Articles filed under Football Focus
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Local Fare: Former area standouts making their marks in NFL
Jan 22, 2022 6:03 PM - Among former Daily Herald area high school football stars, Jimmy Garoppolo has made the biggest name for himself in the NFL. And there are many others among the success stories. -
Suburban Skyview: Sun sets on football rivalry from 200 feet in the air
Oct 24, 2021 5:00 AM - In this week's edition of our Suburban Skyview photo column, our drone pilots take a look at the Cross town rivalarly game between Napverville Central and Naperville North as they face off in Benedetti--Wehrli Stadium at North Central College in Naperville. -
Wheaton North plays trick on state power ProvidenceSep 3, 2021 11:04 PM - Wheaton North's defense and special teams dominate, help lead Falcons to 30-7 victory over perennial state power Providence Catholic.
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Neuqua Valley grad, freshman QB Gronowski leads South Dakota State to FCS title game
May 12, 2021 10:57 AM - Mark Gronowski, a Neuqua Valley High grad, was a longshot to be the starting quarterback at South Dakota State as a freshman. But after starting every game, he'll lead the Jackrabbits into the FCS title game Sunday.
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Coach's Corner: Extraordinary sports journey isn't over for Titan Justin Leszynski
Apr 29, 2021 1:22 AM - This story may read like a little bit of a roller-coaster ride: Buckle your seat belts, please, for the twists, bumps, jumps and surprise turns, because there are certainly many more than one might normally expect for a high school student. But Glenbrook South's Justin Leszynski is definitely not your ordinary high school student. Not even close. -
Game on: High school sports to resume, including basketball soon and football in March
Jan 27, 2021 8:34 PM - It's game on for high school sports. The Illinois High School Association on Wednesday released a calendar for the remainder of the 2021 portion of the school year. Most notably, basketball competition can begin for schools in regions that have reached Phase 4 of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's Restore Illinois plan, after those schools have conducted seven practices. -
Lake Park football program on probation for one year after recruiting violations
Nov 23, 2019 3:22 PM - The football program at Lake Park High School is on probation for one year after an investigation revealed four years of recruiting violations. -
Illini complete biggest comeback in program history, become bowl-eligible
Nov 10, 2019 7:59 AM - Brandon Peters threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Daniel Barker with five seconds left, completing an incredible Illinois comeback to give the Illini a 37-34 victory over Michigan State on Saturday night. -
Swarming defense lifts Illinois over Rutgers 38-10
Nov 2, 2019 11:30 PM - Three defensive takeaways, including a pick-6, and timely offense carried red-hot Illinois past Rutgers 38-10 on Saturday. Dele Harding had 12 tackles and an interception return for a touchdown late in the game to lead Illinois (5-4, 3-3 Big Ten Conference). -
Images: St. Edward vs Chicago Orr
Nov 2, 2019 5:16 PM - Images from the IHSA playoff football game between the St. Edward Central Catholic High School Green Wave and Chicago Orr Saturday in Elgin at Greg True Field.
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