Wave runner: Angel Garcia to stage comeback from injury for St. Edward
The skills of St. Edward running back Angel Garcia almost seem to be a well-kept secret. It's easy to be overlooked on the sidelines. "I feel like I didn't really...
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Michael Oakes looks to provide muscle on offensive line for Bartlett
Something about the sudden ferocity at the line of scrimmage appeals to Michael Oakes' nature. A senior tackle for Bartlett, Oakes has always been a lineman, at every level he's...
All-purpose Nicolas Rummell and experienced lineup expect to lift Hampshire
Hampshire senior Nicolas Rummell rarely will come off the field as a receiver, cornerback and holder for kicks. Even with his plate so full this season, the 5-foot-11, 150-pound Rummell...
Isiah Ziegler’s commitment provides a good example for young Dundee-Crown
At 330 pounds last year, Dundee-Crown senior Isiah Ziegler felt slow. He knew he wore down quickly. Ziegler had to get down to 285 pounds for wrestling, and missed almost...
Brendon Marton’s experience at quarterback could pay off for Streamwood
If Streamwood's Brendon Marton feels a bit this season like he's playing the role of the wise, old veteran, there's a good reason. A team with only three returning offensive...
DJ Ball and Kindrel Morris provide the breakaway speed for retooled Larkin
Larkin senior DJ Ball still carries the sting of the last game. The same is true for running back Kindrel Morris and the other returning Royals. "All we've got to...
Johnny Football: Burlington Central’s DiCostanzo leads way for hungry team
The battle seems half won when a coach can look for his quarterback in a crowd at the end of practice and holler, "Where's Johnny Football?" Junior Johnny DiCostanzo is...
Patrick Flavin holds off Carlos Sainz Jr.’s charge to win Illinois Open
Highwood's Patrick Flavin admitted to feeling the pressure and refused to buckle. Defending champion Carlos Sainz Jr. of Elgin first applied it in Wednesday's final round of the Illinois Open,...
Roy Panthier wants to power Elgin’s revival as football practice opens
Elgin defensive end Roy Panthier hopes to turn passing quarterbacks into running quarterbacks this season. Maroons coach Anthony Mason intends to give Panthier every opportunity to do it. Wearing their...
Chamberlain: Players are ahead of the game now when football grind starts
The start of high school football practices used to be a mad dash. As a traditionalist, I miss it. Coaches had to sync up offenses and defenses while also conditioning...