Prep Football
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Following in brother’s footsteps, Simon Hayes shows ‘unbelievable perseverance’ to lead Naperville Central
Sep 01, 2026 9:39 am - The path that senior Simon Hayes has taken to become Naperville Central’s starting quarterback is about as far as one can get from a yellow brick road. But he’s golden no...
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Football, tennis and much more in full swingSep 01, 2026 8:12 am - This edition of the Daily Herald prep sports newsletter looks back at Week 2 of the football season and ahead to Week 3.
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Schmit: Who had the area’s top prep football performances of Week 2?Aug 31, 2026 3:49 pm - This edition of the High Five honors the area’s top prep football performances of Week 2.
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Daily Herald football Top 20Aug 31, 2026 9:42 am - Downers Grove North, Hersey and Prospect are the top three teams in this week’s Daily Herald football Top 20.
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Why natural grass football fields are disappearing quicklyAug 30, 2026 5:58 pm - Four area high schools replaced their natural grass football fields with artificial turf this fall. There aren’t many grass fields left, but why has the switch become so popular?
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Aurora Christian’s Callaway scores five TDs in win over ElginAug 30, 2026 4:56 pm - It would be no small feat. Junior running back/defensive end Jalen Callaway saw Friday’s home game as a big challenge for Aurora Christian. The Class 2A football program was facing an 8A opponent in Elgin.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: What are high school football players missing with the recruiting process?Aug 30, 2026 4:34 pm - “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran: I'm asked often about the football recruiting process, especially how parents and prospects can improve their chances of being recruited.
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High school scores for Aug. 29Aug 29, 2026 7:13 pm - Saturday, Aug 29 Football St. Rita 36, Glenbard West 35 Girls volleyball Bison Blast Off Tournament Ridgewood d. Fenton 25-22, 25-19 Chicago Chris...
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Football roundup: Montini, Batavia fall; Wheaton Academy, Lisle winAug 29, 2026 7:08 pm - Montini’s 25-game winning streak, stretching over three seasons, ended following Friday night’s 35-28 nonconference loss to Class 8A foe Sandburg in Orland Park. Sandbur...
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Late 2-point conversion sends St. Rita past Glenbard WestAug 29, 2026 6:28 pm - Glenbard West isn’t used to getting into shootouts, and it fell short Saturday when a late 2-point conversion gave St. Rita a 36-35 victory.