Wheaton North came back from 14 points down and won 21-20 against Geneva, ending not only its four-game skid but also likely the Vikings’ four-year playoff streak.

L-P scored a go-ahead TD and conversion with 29.8 seconds left, but Kaneland responded with a 32-yard field goal as time expired for a 23-21 victory Friday at Howard Fellows Stadium.

On a potential game-winning two-point conversion from Wheaton Academy with 1:06 remaining in the game, Aurora Christian's Dom Klimpke knocked down a pass headed for the end zone to help the Eagles hold on for a 28-27 victory.

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Kaneland kicked a game winning field goal to defeat L-P 23-21 on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 at Howard Fellows Stadium.

Another proposal has been put forth to the Illinois High School Association in attempt to modify the football postseason. Monticello High School has submitted a proposal that will add a week the postseason structure and increase the playoff field from 256 to 384 teams.

Senior lineman and Lindenwood recruit Jaylen Torres has been an anchor in the trenches throughout his four-year varsity career at St. Francis. Through seven games this year, Torres has 8 sacks and 7 TFLs while posting 9 pancake blocks on the offensive line.

St. Charles East senior Kelsey Jacob, who won the No. 1 singles bracket at the DuKane Conference Championships, was voted as the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week.

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Geneva linebacker Tyler Drake, who recorded 12 tackles and a tackle for loss, and also went for 33 rushing yards and a touchdown against Glenbard North, is the Week 7 Friday Night Drive Team of the Week MVP.