No. 13 Richards 21, Oak Forest 0
Records: Richards 3-0,
Oak Forest 2-1.
Summary: Richards QB Tommie Thomas threw two second-half touchdowns (13 and 23 yards) for the Bulldogs.
Top performers: Richards — RB Lamar Harvey, 24 carries, 100 yards, TD; Thomas, 10 carries, 64 yards. Oak Forest — Bobby Walsh, 14 carries, 92 yards.
Extra point: “Offensively we came out flat in the first half,” Thomas said. “At halftime, coach [Gary] Korhonen told us that we had to pick it up in the second half and do a better job and we did.” %% 1 2 3 4 T
Oak Forest 0 0 0 0 0
Richards 7 0 7 7 21
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No. 14 Lake Zurich 16, Stevenson 7
Records: Lake Zurich 2-1, 1-0 North Sub. Lake; Stevenson 0-3, 0-1.
Summary: Kevin Johnson kicked field goals of 22, 25 and 40 yards to help knock off the Patriots. Bobby DeLeo added a TD on a 21-yard run.
Top performers: Lake Zurich — RB Jon Janus, 14 carries, 121 yards; RB Adam Simpson, 14 carries, 79 yards; Stevenson — Daniel Morales, 10 catches, 139 yards.
Extra point: “None of us [backs] minds blocking for each other, and none of us minds hitting someone for each other. It’s great having someone I trust blocking for me,” Lake Zurich’s Janus said. %% 1 2 3 4 T
Lake Zurich 0 10 3 3 16
Stevenson 0 0 7 0 7
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No. 6 Wheaton South 37, West Chicago 0
Records: Wheaton 3-0, 1-0 DuPage Valley; West Chicago 1-2, 0-1.
Summary: A dominant Wheaton South defense collected four sacks against West Chicago and allowed only 101 yards of total offense. DE Philip Traynor had two of the sacks.
Top performers: Wheaton South — RB Francis Adarrkwa, 15 carries, 146 yards, TD (15); QB Michael Piatkowski, 11-for-15, 189 yards, 4 TDs (13,12,20,16); WR Chris Schweighardt, 3 catches, 46 yards, 2 TDs. West Chicago — RB James Eckler, 22 carries, 93 yards.
Extra point: “Our defensive line finally kicked it up. Our defensive backs were stepping it up, too. tonight, and I’m just trying to be one of the fastest guys on the team,” Traynor said. %% 1 2 3 4 T
Wheaton S. 7 7 14 9 37
W. Chicago 0 0 0 0 0
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No. 7 Joliet Catholic 56, St. Patrick 14
Records: Joliet Catholic 2-1, 1-0 East Suburban Catholic; St. Patrick 1-2, 0-1.
Summary: Joliet Catholic scored twice on its first four plays and led 22-0 early in the second quarter. Hilltoppers DE Dan Sharp (6-5, 230) suffered a knee injury in the second quarter and did not return. He had to be helped off the field after the game.
Top performers: Joliet Catholic — QB John Ruettiger, 6-for-6, 199 yards, TD passes of 6, 83 and 40 yards; RB Tyler Hudetz, 83-yard TD catch and 1-yard TD run.
Extra point: “The way we’ve been running so much, we figured the play-action passes would be open,” Ruettiger said. %% 1 2 3 4 T
St. Patrick 0 7 7 0 14
Joliet Cath. 15 28 6 7 56
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No. 2 Naperville North 47, Glenbard East 6
Records: Naperville N. 3-0, 1-0 DuPage Valley; Glenbard E. 1-2, 0-1.
Summary: RB Nick Mlady scored on Naperville North’s first play from scrimmage — a 57-yard run — to spark the Huskies. He had only eight carries, but ran for 151 yards and 2 TDs — his second on a 56-yard run in the third quarter. The Rams scored when Chris Kupka recovered a blocked punt in the end zone.
Top performers: Naperville North — Tom Costantino, 8 carries, 75 yards, 1-yard TD; 7 catches, 121 yards, 24-yard TD; QB Jordan Tassio, 9-for-14, 164 yards, TD, INT. Glenbard East — RB Toney Greene, 24 carries, 59 yards.
Extra point: Mlady, on his first TD run: “That’s just a great start to the game. It gets everyone fired up, everyone motivated. The blood just gets flowing.” %% 1 2 3 4 T
Naper. N. 13 14 13 7 47
Glenbard E. 0 0 0 6 6
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Plainfield Central 27, Oswego East 8
Records: Oswego 1-2, 0-1 Southwest Prairie; Plainfield C. 2-1, 1-0.
Summary: DB Chris Schultz had four interceptions to highlight six takeaways by Plainfield Central.
Top performers: Plainfield — QB Cyle Schultz, 9-for-15, 144 yards, 3 TDs (40, 32 passes, 16-yard run); WR Brandon Wilson, 4 catches, 71 yards, TD (40). Oswego East — RB Justin Lawrence, 10 carries, 79 yds.
Extra point: “I’ve never had a game like that in my life,” Chris Schultz said. %% 1 2 3 4 T
Oswego E. 0 0 8 0 8
Plain. C. 7 7 7 6 27
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Glenbrook North 13, No. 3 Maine South 10
Records: Glenbrook North 2-1, Maine South 2-1.
