High school football playoffs: Yorkville vs. Palatine
Yorkville High School’s Gavin Geegan (34) leaps into the end zone against Palatine October 23 in the opening round of Class 7A playoff play.
High School football playoffs: West Aurora vs. Leyden
West Aurora High School’s Richard Bell, Jr. (1) carries the ball under pressure from Leyden defenders during the opening round of Class 8A football playoffs October 23.
First week of IHSA football playoffs, West Aurora wins over Leyden
By Bobby Narang The historic first weekend of the Illinois High School Association football playoffs is over, but not without some memorable moments. The expanded playoffs allowed many average, and below average, teams to experience late October football for the first time in years, if not decades. All the traditional
Select high school football schedule Oct. 30-31, results Oct. 23-24
Schedule Class 8A first roundFriday, Oct. 30Oak Park-R.F. at Lincoln-Way East, 6:15 p.m.Naperville Central at Oswego, 6 p.m.Fremd at Naperville North, 7 p.m.Lockport at Bolingbrook, 7 p.m.Oswego East at Huntley, 7 p.m.Chicago Lane at South Elgin, 7 p.m.York at Downers Grove South, 6:30 p.m.West Aurora at Chicago St. Ignatius, 7
High school football: Yorkville vs. Plainfield North
Yorkville High School’s quarterback, Quintin Rink (15), scrambles for yards against Plainfield North, October 16.
High school football: West Aurora vs East Aurora
West Aurora High School’s, Amar Franklin (29), rushes for yards as the offensive line creates a running lane against East Aurora October 16.
Select high school football Schedule Oct. 23-24, results Oct. 16
Schedule Class 8A opening roundFriday, Oct. 23Oak Park-R.F. at East Aurora, 7 p.m.Neuqua Valley at Chicago Marist, 6:30 p.m.Waubonsie Valley at Barrington, 7 p.m.Warren at Naperville Central, 7 p.m.Metea Valley at Lyons, 6:30 p.m.Joliet Central vs. Chicago Lane at Lane Stadium, 7 p.m.Leyden at West Aurora, 6:30 p.m.Saturday, Oct. 24Oswego
IHSA football regular season concludes, playoffs start with strong contenders
By Bobby Narang The real season is finally here. The IHSA football regular season included some strange and memorable moments. Naturally, Mount Carmel, Brother Rice, and Loyola were among the top teams, all competing in the Chicago Catholic League Blue. Still, Lincoln-Way East managed to put itself in the mix
High school flag football championship
Friday, Oct. 16QuarterfinalsGame 1: St. Charles North 27, Evanston 12Game 2: Chicago Marist 26, Chicago St. Ignatius College Prep 12Game 3: Prospect 27, Hononegah 6Game 4: Lyons 12, Bradley-Bourbonnais 6 Saturday, Oct. 17SemifinalsGame 5: St. Charles North 27, Chicago Marist 13Game 6: Prospect 46, Lyons 13Third placeGame 7: Lyons 21,
College football: Aurora University vs. Concordia Chicago
Aurora University’s Lucious Dones (6) rushes against Concordia Chicago’s Kelvin Hayden (11) at Vago Field October 10.
Aurora University’s Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2026
Celebrating the achievements and contributions of Aurora University’s distinguished athletes, coaches and supporters, AU’s Athletics Hall of Fame welcomed the class of 2026 October 10. More than 100 persons attended the 5:30 p.m. event in the university banquet hall in Alumni Hall of Physical Education. Master of ceremonies was James
St. Charles resident Odie Washington lights Aurora University’s Spartan flame
Continuing a homecoming tradition, St. Charles resident Odie Washington lights Aurora University’s Spartan flame before Aurora’s football game against Concordia Chicago at Vago Field October 10.
Yorkville High School’s Rink steps up to take on Oswego East Oct. 9
By Bobby Narang Yorkville High School senior quarterback Quintin Rink was surprised to be on the field on Friday night, October 9. The backup signal-caller did not expect to take a snap on Senior Night in a key Week 8 game against Oswego East. But junior starting quarterback Max Delgado
Select high school football Schedule Oct. 16, results Oct. 9
Schedule Friday, Oct. 16CCL GreenSt. Rita at Nazareth, 7:30St. Francis at Montini, 7:30CCL PurpleSt. Patrick at Benet, 7:30Marmion at Niles Notre Dame, 7:30CCL WhiteJoliet Catholic at IC Catholic, 7:30Chicagoland ChristianWheaton Academy at Christ the King, 7McNamara at St. Edward, 7Aurora Christian at Woodstock Marian, 7DuKaneWarrenville South at Batavia, 7Geneva at
High school football: Yorkville vs. Plainfield East
Yorkville High School’s, Gavin Geegan (34), runs through Plainfield East defenders October 2.
High school football: Aurora Christian vs. Chicago Christian
Aurora Christian High School’s Jalen Callaway (1) carries the ball against Chicago Christian’s Harrison Crawford for a touchdown October 2.
Oswego High School football high expectations, solid season
By Bobby Narang The Oswego High School football team came into this season with high expectations. The Oswego Panthers were one of the best storylines from last season, advancing all the way to the State finals with upset wins over Maine South and Lockport. After winning a Class 7A State