Articles filed under High Schools
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‘A huge difference’: Suburban football teams like what they see from padded helmetsSep 01, 2024 6:00 am - Are Guardian Caps the key to changing the narrative behind head injuries in football? In a game that has seen high rates of concussions, what real change can these caps m...
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Whitwell powers Batavia over Glenbard West in marquee matchupAug 31, 2024 9:28 pm - Batavia coach Dennis Piron is not one to typically lean on one running back to carry the load. Nathan Whitwell, though, is the exception to that rule. “He’s an ironman,” ...
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Pekin spoils Gould’s coaching debut at Rolling MeadowsAug 31, 2024 5:10 pm - Robbie Gould’s head coaching debut got swallowed up by the Dragons Friday. The former Chicago Bears kicker, who took over the head coaching duties at Rolling Meadows, wat...
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White Sox could reach new heights if Downers Grove’s Wolkow keeps progressingAug 31, 2024 3:11 pm - During a dismal season for the White Sox, a success story is brewing in the minors. Downers Grove North product George Wolkow is a 6-foot-7 outfielder, just 18 years old and turning heads in his first year as a pro.
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Prospect can’t get into rhythm in loss at LyonsAug 31, 2024 12:33 am - The Lyons Township football team entered Friday’s rematch against visiting Prospect looking to atone for a two-touchdown loss in last year’s season opener. Consider it mi...
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Dundee-Crown knocks off Crystal Lake SouthAug 31, 2024 12:24 am - When the bright lights shine on a high school football team for the first game of the season, coaches learn a lot about their team. After months of practice, training and...
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Prairie Ridge shuts out JacobsAug 31, 2024 12:23 am - Junior Luke Vanderwiel found out that he was going to be Prairie Ridge’s starting quarterback a few weeks ago while on a family vacation in Indiana. Vanderwiel’s brother,...
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Huntley starts fast in win over Crystal Lake CentralAug 31, 2024 12:23 am - It didn’t take Huntley long to set the tone against Fox Valley Conference foe Crystal Lake Central Friday night. Red Raiders linebacker Charles Condon III picked off the ...
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Cooney, Oswego stop Neuqua ValleyAug 31, 2024 12:16 am - Carson Cooney and the Oswego defense announced its arrival as an elite unit last year with a season-opening shutout of Neuqua Valley. The Panthers went on to allow just 7...
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Maine South runs into Lincoln-Way East buzzsawAug 31, 2024 12:15 am - For Lincoln-Way East, at least, Friday night’s Week 1 showdown with Maine South lived up to all the hype and all the anticipation. A 49-22 outcome in your favor will do t...