High School Sports – Page 59 – Local Business Headlines

Jason Figg figures in many plays, if not stats. Naperville Central’s nose guard ‘makes our defense run.’

Figg, who has become a force at a position he first played last year, was a significant factor in the Redhawks’ season opener.

Waubonsie Valley, Kaneland and Aurora Christian jump into rankings after thrilling season-opening wins.

Several teams move up one spot, while Marist and Homewood-Flossmoor enter the rankings.

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

Nathan Whitwell piled up 182 yards and producing TD runs of 52, 3 and 24 yards in leading Batavia to a 35-28 win.

Jacob Ritter threw four TD passes, leading Marist to a 29-16 season-opening win over Morgan Park.

Nick Weisse could have easily been called “money” Friday for his work in the Blackhawks’ 53-0 win over Proviso East.

Nick Herman had a 51-yard TD run on the Mustangs’ first possession of the second half to spark a 27-17 win over Sandburg.

In a game where points and yardage were hard to come by, Josh Siekerski got enough going in a gritty 14-0 win.

Clark rushes for a career-high 252 yards and two touchdowns against Hinsdale Central.