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Stagg quarterback Lebarion Gilmore, who was injured, talks things over with his replacement Isaiah Jimenez (23) during a SouthWest Suburban Red game against Lincoln-Way West in Palos Hills on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.

Growing up, Stagg’s Lebarion Gilmore learned the game by playing Madden. His goal now? ‘Do something great.’

March 12, 2024 at 11:57 a.m.

It's the third varsity season for senior Lebarion Gilmore. Three years with Stagg's boys of fall and a primary goal of turning around the fortunes of the Chargers in football....

Joliet Catholic's Patrick Durkin (8) watches as a penalty gets called against Providence before a field-goal attempt in a CCL/ESCC crossover game at Memorial Stadium in Joliet on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.

It’s Patrick Durkin for certain with 4 field goals as Joliet Catholic shuts down Providence. ‘He was the MVP.’

September 1, 2023 at 11:30 p.m.

Like a lot of high school kickers, Joliet Catholic senior Patrick Durkin comes off as quiet, almost introspective — a thinker. But he doesn't think too much. Doing so might...

Sandburg's Anthony Shelton (4) throws a pass against St. Rita during a nonconference game on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.

Thrust into starter’s role last year, Sandburg’s Anthony Shelton steps up as junior QB. ‘I have to be ready.’

August 31, 2023 at 10:09 a.m.

As a sophomore quarterback, Sandburg's Anthony Shelton had expected to be the backup, learning how to play the position at the varsity level from senior starter Christian Evans. But when...

Marist's Duke White, second from left, stands with his teammates during the playing of the national anthem before a game against Glenbard West in Glen Ellyn on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.

Glenbard West won. But Duke White’s message for Marist: ‘Be honored that you played that hard.’

August 28, 2023 at 1:08 p.m.

Marist's Duke White stepped into a half circle of kneeling teammates, their heads bowed. After a difficult loss, he didn't like what he was seeing and he said so. Everybody...

St. Rita's Jett Hilding (5) throws on the run against Sandburg during a nonconference game in Chicago on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.

Jett Hilding helps St. Rita’s offense take off. Compared to last year? ‘The only driving I did was in my car.’

August 26, 2023 at 7:02 a.m.

As his first name implies, St. Rita's Jett Hilding is willing to go a long way for success. Off the football field, the senior quarterback drives 45 minutes to and...

Providence coach Tyler Plantz reacts against Joliet Catholic during the second round of the Class 4A playoffs in New Lenox on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

Countdown to football: Providence is No. 5 in Daily Southtown’s preseason rankings

August 16, 2023 at 1:03 p.m.

As dark, ominous storm clouds rolled Monday evening into New Lenox, there was senior quarterback Collin Sheehan, casually zipping tight spirals across Providence's field. While Sheehan is ready to take...

Brother Rice's Christian Pierce (11) goes for the desperation tackle as Mount Carmel's Danyil Taylor Jr. heads into the end zone during a Class 7A state quarterfinal game in Chicago on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

Countdown to football: Brother Rice is No. 6 in Daily Southtown’s preseason rankings

August 16, 2023 at 1:03 p.m.

On the first day of football practice, a cool afternoon for August in Chicago, junior linebacker Christian Pierce directs traffic behind a beefy defensive line for Brother Rice. The 6-foot,...

Costal Carolina recruit Jacob Katauskas, who will be a leader of the offensive line this season, poses before a practice at Lemont on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023.

Countdown to football: Lemont is No. 7 in Daily Southtown’s preseason rankings

August 16, 2023 at 1:03 p.m.

Jacob Katauskas is next in line for Lemont, and Graham Pocic knows what that means. Pocic, a 2008 graduate who's in his first year as the offensive line coach, played...

Brother Rice pitcher Cole Van Assen pumps his fist after the third out of the fifth inning against St. Rita during the Class 4A Mount Carmel Sectional championship game in Chicago on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

After a rough start, Purdue recruit Cole Van Assen shuts door on St. Rita for Brother Rice. ‘It’s my job to do that.’

June 3, 2023 at 6:31 p.m.

Senior right-hander Cole Van Assen has pitched in many big games for Brother Rice. After a bit of a rocky first inning Saturday, with St. Rita scoring twice, the Purdue...

Brother Rice's Jackson Natanek (13) connects for a single to drive in the tying run against Mount Carmel in the bottom of the seventh inning during the Class 4A Whitney Young Regional championship game in Chicago on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

Twice as nice. Randall Nauden’s two homers power Brother Rice past Mount Carmel for regional title. ‘He’s a warrior.’

May 27, 2023 at 10:12 p.m.

A beast in the backfield, Randall Nauden had some big games in the fall as a running back for Brother Rice, but that's not all. He also plays baseball in...

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