Prep Football
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How did that football-shaped crystal ball work out?Dec 11, 2025 4:16 pm - In August we made a few bold predictions about the 2025 IHSA football season. Here’s how they turned out.
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The latest on college football signings and local basketball rankingsDec 08, 2025 11:22 pm - This edition of the Daily Herald prep sports newsletter looks at the early signing period for football and the latest rankings for boys and girls basketball.
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Who had the top performances for St. Francis in the Class 5A state title football game?Dec 08, 2025 4:17 pm - This edition of the High Five looks at the top performances for St. Francis in the Class 5A state title football game.
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‘Edgy’ Tim: Local football players to watch from last week’s early signing periodDec 07, 2025 5:02 pm - “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran looks at local football players who stood out to him during last week’s early signing period.
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High school football Top 20Dec 06, 2025 10:23 am - Montini, Fremd and St. Francis are the top three teams in the Daily Herald’s final 2025 football Top 20.
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Meet the 2025 DuPage County All-Area football teamDec 06, 2025 10:15 am - Player Year Pos. School * Israel Abrams, jr., QB, Montini Andy Barkley, sr., RB, Neuqua Valley Grant Bowen, soph., WR/LB, IC Catholic Prep Foley Calcagno, sr., L...
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DuPage County All-Area captain Abrams throws for over 4,000 yards, leads Montini to second straight state titleDec 06, 2025 10:14 am - Montini’s Israel Abrams possesses all the necessary qualities to be a successful quarterback — arm strength, quick feet, pocket awareness, leadership, competitive fire. A...
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Meet the 2025 Cook County All-Area football teamDec 06, 2025 10:13 am - Player School Position Year Tony Balanganayi, Palatine, OL/DL, Sr. Torey Baskin, Hoffman Estates, WR/DB, Sr. Marquan Brewster, Fremd, WR/DB, Sr. Joe Brig...
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Cook County All-Area captain O’Brien leads Fremd to best season in school history, throwing for nearly 3,000 yardsDec 06, 2025 10:13 am - Talent, leadership, self-sacrifice and IQ. It’s the four corners of what makes an athlete special. Fremd’s Johnny O’Brien possesses all of these and a lot more. Because o...
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Fox Valley All-Area captain Reinke thrives despite extra attention, opening opportunities for teammates to shineDec 06, 2025 10:12 am - St. Charles North head football coach Rob Pomazak doesn’t mince words when describing senior wide receiver Keaton Reinke. “Keaton is the best high school football player ...