Burlington Central takes control in second half, defeats Jacobs in FVC action

Cooper Beaty, after big sophomore season, leads Plano as two-way threat

Plano's Cooper Beaty is a hard one to miss on the football field. He led the Reapers with 85 tackles and also scored three touchdowns as a sophomore. Now the junior, who will play linebacker and multiple positions offensively, leads a Plano team looking to improve on 1-8 finish.

Bolingbrook 5-star DL Darieon Prescott commits to Notre Dame

Bolingbrook five-star defensive lineman Darieon Prescott, a rising junior and the No. 1 prospect in the state’s 2028 class, announced his commitment to Notre Dame during a live broadcast of the Pat McAfee Show on ESPN Monday afternoon.

Joint practice provides measuring stick for Hall, Marquette

With the regular season less than a month away, Hall and Marquette squared off in a summer joint practice in Ottawa on Friday to gauge their development. The Red Devils and Crusaders left with confidence in their progress and a clearer picture of what still needs work.

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.