High School football: Aurora Central Catholic vs. St. Bede
Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Luke Janosek (1) breaks up a two-point conversion pass to a St. Bede Bruin September 4 in Aurora.
High school football: Yorkville vs. Bolingbrook
Yorkville High School quarterback, Max Delgado, throws while receiving blocking from his offensive line against a Bolingbrook defender September 4.
Select high school footballSchedule Sept. 11-12, results Sept. 4-5
Friday, Sept. 11CCL GreenMontini at Nazareth, 7:30St. Francis at St. Rita, 7CCL PurpleMarmion at St. Patrick, 7:30Niles Notre Dame at Benet, at Benedictine University, 7:30CCL WhiteDePaul at IC Catholic, 7:30St. Laurence at Joliet Catholic, 7:30Chicagoland Christian*Christ the King at St. Edward, 7:30Hope Academy at Aurora Christian, 7Wheaton Academy at Woodstock
High school football: Yorkville vs. Joliet West
Yorkville High School’s Tyvon Wilson, left, leaps to strip the ball from Joliet West’s Joseph Hudson, August 28.
Select high school football Schedule Sept. 4, results Aug. 28-29
Friday, Sept. 4Chicagoland Christian*Chicago Christian at Wheaton Academy, 7 p.m.St. Edward at Aurora Christian, 7 p.m.DuKaneBatavia at Glenbard North, 7 p.m.St. Charles North at Geneva, 7 p.m.Wheaton North at Lake ParkKishwaukee RiverPlano at Sandwich, 7:15 p.m.Southwest Prairie EastJoliet West at Joliet Central, 6:30Plainfield East at Plainfield Central, 7 p.m.Plainfield South
High school football: Yorkville vs. Crete-Monee
Yorkville High School’s Gavin Geegan, No. 34, runs for yards against Crete-Monee August 21.
Start of 2026 football season, IC Catholic vs. Nazareth
By Bobby Narang The 2026 football season kicked off last week with plenty of big games, and a few surprises. Nazareth entered the Week 1 game a big favorite, mainly due to its lofty preseason ranking and owning two straight wins over IC Catholic. Despite playing on the road, the
Select high school football schedule Aug. 28-29, results Aug. 20-21
Friday, Aug. 28Non-conferenceYorkville at Joliet West, 6:30 p.m.St. Charles East at Highland Park, 6:30 p.m.Lockport at Naperville Central, 7 p.m.Stevenson at Wheaton North, 7 p.m.Elgin at Aurora Christian, 7 p.m.Fenton at Aurora East, 7 p.m.Plainfield Central at Metea Valley, 7 p.m.New Trier at Waubonsie Valley, 7 p.m.Lisle at St. Edward,
Select high school football schedule Aug. 20-21
Thursday, Aug. 20Non-conferenceSouth Elgin at Oak Ridge, Fla., 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21Fox ValleyBurlington Central at Dundee-Crown, 7 p.m.Jacobs at Cary-Grove, 7 p.m.McHenry at Crystal Lake Central, 7 p.m.Prairie Ridge at Crystal Lake South, 7 p.m.Hampshire at Huntley, 7 p.m.Non-conferenceMetea Valley at St. Charles East, 7 p.m.Naperville Central at Warrenville
St. Charles East football showing signs of improvement
By Bobby Narang The St. Charles East High School football team is attempting to take a giant leap this season. In recent years, the Saints’ program has been struggling to win more than two games, but the upcoming 2026-2027 season is showing signs of a possible shift of that recent
Downers Grove North H.S. start of new football era
By Bobby Narang Downers Grove North High School is slated to start a new era this season. The last three seasons, all with quarterback Owen Lansu, included double-digit winning seasons highlighted by a second-place finish in 2023 in Class 7A. With Lansu at Minnesota, the Trojans are entering a new
Geneva High School football: A look back, and forward
By Bobby Narang Two years ago, Geneva High School finished its season by playing for the biggest prize in football: The State championship. The Geneva Vikings suffered a tough 42-28 defeat to East St. Louis at Illinois State University’s Hancock Stadium. One year later, the Vikings were unable to earn
St. Charles North, Batavia, readying for high school football
By Bobby Narang The high school football season is rapidly approaching due to a shortened summer. In February, the Illinois High School Association member schools voted to pass a special bylaw proposal changing the start date of the first football practice. The first football practice will now be held August
Geneva’s Konkey excited about Illini future in football
By Bobby Narang A month ago, Geneva High School junior wide receiver Bennett Konkey was excited about his future. The possibilities seemed bountiful for the two-sport star. After nursing a hamstring injury for 10 months, Konkey was finally at 100% for the Class 3A State track and field championships in
Boys high school basketball schedule Feb. 5-9; results Jan. 27-Feb. 2
Thursday, Feb. 5Chicagoland ChristianAurora Christian at McNamara, 7:30Little Ten Tournamentat SomonaukConsolation semi-final, 5:30Consolation semi-final, 7Newark vs. IMSA, 5:30Leland vs. Serena, 7 Friday, Feb. 6Catholic League Blue*Fenwick at St. Francis, 7Catholic League White*IC Catholic at Providence, 7Leo at Aurora Central, 7Providence-St. Mel at Montini, 7Du KaneGeneva at Batavia, 7Glenbard North at
Montini QB Abrams ready for another State run in 2026
By Bobby Narang Montini Catholic High School junior quarterback Israel Abrams is looking to put a final touch on his illustrious career. Less than two years ago, in the middle of his sophomore season, Abrams was an unknown player. Although he shined in camps and his reputation as a potential
Oswego makes it to State against Mount Carmel
By Bobby Narang Oswego High School had to wait a few extra days for a chance to win a Class 8A State championship. The Oswego Panthers and Mount Carmel had their state title game delayed five days after a snowstorm pushed the game to a new location and different date.
Illinois State High School recent football State champions
Class 8A2025: Lincoln-Way East 12, Warren 02024: Loyola Academy 26, Lincoln-Way East 152023: Loyola Academy 13, Lincoln-Way East 32022: Lockport 24, Maine South 62021: Canceled due to COVID2020: Lincoln-Way East 12, Warren 0Class 7A2025: Chicago Mt. Carmel 55, Batavia 342024: Chicago Mt. Carmel 35, Downers Grove N. 102023: Chicago Mt.
Oswego High School takes second in State, Class 8A
Chicago Mt Carmel High School quarterback, Emmett Dowling, 7, is under heavy pressure in the Class 8A State championship game Wednesday, Dec. 3.
High school football playoff finals results
Class 8AWednesday, Dec. 3Chicago Mt Carmel 20, Oswego 3 Class 7AWednesday, Dec. 3Brother Rice 16, St. Rita 0 Class 6ATuesday, Dec. 2Fenwick 38, East St Louis, 28 Class 5ATuesday, Dec. 2St. Francis 39, Providence 35 Class 4AFriday, Nov. 28Montini 47, Rochester 33 Class 3AFriday, Nov. 28Byron 56, Tolono Unity 50