Break it Down: Looking back at Week 2

If there were any doubts about Wheaton Warrenville South heading into this season, they should be gone by now.

For the second straight week, the Tigers knocked off a ranked opponent. Week 1 it was a 28-27 come-from-behind overtime win over standout quarterback John Whitelaw and Hinsdale Central; Week 2 it was a 31-6 victory over defending Class 6A state champion Joliet Catholic.

"We know it's important to start 2-0, especially against teams that always make the playoffs," WW South running back Peter Jarrett said. "To start off 2-0 is definitely a big confidence booster heading into [DuPage Valley Conference] play."

The wins also dispelled any theories that this is a rebuilding year for the Tigers.

"Every year they call it a rebuilding year for us because every year is senior-dominated,"said Jarrett, who had a one-yard touchdown run against the Hilltoppers. "That's just the way it is here. Usually we have a lot of fresh players coming in and stepping up."

Jarrett, a senior, credited the offensive line -- left tackle Chris Cortopassi, left guard Todd Lorenzini, center Nick Immekus, right guard David Blais and right tackle Rocco Ammons -- and the Tigers' defense for the win.

"When it came down to it [against Joliet Catholic], it was definitely our line play and our defense," he said. "To hold a defending state championship team to 6 points is something."

So what's the mood like WW South's locker room?

"Everybody is hoopering and hollering," Jarrett said. "That's the best part of football -- getting the 'W' and having fun with your friends."

BIG WINS

St. Joseph does it again. After ending its 45-game losing streak last week with a win over Ridgewood, the Chargers knocked off Argo 44-23 on Saturday in nonconference play ... Hillcrest upset Homewood-Flossmoor 6-2 on Friday.

QUOTES OF THE WEEK

“I wasn’t expecting a big day like this, maybe just three touchdowns. But as long as we got the win I didn’t care about the numbers. The offensive line, and the defense getting the ball back to the offense, I give all my credit to them. ... This is something I’ll tell my kids about." -- Nazareth running back LaSteven McKinney about his five touchdowns in a Week 2 win over Riverside-Brookfield.

“Well, he passed for two touchdowns and ran for two. So if he wants to stay reluctant and run for two touchdowns and pass for two, then we’ll keep him in there reluctant. ... We’re just fortunate to have a young man in there like that who is smart, has a 4-point-some average academically.” -- Morgan Park coach Lexie Spurlock about quarterback DaRon Brown's  performance on Friday.

‘‘At first, I thought we were playing for overtime. This is what high school football is all about. This is what you see in the movies.’’ -- Carmel quarterback Andrew Nerup about Carmel's late game-winning drive against Libertyville on Friday.

STARS OF THE WEEK

• Sam Chwarzynski, DB, Maine South: Two interceptions in 35-21 win over Warren on Friday.

• DaRon Brown, QB, Morgan Park: 242 rushing yards, 107 passing yards, 5 total TDs in 48-21 win over Richards on Friday.

• Brent Butler, WR/KR, Mount Carmel: Three total TDs (two receptions, punt return) in a 55-3 win over St. Ignatius on Friday.

• Cortney Frison, RB, Highland Park: 19 carries, 207 yards, two TD runs, one TD pass in a 35-21 win over Minooka on Saturday.

• Mark Kachmer, RB, St. Francis: 17 carries, 412 yards, 6 TDs in a 62-13 win over DeKalb on Friday.

• Dave Marciano, DB/KR, St. Rita: Returned a punt and an interception for TDs in a 35-7 win over De La Salle on Friday.

• LaSteven McKinney, RB, Nazareth: 196 rushing yards, 5 TDs in 69-21 win over Riverside-Brookfield on Saturday.

• Steve Schwabe, QB, Driscoll: 12-for-16, 293 yards, 5 TDs in 42-0 win over Morris on Friday.

• Tommy Rees, QB, Lake Forest: 22-for-38, 369 yards, 4 TDs in 41-32 win over Deerfield on Friday.

• Cameron White, RB, Antioch, 9 carries, 264 yards, 4 TDs in a 40-6 win over Grayslake North on Friday.

• John Whitelaw, QB, Hinsdale Central: 200 total yards, four total TDs in a 50-14 win over Morton on Friday.

PLAYER OF THE YEAR WATCH

The notables...

Charlie Goro, QB, Maine South: The Vanderbilt recruit completed 16 of 25 passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns in a 35-21 win over Warren on Friday. He also ran in for a score.

-- Week 1: 18-for-29, 258 yards, two TDs in first half in a 52-20 win over Schaumburg.

Jordan Lynch, QB, Mount Carmel: Playing just one half, the Northern Illinois recruit ran for a touchdown and threw for two more.

-- Week 1: In one quarter had three TD runs and passed for another in a 49-7 win over Curie.

Mike Trumpy, RB, Wheaton North: The Northwestern commit had 231 rushing yards and two touchdowns, including a 91-yard scamper, in a 26-7 win over Lake Zurich on Friday.

-- Week 1: 19 carries, 266 yards, TD runs of 66, 14 and 60 in the first half of a 49-0 rout of Addison Trail.

LaSteven McKinney, RB, Nazareth: McKinney ran for five touchdowns and 196 yards in a 69-21 win over Riverside-Brookfield on Saturday.

-- Week 1: Three TDs in 51-6 win over Clark.

Some sleepers...

Dave Marciano, DB/KR, St. Rita: After scoring the winning touchdown in a Week 1 win over Lakota West (Ohio), Marciano returned a punt and an interception for touchdowns in a 35-7 rout of De La Salle on Friday.

Tommy Rees, QB, Lake Forest: Rees completed 22 of 38 passes for 369 yards and four TDs in a 41-32 win over Deerfield on Friday. It was his second straight strong outing.

Others to watch...

Antioch running back Cameron White (9 carries, 264 yards, 4 TDs)...Hinsdale Central quarterback John Whitelaw (200 total yards, four total TDs).

BREAKING DOWN THE RANKINGS

COMING...

Four new teams are in Steve Tucker's Super 25: Driscoll (20), Lincoln-Way Central (21), Loyola (22) and Cary-Grove (23).

AND GOING...

So four teams -- due to losses -- are out: Joliet Catholic (previously No. 23), Downers Grove South (No. 19), Fenwick (No. 20) and Marian Central (No. 24).

INJURY REPORT

Barrington defeated Rolling Meadows Friday night without three starters: leading rusher Sam Ojuri (ankle), offensive tackle Trevor Laue (concussion) and defensive tackle Jacob Stackhouse (shoulder). Ojuri has scholarship offers from Akron, Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan.

All three, however, should be ready for Week 3, when the Broncos take on Prospect.

LOOKING AHEAD

Top games in Week 3

Friday

Mount Carmel at Providence

Loyola at Brother Rice

Wheaton North at Glenbard North

Nazareth at Joliet Catholic

Carmel at Marist 

Libertyville at Lake Zurich

Plainfield North at Plainfield Central

Lincoln-Way East at Homewood-Flossmoor

Morgan Park at Bolingbrook

Prospect at Barrington

Saturday

St. Rita vs. Leo

Glenbrook North at Maine South

Oak Park at Glenbard West

Lake Forest at Stevenson

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