Jake Hadaway’s journey to Naperville North’s varsity soccer team is a remarkable one. Last year, he wasn’t part of the Class 3A state championship team, nor did he play for the top junior varsity team. However, in his debut varsity season, Hadaway is making a significant impact. His presence was felt during a match against...
Week 3 of high school football had fewer surprises compared to the initial weeks. The leading teams held their positions with minor upsets. Despite the calm, several significant performances emerged. An unusual fact stood out: five Southland teams are 3-0 and seem likely to secure playoff spots before Labor Day. Oak Lawn’s Revenge and South...
Neuqua Valley junior receiver Will Kalish sees former player Mike Dudek as a major inspiration. Though Kalish has never met Dudek, he has watched his highlights on YouTube. Dudek set school records in receptions, yards, and touchdowns before graduating in 2014 and playing for the University of Illinois. “He’s one of my biggest idols,” Kalish...
Week 3 of high school football in Chicagoland featured several standout performances and exciting games. Here’s how some of the teams fared: Lincoln-Way East vs. Homewood-Flossmoor Lincoln-Way East displayed a strong defensive performance, leading to a 38-7 victory over Homewood-Flossmoor in the SouthWest Suburban Conference. Junior linebacker Ryan Manzke secured an interception and returned it...
In the world of varsity football, some players transition gradually into their roles. Grayslake North quarterback Jaylen Newkirk faced a different path. After a large class graduated in 2025, including standout Mitchell Hughes, Newkirk stepped into Hughes’ shoes as the starting quarterback. This shift came at the start of his sophomore year after playing wide...
Ulysses Morales from Oak Forest has found himself in an unexpected position in football, despite his longstanding passion for soccer. As a senior midfielder, Morales began kicking for the Bengals during his sophomore year and committed to Illinois football in June. Although he contemplated quitting soccer, he decided the demanding schedule was worthwhile. “The football...
Haven Enselman, a talented setter at Marist High School, achieved a significant milestone over the weekend by surpassing 1,000 career assists in her high school volleyball career, only six matches into her sophomore season. Enselman shared her excitement by saying, “It’s definitely a big accomplishment and has been a dream of mine.” On Saturday, she...
Peyton ‘Pop’ Houston on ‘God. Family. Football.’ Peyton ‘Pop’ Houston, a standout high school quarterback, recently appeared on ‘America’s Newsroom’ to discuss his experiences. The future LSU quarterback also stars in the Fox Nation series ‘God. Family. Football.’ In the series, Houston shares insights on maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA while excelling on the football...
Participation in tackle football at the high school level is rising again after a decade-long decline. The resurgence follows the pandemic and is attributed to changes in safety protocols, but fresh concerns have emerged from a recent study. Coach John Hart has transformed his approach to high school football practices over the past 15 years....
Xavier Pratt played a crucial role in Homewood-Flossmoor’s recent win by scoring a pivotal touchdown that energized the team’s offense after a sluggish beginning. Following his score, Pratt, who is a junior receiver and tight end, effortlessly switched to executing the long snap for the extra point. This role demands precision and attracts attention only...