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Maine South's Johnny Palumbo (31) gains yardage during the game against New Trier on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019.

Johnny Palumbo gives Maine South an extra dose of playoff experience

October 26, 2019 at 11:05 p.m.

As the playoffs begin, Maine South senior running back Johnny Palumbo will be looking to return to the state championship game. Last season, Palumbo was a halfback at Montini, which...

Glenbrook North quarterback Dylan Buckner scrambles away from pressure against Glenbrook South on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019.

Drayton Charlton-Perrin soaks up the Friday night atmosphere at Glenbrook North

October 6, 2019 at 3:51 p.m.

Glenbrook North junior tight end and linebacker Drayton Charlton-Perrin managed to keep Friday's loss to Glenbrook South in perspective. Yes, the Spartans are now back at .500 after three wins...

Glenbrook South's Chris Demirlika (2) picks up yardage as Glenbrook North's Mark Shults wraps him up on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019.

Chris Demirlika’s TD catch helps Glenbrook South upend Glenbrook North

October 4, 2019 at 11:53 p.m.

Glenbrook South senior Chris Demirlika is considered the next in a long line of talented Titans receivers. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound Demirlika still has a few weeks to solidify his place...

Notre Dame's Julian Schurr carries the ball to the end zone for a touchdown against St. Patrick on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019.

Dynamic Don: Notre Dame’s Nick Giamarusti thriving as two-way contributor

September 30, 2019 at 6:28 p.m.

Notre Dame's green jerseys with green numbers can make it challenging for the public-address announcer to identify players on the football field. In the second quarter of last week's 14-0...

Glenbrook North's Sam Dawson wraps up Hersey quarterback Jordan Hansen. Hersey defeated Glenbrook North 42-24 on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019.

Miles Thompson’s evolution for Glenbrook North includes weights, speed training and . . . YouTube

September 23, 2019 at 7:47 p.m.

Glenbrook North senior defensive end Miles Thompson began his junior campaign as a backup, then missed over half the season with an injury. During that time, Thompson said he often...

Hersey's Ben Clawson runs toward the end zone for a touchdown against Glenbrook North on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019.

Ben Clawson’s 3 TDs pace Hersey past Glenbrook North

September 21, 2019 at 3:30 a.m.

Hersey sophomore wide receiver Ben Clawson said he did not exactly anticipate being a big part of the Huskies' offense this season. "Going into the season, I didn't think I'd...

Libertyville's Tyler Newman (43) sacks Stevenson's Liam Crawley (10) in the first half on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019 in Lincolnshire.

Murphy’s law: Libertyville’s free safety uses knowledge gained from film study to guide young secondary

September 15, 2019 at 4:31 p.m.

Libertyville senior free safety Will Murphy said preparation was key in his first-quarter interception in the Wildcats 24-6 loss at Stevenson Friday in Lincolnshire. Murphy lined up across from Patriots...

Stevenson quarterback Liam Crawley, left, hands the ball to Jean-Marc Etienne during a game against Libertyville on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019.

Backup QB Liam Crawley pilots Stevenson to convincing win against Libertyville

September 14, 2019 at 12:08 a.m.

Before Liam Crawley replaced injured starter Justin Hiller as Stevenson's quarterback Friday in the first half of a 24-6 win against Libertyville, the two Patriots had a quick conversation. "He...

New Trier quarterback Nevan Cremascoli throws a pass against Loyola on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019.

New Trier QB Nevan Cremascoli embracing his difficult job as varsity starter

September 8, 2019 at 4:18 p.m.

Though New Trier managed just a field goal in a 34-3 loss to Loyola on Saturday in Wilmette, Trevians sophomore quarterback Nevan Cremascoli once again showed what a deep passing...

Loyola quarterback Perrion McClinton (1) dodges New Trier's Max Dancey (3) during their game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019.

Loyola bounces back, takes down New Trier for first victory

September 7, 2019 at 7:12 p.m.

After battling nerves in a week one loss, Loyola junior quarterback Perrion McClinton said he felt much more comfortable in Saturday's 34-3 win against New Trier in Wilmette. McClinton threw...

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