Gene Chamberlain

Senior center Ryan Ledebuhr credits Burlington Central teammate Vince O'Neal with providing a nickname. Ledebuhr expected something of this sort upon returning to practice following 10 weeks of U.S. Army...

The fact senior Drew Dalby hadn't started at quarterback for Hampshire since his freshman year mattered little when he set up to throw in the season opener. Dalby had simply...

There's little doubt about Westminster Christian's desire to continue playing football despite dwindling numbers, and wide receiver Jason Yaccino is a good indication. Fourth in last spring's Class 1A 800...

Quarterback Eric Mooney is whatever Huntley needs him to be at the moment, whether it's a leader, a runner, a passer or a returner. One yard from the goal line...

Huntley opponents are about to get a good look at a more patient Eric Mooney. They may not like what they see. A key varsity contributor since he played wide...

The style of play displayed by senior tight end John Farrissey takes Jacobs coach Bill Mitz back a bit. "John can go and get the ball," Mitz said. "He doesn't...

Speedy junior Tyler Nubin and St. Charles North's wide receiver have a perfect complement in the footing provided by their stadium's brand-new artificial turf. Then again, the North Stars and...

When Clayton Isbell needed advice last season about playing quarterback, he turned to the player who would hand him the proverbial baton. "Zach Mitchell was a great quarterback for us...

Quarterbacks Nate Gomez and Nathan Smith have been side by side, battling each other as well as opponents for two seasons at South Elgin. Somehow they've defied the old football...