Summary: Maine South’s TD came after a muffed punt by Glenbrook North. On the following play Maine South QB Charlie Goro threw a 20-yard TD pass to FB Corby Ryan. North scored the game winner with 6:21 left. GBN QB Tom Coughlin threw a 4-yard to Eric Brunner which the WR turned into an 84-yard TD.
Top performers: Glenbrook North — QB Coughlin, 10-for-21, 138 yards, TD.
Extra point: “This is my first varsity game (where) we were really clicking,” said Coughlin. %% 1 2 3 4 T
Maine S. 7 3 0 0 10
Glen. N. 0 6 0 7 13
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No. 1 St. Rita 35, Leo 0
Records: St. Rita 3-0; Leo 2-1.
Summary: With St. Rita leading only 7-0 at halftime, Dave Marciano brought the Mustangs to life. He opened the second half with a bang with a 90-yard kickoff return for touchdown followed with a 41-yard interception return for a TD on Leo’s next possession. QB Darwin Rogers was knocked out of the game just before the first half ended with what the trainer called a sprained shoulder. He was scheduled for an MRI Friday night.
Top performers: St. Rita — RB D’Marcus Dullen, 11 carries, 54 yards, TD. LB Kenneth Stoklosa, 4 solo tackles, 8 assists, one forced fumble.
Extra point: “We needed something to spark our team up,” Marciano said. %% 1 2 3 4 T
St. Rita 0 7 14 14 35
Leo 0 0 0 0 0
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No. 5 Lincoln-Way East 42, Bradley-Bourbonnais 14
Records: L-WE, 3-0, 1-0 SouthWest Suburban; B-B 2-1, 0-1.
Summary: After watching its 21-0 first quarter lead sliced to a touchdown, the Griffins responded with 21 unanswered points.
Top performers: LWE — Blake Hammond, 12-for-21, 142 yards, 4 TDs (16-, 14-, 22-yard passes, 1-yard run). FB Tom Lilja 2 TD runs (7, 2); WR Dan Siorenenza 2 TD catches (15, 14).. B-B — QB Travis Moliga, 8-for-17, 103 yards, 2 TDs (83-yard pass, 7-yard run).
Extra point: “Our offense had been showing sparks and glimpses of what we could be the last two weeks,” said Hammond. “But tonight we finally clicked.” %% 1 2 3 4 T
Brad.-Bourb. 0 14 0 0 14
L-W East 21 7 14 0 42
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No. 17 Lemont 48, Evergreen Park 0
Records: Lemont 3-0, Evergreen Park 0-3.
Summary: RB Bobby Earnest got Lemont off and running early. On its opening drive he capped off a four-play, 69-yard drive that took 40 seconds with a 6-yard TD run. On the ensuing kickoff, Lemont recovered a fumble and Earnest scored two minutes later on a 10-yard run.
Top performers: Lemont — Earnest, 12 carries, 93 yards, 3 TDs; Brett Nagel, 4-for-4, 87 yards, TD, and 8 carries, 84 yards, TD. Evergreen Park — RB Lahenson Merant, 23 carries, 55 yards.
Extra point: Earnest on team’s blocking: “Offensive lineman Willie Hayes is huge. He just led blocks and (fullback) Tyler Burns leads me in.” %% 1 2 3 4 T
Lemont 21 14 7 6 48
Ever. Pk. 0 0 0 0 0
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Naperville Central 27, West Aurora 13
Records: Naperville C. 2-1, 1-0 DuPage Valley; W. Aurora 2-1, 0-1.
Summary: The game was tied 13-13 at the half, but QB Harrison Daniels came up with a 15-yard TD run with 9:32 left in the game to give the Redhawks the lead for good.
Top performers: Naperville Central — Daniels, 17-for-25, 217 yards, TD; RB Nick Kucuc, 18 carries, 103 yards, 3 TDs, and 6 catches, 57 yards. W. Aurora — QB Johna Nunnally, 14-fot-33, 134 yards, TD (49 yards).
Extra point: Daniels on his TD run: “It wasn’t designed. I called a pass play, but they brought some ‘backers.’ My right tackle (Christian Lynch) did a great job of just mashing the right side down and making a huge lane to run.” %% 1 2 3 4 T
W. Aurora 0 13 0 0 13
Naper. Cen. 6 7 0 14 27
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St. Viator 33, Marist 7
Records: St. Viator 3-0, 1-0 East Suburban Catholic; Marist 1-2, 0-1.
Summary: RB Mike Landuyt helped the Lions dominate with 148 yards on 27 carries and a TD. At one point, he carried the ball on 13 consecutive plays — including every down on an eight-play, 53-yard drive.
