High school and local college results and highlights from Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.
Football and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
Category: High School Sports
Florida high school football player dies at age 18 after collapsing during a game Friday night
Chance Gainer, a senior wide receiver and defensive back for Port St. Joe High School in Florida, collapsed during a game Friday night and later died. He was 18.
Leo Slepski lives up to the moment, and hype, as Providence tops Lincoln-Way Central. ‘It’s all about making plays.’
Providence’s Leo Slepski rolls with flow against Lincoln-Way Central, thwarting a furious rally with a strong fourth quarter.
After detours at fullback and linebacker, Tony Chahino takes over as Geneva’s quarterback. ‘It’s been a long journey.’
Tony Chahino was a big deal Friday, completing 11 of 17 passes for 282 yards and five TDs as Geneva rolled to a 41-7 win.
Youngest brother in amazing kicking Ellisons steals show as Gavin lifts Naperville Central over Naperville North
Ellison kicked a 25-yard field goal with 1:24 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Marist’s John McAuliffe works some magic in OT. He enters a pile, opens his eyes, and then? ‘I was in the end zone.’
John McAuliffe worked his magic in scoring a TD in overtime as Marist slipped past Brother Rice 34-27 in a CCL/ESCC crossover.
Mac Jones confidently leads Deerfield, which has confidence in his mindset. ‘It’s never been about him.’
Jones completed 14 of 19 passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns against Highland Park on Friday.
Coming back from surgery, junior Bodi Anderson shoulders load at quarterback for Batavia. ‘The love came back.’
Bodi Anderson started throwing again in May, and Friday night, he had a breakout effort in Batavia’s 42-14 win over South Elgin.
Zander Gorman, a leader for lacrosse team, takes on same role for Mount Carmel in football. ‘I just like hitting guys.’
Zander Gorman came up with a big interception to lead the Caravan to a 28-0 win over St. Rita in a CCL/ESCC crossover.
Is Trevor Gibbs the best player in Crown Point history? ‘He dominates the game.’ Even against Merrillville.
Gibbs made seven catches for 158 yards and two touchdowns and also had an interception on Friday.