Elgin Courier-News Sports – Page 53 – Local Business Headlines

Rick Armstrong’s 5 high school football games to watch in Aurora-Elgin area and predictions for Week 1

Batavia, St. Charles North, Barrington, Aurora Christian and Oswego are picks to click in the season openers.

High school and local college results and highlights from Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.

The senior tight end/outside linebacker, who is switching positions, has always been big for his age but keeps growing.

St. Charles North enters season as cream of crop, although Batavia, Geneva and Oswego will be right on North Stars’ heels.

Joell Holloman, who has put in the offseason work, is ready to have a breakout season at running back for St. Charles North.

Mia McCall found Penn State-bound Haley Burgdorf often Monday in a 25-17, 25-20 nonconference win over Rosary.

Batavia’s Malachi Smith, who has a 3.6 GPA, gets an offer from Yale. And the senior nose guard is just getting started.

Katie Schuele, who transferred from Class 3A state champion Wheaton St. Francis before last season, is a key for the Mustangs.

Streamwood flows into top spot for start of season, but Elgin and West Aurora both appear to be poised to make some moves.

Gavin Burt, who transferred after going through summer camp at Marmion, steps into key position at inside linebacker for Geneva.