Jacob Vetter blocks potential game-winning FG in final seconds to lead Johnsburg past Addison Trail
Johnsburg senior Jacob Vetter blocked a potential game-winning field goal with 9.6 seconds to play as the Skyhawks defeated Addison Trail 7-6 in their nonconference game Friday night.
Led by Justin Cobbs and Luke Tingley, Lincoln-Way Central runs past Providence 26-14
Lincoln-Way Central’s statistics were beyond gaudy Friday night, but the Knights’ best number was the score – 26-14 in their favor over Providence.
Richmond-Burton picks up signature win against Coal City
Senior Luke Johnson scored two second-half touchdowns as Richmond-Burton earned a signature win against Coal City Friday night, defeating the Coalers 24-20.
Brady Shule’s 6 TD passes lead Clifton Central past Momence
Momence at Clifton Central
Marquette earns first win, overpowers Madison 56-14 in home opener
Marquette Academy bounced back from a tough Week 1 loss with a dominant 56-14 win over Madison. The Crusaders set the tone early and jumped out to a 42-0 first-quarter lead.
Huntley rallies to beat Dundee-Crown in overtime
Huntley came back from a 21-0 deficit to beat Dundee-Crown 28-27 on Friday night after the Chargers failed to convert their two-point conversion in overtime. Malik Carter led a 61-yard drive to force OT.
St. Bede can’t stop Eureka, QB Lincoln Knapp in 35-0 defeat
St. Bede didn't cash in on an early opportunity and didn't get another one Friday in Eureka, losing 35-0 in a game Hornets QB Lincoln Knapp threw two TDs and ran in three more
Travis Moore’s interception, late rushing TD power DeKalb victory over Phillips
For the second week in a row, Travis Moore came up with a big interception for the DeKalb football team. Moore’s interception led to a DeKalb field goal, and the Barbs knocked off Phillips 26-8 on Friday
Luke Vanderwiel’s pick-six, 3 rushing TDs spark Prairie Ridge
Prairie Ridge quarterback Luke Vanderwiel rushed for three touchdown and returned an interception 60 yards for a TD, as the Wolves beat Jacobs 33-22 on Friday night to improve to 2-0 and 2-0 in the Fox Valley Conference.
Bradley-Bourbonnais’ defense shines again in win over Crete-Monee
The Boilermakers downed the Warriors 41-6, holding a talented Crete-Monee offense off the scoreboard for nearly 47 minutes
Downers Grove North’s Kevin Jay steps in at QB, helps lead blowout of Downers Grove South
Downers Grove North junior Kevin Jay ran for three touchdowns and also threw for a score in relief of Minnesota recruit Owen Lansu, and the Trojans beat Downers Grove South 55-13 for their 11th straight win in the crosstown series.
Oswego East’s Jasiah Watson celebrates birthday in style, career-high 208 yards, to win at Willowbrook
Oswego East senior Jasiah Watson celebrated his birthday in style with a career-high 208 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Wolves to a 24-7 win at Willowbrook.
Ottawa rolls to 50-14 victory over Streator in 104th meeting
Ottawa, behind 309 yards rushing and a 28-point second quarter, topped Streator 50-14 on Friday night at King Field in the 104th meeting between the two programs
Carter Grabowski’s career 225-yard night helps Kaneland hold off Lemont
Carter Grabowski had a career night with 225 yards and three touchdowns, and Kaneland needed to hold off visiting Lemont 42-37.
Rock Falls comes up just short to North Boone: Friday’s Sauk Valley football roundup
Rock Falls tied North Boone late before falling 21-14. Oregon beat Rockford Lutheran, Forreston won, Eastland-Pearl City beat Morrison 22-0, results in 8-man and more in Friday's Sauk Valley football roundup
Hampshire takes control in second half, runs away from Crystal Lake Central
Tymere Marshall and Jacob Ostrowski helped Hampshire take control after halftime as the Whip-Purs broke a 7-7 tie and went on to beat Crystal Lake Central 42-14 in their Fox Valley Conference game Friday night.
Mariano Velasco’s pick-six jumpstarts Oswego offense, defense to big win over Geneva
Mariano Velasco had a 25-yard pick-six on the first pass of the game, and Oswego carried that momentum on both sides of the ball for a 35-6 victory over Geneva.
QB Jeffry Schwab helps McHenry beat Crystal Lake South as Warriors move to 2-0
Senior quarterback Jeffry Schwab connected with wide receiver Haydn Schmidt for a 68-yard TD pass on the opening play, and McHenry rolled to a 43-7 win over Crystal Lake South to improve to 2-0.
Cullen Schwegen leads Rockridge at Princeton
Cullen Schwigen called his own number with Rockridge knocking on the door late in a tie game at Princeton on Friday night. There was little doubt that he would. He sneaked in from 3 yards out for the winning score to lift Rockridge to a 36-29 win over the Tigers
Donato Gatses (216 yards, 3 TDs), Glenbard North run over Benet
Donato Gatses rushed for 216 yards and three touchdowns, and Glenbard North shook off an early one-score deficit to run over Benet 41-15.
Jack Beetham, Yorkville pull away from halftime tie to beat Joliet West
Yorkville senior quarterback Jack Beetham threw for 206 yards and two touchdowns, and ran for a score, and the Foxes scored TDs on their first three drives of the second half to pull away from a halftime tie to beat visiting Joliet West 27-13
Chace Bachert, Caeden Curran lead Morris to smash mouth win over Mahomet-Seymour
Defensive linemen Chace Bachert finished with three sacks and two tackles for a loss, while Caeden Curran ran for 183 yards. That helped Morris earn a 33-14 win over Mahomet-Seymour
Sterling dominates Chicago Urban Prep in home win
Sterling started strong and made plenty of plays defensively in a 47-0 win over Chicago Urban Prep in Friday's home opener