Wheaton North @ West Chicago
Wheaton North (4-4, 2-4) at West Chicago (2-6, 1-5)
DuPage Valley Conference
Game time: 7:30 p.m., today.
Last year: Wheaton North 40, West Chicago 20.
Last week: Naperville North 48, Wheaton North 10; West Aurora 48, West Chicago 27.
Outlook: Wheaton North must win tonight to make the playoffs for the first time since 2003. The Falcons come in following losses to DVC co-leaders Wheaton Warrenville South and Naperville North. Of the 221 total yards by Wheaton North last week, 192 came from junior running back Mike Trumpy, including 178 rushing yards. West Chicago aims to play the role of spoiler while attempting to break a three-game losing streak. The Wildcats endured last week's loss without Taylor Overman, their defensive leader who missed the game with an injury suffered during practice. He should return tonight, but quarterback Chris Wille and Jay Lenahan, who both left the game with concussions, are questionable.