Patrick Kelly

Hinsdale South's Jeremiah Kinsey, left, surveys the field during a game against Hinsdale Central on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018.

Weak-side linebacker Jeremiah Kinsey makes strong statement for Hinsdale South

December 12, 2018 at 3:46 p.m.

Junior linebacker Jeremiah Kinsey lines up as the “will” linebacker in Hinsdale South’s defensive scheme, which is generally on the weak side of the field. When the Hornets faced District...

Hinsdale Central running back Matthew Bobak works for yardage as the offensive line occupies Hinsdale South defenders on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018.

Linemen give Hinsdale Central leverage in rivalry win against Hinsdale South

December 12, 2018 at 3:02 p.m.

Twice during a second-half drive Friday night, Hinsdale Central faced a fourth-down situation against rival Hinsdale South. Both times, the Red Devils decided to go for the first down. They...

Chris Clarke (83) has made an impact on offense, defense and special teams for the Lions.

In his second football season, Chris Clarke brings fresh mindset to Lyons’ secondary

December 12, 2018 at 1:20 p.m.

Even though Lyons junior Chris Clarke has not been playing football for very long, he has already become a vital contributor on both sides of the ball. Clarke did not...

Hinsdale Central's Braden Contreras catches a long pass during the game against Lyons on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, in Western Springs.

Braden Contreras helps Hinsdale Central cruise past Lyons

December 12, 2018 at 1:12 p.m.

Hinsdale Central wide receiver Braden Contreras’ first-quarter touchdown catch against Lyons turned out to be an indicator that he was going to have a big night. Contreras went up higher...

Fenwick's Konrad Skowyra (55), seen here recovering a fumble against St. Ignatius in Week 2, blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown Friday against St. Laurence.

Konrad Skowyra sparks rally as Fenwick stops St. Laurence in OT

December 12, 2018 at 11:53 p.m.

There were not many snaps that Konrad Skowyra took off when Fenwick hosted St. Laurence on Friday night. The senior offensive and defensive lineman was also on the field on...

JJ Dutton has been a difference-maker at defensive back for Lyons despite wearing a cast due to a broken thumb.

Lyons’ JJ Dutton lends a hand on defense despite another broken thumb

December 12, 2018 at 11:25 p.m.

It did not take long for defensive back JJ Dutton to make an impact when Lyons hosted Leyden on Saturday for the homecoming game in Western Springs. The senior safety...

Leyden's Vince Fredrickson (32) looks for room to run against Lyons on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Western Springs. Fredrickson scored three touchdowns, thanks in part to the blocking of Fernando Corona.

Fernando Corona adds a spark to Leyden’s offense in win against Lyons

December 12, 2018 at 11:22 p.m.

Based on Saturday’s results against Lyons, the Leyden football team will be using the Cheese formation regularly for the rest of the season. The formation is named after senior Fernando...

IC Catholic's Jake Lytton gains extra yards against Bishop McNamara on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Elmhurst.

Jake Lytton’s late TD grab lifts IC Catholic past Bishop McNamara

December 21, 2018 at 1:38 p.m.

Jake Lytton was in a lot of places for IC Catholic on both sides of the ball Friday night against Bishop McNamara, and in the closing seconds of the game,...

Oak Park-River Forest defensive end Izaiah Ruffin (52) tries to get into the Hinsdale Central backfield on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018. Ruffin had a key fumble recovery.

Alec Fraggos, OPRF defense shine in close loss to Hinsdale Central

December 12, 2018 at 10:19 p.m.

Oak Park-River Forest’s defense was locked in a scoreless battle through most of the second half Friday against Hinsdale Central. The scoring drought lasted so long that it seemed a...

Hinsdale Central running back Matt Bobak (5) finds some room to run Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, against Oak Park-River Forest in Hinsdale.

Drew Novatney is the hero again as Hinsdale Central nips OPRF

December 12, 2018 at 10:16 p.m.

Junior safety Drew Novatney is proving two things in the opening weeks football season: First, that he has a knack for the ball, but also that he is quick at...

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