Prep Football
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Oswego junior QB Drew Kleinhans, son of a coach, dandy in varsity debut to lead win at Naperville Central
Aug 30, 2025 12:19 am - Ben Kleinhans kept his coach’s advice and his dad’s emotions in check in the moments leading up to his son, Drew Kleinhans’ varsity debut Friday. A quick hug. An “I love ...
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Retzler’s 72-yard return highlights Jacobs’ season-opening win over Hampshire
Aug 30, 2025 12:06 am - On Lucas Retzler’s drive to school Friday morning, the Jacobs defensive lineman was listening to music to stay calm and thinking about how he missed breakfast. On Hampshi...
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Dundee-Crown’s lead slips away at McHenry
Aug 30, 2025 12:05 am - McHenry coach Colt Nero’s bold trust in his players regularly paid off as the Warriors defeated host Dundee-Crown 17-14 Friday night in Carpentersville. McHenry (1-0, 1-0...
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‘That was a big win’: Glenbard East holds off WillowbrookAug 29, 2025 11:56 pm - When Montii Perry of Glenbard East dropped a sure interception against visiting Willowbrook in the fourth quarter, he was eager to atone for it. “I’ve got to catch that. ...
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Prairie Ridge takes early FVC showdown over Cary-Grove
Aug 29, 2025 11:53 pm - Bubbles from Cary-Grove’s visiting bleachers, compliments of a student fan’s plastic wand and bottle, floated above Prairie Ridge’s football players. Nothing beats victor...
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Lincoln-Way East routs Maine South in matchup of state-ranked teamsAug 29, 2025 11:50 pm - Turnovers told the tale Friday night for Maine South against visiting Lincoln-Way East. That, and the inspired play of Griffins quarterback Jonas Williams. The USC-bound ...
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Burlington Central defense smothers Crystal Lake South in Week 1 shutout
Aug 29, 2025 11:43 pm - Brian Iossi is expecting big things from a defense he thinks will be one of the best in his years with Burlington Central. After Friday’s Week 1 performance, you can see ...
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St. Charles North rallies to beat Minooka in final minute
Aug 29, 2025 11:40 pm - Things did not start well Friday night for the St. Charles North football team. Then, they got worse. Somehow, the North Stars were able to recover from some early miscue...
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In battle of state champions, Montini comes out on top
Aug 29, 2025 11:34 pm - Johnny Louise is described by coach Mike Bukovsky as someone who can do it all. On Friday night, the Montini junior showed just that. Accounting for all of his team’s poi...
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Swick, Glenbard West handle pressure, Batavia
Aug 29, 2025 11:30 pm - Jack Swick had a pretty great first-ever game of football. With 2.9 seconds left and the game knotted at 28-28, Glenbard West put the fate of the game in the hands of the...