Bob Narang

St. Charles East freshman forward Brooklyn Schilb almost had a double-double in her varsity debut, but it wasn't enough as the Saints fell to Waubonsie Valley 77-61 in their season opener Monday.

St. Francis junior wide receiver Zach Washington is one of the top players in the state. His goal is to make St. Francis the TOP team in the state, but the Spartans have a tough test at Sycamore this week. That, York's offensive line paves path back to quarterfinals and more.

Jake Cestone hauled in three touchdown receptions, and Garrett Reese intercepted a pass to power Nazareth to a 42-20 victory in LaGrange Park.

Henry Knoll's goal in the 69th minute – his 25th of the season – sent Prairie Ridge past Lemont 1-0 in the Class 2A third-place on Saturday in Hoffman Estates.

York senior linebacker Evan Gaughan, after missing most of last season with a broken collarbone in Week 4, had made an impact in his return, leading the Dukes in tackles. That, Willowbrook's big Round 1 win and more in Bob Narang's football notes.

All of Geneva’s stars performed at a high level on Saturday afternoon. The Vikings opened up the Class 6A first-round playoffs with a resounding 49-7 rout over Amundsen.

The addition of running back and linebacker London Leflore, a transfer from South Elgin, is a big factor in Wheaton Academy's 8-1 season as the Warriors prepare for a playoff rematch with Sandwich. That, plus notes on Glenbard South and Nazareth from Bob Narang.

Kayden Smith ran for 90 yards and two touchdowns in two-plus quarters of action and Keon Maggitt caught two TD passes from Dominic West as Downers Grove South beat Addison Trail 38-14 to wrap up the West Suburban Gold title.

Lyons closing in on first 9-0 regular season since 1943, junior wide receiver Trenton Walker's emergence for Nazareth and more in Bob Narang's Suburban Life football notes.

Logan Malachuk threw for 263 yards and five touchdowns and Lesroy Tittle scored on a 59-yard TD, as Nazareth showed no rust after a bye week due to a forfeit, blowing out Benet 62-14.

Semin Razman recorded a hat trick to run his season total to 21 goals, and Wheaton Warrenville South beat St. Charles East 4-1 to secured its first-ever DuKane Conference title in the seventh year of the league. That, plus Glenbard West to play for Glenbard Cup in soccer notes.

Riverside-Brookfield’s Carter Shelby didn't start playing football until his freshman year. Now the senior offensive lineman is a key leader for a Bulldogs' team that, despite graduating 18 starters from last year, is closing in on a playoff bid. Read more in Bob Narang's notes.

Oswego East nearly knocked off a second second highly-ranked opponent in three days, but No. 1 Naperville North scored four goals in the final 12-plus minutes for a 5-2 nonconference win.

Timothy Christian, which on Tuesday became the first outright winner in the Chicagoland Christian Conference, on Friday will face York in the "Battle of Elmhurst" under the Friday night lights. That, IC Catholic Prep's big win and Morton forward's four-goal night in soccer notes.

Glenbard South's Joey Villa had the size and experience to play quarterback. One problem? The Raiders were set there. Here's how they found a way to get the 'game changer' on the field. That, plus Northwestern-bound Michael O'Connell just scratching the surface for Glenbard West.