High School football Class 7A State championship Wheaton North High School vs. St. Rita
With blocking from Nathaniel Stevens, Wheaton North High School’s Luke Beedle, 30, runs for yardage against St. Rita.
High school football playoff championship results
Class 8A championshipLockport 24, Maine South 6 Class 7A championshipWheaton North 35, St. Rita 6 Class 6A championshipCary-Grove 37, East St. Louis 36 Class 5A championshipFenwick 34, Kankakee 15 Class 4A championshipJoliet Catholic Academy 56, Sacred Heart-Griffin 27 Class 3A championshipByron 35, Unity 7 Class 2A championshipWilmington 24, Nashville 7
Wheaton North, Lockport, celebrate State championships
By Bobby Narang Wheaton North High School celebrated its first State championship in 35 years in the same fashion they won games: As a team. (See photos at https://thevoice.us/high-school-football-class-7a-state-championship-wheaton-north-high-school-vs-st-rita) Several Wheaton North players held the Class 7A State championship trophy up in the air, lifting the trophy over a crowd
Lockport, Wheaton North, in State championship games
By Bobby Narang Lockport has returned back to the State football championship game. The Porters ended a long drought going back to 2003, when Lockport defeated Maine South 48-27 in the Class 8A final. In 2002, the Porters defeated Stevenson to capture the 8A championship. Saturday, Nov. 20, the Porters
High school football playoff schedule Nov. 26-27; playoff results Nov. 19-20
Class 8AGame 31 — Lockport vs. Maine South at DeKalb Huskie Stadium, Sat., Nov. 27, 7 p.m.. Class 7AGame 31 — Wheaton North vs. Chicago St. Rita at DeKalb Huskie Stadium, Sat., Nov. 27, 4 p.m.. Class 6AGame 31 — Cary-Grove vs. East St. Louis at DeKalb Huskie Stadium, Sat.,
High school football playoff schedule Nov. 19-20; playoff results Nov. 12-13
Class 8AGame 29 — Lockport at Loyola Academy, Sat., Nov. 20, 1 p.m.;Game 30 — Maine South at Chicago Marist, Sat., Nov. 20, 1 p.m. Class 7AGame 29 — Chicago Brother Rice at Wheaton North, Sat., Nov. 20, 4 p.m.; Game 30 — Prospect at Chicago St. Rita, Sat., Nov.
High School Playoffs: Marmion Academy vs. Nazareth Academy
Marmion Academy quarterback Daniel Chung, 6, is tripped up by Nazareth Academy’s Jacob Eraci, 6, in the IHSA Class 5A playoff second round game Saturday, Nov. 6
High school football playoff schedule Nov. 12-13; playoff results Nov. 5-6
Class 8AGame 25 — Lincoln-Way East at Loyola Academy, Sat., Nov. 13, noonGame 26 — Lockport at Glenbard North, Sat., Nov. 13, 1 p.m.Game 27 — Chicago Marist at Glenbrook South, Sat., Nov. 13, 1 p.m.Game 28 — Maine South at Neuqua Valley, Sat., Nov. 13, 5 p.m.. Class 7AGame
Nazareth Academy football growth, unity, joy for coach
By Bobby Narang Nazareth Academy High School head football coach Tim Racki has experienced extreme highs during his illustrious coaching career. He’s won seven State championship, including four consecutive at the closed Driscoll in Addison. The former Southern Illinois University football player has notched a pair of second-place trophies, most
High School football playoffs: Yorkville vs. Brother Rice
In contention for a pass in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 7A second round football playoff game Saturday
High School football playoffs: Yorkville High School vs. Plainfield Central High School
Yorkville High School senior, Nate Kraus, runs for a first down against Plainfield Central. No. 25 seed Yorkville won, 26-22, in an upset over No. 8 seed Plainfield Central.
High School football playoffs: Oswego High School vs. Glenbard West
Oswego High School junior, Deakon Tonielli catches a tipped ball for eight yards.
High School Football: Batavia High School vs. Lake Zurich
Batavia High School quarterback, Ryan Boe, 21, runs 27 yards for a first quarter touchdown against Lake Zurich Friday, Oct. 29.
Glenbard South High School offensive line clears playoff path
By Bobby Narang Nothing has been ordinary about Glenbard South High School’s football season. The Raiders won eight of their nine regular-season games to earn a rare No. 1 seed in Class 5A. Still, even with a prolific offense and stout defense, the Raiders had to settle for second place
High school football playoff schedule Nov. 5-6; playoff results Oct. 29-30
Class 8AGame 17 – Loyola Academy at Naperville Central, Sat., Nov. 6, 1 p.m.Game 18 – Lincoln-Way East at Minooka, Sat., Nov. 6, 6 p.m.Game 19 – Glenbard West at Lockport, Sat., Nov. 6, 6:30 p.m.Game 20 – Warren at Glenbard North, Sat., Nov. 6, 6 p.m.Game 21 – South
Tom-A-Hawk 5K Turkey Trot Nov. 20
East Aurora High School and West Aurora High School historically have been rivals back to the annual football game that began in 1893. The game was typically the last game of the season, on Thanksgiving Day and played on Hurd’s Island. To celebrate and honor this crosstown tradition and rivalry,
High School Football: Yorkville High School vs. Oswego High School
Yorkville High School junior outside linebacker Blake Kersting tackles Oswego’ back Jacob Sergio.
York High School seeks more progress in 8A football playoffs
By Bobby Narang York High School football head coach Mike Fitzgerald had a clear understanding of the importance of a breakout season for his program. In Fitzgerald’s fourth season, the Dukes won their first six games to earn the program’s first playoff berth since 2011. The Dukes, who will play
High school football playoff schedule week 1; regular season results Oct. 22-23
Class 8AGame 1 – Downers Grove South at Loyola Academy, Saturday, Oct. 30, noonGame 2 – Naperville Central at Naperville North, Fri., Oct. 29, 7 p.m.Game 3 – Minooka at York, Fri., Oct. 29, 7 p.m.Game 4 – Oswego East at Lincoln-Way East, Sat., Oct. 30, 1 p.m.. Game 5
High School Football: Oswego High School vs. Oswego East High School
Oswego East High School quarterback Tre Jones, slides through Oswego’s defense Friday, Oct. 15.