Prep Football
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Lake County All-Area captain Stewart finishes among IHSA’s best ever in numerous categories with his determined, relentless running styleDec 06, 2025 10:09 am - Let’s be blunt: Warren Township standout running back Aaron Stewart had a season for the ages. The University of Illinois-bound Stewart was a workhorse and them some out ...
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Meet the 2025 Lake County All-Area football teamDec 06, 2025 10:09 am - Player Year Pos. School Anthony Adams, sr., OL-DL, Stevenson Myles Batesky, sr., OL-DL, Libertyville Zach Becker, sr., TE-LB, Stevenson Drew Berek, sr., OL-DL, ...
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After twisting in the winter wind, St. Francis earned this state titleDec 04, 2025 10:26 am - Even after notching an elusive victory in the semifinals, the true challenge of getting to the state title game was just beginning for St. Francis’ football team.
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Brother Rice shuts out St. Rita for Class 7A football championship; Mt. Carmel takes Class 8ADec 03, 2025 7:54 pm - Brother Rice defeated St. Rita 16-0 Wednesday afternoon at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb in the Class 7A football championship game. Mt. Carmel beat Oswego 20-3 in the Class 8A game that followed.
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Fenwick makes big plays to upset East St. Louis and win Class 6A state title
Dec 03, 2025 9:29 am - NORMAL -- Fenwick entered Tuesday’s Class 6A championship game against East St. Louis as a significant underdog. It didn’t take long to figure out that the Friars didn’t ...
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IHSA Class 5A final: St. Francis, Phillip drive to a state title
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On the flip side: Why South Elgin tight end Mueller is signing with Miami instead of ColoradoDec 02, 2025 9:00 am - When the NCAA’s football early signing period begins Wednesday for high school seniors, South Elgin tight end Gavin Mueller will commit to Miami (Florida) instead of Colorado, as he originally declared. What went into his decision to change his college choice, and how did he become such a highly sought-after prospect?
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Wrapping up prep football and jumping into boys wrestlingDec 01, 2025 10:43 pm - As the football season comes to an end, it’s time to highlight boys wrestling in this edition of the Daily Herald prep sports newsletter.
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Who had the top performances for Montini’s football team in the title game?Dec 01, 2025 6:11 pm - This edition of the High Five looks at the top performances by Montini’s football team in Friday’s 47-33 Class 4A title game victory over Rochester.
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The nominees for the Daily Herald Athlete of the Month Award for NovemberDec 01, 2025 9:00 am - Presenting the nominees for the Daily Herald Athlete of the Month Award for November. Please vote for whom you believe is most deserving of the award. Cook County — Johnn...