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St. Francis’ Dom Beres runs the ball during their Class 4A semifinal game against Providence in Wheaton on Friday, Nov. 19. 2022.
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St. Francis can’t cool off red-hot, state-bound Providence
Updated Nov 19, 2022 8:07 PM
Providence senior center Sean Dee works to master short, choppy steps as an offensive lineman.
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York’s Matt Vezza keeps the ball for a touchdown run against Palatine in last week’s Class 8A quarterfinal win in Elmhurst.
John Starks | Staff
Scouting DuPage County semifinal football playoff games
Updated Nov 18, 2022 8:29 AM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County football semifinal playoff games.
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St. Francis pulls away from Rochelle in 4A quarterfinals
Updated Nov 12, 2022 6:41 PM
Senior lineman TJ McMillen motioned under center and took a goal-line snap for a 1-yard touchdown plunge as No. 3 seed St. Francis battled No. 7 seed Rochelle in the quarterfinal round of the IHSA Class 4A playoffs on a cold and snowy Saturday afternoon in Rochelle.
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Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com Glenbard West’s Brandon Kud (10) recovers a fumble as Glenbrook South quarterback Hunter Kreske is sacked during the Class 8A second round football game in Glen Ellyn last Saturday.
Scouting DuPage County quarterfinal football playoff games
Updated Nov 11, 2022 9:42 AM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County football quarterfinal playoff games.
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St. Francis shuts out Evergreen Park
Updated Nov 5, 2022 5:50 PM
It’s not supposed to be this easy, be it the second round of the Class 4A state football playoffs.
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Milivojevic, St. Francis cruise past Marengo
Updated Oct 28, 2022 11:17 PM
Junior quarterback Alessio Milivojevic completed 8 of 10 passes for 272 yards and 5 touchdowns while also finding the end zone on a 1-yard keeper during the Spartans’ 56-0 first-half onslaught against visiting Marengo at Kuhn Memorial Field.
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Scouting DuPage County opening round playoff football games
Updated Oct 27, 2022 6:47 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County football playoff opening round matchups.
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Undefeated York, South Elgin headline playoff field
Updated Oct 22, 2022 10:08 PM
The royal season for York continued Saturday.
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IC Catholic Prep’s Denzell Gibson (7) runs through the St. Francis defense during a game between St. Francis and IC Catholic Prep on Friday.
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Gibson scores 3 TDs, powers IC Prep to win over St. Francis
Updated Oct 22, 2022 12:01 AM
Denzell Gibson scored three touchdowns to help IC Catholic Prep to a come-from-behind 25-14 victory over previously unbeaten St. Francis in Elmhurst.
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Scouting Week 9 DuPage County football games
Posted Oct 21, 2022 1:00 AM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County Week 9 football matchups.
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Neuqua Valley’s Carter Stare is wrapped up by DeKalb’s Jaleel Wallace during the Wildcats’ loss last Friday in DeKalb. Neuqua Valley enters the final week of the regular season tied with Naperville Central for the DVC lead.
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DVC race coming down to the wire in Week 9
Updated Oct 19, 2022 8:55 AM
An interesting final week is shaping up in the DuPage Valley Conference.
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St. Francis claims conference championship with victory against Riverside-Brookfield
Updated Oct 15, 2022 12:07 AM
While the undefeated St. Francis football team has a prolific offense, its defense also has a nose for the football.
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Rolling Meadows' Evan Grace takes the snap against Elk Grove last week. The Mustangs need one more win for their 11th straight playoff berth.
John Starks | Staff
Five high school football storylines to watch in Week 8
Updated Oct 14, 2022 7:07 AM
Here's five storylines to watch heading into Week 8 of the high school football season.
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Wheaton North’s Nick Morici tries to tackle Wheaton Warrenville South’s Colin Moore during the Falcons’ 8-7 win last week.
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Scouting Week 8 DuPage County football games
Updated Oct 13, 2022 2:14 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County Week 8 football matchups.
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Naperville North’s Sam Gehrs and Lawson Grier sack Naperville Central’s Chris McCormack earlier this season. Gehrs is one of the Huskies who did not start in the first game this year but after injuries has stepped up with solid play.
John Starks | Staff
Naperville North eyes 6th victory, playoff spot
Updated Oct 12, 2022 2:36 PM
Naperville North has plenty to play for heading into the final two weeks of the 2022 regular season.
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Naperville Central’s Christopher Bern picks up some yards during the Redhawks’ win over Naperville North last week. Naperville Central can become playoff eligible by winning at DeKalb on Friday.
John Starks | Staff
Scouting Week 7 DuPage County football games
Updated Oct 6, 2022 7:49 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County week 7 football matchups.
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West Chicago hits heights not seen since 2002
Updated Oct 5, 2022 12:48 PM
The West Chicago football team broke into the win column in a big way last week.
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Big 2nd half sends St. Francis past Aurora Christian
Updated Sep 30, 2022 11:49 PM
Aurora Christian carried a burst of energy into the locker room at halftime following John Knight’s 38-yard interception return for a touchdown late in the second quarter that sliced St. Francis’ lead to 14-12.
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Glenbard South tailback Jalen Brown rushed for a school-record 286 yards last week in a win over Bartlett. The Raiders put their 5-0 record on the line Friday against 5-0 South Elgin.
Brian Hill | Staff
Scouting Week 6 DuPage County football games
Updated Sep 29, 2022 4:59 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County week 6 football matchups.
