Fenwick Preps

As the girls basketball season tips off this week, here are previews of teams from around the Suburban Life coverage area.

Lyons senior wide receiver/defensive back Travis Stamm and Downers Grove North senior linebacker/running back Jake Gregorio were among Suburban Life area football players named to the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association All-State teams released Wednesday.

St. Laurence regained its explosivness at the beginning of the playoffs with the return of some key players. Plus more CCL/ESCC notes on Mount Carmel, Montini and CCL/ESCC numbers.

Downers Grove North hosted Fenwick football on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2024 in a Class 7A second-round game in Downers Grove.

Antonio Kollintzas knocked a 28-yard field goal through the uprights as time expired, giving host Downers Grove North a 13-10 win over Fenwick in the Class 7A second round defensive battle on Saturday.

Fenwick faces Downers Grove North in Round 2 of the 2024 Class 7A IHSA football playoffs. Friday Night Drive correspondent Scott Schmid will have live updates, scores and news from the game

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.

Here are previews and picks for all the second-round games for teams in the Suburban Life coverage area.

DePaul Prep continued its historic season Saturday by winning its first-ever playoff game. Plus more CCL/ESCC notes on a withdrawn bid to cancel the Prep Bowl, Fenwick, Brother Rice and CCL/ESCC playoff statistics.

Fenwick made critical plays Saturday afternoon to beat Brother Rice, 12-7, in River Grove and advance to the second round of the Class 7A playoffs. The Friars won their first playoff game since 2021 when they captured the 5A title.

Fenwick hosted Brother Rice in a Class 7A first-round football game on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 in Oak Park.

Brother Rice faces Fenwick in Round 1 of the 2024 Class 7A IHSA football playoffs. Friday Night Drive reporter Michal Dwojak will have live updates, scores and news from the game

The CCL/ESCC announced its 2024 season awards for each of the six divisions. Here are all the coach and individual awards, including all-conference honors.

Here are previews and picks for all the first-round games for teams in the Suburban Life coverage area.

Benet is entering the playoffs for the first time since 2019 on the right note after winning the Purple in Week 9, its first CCL/ESCC division crown. Plus more notes on Marmion, Loyola, Mount Carmel and playoff statistics.

Here are the first-round matchups for each CCL/ESCC team. Dates and times will be updated when confirmed.

Here are previews and picks for Week 8's games for the 2024 season for teams in the Suburban Life coverage area.

With one week left to earn playoff qualification, there are plenty of CCL/ESCC teams battling for a spot. Here are where teams stand before Week 9 kicks off.

There is only one week left to earn a spot in the postseason, and plenty of Suburban Life area teams still are battling for a spot. Here are where teams stand before Week 9 kicks off.

Here are previews and picks for Week 8's games for the 2024 season for teams in the Suburban Life coverage area.

There’s two weeks left to earn playoff qualification and there are plenty of CCL/ESCC teams battling for a spot. Here are where teams stand before Week 8 kicks off.

Loyola's defense has turned a corner over the past three weeks, highlighted in a 42-6 win over Providence on Saturday. Plus more CCL/ESCC notes on Marist, Mount Carmel, Joliet Catholic and playoff chances.

There are only two weeks left to earn a spot in the postseason, and plenty of Suburban Life area teams still are battling for a spot. Here are where teams stand before Week 8 kicks off.

Auburn recruit Nate Marshall and the Fenwick defense forced three turnovers in the first half, and the Friars went on to a dominating 42-7 win at Benet in a matchup of 5-1 teams.

Here are previews and picks for Week 7's games for the 2024 season for teams in the Suburban Life coverage area.

DePaul Prep rallied in the fourth quarter against St. Viator on Friday to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2015. Plus more CCL/ESCC notes on Brother Rice, Fenwick, Nazareth and St. Rita.

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.

Here are previews and picks for Week 6's games for the 2024 season for teams in the Suburban Life coverage area.

The 2024 football season has presented plenty of memorable moments in the CCL/ESCC through five weeks. Here are five of the most interesting numbers from around the megaconference.

Here are previews and picks for Week 5's games for the 2024 season for teams in the Suburban Life coverage area.

Jamen Williams threw for 145 yards and two touchdowns, Jalen Morgan ran for 84 yards and picked up three clutch first downs on the final drive and Fenwick chewed up the final 5:18 of the clock to hold off visiting Montini 14-10.

Montini faces Fenwick in Week 4 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive correspondent Melvin Tate will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Here are previews and picks for Week 4's games for the 2024 season for teams in the Suburban Life coverage area.

Friday night’s victory by Joliet Catholic over Fenwick, a 14-13 outcome that was every bit as close as the score indicates, gets a place of honor in the Hilltopper Grit Hall of Fame.

Fenwick faces Joliet Catholic in Week 3 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive correspondent Tim Cronin will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Here are previews and picks for Week 3's games for the 2024 season for teams in the Suburban Life coverage area.

Fenwick rallied around their coach in the second half to beat St. Ignatius on Friday. Plus more CCL/ESCC notes on DePaul Prep's and St. Laurence's 2-0 starts, Marist's game-tying play, Brother Rice miscues and Jack Lausch set to start, Loyola goes under the lights.

Wheaton Academy senior Jeremy Johanik is the third brother to don the Warriors' uniform, and is a two-way starter for a Warriors' team eyeing another deep playoff run after reaching the Class 4A semifinals. That, plus notes on 2-0 Montini, Benet and Fenwick from Bob Narang.

Here is a previews and picks for Week 2's games for the 2024 season for teams in the Suburban Life coverage area.

Saturday was a special moment for Marist head coach Mike Fitzgerald as he returned to the RedHawks sideline. Plus more CCL/ESCC notes on St. Francis' defense, Carmel's Trae Taylor, Mount Carmel's and Loyola's defense and Brother Rice's young offense.

Frankie Hosty and Jamen Williams each threw touchdown passes and Jalen Morgan ran for two TDs as Fenwick – making its return to Oak Park Stadium for the first time since 2005 – shut out Oak Park-River Forest 30-0.

Here is a previews and picks for Week 1's games for the 2024 season for teams in the Suburban Life coverage area.

The 2024 girls volleyball season starts this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Suburban Life coverage area.

The 2024 boys soccer season starts this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Suburban Life coverage area.

Fenwick senior Nathaniel Marshall, one of the top defensive linemen in the nation, announced he changed his commitment from Michigan to Auburn in a post on Instagram on Friday.

Carmel, Montini and St. Laurence will try to build upon deep playoff runs last year while Fenwick will try to make their return in the CCL/ESCC White.

Presenting the 2024 Suburban Life All-Area Softball Team.

Senior shortstop and Colgate recruit Analisa Raffaelli of sectional champion IC Catholic Prep was named Class 2A All-State first team by the Illinois Coaches Association, leading area players earning All-State recognition in voting released this past weekend.

Sophie Stone struck out 10 in five innings of relief and Fenwick scored all of its runs in the bottom of the third, as the Friars beat Waterloo 4-2 to capture third place in the Class 3A state tournament for the highest finish in school history.

The Friars prevailed 2-1 in Lisle for the program’s first downstate berth since 1988 and only second overall. Fenwick (17-9) plays Pontiac (29-7) in the 3A state semifinals at 10 a.m. Friday in Peoria.