Mike Helfgot – Page 25

Glenbard North's Jace James catches a pass against Waubonsie Valley's Derric Lee during last year's meeting, won 14-7 by Waubonsie Valley on Friday, Sept. 4 in Aurora.

Game of the Week: No. 8 Waubonsie Valley at No. 3 Glenbard North

May 12, 2019 at 8:05 p.m.

The speed on the outside is certifiable and has in fact been certified, by numerous college coaches at numerous events on the recruiting trail. Glenbard North's Jace James, Tyrik Henderson...

Northwestern defensive lineman Ifeadi Odenigbo will start for the Wildcats against Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016.

Western Michigan duo will put Northwestern pass defense to the test

June 8, 2018 at 5:20 p.m.

Northwestern's 2015 opener set the defensive tone, a 16-6 victory over eventual Rose Bowl champion Stanford that established the rough-and-tumble identity the Wildcats used to win 10 games. While several...

Prairie Ridge's Daniel Renteria (7) intercepts a pass against Cary-Grove on Friday, Aug. 26, 2016 in Cary.

Mike Helfgot’s Week 2 Tribune Top 20

May 12, 2019 at 8:05 p.m.

The top six spots remain the same in the Tribune Top 20, with top two teams Loyola and Lincoln-Way East cruising to interstate wins. Brother Rice made the biggest jump...

Mike O'Laughlin heads to the end zone for a touchdown against Phillips on Friday, Aug. 2016, at the Friars' new home field at Triton College in River Grove.

Prep football bits: Fenwick gets huge win in first game at new home

May 12, 2019 at 8:05 p.m.

Scheduled visitors to Fenwick's new home include three defending state champions and a 2014 champ, which is preferable to playing Phillips, Montini, Loyola and Providence on the road. Phillips' idea...

Prairie Ridge quarterback Samson Evans (22) is tackled by Cary-Grove's David Daigle (25) during the fourth quarter Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, in Cary.

Austen Ferbet leads No. 15 Prairie Ridge past No. 14 Cary-Grove

May 12, 2019 at 8:05 p.m.

Austen Ferbet gave future opponents two reasons not to overreact to quarterback Samson Evans' running ability. He also was part of a trick play that will give those defenses something...

Glenbard North quarterback Shane Conway throws a pass against Neuqua Valley on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 in Naperville.

Mike Helfgot’s blog: Glenbard North has talent to run away

May 12, 2019 at 8:05 p.m.

The game evolved. Offenses spread. Glenbard North kept running the ball. The Panthers have done so extraordinarily well over the years, pre- and post-Justin Jackson. They always have a thousand-yard...

Glenbard North receiver Jace James makes a catch against Mount Carmel in a 7A playoff game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, in Chicago.

Prep football: Top talents make 2016 the Year of the Receiver

May 12, 2019 at 8:05 p.m.

John Holecek was trying to poke holes in his Loyola team, trying to temper expectations, because that's what coaches of highly ranked teams do this time of year. No. 1...

Cary-Grove's Tyler Pennington runs at Batavia in Class 7A quarterfinal Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. Pennington is in his fourth year as a varsity player for the Trojans.

Prep football game of the week: No. 15 Prairie Ridge at No. 14 Cary-Grove

May 12, 2019 at 8:05 p.m.

One division, two divisions; crossover game, conference game; Week 1, Week 9. None of it really matters to Tyler Pennington. Cary-Grove will be facing Prairie Ridge in football. Enough, as...

Palatine quarterback Zach Oles led the Pirates to the Class 8A semifinals last season. Palatine is ranked No. 11 in the Preps Plus preseason Top 20.

Prep football: Fifty players to watch for 2016

May 12, 2019 at 8:05 p.m.

The Chicago area is loaded with talent this season, so it was tough to narrow our list of players to watch down to 50. That said, here are the athletes...

Lincoln-Way East absorbed all of Lincoln-Way North's students, including standout quarterback Jake Arthur, after North closed after last school year.

Prep football: No. 2 Lincoln-Way East receives infusion of talent, numbers

May 12, 2019 at 8:05 p.m.

They lined up to stretch following a scrimmage earlier this month, 119 strong, some still in pads underneath light or dark Lincoln-Way East jerseys, some stripped down to a Griffins...

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