annual Tri-Cities Night. The Saints scored two goals in the first half
Select high school football schedule Oct. 2, results Sept. 29
Schedule Friday, Oct. 2Chicagoland Christian*Chicago Christian at Aurora Christian, 7St. Edward at Hope Academy, 7:30DuKaneBatavia at Wheaton North, 7Glenbard North at Geneva, 7Lake Park at St. Charles East, 7Warrenville South at St. Charles North, 7DuPage ValleyDeKalb at Naperville North, 7Waubonsie Valley at Metea Valley, 7Interstate 8*LaSalle-Peru at Kaneland, 7UpState 8
High school football: Yorkville vs. Plainfield East
Yorkville High School’s Max Delgado (19), left, gets wrapped up by Plainfield East defenders September 18.
Select high school football schedule Sept. 25, results Sept. 18-19
Friday, Sept. 25CCL GreenNazareth at St. Francis, 7:30St. Rita at Montini, 7:30CCL PurpleBenet at Marmion, 7:30CCL WhiteIC Catholic at St. Laurence, 7:30Joliet Catholic at DePaul, 7Chicagoland ChristianAurora Christian at Christ the King, 7Chicago Christian at St. Edward, 7:30Wheaton Academy at Hope Academy, 7DuKaneGeneva at Batavia, 7Glenbard North at Lake Park,
High school football: West Aurora vs. Bartlett
West Aurora High School’s Bryce Riley (8) and Amar Franklin (29) celebrate the first of Riley’s four touchdowns against visiting Bartlett September 11.
Select high school footballSchedule Sept. 18-19, results Sept. 11-12
Friday, Sept. 18Chicagoland Christian*Aurora Christian at McNamara, 7St. Edward at Wheaton Academy, 7:30DuKaneGeneva at Lake Park, 7St. Charles North at Batavia, 7Warrenville South at Glenbard North, 7DuPage ValleyNaperville Central at DeKalb, 7Naperville North at Metea Valley, 7Waubonsie Valley at Neuqua Valley, 7Interstate 8*Sycamore at Kaneland, 7Kishwaukee RiverPlano at Richmond-Burton, 7UpState