North Chicago linebacker Caleb Fitts doesn’t punt just for kicks. He can ‘boom the ball.’ Is college football next? September 24, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Fitts averages 42.5 yards per punt with an average hang time of 4.17 seconds.
As brothers Jack and Max Hembrey play their best football, Grant wins. They wouldn’t have it any other way. September 19, 2024 at 11:06 a.m. Jack Hembrey is healthy and playing like it in his third season as Grant's center, while Max Hembrey has become a big-play receiver.
Steve Reaven’s football rankings and players of the week for Lake County September 19, 2024 at 6:56 a.m. Libertyville rises to No. 1, while Grant returns to the rankings.
Ian Murray likes to make QBs feel the rush. He wants Mundelein to experience more rare ‘playoff air.’ September 17, 2024 at 10:44 a.m. Murray has recorded a sack in two of three games for Mundelein, which last made the playoffs in 2004.
Blaise LaVista knows ‘one of us is going to eat’ for Libertyville. The Division I prospect gets his fill again. September 19, 2024 at 5:55 a.m. LaVista makes 90-yard and 95-yard touchdown catches during Libertyville's win against Stevenson.
Steve Reaven’s Lake County football rankings and players of the week September 19, 2024 at 6:04 a.m. There's a new No. 1 in Lake County as multiple teams rise in the rankings.
Mason Strader points the way for Libertyville’s defense: ‘He’s exactly what a team needs’ September 12, 2024 at 10:17 a.m. Strader's attention to detail makes him not only an effective safety but also a helpful teammate.
Stevenson’s Thomas Simmons, among state’s top hurdlers, is leaping for passes again: ‘He’s catching everything’ September 10, 2024 at 10:17 a.m. A safety last season, Simmons is starting at wide receiver, his preferred position, and is making an impact.
Mac Jones confidently leads Deerfield, which has confidence in his mindset. ‘It’s never been about him.’ September 7, 2024 at 1:07 a.m. Jones completed 14 of 19 passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns against Highland Park on Friday.
Lucas Gordon seemingly comes out of nowhere. But Highland Park isn’t surprised. ‘He’s always been the guy.’ September 5, 2024 at 10:51 a.m. Gordon racked up 240 receiving yards and three touchdowns during Highland Park's season opener.