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Notre Dame defensive back Jimmy Topping (right) is unable to stop Marist running back Darshon McCullough from catching a ball before running in for a touchdown.

Tom Gillen’s 25-yard field goal gets Marist past Notre Dame

June 16, 2018 at 1:02 p.m.

The big losses, repeated defensive stops and long stretches without anyone crossing the goal line were nothing like any game Marist has played all season. But if balance and versatility...

Marist running back Darshon McCullough leaps in celebration with teammate Liam Keffer (3) after McCullough scored a touchdown in the second half of a playoff game against Notre Dame on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015.

Prep football: Marist takes down Notre Dame for second time

May 12, 2019 at 6:49 p.m.

The big losses, repeated defensive stops and long stretches without anyone crossing the goal line were nothing like what has happened in any game Marist has played all season. But...

Loyola's Thomas Smart comes up short for an incomplete pass against the defense of Brother Rice's Aarion Lacy during the Ramblers' 28-0 win on Sept. 12, 2015 in Wilmette. (Andrew A. Nelles/For The baiduhai)

Mike Helfgot’s football blog: Picking the 8A first-round results

June 16, 2018 at 1:02 p.m.

Is it Loyola's year? Can Homewood-Flossmoor shake of its Week 9 detour and fulfill the promise that had it ranked No. 1 for nine weeks? What about Naperville Central? The...

Libertyville's Cam Shaffer is congratulated by Jon Evers (left) and Tim Calamari after he caught a touchdown against Lakes on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015.

Helfgot’s football blog: First-round picks for 7A playoffs

May 12, 2019 at 6:49 p.m.

It's the sometimes-weekly Friday picks blog's favorite time of year. For the next five weeks, sometimes becomes always, and there's enough excitement here at HQ that I'm filing two picks...

Naperville Central wide receiver Emmanuel Rugamba (4) hauls in a touchdown pass against Glenbard North on Aug. 28, 2015.

Prep football: Mike Helfgot’s five games to watch for Week 10

May 12, 2019 at 6:49 p.m.

Neuqua Valley at Hinsdale Central When: 6 p.m Saturday. Records: Neuqua Valley 6-3, Hinsdale Central 7-2. On the offensive: Hinsdale Central's Michael Sessa (1,573 passing yards, 17 TDs, 3 INTs)...

Phillips' Amani Jones breaks a tackle during a game againts Simeon on Sept. 12, 2015. Phillips is a favorite in Class 4A, but the Wildcats will have to face stiff competition along the way.

Prep football: Mike Helfgot’s four downs for Week 10

May 12, 2019 at 6:49 p.m.

Change of venue Glenbard West's Duchon Field is a unique setting which lends itself to some cool traditions and a sizable homefield advantage, but heavy rain turns the grass surface...

Loyola head coach John Holecek talks to his defense during against Fenwick on Saturday, September 19, 2015.

Prep football: A look at the favorites to win it all in 5A-8A playoffs

May 12, 2019 at 6:49 p.m.

Each of John Holecek's 10 Loyola teams has been formidable. The last seven won at least 11 games, all ascending to or near the top of the Tribune Top 20,...

Barrington's Blake Holley (behind) and Noah Fruecht (90) combine to stop Hoffman Estates' Chady Bitre on Friday, October 23, 2015.

Prep football: Mike Helfgot’s Week 10 Top 20

May 12, 2019 at 6:49 p.m.

1. Loyola 9-0 (2) Defeated Mount Carmel 49-21 Next: Class 8A playoffs vs. West Aurora 2. Glenbard West 9-0 (3) Defeated Addison Trail 48-28 Next: Class 7A playoffs vs. Moline...

Homewood-Flossmoor's Percy Walters puts pressure on Bolingbrook's Mike Freezeon Friday, Oct. 23, 2015.

Prep football Week 9 notes: Bolingbrook makes waves with shocking win

May 12, 2019 at 6:49 p.m.

As far as Homewood-Flossmoor is concerned, there are two Bolingbrooks. The Vikings did not anticipate seeing the one that was 4-4, in fifth place in the Southwest Suburban Blue, coming...

Glenbard West's Nico Gagliano recovers a fumble from Bolingbrook's Joseph Coates on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015.

Prep football: Top seed Loyola gets no favors in loaded 8A bracket

May 12, 2019 at 6:49 p.m.

Last season: Stevenson defeated Homewood-Flossmoor 31-25. Favorite: Loyola. Darkhorse: Bolingbrook. Best first-round game: Neuqua Valley at Hinsdale Central. They're seeded 19th and 14th, following Week 9 losses to quality opponents,...

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