By Al Benson Celebrating its 80th anniversary, the East (Aurora) High Football Old Timers Association honored 50- and 25-year Tomcat teams October 16 at an evening dinner and program at Lincoln Inn Banquets in Batavia. Stephen “Benny” Kenyon, event organizer, said 140 persons attended. “Attendance increased from previous years,” he
By Bobby Narang Glenbard East High School senior defensive end Sam Walton had to win over his toughest critic in his first season playing football. Walton, a two-year starter who is an integral player for the Rams, is planning to play in college. At 6-foot-5 and 220 pounds, Walton is
Thursday, Oct. 23Southwest Valley BlueSandburg at Lincoln-Way East, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24CCL/ESCC GreenSt. Francis at Nazareth, 7:30 p.m.St. Rita at IC Catholic, 7:30 p.m.CCL/ESCC Orange*Providence at Joliet Catholic, 7:30 p.m.CCL/ESCC PurpleBenet at DePaul, 7 p.m.CCL/ESCC RedLeo at Marmion, 7:30 p.m.CCL/ESCC White*Montini at St. Laurence, 7:30 p.m.Chicagoland ChristianChicago Christian at
Yorkville High School’s Joel Castillo reaches for the ball under close coverage from a Plainfield North defender October 17.
By Bobby Narang Riverside-Brookfield High School football is breaking new ground this season. The Bulldogs (7-0 and 4-0 in the Upstate Eight East) are off to their best start since the 2001 season, according to head coach Sam Styler. The Bulldogs are two wins away from posting an undefeated record
Friday, Oct. 10Chicagoland ChristianWheaton Academy at Aurora Christian, 7 p.m.McNamara at Hope Academy, 7 p.m.Christ the King at Chicago Christian, 7:15 p.m.St. Edward at Woodstock Marian, 7 p.m.DuKaneSt. Charles East at Batavia, 7 p.m.Warrenville South at Lake Park, 7 p.m.Glenbard North at St. Charles North, 7 p.m.Geneva at Wheaton North,
By Bobby Narang Hinsdale Central High School heads into a key Week 7 football game against Glenbard West with some momentum. The Hinsdale Central Red Devils entered the season with some question marks, especially on the defensive line. But six weeks into the season, the Red Devils (4-2, 1-2) are
Friday, Oct. 10Chicagoland Christian*Chicago Hope Academy at St. Edward, 7 p.m.Wheaton Academy at McNamara, 7 p.m.Aurora Christian) at Chicago Christian, 7:15 p.m.DuKaneWheaton North at Batavia, 7 p.m.Geneva at Glenbard North, 7 p.m.St. Charles East at Lake Park, 7 p.m.St. Charles North at Wheaton Warrenville S. 7 p.m.Fox Valley*Dundee-Crown at Jacobs,
East Aurora High School quarterback Joe Becker (1) passes against Bartlett Friday, Oct. 3.
By Bobby Narang Five games into the season, Nazareth Academy football is right on track toward another prolonged playoff journey. The Roadrunners recorded an impressive 48-21 victory at Joliet Catholic September 26 to improve to 4-1 on the season and 1-0 in the CCL/ESCC Green. Despite a new starting quarterback
Friday, Oct. 3CCL/ESCC GreenChicago St. Rita at Nazareth Acad., 7:30 p.m.IC Catholic at St. Francis, 7:30 p.m.CCL/ESCC Orange*Niles Notre Dame at Joliet Cath. Acad., 7:30 p.m.CCL/ESCC PurpleSt. Viator at Chicago DePaul College Prep, 7 p.m.Chicago St. Patrick at Benet Acad., 7:30 p.m.CCL/ESCC Red*Marmion Acad. at Chicago Heights Marian, 7:30 p.m.CCL/ESCC
West Aurora High School quarterback Mason Atkins (2) carries the ball for a gain against Bartlett Friday, Sept. 26. Host West Aurora won, 49-21.
By Bobby Narang The Glenbard West and Downers Grove North High School football game was slated to be one to watch on Saturday afternoon. But misfortune hit both programs earlier in the season, although both teams managed to win their first three games. Downers Grove North star senior quarterback, Owen
Friday, Sept. 26Chicagoland ChristianChicago Christian at Marian, 7 p.m.Chicago Hope Academy at Chicago Christ the King, 7 p.m.McNamara at Aurora Christian, 7 p.m.Wheaton Academy at St. Edward, 7 p.m.DuKaneBatavia at St. Charles North, 7 p.m.Glenbard North at Wheaton Warrenville South, 7 p.m.Lake Park at Geneva, 7 p.m.Wheaton North at St.
Yorkville High School’s Gavin Geegan runs the ball past Plainfield East defenders to the endzone for a touchdown, Friday, Sept. 19.
West Aurora High School’s Bryce Riley (8) runs behind blocker James Roundy (32) against South Elgin Friday, Sept. 19.
East Aurora High School quarterback, Joseph Becker (1), looks down field for a receiver against Streamwood Friday, Sept. 12.
By Bobby Narang The St. Francis High School football team was looking to achieve a rare feat in Chicagoland prep football Friday, Sept. 12. One year ago, the St. Francis Spartans knocked off Class 8A State powerhouse Loyola in the first month of the season. Friday, in Wheaton at Kuhn
Friday, Sept. 19CCL/ESCC GreenNazareth Academy at IC Catholic, 7:30 p.m.St. Francis at Chicago St. Rita, 7:30 p.m.CCL/ESCC OrangeJoliet Catholic Academy at Chicago Marist, 7:30 p.m.CCL/ESCC PurpleBenet Academy at St. Viator, 7:30 p.m.CCL/ESCC Red*Chicago De La Salle at Marmion Academy, 7:30 p.m.CCL/ESCC White*Fenwick at Montini, 7:30 p.m.Chicagoland Christian*Aurora Christian at Chicago
Oswego High School’s Teddy Manikas (1) returns a punt and carries the ball 98 yards for a touchdown against Bolingbrook Friday, Sept. 12.
