Steve Reaven’s high school football rankings and top players from 1st round for Lake County
Warren's Zion Vines-Peterson and Lake Zurich's Christopher Chang are among the standouts from the first round of the playoffs.
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Antioch defensive lineman Willie Hamilton is nonstop. Give up on a play? ‘He doesn’t understand that concept.’
Willie Hamilton has emerged as one of the top defensive players for Antioch, which will play Lake Zurich in the second round of the Class 6A playoffs.
Lake Zurich’s Arturo Zarinana is a hard-charging linebacker. With a warning. ‘I know where you’re going.’
Inspired by past Chicago Bears defenses, Arturo Zarinana delivers big hits for Lake Zurich.
Kaden Abrantes proves doubters wrong. ‘I believed in myself.’ Lake Zurich did too. In playoffs, he shows why.
Kaden Abrantes rushes for 131 yards and two touchdowns as Lake Zurich defeats Grant 46-13 in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs.
Naperville North QB Dante Colasante’s 2nd start comes in the playoffs. Under pressure, he plays ‘gutsy game.’
Dante Colasante stakes Naperville North to a lead through three quarters of a playoff opener.
Steve Reaven’s high school football rankings and Week 9 top players for Lake County
Evan Peterson does a little bit of everything for No. 4 Lake Zurich.
Thor Swanson runs into Odin Dams and marvels. ‘I hardly recognized him.’ The Antioch senior keeps impressing.
Defensive lineman Odin Dams gained 25 pounds of muscle as part of his effort to become a starter for Antioch.
Ball State commit Zach Becker and father, Stevenson coach Brent Becker, ‘share something we both love so much’
Zach Becker has not only earned playing time but also excelled, much to his dad's delight.
Gustav Crane has ‘grown a ton’ to become a dual-threat QB for Highland Park. He’ll soon be a playoff QB too.
Gustav Crane leads Highland Park to its first Central Suburban North title since 2017.
Steve Reaven’s high school football rankings and Week 8 top players for Lake County
Cole Korycanek and Wauconda hold steady at No. 2 after a win over rival Antioch.