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Larkin running back Kindrel Morris hurdles a fallen defender Friday during a 36-yard touchdown run against Streamwood in a 34-14 victory by the Royals.

Defense feeds the offense as Kindrel Morris paces Larkin past Streamwood

June 15, 2018 at 3:38 a.m.

Running back Kindrel Morris believes Larkin's offense feeds off its defense. Defensive back Will Bowman sees the two feeding off each other. Either way, it's a feeding frenzy and the...

Larkin's Christian Negron drives to the basket en route to 29 points last season against St. Charles North in a 67-42 victory. Negron, a 6-foot-6 forward, will not play his senior season due to a torn ACL.

Torn knee ligament sidelines Larkin’s Christian Negron for senior season

June 12, 2018 at 10:12 a.m.

In an instant, Christian Negron's senior season at Larkin ended before it even started. Negron, a 6-foot-6 forward, suffered a torn left ACL during a fall league game Sunday at...

Westminster Christian's John John Davis is a nationally ranked long snapper who was offered preferred walk-on status by the Miami Hurricanes.

Scholarship pursuit a snap for Westminster Christian’s John John Davis

June 12, 2018 at 10:51 a.m.

John John Davis long ago was aware of the Trey Junkin effect. Long snappers notice these things. "The thing about long snapping is it's a normal position, but nobody really...

Larkin's Nate Kohler forces Mundelein's Isaiah Wellman to fumble in the Royals' 32-26 victory earlier this season. Kohler's blocked punt and touchdown return on Friday at Geneva capped the Royals' comeback.

Nate Kohler’s blocked punt for touchdown keeps Larkin in playoff chase

June 12, 2018 at 11:11 a.m.

When Larkin's Nate Kohler isn't on a football field, his mind turns to music and making digital beats. "He's like a future DJ," Royals coach Dragan Teonic said. "He's got...

Westminster Christian quarterback Tannor Park eludes tacklers against Marquette last year. Park, who has 13 touchdown passes, also is a running threat for the Warriors.

Football notes: Tannor Park finds place as leader for Westminster Christian

June 12, 2018 at 11:32 a.m.

After suffering an ankle injury in the final seconds of the regular season, Tannor Park missed out on a chance to play in Westminster Christian's first-ever playoff game last year....

Streamwood's Jordan Ramirez makes a big hit and causes Elgin's Kristan Flowers to sail a pass incomplete out of bounds in a 14-6 victory by the Sabres over Elgin Friday at Memorial Field. Jon Langham/The Courier-News

Streamwood’s Kavari Allen, Jesse Rico earn hammer time in win over Elgin

June 12, 2018 at 11:53 a.m.

When quarterback Brendon Marton suffered an ankle injury early Friday, Streamwood needed a new source for big plays against Elgin. Kavari Allen and Jesse Rico provided the answers as the...

St. Edward quarterback Dylan Mlinarich has thrown 20 touchdown passes this season.

St. Edward’s Dylan Mlinarich takes air show against No. 1 IC Catholic

June 12, 2018 at 4:48 a.m.

The Pittsburgh Steelers T-shirt that Dylan Mlinarich wore at St. Edward's practice Tuesday only seemed appropriate. "I was brainwashed when from the time I was really young," said Mlinarich, the...

South Elgin's Markee Prude breaks a tackle by Bartlett's Jake Flint, picking up a first down during the fourth quarter of Saturday's 22-14 victory by the Storm over Bartlett. Prude has begun to assert himself after a slow start.

Football notes: Markee Prude rises up the depth chart for South Elgin

June 12, 2018 at 5:47 a.m.

South Elgin running back Markee Prude seems to have come out of nowhere, although he's been right there all along. The same can be said for South Elgin's defense. While...

College notes: Malik Dunner makes most of opportunity at Ball State

June 15, 2018 at 3:39 a.m.

When Dundee-Crown graduate Malik Dunner envisioned scoring his first college touchdown, a long run or reception came to mind. Recovering a blocked punt? "Never in my life had I thought...

South Elgin's Michael Monell (62) celebrates after sacking Barlett's Joseph Daum for a clinching safety during the closing seconds of Saturday's 22-14 victory by South Elgin in the Upstate Eight Valley.

Nate Gomez’s all-around effort lets South Elgin survive Bartlett rally

June 12, 2018 at 6:58 a.m.

Already known as South Elgin's Mr. Everything, junior quarterback Nate Gomez earned a new title Saturday against Bartlett. Meet Mr. Clutch. Gomez's critical 25-yard option run up the middle in...

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