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St. Laurence's Bryan Walsh (8) sacks De La Salle's Michael Passarelli in Chicago on Friday.

‘Locked in’: St. Laurence reaches playoff eligibility with dominant performance against De La Salle

October 25, 2019 at 11:51 p.m.

There was no denying St. Laurence on Friday night. An unexpected bounce on the opening kickoff? No problem. Brailyn Johnson picked up the ball at his own 3-yard line and...

Richards' Javon Robinson looks to pass against Shepard in Palos Heights on Friday. He had four touchdowns: two rushing, one receiving and one passing.

‘Things kind of roll off his shoulder’: Richards’ Javon Robinson overcomes mistakes and scores four touchdowns in win against Shepard

October 18, 2019 at 11:18 p.m.

Javon Robinson's four touchdowns Friday night — two rushing, one receiving and one passing — demonstrate the versatility and talent he brings to Richards. The first-year starting quarterback's three turnovers...

St. Rita's Kyle James (25) carries the ball for a touchdown against Providence Catholic in New Lenox on Friday. James also had two interceptions.

‘You got to get gritty’: St. Rita’s defense makes multiple fourth-down stops in shutout of Providence

October 4, 2019 at 11:15 p.m.

It looked like the Providence offense was about to break through. Though the Celtics had moved the ball with some success Friday night, the St. Rita defense kept making plays...

Yorkville's Toran Harris (23) rushes the ball and tries to avoid West Aurora's Timothy Hightower (21) during a game in Yorkville on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019.

‘That really gave us energy’: Tre Thomas’ 62-yard TD run helps Yorkville run past West Aurora

September 28, 2019 at 3:53 p.m.

When Yorkville needed to make a play, it went to its strength. Still trailing West Aurora to open the second half Saturday afternoon, the Foxes did what they do best...

Brother Rice's Jahlil Pettis catches a pass for a touchdown against Marist in Chicago on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019.

‘You bounce back’: Quarterback Ben Somers overcomes early pick six to lead Brother Rice past Marist

September 20, 2019 at 11:11 p.m.

Brother Rice coach Brian Badke could see his team grow in real time Friday night, with no one better personifying that than quarterback Ben Somers. The junior's night didn't get...

Providence quarterback Kevin Conway (11) dodges a tackle as he runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Brother Rice in Chicago on Friday.

‘Relax and have fun’: Kevin Conway and Providence find their groove in win over Brother Rice

September 13, 2019 at 11:14 p.m.

The gears were churning in Kevin Conway's mind. As the pocket collapsed around him, the Providence junior quarterback surveyed the situation and decided it was time to take off. "I...

Mount Carmel quarterback Justin Lynch throws a pass against Maine South in Park Ridge on Friday. Lynch threw for 113 yards and a touchdown and ran for 57 yards and a TD.

‘Cash them in’: Mount Carmel’s defense makes Maine South pay for turnovers

September 6, 2019 at 11:12 p.m.

It was a surprise to Jason Thompson that the ball was sitting on the ground near him. When the Mount Carmel defensive end/outside linebacker saw it lying there early in...

St. Rita's Kaleb Brown (35) turns the ball up the field against Joliet Catholic during a game in Chicago on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019.

‘He’s a special player’: Kaleb Brown’s 57-yard TD run sparks St. Rita to home win over Joliet Catholic

August 30, 2019 at 11:08 p.m.

Kaleb Brown was ready for his moment to shine. St. Rita was facing a second-and-17 at their own 43-yard line, holding onto a three-point lead over defending Class 5A state...

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