Jacob Boumans gets another takeaway, but Neuqua Valley falls to Stevenson
Jacob Boumans has proven in two weeks he’s not afraid to make a big play for Neuqua Valley. In the third quarter on Friday against Stevenson, it appeared Boumans, a...
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Football notes: Bryce Logan’s runs give Waubonsie Valley’s emerging offense another option
Watching your top running back carry for 51 yards and a touchdown on the season’s first play from scrimmage is one way to calm your nerves. Quarterback Jack Drow knows...
A rose, then a thorn: Bad exchange puts damper on Payton Thorne’s big night as Naperville Central falls
With momentum seemingly on Naperville Central’s side late in the waning moments Friday night, Payton Thorne believed something big was about to happen. His connection with Cade McDonald had been...
Safety first: North Dakota State recruit Julian Wlodarczyk wants to be everywhere for Metea Valley
Julian Wlodarczyk has reason to be stoked for his final season at Metea Valley. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound senior committed to FCS powerhouse North Dakota State in June, joining lineman Bryce...
Senior Brandt Stare and Neuqua Valley football eye return to playoffs after rare miss
You can certainly excuse senior wide receiver Brandt Stare and his Neuqua Valley teammates for counting down the days. The Wildcats missed the playoffs last year for the first time...
Logan’s run: Junior running back Bryce Logan determined to lead Waubonsie Valley back to playoffs
Displaying his leadership skills, Bryce Logan wasn’t afraid to be honest about Waubonsie Valley’s playoff streak getting snapped in 2017. “After my ankle injury, that was probably a downfall to...
Colin can: Benet’s Colin Gillespie wants to turn sophomore experience into junior achievement
A baptism by fire on the varsity likely isn’t the best way to be indoctrinated into playing quarterback. But Benet’s Colin Gillespie will be better off for what transpired in...
Hallstrom’s storm: Air Force recruit Luke Hallstrom moves from guard to center to boost Naperville Central
The best things in life can often take you by surprise. Like many high school players, Naperville Central senior Luke Hallstrom wanted to play in college. When the Air Force...
Heinz catching up: Senior wide receiver Matt Heinz set to step into larger role for Naperville North
Naperville North’s Matt Heinz had one of the best seats in the house last season as he watched the passing attack put on by Drake Davis, Nick Calcagno and Ryan...
Readied Redhawk: Western Michigan recruit Payton Thorne looks to lead way for Naperville Central
The dynamic duo of quarterback Payton Thorne and wide receiver Jayden Reed will be reunited next season at Western Michigan. But even without his childhood friend at Naperville Central, Thorne...