High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.
Football playoff and local scores for Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
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Brendan Carroll, mangled thumb and all, picks up first career interception for St. Laurence. ‘As tough as nails.’
Brendan Carroll picks up first career interception as Vikings down Wheaton Academy 26-14 in a Class 4A second-round playoff game.
IHSA state football playoffs: Second-round results, from Class 8A to 1A
The second round of the IHSA state football playoffs are nearly complete, with the winners advancing to the quarterfinals next weekend.
Twin brothers Luciano and Vincenzo Mancini react to Lemont finishing fourth. ‘It’s always going to be incredible.’
Lemont make history with the program’s first state trophy, although it wasn’t the preferred one, in a 1-0 loss to Prairie. Ridge.
Converted quarterback Tommy Perry makes leaping TD catch for St. Rita. And he gets it. ‘Just a great time, always.’
Tommy Perry comes through with leaping, 17-yard TD catch as St. Rita posts 21-9 second-round win over Willowbrook
Late bloomer Keagan Ruane-Martino turns into unlikely star as receiver for Lincoln-Way East. ‘He’s unbelievable.’
Keagan Ruane-Martino grabs four passes for 124 yards and two TDs as Griffins roll to 38-7 second-round playoff win over Minooka..
Football playoffs and local scores for Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.
Very merry Tyler Chrisman leads to happy new year for Lemont. That includes the state semifinals. ‘I gave it my all.’
Tyler Chrisman tallies four shots on goal but Lemont falls short in 1-0 loss to Belleville Althoff in Class 2A state semifinals.
Natalie Martinez, who was born with cystic fibrosis, becomes unstoppable force for St. Laurence. ‘Playing helps me.’
Natalie Martinez produces six aces to go with eight digs in a 29-27, 25-17 win over Lemont in a Class 3A sectional final.
After missing time with stress fracture in her back, Maggie Kurpeikis settles in for Marist. Advice? ‘Just be you.’
The 6-foot-1 sophomore comes up big Thursday night as Marist topped Mother McAuley 25-20, 25-17 in a Class 4A sectional final.