High School Football: West Aurora vs. South Elgin
West Aurora High School’s Bryce Riley (8) runs behind blocker James Roundy (32) against South Elgin Friday, Sept. 19.
High School football: East Aurora vs. Streamwood
East Aurora High School quarterback, Joseph Becker (1), looks down field for a receiver against Streamwood Friday, Sept. 12.
St. Francis attempts to repeat last year’s defeat of Loyola
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
Select high school football schedule 19-20; results Sept. 12-13
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
High School football: Oswego vs. Bolingbrook
Oswego High School’s Teddy Manikas (1) returns a punt and carries the ball 98 yards for a touchdown against Bolingbrook Friday, Sept. 12.
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