DuPage County Sports
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Batavia cruises past Wheaton North behind stifling defenseSep 27, 2024 11:16 pm - Whenever Batavia and Wheaton North face off under the lights, fans can expect a relatively close game, with five of the last contests being decided by fewer than 10 point...
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St. Charles East overcomes halftime deficit to beat Lake Park in overtimeSep 27, 2024 11:11 pm - St. Charles East rallied from a 7-point halftime deficit to beat Lake Park 27-21 in overtime Friday night at Norris Stadium. Junior backup quarterback Samuel Faidley took...
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Wind, St. Ignatius ground game too much for St. ViatorSep 27, 2024 11:09 pm - With some brisk winds not all that conducive to a passing game, St. Ignatius put its running game on display Friday night in Arlington Heights at the Roosevelt University...
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Geneva rallies in second half to knock off Glenbard NorthSep 27, 2024 11:06 pm - Geneva’s 38-12 defeat of Glenbard North was nowhere as easy as the final score made it appear. The visiting Panthers led 9-0 after one quarter and trailed just 14-12 at h...
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Montini ends two-game skid with homecoming victory against MarmionSep 27, 2024 11:00 pm - A cool Friday night in Lombard featured two Catholic League teams with different purposes. Montini, which held its homecoming, looked to break a two-game losing streak. ...
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Naperville Central defense rises to the occasion against Lincoln-Way WestSep 27, 2024 10:56 pm - For Naperville Central, in the final minutes of their game Friday night against visiting Lincoln-Way West, it all came down to defense. And the way the Redhawks “D” had p...
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Conners has a game to remember in York victory against Hinsdale CentralSep 27, 2024 10:44 pm - York’s Jimmy Conners did it all on Friday night. The senior running back and linebacker ignited the offense with his running, scoring 3 touchdowns. And almost fittingly, ...
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Northern Illinois says it hasn't received a formal offer amid Mountain West reportsSep 27, 2024 8:49 pm - Northern Illinois said Friday it has not received a "formal offer to consider a change" in its conference, but appreciates the "interest in our strong brand" amid media reports that the school and fellow Mid-American Conference member Toledo are being targeted by the Mountain West.
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WIU hoping to end long losing streak, then keep climbingSep 27, 2024 4:32 pm - This week’s College Football Report focuses on Western Illinois, a successful program that’s fallen on hard times. The Leathernecks hope a conference switch can help end a long losing streak and start an uphill climb.
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50 years of IHSA playoff football: How the 1974 West Chicago Wildcats started it allSep 27, 2024 6:00 am - To celebrate the 50th season of IHSA playoff football, the Daily Herald is looking back at some of our best team. This week we look at the 1974 West Chicago Wildcats.