Willowbrook, on Mckenzie Edison’s TD catch in final seconds, edges Kenwood to advance to state semifinals

Prairie Ridge’s Jesse Kautz aims for healthy season

Prairie Ridge wingback Jesse Kautz missed all but five plays of his junior season after tearing up his right knee. He's healthy this year and is expected to be a key player for the defending Fox Valley Conference champions.

Wilmington’s Declan Moran eager to make his mark on Wildcats

Declan Moran is one of just a few returning starters from Wilmington's Class 2A state championship team, but he is ready to continue the Wildcat tradition.

CCL football: Providence scrimmages Fremd; Carmel holds joint practice with Loyola

CCL football teams returned to the field Wednesday. Providence hosted a scrimmage with Fremd, while Carmel faced off with Loyola in a joint practice. The Celtics made the IHSA Class 5A state finals and the Corsairs reached the second round of the Class 7A playoffs last year.

2026 IHSA football schedule release: 10 Bureau County games to watch in 2026

The 2026 IHSA football season will kick off a week earlier this season on Friday, Aug. 21. Here are nine Bureau County games to watch in 2026 including Bureau Valley, Hall, Princeton and St. Bede.

Bishop McNamara building on proud football tradition with addition of girls flag football

One of the area's proudest football schools is growing this fall, as Bishop McNamara is joining the girls flag football ranks.