Illinois Week 5 recaps: High school football
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Patrick Connors shoulders the load for Hinsdale Central, scores 4 TDs in win at Downers Grove South
Patrick Connors shoulders the load for Hinsdale Central, scores 4 TDs in win at Downers Grove South
Boston College baseball recruit Patrick Connors rushed for 153 yards and two TDs with starter Dominic Tresslar nicked up, took a screen pass 58 yards for a score and returned an interception 65 yards for a TD, leading Hinsdale Central to a 52-40 win at Downers Grove South.
Rockridge beats Newman in state-ranked TRAC Rock battle
Rockridge beats Newman in state-ranked TRAC Rock battle
Rockridge won in the trenches in a 26-6 win over Newman in a state-ranked battle in the Three Rivers Rock. Cullen Schwigen had a rushing score just before halftime and threw two long TDs to help the Rockets pull away in the second half
Explosive start fuels Wilmington’s 49-0 homecoming win over Manteno
Explosive start fuels Wilmington’s 49-0 homecoming win over Manteno
Wilmington scored four touchdowns on its first six plays from scrimmage and forced three Manteno turnovers in the first quarter to set the tone for a 49-0 homecoming win on Friday
Morris rides fast start to win at Kaneland in matchup of unbeatens
Morris rides fast start to win at Kaneland in matchup of unbeatens
Caed Curran and Mick Smith each ran for a pair of touchdowns and quarterback Brady Varner ran for a score and threw for another as Morris beat Kaneland, 42-21, during Friday night’s Interstate 8 Conference matchup of unbeatens in Maple Park.
FCW gets key stops at key times in 46-22 Wood Shed win over Ridgewood
FCW gets key stops at key times in 46-22 Wood Shed win over Ridgewood
Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland got a few big stops in big spots, leading to the Falcons scoring as 46-22 victory over Ridgewood at Woodland's homecoming Friday night.
Eddie Kowalcyzk, Marian Central run past Chicago Christian
Eddie Kowalcyzk, Marian Central run past Chicago Christian
Marian Central junior running back Eddie Kowalczyk ran for 202 yards and a pair of touchdowns as the Hurricanes ran away from Chicago Christian 43-0 in their Chicagoland Christian Conference game Friday night
Jacobs’ run game, timely plays lift Golden Eagles past Huntley in FVC action
Jacobs’ run game, timely plays lift Golden Eagles past Huntley in FVC action
Jacobs' run game was firing on all cylinders, while the Golden Eagles came up with timely plays, converting two fourth downs during a key third-quarter drive, in a 35-27 Fox Valley Conference win over Huntley on Friday.
St. Charles North storms back, stuns Batavia with game-winning 2-point conversion in final second
St. Charles North storms back, stuns Batavia with game-winning 2-point conversion in final second
St. Charles North scored two touchdowns in the final 2:41, with JT Padron finding EJ Mondesir with 0.9 seconds remaining, and then finding Chris Akepede on the ensuing two-point conversion to secure a 43-42 victory in a barnburner against Batavia.
Jonas Williams ties state passing touchdown record as Lincoln-Way East rolls over Naperville Central
Jonas Williams ties state passing touchdown record as Lincoln-Way East rolls over Naperville Central
Lincoln-Way East rolled past Naperville Central, and Jonas Williams tied the state's career passing touchdown record during a 44-7 Southwest Valley Blue victory.
Monmouth-Roseville spoils Princeton’s homecoming game 36-8
Monmouth-Roseville spoils Princeton’s homecoming game 36-8
Mon-Rose scored four times to take a 29-0 lead early in the fourth quarter on the way to a 36-8 victory on Princeton's homecoming.
Dundee-Crown posts 2nd straight shutout in FVC win over Crystal Lake South
Dundee-Crown posts 2nd straight shutout in FVC win over Crystal Lake South
Led by a strong, physical defensive line and a bevy of swift, hard-hitting linebackers, Dundee-Crown posted its second straight shutout with a 28-0 win over Crystal Lake South in Fox Valley Conference play Friday night.
