Des Plaines Sports
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Tom Zbikowski and Robbie Gould square off for second time when St. Patrick faces St. ViatorAug 27, 2026 6:03 pm - When St. Patrick hosts St. Viator on Friday, it will be the second coaching matchup between two very famous football names -- suburban native Tom Zbikowski and ex-Bears kicker Robbie Gould.
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Talking with ‘Edgy’ Tim: On Vander Luitgaren, public school hope and other prep football tidbits from Week 1Aug 26, 2026 4:44 pm - Prep football: Daily Herald sports writer Kevin Schmit talks weekly with Rivals expert “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran about the latest news in area prep football.
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Boys golf: Under Caporusso, Hersey looks to build beyond breakout campaign last yearAug 26, 2026 11:32 am - It might have turned into another mediocre season for Hersey boys golf after the team opened last year with two straight losses. But the team later flipped the script. “T...
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Girls flag football: Fremd’s defense, young playmakers set tone in 33-14 season-opening win over HerseyAug 25, 2026 6:49 am - There was no scoreboard at Hersey’s North Field on Monday evening. Fremd’s defense provided the first announcement. Senior defensive back Jill Simonian returned an interc...
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Hersey uses all its weapons to roll past CarmelAug 21, 2026 10:38 pm - Quarterback Jake Nawrot led a polished Hersey offense to a 38-22 win over Carmel on Friday.
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Chicagoland high school football rankings: Get Mike McGraw’s Top 25 for Week 1Aug 19, 2026 10:29 am - Three of the four teams in the CCL Blue begin the season in the top 25, led by defending state champions Mount Carmel and Brother Rice.
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Why is Chicago area producing so many good high school quarterbacks?Aug 15, 2026 6:52 pm - Three of the top five ranked quarterbacks in the country are from the Chicago area (or used to be). What caused the recent surge in QB play?
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High school football 2026: Scouting Maine South, Maine East, Maine West, St. Viator and LeydenAug 14, 2026 7:57 pm - Central Suburban South Maine South Last year: 10-2, 5-0, conference champs Coach: Dave Inserra Top returning players: Jameson Purcell (6-3, 200, sr....
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Countdown to prep football: Two opinions on IHSA playoff expansionAug 13, 2026 6:12 pm - Kevin Schmit: Our countdown to prep football continues with two differing opinions on IHSA playoff expansion this season.
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High school football 2026: Scouting the MSL EastAug 09, 2026 3:13 pm - Hersey looks to defend championship behind Kentucky-bound QB Jake Nawrot