Illinois Week 4 recaps: High school football
Listen to audio recaps of our high school football coverage in northern Illinois for Week 4
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Plainfield North runs all over previously unbeaten Romeoville 49-0
Plainfield North runs all over previously unbeaten Romeoville 49-0
Romeoville came in undefeated, but Plainfield North left with the win Friday 49-0 thanks to a powerful rushing attack led by Julian Rodriguez.
Jamen Williams, Jalen Morgan help Fenwick grind out win over Montini
Jamen Williams, Jalen Morgan help Fenwick grind out win over Montini
Jamen Williams threw for 145 yards and two touchdowns, Jalen Morgan ran for 84 yards and picked up three clutch first downs on the final drive and Fenwick chewed up the final 5:18 of the clock to hold off visiting Montini 14-10.
Zach Hermanson’s 52-yard field goal key as West tops Central in battle of unbeaten Lincoln-Ways
Zach Hermanson’s 52-yard field goal key as West tops Central in battle of unbeaten Lincoln-Ways
Lincoln-Way West pulled out a 17-12 win over Lincoln-Way Central thanks in large part to a school-record 52-yard field goal by senior kicker Zach Hermanson.
Logan Abams makes game-saving tackle, Cary-Grove holds off hot passing game of Huntley
Logan Abams makes game-saving tackle, Cary-Grove holds off hot passing game of Huntley
Cary-Grove senior Logan Abrams ran for 239 yards and three TDs and made a game-saving tackle, chasing down Huntley quarterback Malik Carter on fourth down in the closing minutes as the Trojans escaped with a 34-27 Fox Valley Conference win Friday night
Coal City’s air attack, defense overwhelm in 49-13 win at Streator
Coal City’s air attack, defense overwhelm in 49-13 win at Streator
All three phases were clicking for Coal City on Friday night, as a fast start quickly turned into a nightmare for Streator, resulting in a 49-13 victory for the Coalers.
Crystal Lake South’s offense gets on track in win against Crystal Lake Central
Crystal Lake South’s offense gets on track in win against Crystal Lake Central
Crystal Lake South erupted for 293 yards of offense – 221 of them through the air – and employed a bend-but-don’t-break defense in posting a 34-7 win over Crystal Lake Central Friday night. QB Michael Silvius and WR Noah Franch connected for 200 yards and two TDs.
Tate Beran’s fourth-quarter pick snatches back momentum for Geneva in win over Wheaton Warrenville South
Tate Beran’s fourth-quarter pick snatches back momentum for Geneva in win over Wheaton Warrenville South
With Wheaton Warrenville South driving to get within one score, Geneva's Tate Beran jumped in front of a Tigers receiver to not only secure the interception, but also a 28-7 Vikings' victory Friday night in DuKane Conference play.
Jacobs puts it all together in 35-6 topping of McHenry
Jacobs puts it all together in 35-6 topping of McHenry
After a pair of tough losses, Jacobs felt it was simply a complete and mistake-free performance away from getting back on track. The Golden Eagles got that performance Friday at McHenry.
Mac is back: Bishop McNamara dominates Chicago Christian for homecoming win
Mac is back: Bishop McNamara dominates Chicago Christian for homecoming win
The Fightin' Irish scored three touchdowns on their first five plays to set the tone for a 75-0 win over Chicago Christian in which the defense held the Knights to negative yardage on the night.
Dundee-Crown’s offensive line paves way for homecoming win against Hampshire
Dundee-Crown’s offensive line paves way for homecoming win against Hampshire
Linemen Zach Anderson, Anthony Looze, Kevin Kurnat, Xavier Ingram and Alejandro Gonzalez helped pave the way for a big night Friday as Dundee-Crown ran away for a 24-0 win over Hampshire in their Fox Valley Conference game.
Downers Grove South’s Daniel Mensah takes center stage after fireworks show, scores 4 TDs to beat Willowbrook
Downers Grove South’s Daniel Mensah takes center stage after fireworks show, scores 4 TDs to beat Willowbrook
Downers Grove South's Daniel Mensah took center stage after a halftime featuring a 7-minute fireworks show, scoring three of his four touchdowns to power a 35-23 win over visiting Willowbrook for the Mustangs' first win.
Ben Anderson’s breakout game leads Sycamore past Rochelle in early, crucial I-8 battle
Ben Anderson’s breakout game leads Sycamore past Rochelle in early, crucial I-8 battle
Ben Anderson had seven catches for 115 yards and three touchdowns, plus an interception on defense, as Sycamore's two-minute offense came through in a come-from-behind, 27-22 win over Rochelle
Morris defense dominates, Caeden Curran scores 4 TDs in rout of L-P
Morris defense dominates, Caeden Curran scores 4 TDs in rout of L-P
The Morris defense dominated and Caeden Curran scored four touchdowns in a 48-0 win over La Salle-Peru on Friday.
DeKalb, Hiawatha roll to wins: Daily Chronicle Week 4 football roundup
DeKalb, Hiawatha roll to wins: Daily Chronicle Week 4 football roundup
Cole Latimer ran for three touchdowns and threw two more to Davon Grant to lead DeKalb past Stagg and Tim Pruitt tallied four scores for Hiawatha in Friday's Daily Chronicle football roundup.
Hall-PC escapes with thrilling homecoming victory over Sherrard
Hall-PC escapes with thrilling homecoming victory over Sherrard
Aiden Redcliff scored on a 59-yard screen pass with 1:16 left to lift Hall-Putnam County to an 18-15 win over Sherrard on Friday.
Milledgeville pulls away from Polo in Battle of the Blacktop
Milledgeville pulls away from Polo in Battle of the Blacktop
After a defensive slugfest in the first half, Milledgeville answered Polo's third-quarter score with three straight touchdowns in a 28-6 victory in the Battle for the Blacktop on Friday night in Polo.
