Kaneland moves up, while Jacobs and South Elgin enter the rankings.
Category: High School Sports
Steve Millar’s Daily Southtown football rankings and player of the week
St. Rita, Joliet Catholic and Richards move up, while Sandburg, St. Laurence and Lockport enter rankings.
Don’t tell Aurora University’s Tyler Adkins he’s the starter after another strong game at QB. ‘Whoever is hot is playing.’
Tyler Adkins was a bright spot for AU in a 48-21 loss to North Central College, completing 22 of 40 passes for 289 yards and a TD.
West Aurora transfer Kamron Tolliver takes complete control behind center for Marmion. ‘I feel good about it.’
Kamron Tolliver, a West Aurora transfer, is off to a strong start this season as a senior quarterback for the Cadets.
Now, with years of experience, Sandburg quarterback Anthony Shelton keeps his cool. ‘One play doesn’t matter.’
Anthony Shelton threw for 291 yards and two TDs for Sandburg in a wild 63-34 victory over Homewood-Flossmoor.
Lake Central’s Mika Salinas couldn’t wait to do something. Getting her chance, ‘she’s doing everything.’
Salinas is finding numerous ways to contribute in her only season as a full-time varsity player.
Daniel Nussbaum is a different player this season. With ‘a huge leap,’ he takes Naperville Central with him.
Nussbaum has emerged as the leader of Naperville Central’s defense, which shut down Andrew.
West Aurora’s Mason Atkins throws 4 TD passes, with two going to Iowa commit Terrence Smith. ‘We click real easy.’
Mason Atkins had another efficient game in West Aurora’s return to the Upstate Eight Conference with a 56-0 win over Elgin.
Rocco Bartolomeo steps forward for Hanover Central. Actually, he races ahead. ‘I won’t be beaten by anybody.’
Bartolomeo made seven catches for 185 yards and three touchdowns as Hanover Central beat Lowell.
Blaise LaVista knows ‘one of us is going to eat’ for Libertyville. The Division I prospect gets his fill again.
LaVista makes 90-yard and 95-yard touchdown catches during Libertyville’s win against Stevenson.