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Nazareth's Cam Leach (right) tries to take down Carmel's Syone Usma-Harper on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, in Mundelein.

Cam Leach thriving as a disruptive force on Nazareth defensive line

December 12, 2018 at 5:53 p.m.

Most of the fanfare surrounding the Nazareth football team centers on its offense — with good reason. But as highly recruited sophomore quarterback J.J. McCarthy leads a talented offense averaging...

St. Viator's Elijah Black (8) looks to get past Carmel's Jalen Burton on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, in Arlington Heights.

Athan Huelskamp makes St. Viator stronger as a two-way lineman

December 12, 2018 at 5:22 p.m.

It didn’t take long for St. Viator football coach Dave Archibald to notice Athan Huelskamp after he was brought up from the sophomore team late last season. “We had him...

Carmel's Ben Packer runs with the ball on a fake punt Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, at St. Viator.

Behind strong running game, Carmel rallies to topple St. Viator

December 12, 2018 at 5:20 p.m.

Carmel running back Sean Lynch Jr. had his breakout game in Week 3, when the Corsairs defeated Marian Catholic. The 5-foot-11, 210-pound senior ran for 180 yards and had two...

Barrington quarterback Tommy Fitzpatrick (12) tries to get past Evanston's Quintrell Gary (7) as he picks up a first down Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Barrington.

Jared Van Ryne the latest Barrington lineman to step up

December 12, 2018 at 4:57 p.m.

Although he made his first varsity start Friday against Evanston, Barrington senior Jared Van Ryne still serves as a mentor. The right tackle from Lake Barrington has aided junior left...

Evanston's Malik Ross (4) pulls in a 26-yard touchdown pass in front of Barrington's Lucas Kozlowski (23) on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Barrington.

Evanston gets signature win with dominant performance against Barrington

December 21, 2018 at 7:38 a.m.

When Evanston football coach Mike Burzawa describes his senior center, Sawyer Brown, there’s nothing but admiration. “He’s tough and nasty and a bit undersized (at 5-foot-9, 230 pounds), but he’s...

Mundelein football coach Larry Calhoun (center) said that senior linebacker Jake Vander Ploeg is a model player and a model student for his Mustangs.

Jake Vander Ploeg embraces leadership role with Mundelein

December 12, 2018 at 4:21 p.m.

Mundelein football coach Larry Calhoun lauded senior inside linebacker Jake Vander Ploeg for his play on the field as a hard hitter and secure tackler. Vander Ploeg leads the team...

Lake Forest's Will Wisniewski, seen here bringing down a Hoffman Estates ballcarrier last season, is a key part of the Scouts' defense.

‘You notice him when the ball is snapped’: Will Wisniewski paces Lake Forest past Mundelein

September 8, 2018 at 1:36 a.m.

When asked about his defense, Lake Forest football coach Chuck Spagnoli quickly singled out his 6-foot-1, 210-pound senior linebacker Will Wisniewski. “He’s been our most consistent defensive player thus far,”...

Maine East's Oneil Isaac (8) pursues a Round Lake ballcarrier on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018.

Back of all trades: Oneil Isaac does a little bit of everything for Maine East

December 12, 2018 at 3:45 p.m.

It’s no surprise when schools with small rosters resort to having their football players line up on both sides of the ball. That’s certainly true for Maine East, as the...

Glenbrook South linebacker Harry Panagakis is a leader of the Titans' defense.

Linebackers leading Glenbrook South in pursuit of improvement

December 12, 2018 at 8:01 p.m.

When asked about the strength of his football team, Glenbrook South coach Dave Schoenwetter quickly pointed to his linebacking corps. His four starting linebackers in his 3-4 defensive scheme form...

Jace O'Hara scored touchdowns on his first two carries of the season Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, as Rolling Meadows defeated Glenbrook South.

Jace O’Hara pilots Rolling Meadows in Week 1 win against Glenbrook South

December 12, 2018 at 7:49 p.m.

Rolling Meadows senior linebacker Jace O’Hara is unquestionably one of the best players on his team, but he might be one of the top players in the area as well....

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