Highland senior defensive end Jace Harris made an immediate impact on Friday, disrupting Whiting’s offense with a tackle for a loss in the opening series. Known for his dual role, the 6-foot, 280-pound Harris also pressured the quarterback, resulting in an errant pass. Harris commented, “I feel like I was doing really well getting off...
St. Charles North High School employs a dual quarterback system featuring sophomore Dashel Von Qualen and senior Landon Conroy. Both have been effective in their roles, contributing to the team’s strong start with a 2-0 record this season. In their latest victory, a 56-21 win against South Elgin, Von Qualen demonstrated his explosive capabilities. He...
Crete-Monee senior Dominic Jackson has shown he will go to great lengths to assist his team. When Warriors coach John Konecki calls out ‘steamroller’ from the sidelines, Jackson knows his opportunity has arrived. This play indicates the 5-foot-11, 250-pound defensive lineman and running back will receive the ball during short-yardage situations. ‘I enjoy running the...
High school football stands as the last bastion of true amateur sports, untouched by the chaos affecting college football with NIL deals and players re-entering the collegiate scene from the NFL. As the new season kicks off, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell shares his thoughts on what makes high school football special. Value of...
Waukegan senior Kevion Moton’s dedication on the field is shaping a brighter season for the Bulldogs. Despite their winless 2025 season, Moton remains a crucial two-way player, inspiring positive change through action. “I am not a big talker, but I want my actions to show others how to do things correctly,” Moton explained. He believes...
During her freshman year, Katy Zumerchik of Stagg encountered challenges as she made an immediate impact on the varsity team. She transitioned from a middle hitter to an outside hitter, which required adjustment time. A growth spurt affected her knees, leading to Osgood-Schlatter syndrome. I got down on myself and wasn’t able to play to...
Cam Brown, a senior defender at Naperville North, stepped onto the field for his first varsity start, embracing a critical role and showing profound appreciation for the opportunity to play under coach Jim Konrad. His words reveal the honor he feels wearing the Huskies jersey. Brown reflected, To wear this jersey and be on this...
In his first game with the East Aurora football team, senior Daivon Douglas made a significant impact. Although the team lost 59-36 to Plainfield Central, Douglas stood out with 270 all-purpose yards. He transferred from West Aurora and sat out the previous semester, which delayed his football participation. Despite this, he quickly adapted and showcased...
Two years ago, Mya Donnelly joined Lincoln-Way Central’s varsity team as a freshman. She learned valuable lessons from the experienced players then. Now, as a junior and an outside hitter standing at 5-foot-11, she mentors younger team members. With freshman Erin Sammon and sophomores Leah Freiberg, Madison Rademacher, Tessa Garcia, and Zoey Terrell on varsity,...
Hadley Engler, originally from Oswego, ventured to Benet Academy as a freshman. After a year of daily commutes to Lisle, she opted to transfer back home. Many who have experienced such commutes can understand her decision. Engler expressed her desire to return, noting, “I’d say I just wanted to get back home. It had a...