Mike Helfgot

Eight state-championship games, seven lopsided scores, five running clocks and one lingering question. Why? Theoretically, these are the best two teams in the 7A and 8A classes and the North's...

Last week's rankings in parentheses, preseason rankings in italics. 1. Loyola 14-0 (1) Preseason: 7 Defeated Marist 41-0 in 8A final 2. Glenbard West 14-0 (2) Preseason: 3 Defeated Libertyville...

DEKALB, Ill. — If there was a weakness to expose, a strategical advantage to exploit, an area to attack, it was not evident on tape of any of Loyola's first...

Many of Nazareth's players played big roles in last year's Class 6A state championship. This year's Class 5A title meant a little more to Ivory Kelly-Martin. The junior running back...

DEKALB, Ill. — Montini spread the field, developed passing quarterbacks every year, reached six consecutive state championship games and won four titles in that span. The Broncos did not exactly...

Some of Tolono Unity's fans and coaches were upset by Bishop McNamara's successful two-point conversion late in the third quarter of a rout. The play, with holder Dylan Post running...

The Chicago Public League finally has a state football champion. Quayvon Skanes zigged, zagged and zoomed his way to 141 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 13 carries, and the...

Bishop Mac back A state-finals regular in the early years of the playoffs, Bishop McNamara will play for its first state championship since 1987 when it meets Tolono Unity in...