High School football: Yorkville vs Minooka
Yorkville High School defensive players leap and block a Minooka extra point Friday, Sept. 12.
High School football: Oswego vs. Geneva
Oswego High School quarterback, Drew Kleinhans, throws under pressure from a Geneva defender Friday, Sept. 5.
High School football: West Aurora vs. Glenbard East
West Aurora High School’s Bryce Riley (8) runs upfield against Glenbard East defenders Friday, Sept. 5.
High School football: Yorkville vs Joliet West
Yorkville High School’s Gavin Geegan (34) gains yards against Joliet West Friday, Sept. 5. Host Yorkville won, 27-13.
Select high school football schedule Sept. 12-13; results Sept. 5-6
Friday, Sept. 12Chicagoland Christian*Aurora Christian at St. Edward, 7 p.m.Wheaton Academy at Chicago Christian 7:15 p.m.DuKaneGeneva at St. Charles North, 7 p.m.Glenbard North at Batavia, 7 p.m.Lake Park at Wheaton North, 7 p.m.Wheaton Warrenville South at St. Charles East, 7 p.m.Fox ValleyBurlington Central at Jacobs, 7 p.m.Crystal Lake Central at
High School football: Yorkville vs. Chicago St. Patrick
Yorkville High School’s Joel Castillo (16), runs for yards against Chicago St. Patrick defenders Friday, Aug. 29.
High school football: West Aurora vs. Hinsdale Central
West Aurora High School’s Bryce Younie (6) tackles a Hinsdale Central ball carrier Friday, Aug. 29.
Downers Grove N.’s Owen Lansu still adding to legacy
By Bobby Narang Downers Grove North High School senior quarterback Owen Lansu’s legacy is still unfinished. One game into the season, Lansu is adding to his legacy with a hard fought 11-8 win over Morgan Park. A three-year starter, Lansu has already put his name among the best players in
Select high school football schedule Sept. 5-6; results Aug. 29-30
Friday, Sept. 5Fox Valley*Cary-Grove at Burlington Central, 7 p.m.Hampshire at Crystal Lake Central, 7 p.m.Jacobs at Prairie Ridge, 7 p.m.Dundee-Crown at Huntley, 7 p.m.Non-conferenceBatavia at South Elgin, 7 p.m.Benet Academy at Glenbard North, 7 p.m.Chicago Christ the King at Aurora Cen. Cath., 6 p.m.Chicago Crane at Aurora Christian, 7 p.m.Chicago
Lyons Lions football looking strong for 2025
By Bobby Narang The West Suburban Silver Division is shaping up to be filled with a number of strong high school football teams this season. At the top of the list is Lyons. The Lyons Lions are coming off an historic 2024 season, especially for a program with deep ties
Select high school football schedules: Aug. 29-30
Editor’s note: The dates for the games were improperly listed. The dates have now been corrected. We apologize for the error. Friday, Aug. 29Fox ValleyMcHenry at Dundee-Crown, 7 p.m.Prairie Ridge at Care Grove, 7 p.m.Huntley at Crystal Lake Central, 7 p.m.Burlington Central at Crystal Lake South, 7 p.m.Jacobs at Hampshire,
York’s Hunter Stepanich: Ready to take team to State
By Bobby Narang York High School senior Hunter Stepanich is looking to end his prep career on a memorable note. Stepanich is aiming to make a noise in all three of his sports, starting with football this fall, to basketball in the winter to volleyball in the spring. The 6-foot-7,
Three-time football State champs Nazareth ready for season
By Bobby Narang The 2025 high school football season officially kicked off Monday with the first day of practices. Several area teams are gearing up to make a run at the eight-class State championship, including Nazareth Academy. A three-time defending state champ, the Nazareth Roadrunners will have a different set
High school football phenom, Dybcio, moves to Lemont
By Bobby Narang Lemont High School senior, Jackson Dybcio, is moving back to his roots this season. Registering at 6-foot-1 and 215 pounds, Dybcio is certainly capable of handling the extra reps. After playing primarily at safety and inside linebacker the last two seasons, Dybcio is slated to handle take
Montini High School football team, ready for 2025 season
By Bobby Narang Montini Catholic High School senior Isaac Alexander is going back to his roots in football this season. The 5-foot-10, 210-pound Alexander played running back and safety for the Broncos last season, contributing several key plays to ignite the Broncos’ run to the Class 3A state championship. He
Plainfield Central football team ready for redemption
By Bobby Narang The Plainfield Central High School football team is looking for a 180-degree change this season. After the Wildcats finished with a 0-9 record last season, second-year coach Robby Carriger said his players have put the past behind them. Plainfield Central will opens the season at Waukegan Friday,
West Aurora High School wins ‘Big Butts’ linemen’s challenge
West Aurora High’s football linemen won the school’s 2025 “Battle of the Big Butts” competition at West July 10. Showcasing nearly 400 athletes in 79 teams from 25 suburban schools, the 26th annual event took place in and around Ormond Stadium. Mike Runge, event coordinator and West assistant football coach,
Nazareth Academy’s Kaminski, looks back at H.S. career
By Bobby Narang High school senior linebacker, Gabe Kaminski, left a lasting legacy at Nazareth Academy. The Nazareth Roadrunners, coached by Tim Racki, have produced a large number of talented players, including NFL players J.J. McCarthy and Julian Love. Kaminski, a three-star recruit, put his name among the best to
Third straight state championship: Nazareth Academy wins IHSA Class 5A state championship
By Bobby Narang Three-peat. Check. One for the thumb, covered? Check. Entering Saturday’s Class 5A State championship game, Nazareth Academy had a lot of bullet points to check off with a big victory. In a battle of familiar State powerhouses, Nazareth pulled out a thrilling 29-27 victory over Joliet Catholic
High school football championship games, Friday, Saturday
By Bobby Narang The 14-week Illinois High School Association football season is headed toward the home stretch. The football season caps off a memorable season with a two-day, eight-class state championship at Illinois State University in Normal this weekend. Friday’s four lower class state championship games feature just one local