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Wauconda’s Colton Zak disrupts Grayslake North’s offense, as usual. But his first touchdown? ‘Exhilarating.’

September 19, 2026 at 1:32 a.m.

Wauconda sophomore Colton Zak, who frequently collapses the pocket around Grayslake North quarterback Jaylen Newkirk, also scores his first varsity touchdown.

One of state’s top wrestlers, Brian Hart returns to football to keep Wauconda on winning track: ‘It’s my turn’

September 17, 2026 at 8:13 a.m.

Brian Hart, who didn't play last year so he could focus on wrestling, is a two-way starter for playoff-bound Wauconda and has rushed for five touchdowns in four games.

Mundelein defensive line coach Lucas Zepeda, left, and his brother, junior lineman Reyes Zepeda

Reyes Zepeda is 4th sibling to play sports at Mundelein. Starring for oldest brother is ‘a great inspiration.’

September 16, 2026 at 8:16 a.m.

Mundelein junior Reyes Zepeda, a two-way starter, has six tackles for loss on a defensive line coached by his brother Lucas.

Steve Reaven’s high school football rankings and Week 4 top players for Lake County

September 15, 2026 at 8:49 a.m.

Zion-Benton, Grayslake North, Libertyville and Lake Zurich all move up as Highland Park returns to the top 10.

Doltyn Longtin, who can see Grant’s stadium from his house, shines under those lights: ‘It’s definitely cool’

September 15, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

Growing up a Hail Mary throw from school property, Grant running back Doltyn Longtin has been waiting for this opportunity.

Kevin James makes 2 TD catches as Zion-Benton improves to 4-0 for first time this century: ‘Way, way better’

September 11, 2026 at 8:58 a.m.

Cleared to play after being diagnosed with a heart condition, Kevin James helps Zion-Benton beat Stevenson for the first time since 1995.

Carmel WR Kyron Hart is a different player this season. The Division I prospect knows ‘this is my time.’

September 10, 2026 at 9:16 a.m.

Carmel's Kyron Hart knows wide receivers have to do more than catch passes to be effective, and he brings it all to the table.

Round Lake’s Devin Powell comes a long way in football. ‘Look at him now.’ He has become a star.

September 9, 2026 at 11:09 a.m.

Round Lake senior wide receiver Devin Powell has 23 catches for 448 yards and six touchdowns in the past two games.

Steve Reaven’s high school football rankings and Week 3 top players for Lake County

September 8, 2026 at 8:59 a.m.

Antioch and Wauconda stay on top, and Highland Park's Gustav Crane and Libertyville's Kaden Butt are the players of the week.

Libertyville can rely on Jacob Syc, who tackles multiple positions on both sides of ball. ‘They needed me.’

September 8, 2026 at 7:03 a.m.

Libertyville's Jacob Syc, who has moved from defensive lineman to linebacker, has also played left guard and center this season.

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