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Aug 29, 20241 min read
Top 30 Poll: Week 1 Games and Picks
30. Riverside-Brookfield over Niles West 29. Glenbard East over Willowbrook 28. Aurora Christian over Marquette Academy 27. Washington...
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Aug 11, 20242 min read
Tentative High School and College Football Composite Schedule
As we approach the football season, this is the time to checkout the various composite schedules, and plan ahead. In the past week, I...
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Nov 24, 20231 min read
State Final Picks
Semifinals: 13-3 Overall: 278-120 (.698 Pct.) 1A: Lena-Winslow over Camp Point Central 2A: Wilmington over Athens 3A: Byron over Mt....
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Nov 17, 20231 min read
Semifinal Game Picks
Quarterfinals: 24-8 Playoffs: 78-34 (.696 Pct.) Overall: 265-117 (.694 Pct.) 1A: Lena-Winslow over Hope Academy Camp Point Central over...
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Nov 4, 20231 min read
Five Stars of the Week: Round 1
For round 1, I went to Warren Friday night, and hit Glenbard West and Hersey on Saturday. It was tough to pick just five players; tough...
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Nov 2, 20231 min read
Round 2 Games and Picks
Week 10: 27-13 Overall: 214-96 (.690 Pct.) 1A: Lena-Winslow over Forreston Morrison over Annawan-Wethersfield Stark County over...
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Oct 27, 20231 min read
"Top 30" First Round Edition; Picking 5 Games in Each of the Eight Classes
Week 9: 20-10 Overall: 187-83 (.693 Pct.) 1A: Morrison over Fulton Newman Central Catholic over ROWVA-Williamsfield LeRoy over Villa...
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Oct 26, 20231 min read
2023 Football Projected Brackets
It's that time of the year. The 2023 regular season has come to a close, and the playoff brackets have been released. Who will win it...
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Oct 23, 20232 min read
Nevan Bufka's Two 4th Quarter Picks Help Lead Lemont to Conference Title and Playoff Berth
Thursday night I made the long trip to Calumet City for a South Suburban Blue showdown. Not only was the conference title on the line,...
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Oct 19, 20231 min read
Week 9 Top 30 Games and Picks
Week 8: 23-7 Overall: 167-73 (.696 Pct.) 30. Hillcrest over Bremen 29. Geneva over St. Charles North 28. Johnston City over White County...
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Oct 18, 20231 min read
Week 8 Five Stars of the Week
5. Nick Paraschiv: Sophomore, Defensive End, Addison Trail: 2 sacks 4. Raja Corhn: Junior, Defensive Back, Addison Trail: 14 yard...
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Oct 18, 20231 min read
Warriors Score Two Second Half Touchdowns after Slow Start to Clinch Central Suburban North Title
On Friday night the Wolves and Warriors battled it out for the Central Suburban North title. The Warriors were also looking to go 8-0 for...
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Oct 16, 20232 min read
Running Back Damari Jones Runs the Blazers Back to the Playoffs for the First Time since 2014
Through seven weeks, Addison Trail sat at 5-2, and were playoff eligible. Thursday night they were looking to officially clinch their...
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Oct 13, 20231 min read
Week 7 Five Stars of the Week
5 (tie). Chris Chang: sophomore, cornerback, Lake Zurich: 2 fumble recoveries, 1 TD 5 (tie). Bryce Erkman: sophomore, safety, Lake...
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Oct 12, 20231 min read
Week 8 Top 30 Games and Picks
Week 7: 23-7 Overall: 144-66 (.686 Pct.) 30. Payton over Crane 29. Whitney Young over Taft 28. Yorkville over Oswego East 27. Camp Point...
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Oct 11, 20231 min read
5 Takeaways from Bears Defense Lead to Blowout Shutout of the Scouts in Front of Special Guest
I made my way back to Bear Country for the first time since 2019. Lake Zurich hosted homecoming against Lake Forest in front of special...
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Oct 6, 20231 min read
Week 7 Top 30 Games and Picks
Week 4: 21-9 Week 5: 23-7 Week 6: 17-13 Overall: 121-59 30. Libertyville over Mundelein 29. Glenwood over University (Normal) 28. Du-Pec...
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Oct 4, 20232 min read
Defense and Rushing Attack Key for Vikings Rout of Redwings in Lisle
For my second game on Saturday, I headed out to Benedictine University for a Benet home game. The Redwings took on St. Laurence in a...
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Oct 2, 20232 min read
McKenzie and Grove Combine for 382 Scrimmage Yards; Huskies Storm Past Knights in Rivalry Romp
Whenever Hersey and Prospect meet in conference play, you can usually expect there to be a ton of fireworks throughout. Last season the...
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Sep 29, 20231 min read
Week 6 Top 30 Games and Picks
Week 4: 21-9 Week 5: 22-8 Overall: 103-47 (0.687 Pct.) 30. Loyola over St. Rita 29. Downers Grove South over Hinsdale South 28....
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