High School football practice: West Aurora High School, East Aurora High School
East Aurora High School head coach Nick Kukuc, in a huddle with players Monday, wears a mask to prevent spread of COVID-19.
Weather clears for Naperville Central High School day one football
By Bobby Narang Naperville Central High School is ready to turn the page. The Redhawks, one of the top teams in the DuPage Valley Conference on seemingly an annual basis, are coming off one of their best seasons in the Spring version. Six games. Six victories. But, that’s the Redhawks’
Montini, Downers North, coaches seek full football balance
By Bob Narang Montini Catholic High School head football coach Mike Bukovsky is among coaches and players ready for a full regular season. After the 2020 football season was delayed until the late March, and shortened to a six-game regular season without any playoffs, the State is set to resume
Jared Badie, Oswego East, poised for positive football
By Bobby Narang Oswego East High School senior Jared Badie already is considered one of the best players in the State. At 6-5 and 218 pounds, Badie is a bone-crushing, sideline-to-sideline, linebacker capable of changing the outcome of a game with his physical style and athleticism. Badie had a number
West Aurora High School will be host to Big Butts event July 15
West Aurora High School’s Battle of the Big Butts, eight contests for 300 linemen from 20-plus Chicago-area high schools, is back. The 21st annual event will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 15, at West High stadium, 1201 W. New York Street in Aurora. Michael Runge, Blackhawk assistant football
York, Wheaton Warrenville South, football teams hopeful
By Bobby Narang York High School head football coach, Mike Fitzgerald, is hoping to keep to keep his program’s momentum continuing into the Fall. Under Fitzgerald, the Dukes slowly have been piling up signature victories in hopes of building sustained success, which is important element to be a contender in
DuPage County high school football season memorable
By Bobby Narang The DuPage County high school football season turned out to be a short, but memorable one. With the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) shortening the season to six games and electing not to have a playoff because of the coronavirus pandemic, the this year’s Spring season definitely
Geneva head football coach Rob Wicinski: Memories
Geneva High School has been successful in winning football games over many years. Rob Wicinski, the head coach the last 22 seasons led the Vikings to second place in the 2008 season and a 13-1 won-loss record. Earlier this week he announced his retirement from coaching and will no longer
Ron Muhitch ends 41 seasons of coaching success
By Bobby Narang Ron Muhitch decided it was finally time to end his long and illustrious football coaching career. After spending 41 seasons on the sidelines at Wheaton Central and Wheaton Warrenville South High Schools, Muhitch announced his retirement Monday afternoon. He guided the Tigers into State prominence, by winning
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.