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Naperville North’s Nathan Jacobs looks for more running room during a loss to Neuqua Valley last week. Both teams return to DuPage Valley play Friday night.
Brian Hill | Staff
Scouting Week 5 DuPage County football games
Updated Sep 23, 2022 6:57 AM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County week 5 football matchups.
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Glenbard East’s Dillon Williams (2) hands the ball to John Seybold earlier this season. Rams coach John Walters said the team’s line play has been a key to their 3-1 start.
Brian Hill | Staff
Glenbard East’s linemen step up; new players key at Wheaton Academy
Updated Sep 21, 2022 4:54 PM
Glenbard East coach John Walters likes how both his offensive and defensive lines have performed thus far, helping the team jump out to a 3-1 mark and remaining in the thick of the Upstate Eight race heading into this week’s contest against Streamwood.
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Scouting Week 4 DuPage County football games
Updated Sep 15, 2022 4:04 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County week 4 football matchups.
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Glenbard East’s Dillon Williams tries to slip past South Elgin’s Isaiah C. Alejandre in a loss on Sept. 2. The Rams rebounded by beating West Chicago last week.
Brian Hill | Staff
Naperville Central, Glenbard East get back on track
Updated Sep 14, 2022 9:21 PM
Naperville Central turned things around in a big way in a week’s time.
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Head’s 3 TDs help St. Francis hold off Sterling
Updated Sep 3, 2022 12:11 AM
Bob McMillan doesn’t think Amari Head gets the level of credit he deserves.
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Wheaton Warrenville South’s Braylen Meredith (left) celebrates a touchdown during the Tigers’ loss to Simeon at Gately Stadium in Chicago last Saturday. WW South has another tough game Friday night against Neuqua Valley.
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Scouting Week 2 DuPage County football games
Updated Sep 1, 2022 7:38 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in DuPage County week 2 football matchups.
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Naperville North hopes to cut down on penalties; mixed emotions for St. Francis
Updated Aug 31, 2022 8:53 AM
Naperville North coach Sean Drendel was impressed with his team’s 40-21 Week 1 win over Homewood-Flossmoor.
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St. Francis lineman TJ McMillen, right, will play college football at Illinois.
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2022 season preview: Scouting the Metro Suburban Conference
Updated Aug 22, 2022 11:31 AM
Here’s our look at what to expect in the Metro Suburban Conference.
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Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com St. Francis lineman TJ McMillen, right, pictured celebrating with teammate Ben Radel, will play college football in Champaign for Bret Bielema and the University of Illinois.
St. Francis lineman McMillen commits to Illinois
Updated May 27, 2022 11:57 AM
St. Francis junior lineman TJ McMillen had a plan for his summer.In typical offensive/defensive lineman fashion, he blew up his own plans with a surprise decision.
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Scouting Fox opening round playoff football games
Updated Oct 27, 2022 7:09 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in Fox football playoff opening round matchups.
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Strong 2nd half sends Wheaton Academy past Aurora Christian
Updated Oct 21, 2022 11:39 PM
Wheaton Academy’s football team got exactly what it wanted Friday night against Aurora Christian.
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Scouting Week 9 Fox football games
Updated Oct 20, 2022 1:06 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in Fox Week 9 football matchups.
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Larkin’s Jalen Miller (9) has his jersey pulled by Elgin’s Nick West (34) during the Royals’ 18-0 win last Friday. Miller scored two touchdowns in the game including an 80-yard run.
Brian Hill | Staff
Plenty on the line heading into Week 9
Updated Oct 19, 2022 8:04 AM
Let’s do a quick check of the Upstate Eight Conference in terms of the conference title race and the playoffs.
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Batavia’s Dennis Piron is 11-0 against Geneva since becoming the coach at his alma mater. In the last five meetings, Batavia has outscored Geneva 209-0. The teams meet for the 104th time tonight in Batavia.
Rick West | Staff
High school football: Five storylines to watch in Week 7
Updated Oct 7, 2022 12:05 PM
Here’s five storylines to watch heading into Week 7 of the high school football season.
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Geneva’s Jackson Reyes runs the ball during a game at St. Charles East on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022.
Scouting Week 7 Fox football games
Updated Oct 6, 2022 8:22 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in Fox week 7 football matchups.
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MARY BETH NOLAN/mnolan@dailyherald.com St. Edward’s Mike Rolando is coaching his final home game Friday night. He’s the all-time winningest coach in Green Wave history.
St. Edward’s Rolando prepares for home finale
Updated Oct 5, 2022 11:41 AM
One of the Fox Valley area’s gridiron good guys is calling it a day.
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Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com Bartlett’s Jacob Caradine is tackled last week against Glenbard South. The Hawks will try to snap a 2-game losing streak when they play Fenton on Friday.
Scouting Week 6 Fox football games
Updated Sep 29, 2022 7:56 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in Fox Week 6 football matchups.
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Riverside-Brookfield, injuries make it a tough night for St. Edward
Posted Sep 24, 2022 1:00 AM
Riverside Brookfield coach Sam Styler is glad junior quarterback Diego Gutierrez is running his offense.
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Jacobs’ Joey Scrivani runs with the ball during a Fox Valley Conference football game between Jacobs and Prairie Ridge Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Jacobs High School in Algonquin.
Scouting Week 5 Fox football games
Updated Sep 22, 2022 4:35 PM
Here’s our look at what to expect in Fox week 5 football matchups.
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