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It’s title time in the world of prep sports

May 11, 2026 10:46 pm - Check out the latest edition of the Daily Herald prep sports newsletter.
‘Edgy’ Tim: Geneva’s Peterson, ICCP’s Shaw make commitments

By Tim O'Halloran
May 10, 2026 1:42 pm - While Geneva quarterback Ben Peterson verbally committed to Eastern Michigan, IC Catholic Prep defensive lineman Joshua Shaw Jr. committed to Northern Illinois.
Could Illinois follow Alabama’s lead in splitting public and private school competition?

By Kevin Schmit
May 07, 2026 5:03 pm - Interesting news emerged early this year when the central board of control of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (the equivalent of our Illinois High School Association) voted overwhelmingly to separate public and private schools into different championship competitions.
Rankings, rain and more from the world of prep sports

May 04, 2026 11:34 pm - Check out the latest edition of the Daily Herald prep sports newsletter.
Local NFL draft picks savor a special moment

By Kevin Schmit
Apr 30, 2026 4:06 pm - Schmit: Before the real work begins, our local alums selected last week in the NFL draft are enjoying a brief window of celebration.
Football: Tracking the latest high school coaching hires

By Dick Quagliano
Apr 28, 2026 2:26 pm - Seven area high schools have hired new head football coaches. Here’s the latest.
Settling in with the spring prep sports season

Apr 27, 2026 11:04 pm - Check out the latest edition of the Daily Herald prep sports newsletter.
‘Edgy’ Tim: Spring showcases open opportunities for prep football players

By Tim O'Halloran
Apr 26, 2026 2:30 pm - “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran: In a world where drawing a college scholarship in football -- or even just adding a roster spot opportunity -- has never been tougher, the Illinois high school football coaches are trying to help, with approval from the IHSA.
Schmit: Local grads doing great things at the highest levels

By Kevin Schmit
Apr 23, 2026 4:27 pm - Kevin Schmit provides an update on what some of the area’s high school alums are up to. While mostly positive reports, there have been setbacks.
‘Grateful’ Bowen enjoys busy spring on recruiting trail as one of nation’s top-ranked football players

By Charlie Spungin
Apr 22, 2026 4:01 pm - IC Catholic Prep’s Grant Bowen -- the No. 25 high school football player overall and No. 1 athlete nationally in the Class of 2028, according to Rivals -- took visits to some of the nation’s premier college football programs this spring. At each stop, he had a different experience.

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