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Poor start dooms Vernon Hills

NEWS-SUN STAFF REPORT — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Glenbard South scored the first 33 points of the game, then held on for a 33-27 victory over Vernon Hills here on Saturday in the Round of 16 in the IHSA Class 5A prep football playoffs. The Cougars finished their season 8-3 while Glenbard South will face either Woodstock or Lakes in the quarterfinals next weekend. Early mistakes doomed the visitors, who used an interception and fumble recovery to post two early scores.

Glenbard South holds off Vernon Hills

BY MATT LE CREN — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Glenbard South took advantage of two turnovers to jump out to a big early lead, then held off a late rally to beat Vernon Hills 33-27 in a Class 5A second-round playoff game Saturday in Glen Ellyn.

Palmer leads VH charge to playoff win

By JIM POWERS Contributor — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

FOOTBALL -- At the beginning of the season, Vernon Hills's Brian Palmer wasn't sure where he stood.

At Vernon Hills, the sons also rise

BY DAVE MASTERSON dmasterson@scn1.com — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

Vernon Hills standouts DaVaris Daniels and Evan Spencer both have fathers who are no strangers to football. Daniels' dad Philip is a former Bears defensive end who now plays for the Redskins, while Spencer's dad Tim is the Bears' running backs coach.

Spencer sparks Vernon Hills in rout of Brooks

BY JIM POWERS — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Evan Spencer returned a punt 49 yards for a late first-quarter score to help pave the way for Vernon Hills' 48-0 victory over Brooks in Saturday's first round of the Class 5A state playoffs.

WEEK NINE: 'We'll be focused' for the playoffs

By BILL McLEAN bmclean@pioneerlocal.com — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

Brooks, meet Vernon Hills. You have something in common. Brooks, a Chicago school, lost to Curie 42-0 in its regular-season finale. Vernon Hills fell to host Lake Zurich on Friday night.

Brinlee, Bears rumble by Vernon Hills

BY BILL McLEAN bmclean@pioneerlocal.com — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Jacob Brinlee ran for four touchdowns as Lake Zurich cruised past Vernon Hills 42-0 Friday night.

Vernon Hills' Lannan flying under radar

BY TAYLOR BELL — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:00 CST

Vernon Hills coach Tony Monken hopes senior E.J. Lannan, the school's career tackles leader, will start drawing more interest from recruiters. "He is the best linebacker I've coached," Monken said.

Bulldogs rally to defeat Grant

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Vernon Hills scored the game's final 17 points, rallying back to defeat Grant 17-7 and winning the North Suburban Conference division title.

Daniels' effort on final drive is eye-popping

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

FOOTBALL -- As a wide receiver/defensive back, DaVaris Daniels certainly passes the eye test.

Daniels drives Vernon Hills to winning TD

BY KEVIN REITERMAN kreiterman@pioneerlocal.com — Fri, 9 Oct 2009 18:00 CST

Vernon Hills shifted star wide receiver DaVaris Daniels to quarterback for what proved to be the game-winning drive in a 27-20 victory over Wauconda on Friday night.

Vernon Hills blanks Round Lake

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

Vernon Hills 42, Round Lake 0: Steve Nelson was 6-of-7 passing for 149 yards and three touchdowns for Vernon Hills (4-1, 2-0 North Suburban Prairie).

Vernon Hills pulls away from Panthers

BY TAYLOR BECHTOLD tbechtold@pioneerlocal.com — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

Vernon Hills rode a 28-point second quarter to a 42-0 North Suburban Prairie shutout of host Round Lake on Saturday afternoon.

WEEK FOUR: Palmer, Cougars get a leg up on Lakes

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:00 CST

FOOTBALL -- For a moment, Brian Palmer wondered if his opportunity had passed.

South Elgin notches impressive road win

By ALEX LAWSON For The Courier-News — Sat, 5 Sep 2009 00:01 CST

On Friday night, all the talk seemed to revolve around Cougars playmaker DaVaris Daniels and how he would run circles around the South Elgin defense.

Vernon Hills races past Niles West

By MIKE CAMERON Contributor — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:01 CST

FOOTBALL � DaVaris Daniels threw, ran and caught touchdowns to lead fleet-footed Vernon Hills to a 42-12 romp over host Niles West in the season opener for both teams.

North Suburban Prairie preview capsule

BY BEN MEYER-ABBOTT — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00 CST

Antioch�s overall balance makes the Sequoits a slight favorite over Vernon Hills and its top junior running back, DaVaris Daniels. Grant also should be in the mix.