Ray Hannemann, Richmond-Burton passing game on point in KRC win over Woodstock
Ray Hannemann, Richmond-Burton passing game on point in KRC win over Woodstock
Richmond-Burton QB Ray Hannemann threw for three touchdowns in the first half as the Rockets remained unbeaten with a 42-7 Kishwaukee River Conference victory over Woodstock on Friday night.
Dundee-Crown posts 2nd straight shutout in FVC win over Crystal Lake South
Dundee-Crown posts 2nd straight shutout in FVC win over Crystal Lake South
Led by a strong, physical defensive line and a bevy of swift, hard-hitting linebackers, Dundee-Crown posted its second straight shutout with a 28-0 win over Crystal Lake South in Fox Valley Conference play Friday night.
Luke Vanderwiel scores 4 TDs as Prairie Ridge keeps perfect season alive with win over McHenry
Luke Vanderwiel scores 4 TDs as Prairie Ridge keeps perfect season alive with win over McHenry
Prairie Ridge senior quarterback Luke Vanderwiel ran for 206 yards and scored four touchdowns as the Wolves beat McHenry 43-22 on Friday to keep their undefeated season alive through five weeks.
‘Just feels awesome’: Mendota snaps 16-game losing streak with win over Sherrard
‘Just feels awesome’: Mendota snaps 16-game losing streak with win over Sherrard
Mendota beat Sherrard 14-10 on Friday for its first victory since Sept. 20, 2023, snapping a 16-game losing streak for the Trojans
Plainfield Central avenges 2024 loss to Joliet Central by spoiling Steelmen homecoming
Plainfield Central avenges 2024 loss to Joliet Central by spoiling Steelmen homecoming
Joliet Central downed Plainfield Central in 2024 for its first win in five years. The Wildcats got their revenge Friday, downing the Steelmen on their homecoming night
Bradley-Bourbonnais gets contributions from all over in homecoming rout of Stagg
Bradley-Bourbonnais gets contributions from all over in homecoming rout of Stagg
The Boilermakers scored on their first offensive play and never looked back in Friday's homecoming win over Stagg, a win that moved them to 5-0 and qualified them for their fourth straight postseason trip.
Dixon sets tone from the start in BNC win in Oregon
Dixon sets tone from the start in BNC win in Oregon
Dixon had a punt return touchdown for its first score, then opened the second half with a kickoff return touchdown on the way to a 56-0 win over Oregon in their Big Northern Conference game Friday night at Landers-Loomis Field
Parker Halihan’s return to QB sparks Woodstock North
Parker Halihan’s return to QB sparks Woodstock North
Parker Halihan didn't start at quarterback last week for Woodstock North. The senior veteran did Friday night at Johnsburg and was the spark the Thunder needed, as he rushed for 170 yards and four touchdowns to lift North to a 27-13 win, spoiling the Skyhawks' homecoming
Eddie Kowalcyzk, Marian Central run past Chicago Christian
Eddie Kowalcyzk, Marian Central run past Chicago Christian
Marian Central junior running back Eddie Kowalczyk ran for 202 yards and a pair of touchdowns as the Hurricanes ran away from Chicago Christian 43-0 in their Chicagoland Christian Conference game Friday night
Luke Hendershott, Yorkville defense does it again, tops Oswego in matchup of unbeatens
Luke Hendershott, Yorkville defense does it again, tops Oswego in matchup of unbeatens
Jack Beetham threw a touchdown and ran for one as the Foxes won at Oswego 16-6 in a matchup of unbeatens to extend their best start since 2019
Sycamore wins battle up front, pulls away late in 35-7 win over Ottawa
Sycamore wins battle up front, pulls away late in 35-7 win over Ottawa
After a competitive, high-energy first half, Sycamore‘s physical ground game and defense proved to be the difference in a 35-7 victory over Ottawa on the Pirates' homecoming weekend.