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Hinsdale Central quarterback Josh Bean passes the ball while under pressure from Neuqua's Nick Osikowicz on Saturday, Oct. 31.

Hinsdale Central passing attack denied final chance by Neuqua Valley

June 16, 2018 at 1:01 p.m.

With Hinsdale Central's season hanging in the balance in its Class 8A playoff opener against Neuqua Valley, there was little doubt where the ball would go when the Red Devils...

Oak Park-River Forest running back Antonio Cannon breaks free from Alfredo Nevarz, 69, and the rest of the Hinsdale Central defense on Oct. 23.

West Suburban Silver well-represented in 8A football playoffs

June 16, 2018 at 1:18 p.m.

Oak Park-River Forest, Hinsdale Central and Lyons all survived the gauntlet that is the West Suburban Silver and are preparing for deep playoff runs in the Class 8A bracket. Five...

Oak Park-River Forest's Max Klevgard goes up for a header against Downers Grove South's Ian Wisniewski during the regional final in Darien on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Downers South stamps out OPRF scoring chances

June 16, 2018 at 1:35 p.m.

As the first half of the Class 3A Hinsdale South Regional final drew to a close, Oak Park-River Forest midfielder Sam Menzies found himself in a great position to score....

Elmwood Park's Lukasz Mordarski kicks the ball during the boys regional final soccer game against Fenwick in Elmwood Park, Ill. Friday, October 23, 2015. (James C. Svehla-Pioneer Press)

Mordarski brothers spark Elmwood Park to regional soccer win over Fenwick

June 16, 2018 at 1:35 p.m.

The connection that led to Elmwood Park's first goal on Friday, Oct. 23, against Fenwick is one that has been cultivated for more than a decade. With less than five...

Hinsdale South's Robert Hall prepares to be tackled by Hinsdale Central's Colin Goss on Friday, Oct. 16.

Hinsdale South’s Robert Hall now dangerous on both sides of the line

June 16, 2018 at 1:45 p.m.

Hinsdale South's Robert Hall was a standout defensive back as a junior, leading the Hornets with four interceptions last season. For an encore as a senior, Hall is having an...

Elmwood Park's Julian Moscatello runs a punt back 82 yards for a touchdown against Walther Christian on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Elmwood Park offense gets lots of help from special teams, defense

June 16, 2018 at 1:56 p.m.

All Elmwood Park needed was a spark on Saturday, Oct. 17, as it struggled to move the ball in the first quarter against Walther Christian. Julian Moscatello was happy to...

Hinsdale South's Ravon Johnson (22) makes a catch over Hinsdale Central's Frank Saltiel (15).

Hinsdale Central offense gets running in win over Hinsdale South

June 16, 2018 at 1:44 p.m.

Hinsdale Central's Josh Bean has learned to be ready at a moment's notice. The junior quarterback has shared snaps with starter Michael Sessa throughout the season. In a 45-38 overtime...

Lyons' Kevin Minik, 28, reacts after an interception against Hinsdale Central on Friday, Oct. 9.

Kevin Mink looks at home playing cornerback for Lyons

June 16, 2018 at 2:15 p.m.

Kevin Minik has been a versatile player for the Lyons defense this season, playing multiple positions for the Lions. After making big plays the past two games, it appears that...

Lyons' Reggie Terrell (21) is tackled by a host of Hinsdale Central defensemen.

Christian Bobak fuels Hinsdale Central running game in win over Lyons

June 16, 2018 at 2:05 p.m.

Hinsdale Central running back Christian Bobak was limited in the early part of the season with a minor leg injury, even missing the Red Devils' 42-7 victory over Downers Grove...

Guerin receiver Keith Franklin scores a touchdown during a Metro Suburban East showdown with Elmwood Park on Friday Oct. 2.

Guerin gets thumb’s up for dinner with Elmwood Park football team

June 16, 2018 at 2:18 p.m.

Before neighborhood rivals Guerin and Elmwood Park battled on the football field on Friday, Oct. 2, the teams did something earlier in the week that was downright neighborly. Players from...

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