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Brother Rice (13-1) defeated St. Rita (9-5) 16-0 to win the IHSA 7A state football championship at NIU's Huskie Stadium this evening. It's Brother Rice's first state football championship since 1981.
December 4, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Brother Rice (13-1) defeated St. Rita (9-5) 16-0 to win the IHSA 7A state football championship at NIU's Huskie Stadium this evening. It's Brother Rice's first state football championship since 1981.
Brother Rice (12-1) and St. Rita (9-4) are set to battle for the IHSA 7A state football championship at NIU's Huskie Stadium this afternoon!
December 3, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Brother Rice (12-1) and St. Rita (9-4) are set to battle for the IHSA 7A state football championship at NIU's Huskie Stadium this afternoon!
Fenwick is hyped too!
November 22, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Fenwick is hyped too!
Nazareth students are hyped!
November 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Nazareth students are hyped!
Nazareth (11-1) hosts Fenwick (9-3) for the IHSA 6A state football semifinals in La Grange Park! The winner advances to the state finals at Illinois State next Saturday.
November 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Nazareth (11-1) hosts Fenwick (9-3) for the IHSA 6A state football semifinals in La Grange Park! The winner advances to the state finals at Illinois State next Saturday.
Brother Rice (11-1) defeats St. Charles North (10-2) 42-18 and advances to the IHSA 7A state football semifinals next weekend.
November 16, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Brother Rice (11-1) defeats St. Charles North (10-2) 42-18 and advances to the IHSA 7A state football semifinals next weekend.
St. Charles North (10-1) and Brother Rice (10-1) are squaring off in an IHSA 7A state quarterfinal game tonight. The winner advances to the semifinals next weekend.
November 15, 2025 at 11:30 PM
St. Charles North (10-1) and Brother Rice (10-1) are squaring off in an IHSA 7A state quarterfinal game tonight. The winner advances to the semifinals next weekend.
Cary-Grove (9-2) dominated St. Patrick (6-5) 55-21 to advance to the quarterfinals of the IHSA 5A football playoffs. The Trojans ran for eight touchdowns in the win.
November 9, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Cary-Grove (9-2) dominated St. Patrick (6-5) 55-21 to advance to the quarterfinals of the IHSA 5A football playoffs. The Trojans ran for eight touchdowns in the win.
Cary-Grove (8-2) and St. Patrick (6-4) are set to square off in an IHSA 5A second round playoff football game at Triton College on a rainy Saturday night!
November 9, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Cary-Grove (8-2) and St. Patrick (6-4) are set to square off in an IHSA 5A second round playoff football game at Triton College on a rainy Saturday night!
Oswego (9-2) defeats Lane Tech (9-2) 45-10 in the second round of the IHSA 8A state football playoffs. The Panthers advance to the quarterfinals with a dominant second half.
November 8, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Oswego (9-2) defeats Lane Tech (9-2) 45-10 in the second round of the IHSA 8A state football playoffs. The Panthers advance to the quarterfinals with a dominant second half.
Oswego (8-2) faces Lane Tech (9-1) in an IHSA 8A second round playoff football game at Lane Stadium in Chicago! Winner advances to the quarterfinals next week.
November 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Oswego (8-2) faces Lane Tech (9-1) in an IHSA 8A second round playoff football game at Lane Stadium in Chicago! Winner advances to the quarterfinals next week.
IC Catholic Prep (8-3) defeated Bishop McNamara (10-1) 37-27 in the second round of the IHSA 3A second round football playoffs. The Knights advance to the quarterfinals.
November 8, 2025 at 3:59 AM
IC Catholic Prep (8-3) defeated Bishop McNamara (10-1) 37-27 in the second round of the IHSA 3A second round football playoffs. The Knights advance to the quarterfinals.
Nazareth (8-1) defeated St. Francis (6-3) 42-16 to win the CCL/ESCC Green Division title this season.
October 25, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Nazareth (8-1) defeated St. Francis (6-3) 42-16 to win the CCL/ESCC Green Division title this season.
St. Francis (6-2) and Nazareth (7-1) are squaring off for the CCL/ESCC Green Division title tonight! Both teams have already clinched playoff bids with six victories.
October 25, 2025 at 12:28 AM
St. Francis (6-2) and Nazareth (7-1) are squaring off for the CCL/ESCC Green Division title tonight! Both teams have already clinched playoff bids with six victories.
Nebraska recruit Trae Taylor threw for 384 yards and 4 TDs as Carmel (6-2) defeated Loyola (4-3) 42-14 tonight to clinch an automatic playoff berth.
October 18, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Nebraska recruit Trae Taylor threw for 384 yards and 4 TDs as Carmel (6-2) defeated Loyola (4-3) 42-14 tonight to clinch an automatic playoff berth.
It's Week 8 of the CCL/ESCC football season as Carmel (5-2) is set to battle Loyola (4-2) in the suburbs this evening!
October 17, 2025 at 11:16 PM
It's Week 8 of the CCL/ESCC football season as Carmel (5-2) is set to battle Loyola (4-2) in the suburbs this evening!
Sycamore stuffs Manning on fourth down.
September 20, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Sycamore stuffs Manning on fourth down.
Sycamore touchdown pass, Larsen to Anderson. Spartans up 7-0 658 left 1q
September 20, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Sycamore touchdown pass, Larsen to Anderson. Spartans up 7-0 658 left 1q
Final from Joliet West, Oswego East 41 Joliet West 0
August 30, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Final from Joliet West, Oswego East 41 Joliet West 0