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Montini Catholic high school football

Back from an ACL injury, Montini’s Laddie Asay spearheading Broncos defense

After missing his junior season to an ACL injury, Montini's Laddie Asay watched the Broncos finish 12-2 and win the IHSA 3A state championship. Now healthy and a team captain, Asay is motivated to lead to Broncos to a second straight state title.

By Russ Hodges●

September 25, 2025 at 1:58 pm CDT

Suburban Life football notebook: Illinois commit Will Vala takes expanded role for short-handed Downers North

Illinois recruit Will Vala has taken on an expanded role for a Downers Grove North team without injured quarterback Owen Lansu, playing some running back and receiver. That, Lemont takes care of business to move back to .500 and kids keying Montini's 4-0 start in football notes.

By Bob Narang●

September 24, 2025 at 3:35 pm CDT

CCL/ESCC Week 4 Notebook: Providence, Marmion kick off divisional play with wins

Providence and Marmion are rolling into divisional play, Joliet Catholic stunned Marist on a scramble-drill touchdown and Nazareth held off IC Catholic Prep on a game-winning field goal. Montini held off Fenwick to stay unbeaten and Mount Carmel rolled over St. Ignatius

By Russ Hodges●

September 24, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

What we learned in Week 4: Undefeated teams under attack

Previously undefeated teams fell left and right and sets up some interesting chases for some schools in their quest to make the playoffs. Steve Soucie takes a look at what we learned in Week 4.

By Steve Soucie●

September 22, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

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.

By Geoffrey Clark – Daily Herald Media Group●

September 19, 2025 at 11:28 pm CDT