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Hope with Jopes: Senior safety Jack Jopes comes up with pick six to ignite Naperville Central

December 12, 2018 at 3:53 a.m.

There was no time for Jack Jopes to hang his head. The senior safety knew the opportunity still existed for Naperville Central to capitalize, even after Neuqua Valley was given...

Football notes: Jack Belskis adds fullback to linebacker duties in leading Metea Valley to first win of season

December 12, 2018 at 3:26 a.m.

It’s amazing how one move can make such an impact. At times, the Metea Valley coaching staff weighed the possibility of putting junior linebacker Jack Belskis in the offensive backfield...

Waubonsie Valley's Julian Cain (13) makes a shoestring tackle of Neuqua Valley's Armani Moreno during a game on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018.

Mark-ed improvement: Mark Gronowski accounts for 3 TDs as Neuqua Valley stuns Waubonsie Valley

December 12, 2018 at 5:53 p.m.

All Mark Gronowski saw was a bunch of green grass Friday night. As the junior quarterback took off running on the first play of the third quarter, one thing became...

Football notes: Bolingbrook transfer Sam Jackson catching on as a wide receiver for Naperville Central

December 12, 2018 at 5:46 p.m.

Sam Jackson, a sophomore transfer from Bolingbrook, has high hopes for his final two seasons at Naperville Central. He already knows what he wants — to be the starting quarterback....

Turner’s turn: Senior fullback Dre’Von Turner scores 3 TDs as Waubonsie pulls away from Naperville North

September 22, 2018 at 12:59 a.m.

Waubonsie Valley coach Paul Murphy knew what he wanted to do Friday night. And that plan provided an opportunity for senior fullback Dre’Von Turner. Lost somewhat in the shadow of...

Football notes: Normal Community stopped by Neuqua Valley’s kickoff return for TD by Brandt Stare

December 12, 2018 at 5:10 p.m.

Neuqua Valley senior Brandt Stare wasn’t about to let the opportunity go by the wayside. Stare, who had a kickoff return for a touchdown called back the previous week against...

Turnover turnaround: Fumble late in first half changes momentum for good as Benet loses to Notre Dame

September 15, 2018 at 3:18 p.m.

Mike Wymer’s instincts took over. With Benet on the doorstep of tying Notre Dame late in the first half, Wymer was battling for his teammates and fighting for a few...

Benet's Mike Wymer carries the ball against St. Laurence in a game on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018.

Football notes: Senior linebacker Mike Wymer adds running back to responsibilities for Benet

December 12, 2018 at 4:45 p.m.

Mike Wymer’s love affair with football runs deep. As far back as the second grade, Wymer has been making an impact all over the field. And Benet is better off...

Historic victory: Naperville Central beats North in first football game at Memorial Stadium since 2000

December 12, 2018 at 4:18 p.m.

Payton Thorne is a student of football history. So leave it to Thorne to make a statement in the first game between Naperville North and Naperville Central at Memorial Stadium...

Football notes: Cliff Vickers looking to follow Drake Davis’ lead at quarterback for Naperville North

December 12, 2018 at 4:08 p.m.

It certainly has to be a comfort knowing you have a top-tier quarterback only a phone call away. Cliff Vickers might be just two games into his senior season playing...

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