Top performers: St. Viator — Landuyt; QB Eric Huber, 4-for-12, 95 yards, 1 TD (78), 1 INT; 11 carries, 71 yards, 2 TDs;
Extra point: “Mike Landuyt ran his butt off,” Huber said. %% 1 2 3 4 T
Marist 0 0 0 7 7
St. Viator 3 7 7 16 33
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No. 11 Rolling Meadows 21, Palatine 14
Records: Rolling Meadows 3-0; Palatine 1-2
Summary: With 38 seconds left, the Mustangs stopped Palatine QB Matthew Rossi short of the goal line on fourth down. QB Dan Sabal threw three TD passes for Rolling Meadows. Palatine DB Jack Hansen returned an interception 62 yards to bring Palatine to within 21-14 in the fourth quarter.
Top performers: Rolling Meadows — Sabal, 10-for-18, 158 yards, 3 TDs (30, 5, 19); Ty Kirk, 4 catches, 85 yards, 2 TDs.
Extra point: Kirk: “I was shocked when they returned that interception for a touchdown. That’s when I knew it was going to be closer than we expected.” %% 1 2 3 4 T
Palatine 7 0 0 7 14
RM 0 14 7 0 21
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No. 20 Prospect 27, Hoffman Estates 0
Records: Prospect 2-1, Hoffman Estates 1-2.
Summary: RB Pat Mack scored the Knights’ first TD on a 32-yard run — but he had to leave the game later in the first quarter after suffering a concussion. Sophomore QB Miles Osei threw a 5-yard TD pass to Patrick Ziegenfuss 50 seconds before halftime.
Top performers: Prospect — Mack, 8 carries, 62 yards, TD; Osei, 9-for-17, 190 yards, TD; RB Mason Pack, 10 carries, 97 yards 2 TDs (6, 1); WR Ziegenfuss, 5 catches, 128 yards, TD.
Extra point: “Once Mack went down, we knew we had to pull together,” Ziegenfuss said. %% 1 2 3 4 T
HE 0 0 0 0 0
Prospect 7 7 6 7 27
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Homewood-Flossmoor 21, Lockport 14
Records: 2-1, 1-0 SouthWest Suburban; Lockport 2-1, 0-1.
Summary: H-F RB Mark Franklin scored both of his TD runs (38 yards, 29) in the second half. The second came with 3:48 left for a 21-7 lead. Derek Pleva returned the ensuing kickoff 92 yards for a TD. H-F DB Mike McWhorter’s INT in the end zone with one minute left sealed the win. H-F overcame 15 penalties for 135 yards.
Top performers: H-F — Franklin, 21 carries, 145 yards, 2 TDs. Lockport — RB Greg Gonsoulin, 26 carries, 109 yards.
Extra point: “The tide turned when our offensive line started getting physical,” Franklin said. %% 1 2 3 4 T
H-F 0 7 7 7 21
Lockport 0 7 0 7 14
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Lane Tech 17, Chicago Vocational 14
Records: Lane 3-0, CVS 1-2.
Summary: Lane Tech held off a game CVS squad. After a late touchdown and 2-point conversion, CVS followed up with a first-and-goal on the Lane 9-yard line, but the Indians held them 4 straight plays to win the game.
Top performers: Lane Tech — RB Chris Blackman, 18 carries, 56 yds, 2 TDs (26-yard reception, 29-yard run); QB Frank Bougher, 11-for-26, 135 yards, TD. CVS — QB Sam Williams, 8-for-21, 132 yards, 2 TDs (9-yard run, 26-yard pass, 2-pt. conversion).
Extra point: “We made a lot of mistakes, offense, defense and special teams,” said Lane head coach Rich Rio. “We are very happy to be 3-0 and have a lot of work to do.” %% 1 2 3 4 T
Chi. Voc. 6 0 0 8 14
Lane 0 14 3 0 17
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Neuqua Valley 21, Lake Park 0
Records: Neuqua Valley 1-2, 1-0 Upstate Eight; Lake Park 1-2, 0-1.
Summary: NV RB Anton Wilkins scored on three runs to lead the Wildcats. The NV defense held Lake Park to 43 total yds of offense in the 1st half. Lake Park had a 40-yard TD called back on a holding call.
Top performers: NV — Wilkins, 29 carries, 175 yds, 3 TDs (30, 2, 1 runs).
Extra point: “Those first two losses gave us and edge and a spark to change something,” said Wilkins. “As the scoreboard shows, we did that tonight.” %% 1 2 3 4 T
Lake Park 0 0 0 0 0
Neuqua Vall. 7 7 7 0 21
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St. Charles East 14, Waubonsie Valley 13
Records: St. Charles East 2-1, 1-0 Upstate Eight; Waubonsie Valley 1-2, 0-1.
Summary: Matthew Hammer’s 6-yard TD catch with 7:40 left capped off a 71-yard drive and proved to be the winning score for the Saints. Waubonsie Valley’s chances ended when the Saints recovered a fumble with 1:51 left.
Top performers: St. Charles East — QB Samuel Gunther, 14-for-24, 85 yards, TD; Hammer, 8 catches, 46 yards, TD. Waubonsie Valley — Kenny Harrington, 22 carries, 107 yards, TD (8).
Extra point: “We got the ball moving when we needed to. We learned a lot tonight,” St. Charles East coach Ted Monken said. %% 1 2 3 4 T
SCE 7 0 0 7 14
Waub. Vall. 0 10 0 3 13 %%
