DuPage County Sports
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Two-way star Justin Douglas mans the middle at linebacker for No. 8 Aurora ChristianAug 11, 2026 12:27 pm - The genes have to be a factor. That Justin Douglas Jr. emerged last season for Aurora Christian as a sophomore who played linebacker, fullback and on the offensive line p...
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Third-year quarterback Carter McDonald returns to lead the way for South ElginAug 10, 2026 9:51 am - With the experience senior quarterback Carter McDonald has gained over the past two seasons for South Elgin, his dream of playing at the next level is getting closer. In ...
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High school football 2026: Scouting the MSL WestAug 10, 2026 7:48 am - Barrington Last year: 10-2, 5-0 (First in MSL West) Coach: Joe Sanchez Top returning players: Lamar Osterhues (5-7, 170, Jr., RB); Jack Kavanagh (6-3, 30...
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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
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Us vs. Them: Elmhurst native Harley swaps slogans as he takes over at NIUAug 08, 2026 6:07 pm - Northern Illinois football coach Rob Harley could have had a career in television, but decided to follow his passion and take a challenging path into coaching.
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Speedy running back Bryce Riley doing double duty at West AuroraAug 07, 2026 7:43 pm - If busy hands are indeed happy hands, it’s no wonder that West Aurora’s Bryce Riley sports a smile these days preparing for his third varsity season. The senior running b...
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DuPage Valley Conference football is back, renewing rivalries. ‘That’s a good thing.’ But challenges remainAug 07, 2026 3:01 pm - Football teams from the DuPage Valley Conference are back together following the dissolution of a two-year merger with the SouthWest Suburban Conference. That setup had c...
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No second bananas: How Chicago Snowballs combine baseball with a ‘traveling circus’ showAug 07, 2026 10:37 am - The Chicago Snowballs, a new baseball team inspired by the Savannah Bananas, is bringing “sportstainment” to stadiums throughout the Midwest with a unique blend of baseball, choreographed dance routines, circus acts and comedy.
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With offers from Illinois and Notre Dame, Waubonsie Valley’s 6-foot-7 Kajus Muralis is rising fastAug 06, 2026 4:28 pm - Waubonsie Valley junior Kajus Muralis says his family has no history of elite athletes. That may be difficult to believe given the 6-foot-7, 265-pound Muralis’ trajectory...
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Countdown to prep football: Three bold predictions for the 2026 seasonAug 06, 2026 2:04 pm - Kevin Schmit: Our countdown to prep football continues with three bold predictions for the upcoming season.