Prep Football
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Amherdt's last-second field goal sends Prairie Ridge to state
Nov 19, 2022 12:00 am - Prairie Ridge showed that it can be just as resourceful as it is prolific to win a game. The Wolves, save one 49-yard Tyler Vasey touchdown run, were held in check by St...
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Five games to watch in the semifinals of IHSA state high school playoffsNov 18, 2022 12:00 am - Here are five games to keep an eye on in Saturday's semifinals of the high school football playoffs. We're down to 16 teams who are all a win away from playing for a sta...
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Scouting DuPage County semifinal football playoff gamesNov 18, 2022 12:00 am - Byron (11-1) at IC Catholic Prep (11-1) When: Saturday, 3 p.m., Plunkett Athletic Complex, Elmhurst Seeds: Byron is the No. 6 seed in the top-half of the Class 3A bracke...
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Scouting the Class 7A semifinal between Batavia and Lake ZurichNov 18, 2022 12:00 am - Batavia (9-3) at Lake Zurich (11-1) When: Saturday, 4 p.m. Previous Matchup: Batavia 37, Lake Zurich 0 (2021 Class 7A first round) Seeds: Batavia is the No. 18 seed in t...
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Loyola goes to the air to reach 8A semifinalsNov 16, 2022 12:00 am - After running the football past two playoff opponents, Loyola Academy utilized quarterback Jake Stearney's decision-making and passing to advance to the Class 8A semifin...
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Vezza, York run past Palatine and into 8A semifinals
Nov 12, 2022 12:00 am - Matt Vezza can beat teams with his arm. On Saturday, the York senior quarterback showed once again that he can also do that with his legs. One week after running for the...
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Batavia's special teams key quarterfinal win over Yorkville
Nov 12, 2022 12:00 am - Charlie Whelpley showcased a wide-ranging skill set Saturday, catching passes, throwing a halfback pass and running out the clock with power rushes between the tackles. ...
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Lake Zurich advances to 7A semifinals with wild win at PekinNov 12, 2022 12:00 am - PEKIN - Early Saturday morning Ron Planz took his Lake Zurich football team on a three-hour sojourn south by southwest to Pekin for a midafternoon Class 7A quarterfinal ...
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Glenbard West's gambles pay off in high-scoring win over Maine SouthNov 12, 2022 12:00 am - Glenbard West played a little keep away to hold off Maine South 37-34 in the Class 8A quarterfinals Saturday in Park Ridge. Glenbard West (11-1) is making its first semi...
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St. Francis pulls away from Rochelle in 4A quarterfinals
Nov 12, 2022 12:00 am - Senior lineman TJ McMillen motioned under center and took a goal-line snap for a 1-yard touchdown plunge as No. 3 seed St. Francis battled No. 7 seed Rochelle in the qua...