Newman’s Matthew Blackert, ‘the Harmon Bullet,’ runs wild in 40-14 win at Orion
Newman’s Matthew Blackert, ‘the Harmon Bullet,’ runs wild in 40-14 win at Orion
Matthew Blackert, 'the Harmon Bullet,' ran for over 170 yards and three touchdowns in No. 3 Newman's 40-14 win at Orion on Friday night.
Nazareth, on Billy Harding’s game-winning field goal, edges IC Catholic Prep in CCL/ESCC Green thriller
Nazareth, on Billy Harding’s game-winning field goal, edges IC Catholic Prep in CCL/ESCC Green thriller
Sophomore left-footer Billy Harding connected on a career-high 39-yard attempt with seven seconds remaining, giving visiting Nazareth a 24-21 victory over IC Catholic Prep in the CCL/ESCC Green conference opener in Elmhurst.
High school football: Week 4 results, recaps for every game in the Suburban Life area
High school football: Week 4 results, recaps for every game in the Suburban Life area
Here are Week 4 results and recaps for all the games from around the Suburban Life coverage area.
High school football: Week 4 results; recaps for every game in the Kendall County area
High school football: Week 4 results; recaps for every game in the Kendall County area
Here are results and recaps from all the Week 4 games from around the Record Newspapers coverage area.
Indiana commit Jameson Purcell powers Maine South to long-awaited win over Barrington
Indiana commit Jameson Purcell powers Maine South to long-awaited win over Barrington
Indiana commit Jameson Purcell threw for 238 yards and three touchdowns, and also ran for 65 yards, to power Maine South past Barrington 41-21 for the Hawks' first win in the series since 2016.
St. Charles North showcases quick strikes in big second quarter, wins going away at Wheaton North
St. Charles North showcases quick strikes in big second quarter, wins going away at Wheaton North
St. Charles North scored three touchdowns covering 70-plus yards in a 4½-minute span in the second quarter to build a four-touchdown lead on its way to a convincing 34-12 victory over DuKane Conference foe Wheaton North Wheaton North in Wheaton.
Batavia doubles up Lake Park behind dominant ground game
Batavia doubles up Lake Park behind dominant ground game
Batavia's Preston Brummel and Henry Hahn combined for 245 yards on the ground and five touchdowns, as the Bulldogs grinded their way to a 42-21 victory over Lake Park on Friday.
Jackson Cacini’s 5 first-half TDs, near perfect night powers Prospect past Maine West
Jackson Cacini’s 5 first-half TDs, near perfect night powers Prospect past Maine West
Prospect junior quarterback Jackson Cacini completed 13 passes, including five for touchdowns in the first half, to power Prospect to a 56-8 homecoming win over Maine West.
Clifton Central stays unbeaten with 35-21 homecoming win over Oakwood
Clifton Central stays unbeaten with 35-21 homecoming win over Oakwood
After outlasting a lengthy weather delay late in the first half, Clifton Central outscored Oakwood 22-7 in the second half Friday to pick up a 35-21 homecoming win and improve to 4-0 on the season.
Princeton gets after it against Kewanee
Princeton gets after it against Kewanee
After taking a week off with a forfeit win over Sherrard, the Princeton football team returned in action in a big way with a 63-12 runaway win over longtime rival Kewanee
Kameron McGee, Brother Rice defense stand tall against Loyola
Kameron McGee, Brother Rice defense stand tall against Loyola
Kameron McGee posted two sacks, Brother Rice held Loyola to 21 rushing yards and the Crusaders remained undefeated with a 28-6 victory against the Ramblers in CCL/ESCC Blue action Friday night
Cedric Terrell III sparks Kays comeback, Bradley-Bourbonnais stays unbeaten: Daily Journal’s Friday roundup
Cedric Terrell III sparks Kays comeback, Bradley-Bourbonnais stays unbeaten: Daily Journal’s Friday roundup
Cedric Terrell III caught a pair of touchdowns and had a last-minute pick six to seal a comeback win at Normal, Bradley-Bourbonnais stayed unbeaten and more in Friday's Daily Journal football roundup.
Jackson Loth throws 3 TDs to lead Naperville Central past Neuqua Valley
Jackson Loth throws 3 TDs to lead Naperville Central past Neuqua Valley
A week after losing a 5-3 game, Jackson Loth threw three TDs to lead Naperville Central to a 24-17 win over Neuqua Valley.
Seneca fights off Genoa-Kingston, 35-28
Seneca fights off Genoa-Kingston, 35-28
The Seneca Fighting Irish improved to 4-0 on the season with a hard-fought 35-28 victory over host Genoa-Kingston on Friday night.
Sam Vandello, Marengo emerge from battle of unbeatens at Woodstock
Sam Vandello, Marengo emerge from battle of unbeatens at Woodstock
In a battle of undefeated teams at Woodstock, Sam Vandello and his three touchdown passes allowed Marengo to stay perfect with a road win on Friday.
Sterling has comeback for the ages at UT: Friday’s Sauk Valley football roundup
Sterling has comeback for the ages at UT: Friday’s Sauk Valley football roundup
Trailing 21-3 at conference-leading United Township, Sterling had a comeback for the ages as the Golden Warriors won 49-28. Dixon and Oregon rolled, Forreston beat Morrison 36-21 and more in Friday's Sauk Valley football roundup.
Clutch two-point conversion stop preserves Montini’s 31-29 win over Fenwick
Clutch two-point conversion stop preserves Montini’s 31-29 win over Fenwick
A failed two-point try that could have tied it was the difference as Montini bested Fenwick 31-29 Friday night.