High School football: Oswego vs. Yorkville
Oswego High School’s, Anthony Cikauskas, 87, catches a pass on third and very long for a first down against visiting Yorkville Friday in the Suburban Prairie West.
York football growth continues in rugged conference
By Bobby Narang York High School head football coach Mike Fitzgerald clearly understood the importance of a comeback victory. Entering the final weeks of his third season at York, Fitzgerald is in the key stage of his program development period. Recent history hasn’t been kind to the Dukes’ program. Despite
Naperville North, Naperville Central, earn success
By Bobby Narang Naperville North High School senior football running back, Lontrez Duckworth, made numerous eye-catching runs against Metea Valley Saturday. After rushing for 34 yards on his first carry against the Mustangs, Duckworth never slowed down. He ran for a career-best 209 yards and scored five rushing touchdowns in
High school football: Aurora Christian vs. Aurora Central Catholic
Aurora Christian High School’s Cam Ajazi, 23, catches a pitch from quarterback Ty Brueckner, 10, Friday against Aurora Central Catholic.
High School football: Yorkville High School vs. Minooka
Yorkville High School quarterback Luke Davies, 9, passes for a first down Friday on the team’s first drive against visiting Minooka in the Southwest Prairie West game.
Plano football players to help at pop-up
Plano High School football players will pitch in at a drive-through, pop-up food pantry Saturday, April 17. Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will hold the mobile pantry from 10 a.m. to noon at Plano High School, 704 W. Abe Street in Plano. The public is invited. Admission is free. Identification
Oswego High School’s Deakon Tonielli catches second touchdown of the game
Oswego High School senior wide receiver Deakon Tonielli, 88, catches his second touchdown of the game in the 46-0 victory over visiting West Aurora Friday.
Oswego High School’s Jacob Sergen runs for yards against West Aurora
Oswego High School runningback Jacob Sergen provides a stiff-arm against a West Aurora defender in a long run.
High School football: East Aurora vs Fenton
East Aurora High School wide receiver, Sterling Williams, 5, seeks open space against Fenton defenders in Saturday’s Upstate Eight Conference game.
Batavia football team remains No. 1 in Class 7A poll
The high school football season is halfway through its full season with three games remaining. Most teams have been forced to find ways to improvise, and have been hampered by the six-game schedule instead of the usual 10 games plus playoffs. Batavia High School’s Bulldogs must settle for playing six
High School Football: West Aurora vs. Yorkville
Wide receiver Lucas Fisher is under a pass on his way to a touchdown for a touchdown in front of a host West Aurora defender Friday.
High School Football: Aurora Central vs. St. Edward
Aurora Central Catholic’s Ty Hopp, on the ground, Tommy Fowler, and Jack Westrom, 72, tackle St. Edward ball carrier, Joe Sacco, 23, Friday.
Return to football: Oswego High School vs. Plainfield South High School
Oswego High School’s Anthony Cikauskas brings pressure to Plainfield South quarterback Izaiah Huertz, 5, in Friday’s first game of the six-week season.
High School football: East Aurora vs. Elgin
East Aurora High School’s Nathaniel Mojica, 11, looks for an opening against Elgin defenders in Friday’s season-opener for both teams.
Oswego High School’s Evan Brown scores 3 touchdowns
Evan Brown of Oswego High School sees a clear field on his way to a 30-yard touchdown run, the team’s third TD of the evening against visiting Plainfield South High School.
All-State quarterback McCarthy transfers to Florida prep school
By Bobby Narang Nazareth Academy High School quarterback J.J. McCarthy made a big splash Monday. After leading the Roadrunners to a Class 7A State championship and two State second-place finish in his first three seasons, McCarthy changed course and announced Monday he was transferring to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla.,
J.J. McCarthy: Adversity will help
By Bobby Narang Nazareth Academy High School junior football quarterback J.J. McCarthy enters the offseason full of motivation. By his own admission, McCarthy, a University of Michigan recruit, encountered his first experience of adversity, following a 37-13 loss to Mount Carmel in the Class 7A State championship game at Northern
High school football proposal falters, new Beebe receives salute
A collection of important notes and debatable thoughts as we make our shift from Fall sports to Winter sports: • It was unfortunate, however, not entirely surprising that the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) did not advance to the membership for a vote on the suggested change in high school
Defensive gem stops Nazareth Academy High School in championship game
By Bobby Narang Nazareth Academy High School junior quarterback J.J. McCarthy was ready to begin his training for next season. After having one of his worst games in a Nazareth uniform in his 28-game career, McCarthy was focused on improving himself for his final season. McCarthy, a five-star University of