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Colin Gillespie gets boost in 1st varsity start as Benet routs Marian Catholic

June 2, 2018 at 4:12 a.m.

Sophomore quarterback Colin Gillespie got his first taste of playing varsity football last week when starter Matt Boyle went down with a thumb injury for Benet. Gillespie brushed off any...

Aurora Christian quarterback Drew Clippert searches for a receiver during Friday's game.

Drew Clippert chips in with 4 TD passes as Aurora Christian cruises to win

June 2, 2018 at 7:20 a.m.

Senior quarterback Drew Clippert watched helplessly as his receivers dropped three of his passes on Aurora Christian's opening possession Friday night. He then was frustrated after throwing an interception into...

Carmel quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis runs with the ball during the game against Nazareth on Friday night in Mundelein.

Carmel freshman QB Athan Kaliakmanis adjusting to varsity spotlight

June 2, 2018 at 8:39 a.m.

Carmel quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis looked over the defense as he barked out the signals, took the snap, dropped back and threw a pass to his target, just like any seasoned...

Nazareth quarterback Zach Stevens (right) hands the ball to running back Devin Blakley on Friday night against Carmel in Mundelein.

Nazareth turns to ‘pure football player’ Devin Blakley for big plays

June 2, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.

Nazareth running back Devin Blakley visited Iowa State on Sept. 9 to watch the Cyclones play Iowa. But before Blakley could take his seat, he received a scholarship offer from...

Fenwick quarterback Danny Cronin prepares to pass while under pressure from Montini's Jalen Slater on Friday night in Lombard.

Fenwick QB Danny Cronin adjusting to fast-paced life under center

June 2, 2018 at 1:44 p.m.

Danny Cronin's first taste of varsity football at Fenwick came during last year's playoff run. After playing on the freshman team, Cronin was brought up, dressed for games and watched...

Lake Zurich's Joey Stutzman (6) drags Montini players for extra yardage Friday night in Lake Zurich.

Joey Stutzman keeps churning as Lake Zurich topples Montini

June 2, 2018 at 4:28 p.m.

Joey Stutzman has a work ethic that many players in the Lake Zurich football program have described as second-to-none. The Bears' senior running back/outside linebacker has been pouring out sweat...

Bolingbrook runs by Naperville North at NIU Supersectional

May 12, 2019 at 8:18 p.m.

Bolingbrook's offense, speed and athleticism have been keys throughout the postseason, and on Tuesday night in DeKalb, it was more of the same. The Raiders powered their way to the...

West Aurora's Camron Donatian drives past Bolingbrook's Nana Akenten during Tuesday's 4A Lincoln-Way East Sectional semifinal.

Damian Virgen’s big night can’t save West Aurora vs. Bolingbrook

June 5, 2018 at 4:38 p.m.

West Aurora junior Damian Virgen looked as if he could go back out onto the court and keep battling after Tuesday night's game. Virgen scored a game-high 27 points in...

Jacobs' Cameron Krutwig (24) puts up a shot in front of St. Charles North's Kyle King (20) during the 3rd quarter of Friday night's Class 4A Jacobs Regional championship game. The Golden Eagles won 55-39.

Nikolas Balkcom helps Jacobs win second straight regional, third in four years

June 5, 2018 at 5:31 p.m.

Jacobs' Nikolas Balkcom is enjoying the good life. The junior guard added to his history of success Friday night in Algonquin. Balkcom teamed up with Cameron Krutwig on offense and...

Three cheers for David Buh as junior guard ignites Benet past Joliet Catholic

June 5, 2018 at 9:42 p.m.

With Benet's top two scorers shut down, the Redwings had to turn to others for offensive punch Friday night against Joliet Catholic. David Buh, Matthew Teglia and Justin Enochs stepped...

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