With 56 seconds left in OT, St. Laurence’s Juan Hernandez senses only one thing on a breakaway. ‘I got this.’ November 3, 2025 at 11:41 p.m. Juan Hernandez scores on breakaway with 56 seconds left in OT as St. Laurence wins 2-1 in supersectional.
Central Michigan commit Colton Benaitis becomes safety valve for Lockport. ‘Undefeated with him on the field.’ November 1, 2025 at 11:16 p.m. Colton Benaitis comes through with key interception as Lockport holds off Sandburg for 21-14 first-round win.
It’s now hip to be Carter Krynski. He returns from two surgeries to lead Lincoln-Way Central. ‘I’m overjoyed.’ November 1, 2025 at 3:46 p.m. Carter Krynski leads stingy defense as Lincoln-Way Central rolls to 3-0 win over Lincoln-Way West for sectional title.
Moving from safety to quarterback, Jimmy McDermott puts mind to good use for St. Laurence. ‘I like thinking.’ October 31, 2025 at 11:11 p.m. Jimmy McDermott throws 31-yard TD pass and runs for 70-yard TD in St. Laurence's 49-19 win over Oak Lawn.
Yamir Toto develops playoff persona for Bremen. And it leads to stunning upset of Lemont. ‘I feel more hyped.’ October 29, 2025 at 10:54 p.m. Yamir Toto converts game-winner as Bremen rallies from a two-goal deficit to stun top-seeded Lemont 3-2.
Steve Millar’s 5 high school football games to watch in the Southland and first-round playoff predictions October 29, 2025 at 6:28 p.m. St. Laurence, Lincoln-Way Central, Lincoln-Way East, Sandburg and Mount Carmel are picks to click for first round.
Moving up top from defender, Cohen Cox wastes little time in scoring for Lincoln-Way West. ‘I couldn’t wait.’ October 28, 2025 at 9:13 p.m. Cohen Cox scores first goal of the season to help Lincoln-Way West continue Cinderella run by stunning Stagg 1-0.
Steve Millar’s 4 takeaways from Week 9 of the high school football season in the Southland October 27, 2025 at 6:49 p.m. Six bubble teams make it, local first-round matchups, Cinderella watch and Crete-Monee opens eyes for playoffs.
Steve Millar’s high school football rankings and Week 9 top players for the Daily Southtown October 25, 2025 at 11:32 p.m. Sandburg moves up after beating Lincoln-Way East, while Crete-Monee enters rankings again.
Jesus Salazar, a playmaker, scores key goal as St. Laurence ousts crosstown rival Reavis. ‘Took care of that.’ October 25, 2025 at 4:32 p.m. Jesus Salazar's goal seals 4-2 win for St. Laurence over crosstown rival Reavis in a Class 3A regional final.