08/26/2014, 2:30pm CDT
, By Jon Kerr | For Sun-Times Media | @prepspioneer
Vernon Hills’ athletic teams will play familiar North Suburban Conference opponents during the 2014-15 school year. Who the Cougars play after that is anybody’s guess.
08/25/2014, 11:25pm CDT
, By Mike Clark | mclark@suntimes.com | @mikeclarkpreps
With Broc Rutter back under center and a deep receiving squad to boot, Neuqua Valley plans to continue its aerial assault that wreaked havoc on opponents last season.
08/25/2014, 11:22pm CDT
, By Mike Clark | mclark@suntimes.com | @mikeclarkpreps
Mount Carmel will feature many new faces in starting positions this season, but long-time coach Frank Lenti is still looking to continue the Caravan's Class 7A success.
08/25/2014, 11:18pm CDT
, By Pat Disabato | pdisabato@southtownstar.com
If defense does indeed win championships, St. Rita should find itself in position in to claim the vaunted Catholic Blue title and deliver an extended run toward the Class 7A state championship in 2014.
08/25/2014, 11:15pm CDT
, By Gene Chamberlain | gchamberlain@stmedianetwork.com
The positive for Burlington Central of just missing the playoffs last year with a young team is coach Rich Crabel has a roster of experienced talent focused on returning to the postseason and winning the Big Northern East.
08/25/2014, 6:59pm CDT
, By Gene Chamberlain | gchamberlain@stmedianetwork.com
With numerous positions undecided on an inexperienced Genoa-Kingston team, Griffin McNeal’s leadership ability will be tested even more than last year.
Three things you need to know about this Round Lake High School football team, all of which suggest better days are ahead for a program that was 1-8 last year.
08/23/2014, 5:52pm CDT
, By Mike Clark | mclark@suntimes.com | @mikeclarkpreps
Last season, a gifted yet inexperienced Richards stole the show in the Class 6A playoffs before eventually bowing out in the state final. This year, with seniors Spencer Tears and Hasan Muhammad-Rogers at center stage, the Bulldogs are ready for prime time.
08/23/2014, 5:50pm CDT
, By Beth LongFOX Sports NEXT | Twitter: @Beth_Long
Some of the area's top defenders are starting to watch their offers pile up, including DePaul Prep lineman Raequan Williams and Evanston’s Naquan Jones.