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Narrow miss for Waubonsie in loss to DGS

By BRIAN MILLER For Sun-Times Media — Sun, 1 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Downers Grove South found a way to grind out 10 needed points in the second half and stood breathless as it saw a 40-yard field goal by Waubonsie Valley with 28 seconds remaining sail wide left. That allowed the Mustangs to squeak out a 22-21 win in a Class 8A first-round playoff game at Benedictine University.

Downers South passes by Waubonsie

BY RANDY WHALEN — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:00 CST

Senior Dan Miller's first prep reception, a 5-yard touchdown pass with 4:23 left in the game, and Mike Ficaro's PAT kick lifted Downers Grove South past Waubonsie Valley 22-21 Saturday in a Class 8A opener.

Waubonsie on upswing for postseason

BY PATRICK MOONEY pmooney@scn1.com — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

It's been an up-and-down season for Waubonsie Valley's football team, but the 6-3 Warriors are rolling into the playoffs with a three-game winning streak.

Field no factor for Waubonsie, but weather might be

BY PATRICK MOONEY pmooney@scn1.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Waubonsie Valley is less concerned about where it will play its Class 8A playoff opener against Downers Grove South than whether the field conditions will be fast or slow.

Waubonsie breezes past East Aurora

By CHRISTINE BOLIN For The Sun-Times News Group — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

The Waubonsie Valley football team is used to two things by now: winning and playing in cold and rainy conditions. The Warriors made it four straight wins by beating East Aurora 42-6 on Friday.

Clay making right calls for Waubonsie

BY PATRICK MOONEY pmooney@scn1.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:00 CST

As the season has gone on, quarterback Kenny Clay has become more comfortable directing the spread offense for 5-3 Waubonsie Valley. He's passed for 1,135 yards and run for another 427.

Waubonsie Valley cashes in on turnovers

By PAUL JOHNSON For The Sun-Times News Group — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

Waubonsie Valley's football team knew that even if it lost Friday's Upstate Eight Conference game against Lake Park, it could still win next week against East Aurora to become playoff-eligible. Waubonsie forced four turnovers, converting all of them into points, in taking down the UEC-leading Lancers in convincing fashion, 36-14 on Friday.

Opportunistic Waubonsie downs Lake Park

BY PAUL JOHNSON — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Waubonsie Valley converted four Lake Park turnovers into points en route to a 36-14 Upstate Eight win over conference leader Lake Park on Friday night.

Lancers like to keep things grounded

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

Waubonsie Valley sees enough of the spread offense throughout the week in practice and on Friday nights under the lights. But tonight its defense will be seeking passing situations, hoping to shove Lake Park out of its comfort zone and into third-and-long.

Clay shines as Waubonsie bounces back

By CHRISTINE BOLIN For The Beacon-News — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

Waubonsie Valley senior quarterback Kenny Clay was responsible for the majority of the touchdowns in the Warriors' 41-0 Upstate Eight Conference win over Elgin in Aurora on Friday.

Warriors dispatch Maroons

By BLAKE BAUMGARTNER For The Sun-Times News Group — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

Waubonsie Valley recovered from an early turnover to score 21 first-half points on its way to a 41-0 shutout of Elgin on Friday night, breaking a two-game losing streak in the process.

Waubonsie runs out of steam in overtime

Sat, 3 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

Jim Owczarski: There's nothing like a gut check on fourth-and-goal from the 2-yard line and the game in the balance. On Friday night, Waubonsie Valley lost such a challenge when Tre Clark was strung out along the line of scrimmage and eventually denied by St. Charles East defenders Jess Striedl and Bryce Barry at the 1-yard-line.

St. Charles East edges Warriors in OT

By ANDY ROHR For The Courier-News — Sat, 3 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

They might not have been singing in the rain when it was all over on Friday night but the St. Charles East players certainly were screaming for joy after a dramatic 21-14 come-from-behind overtime victory over host Waubonsie Valley in Upstate Eight Conference play.

Coach: Waubonsie must regain composure

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

Jim Owczarski: Over the phone on Wednesday, Waubonsie Valley coach Paul Murphy sounded as irritated as I've ever heard him since he took over the Warriors' varsity football program in 2005. He wasn't surly, but his frustration was clear, even days after the Warriors fell 28-7 to rival Neuqua Valley.

Playoff picture getting clearer

BY PATRICK MOONEY pmooney@scn1.com — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

As football's regular season passes the halfway point, teams' playoff prospects are starting to become clearer. But for Naperville-area schools, the line between making and missing the postseason is a thin one.

Neuqua slips away from Warriors in hurry

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:01 CST

With its season perhaps hanging in the balance, Neuqua Valley grabbed control of this rivalry game on the first play from scrimmage. After a 78-yard run for a touchdown by the Wildcats, Waubonsie Valley fans were booing only 19 seconds into the game, and the Warriors were trailing by a touchdown.

Ippolito, Neuqua race past Waubonsie

BY PHIL BROZYNSKI — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

Joe Ippolito ran for three touchdowns to lead Neuqua Valley to a 28-7 Upstate Eight win over Waubonsie Valley Friday night at North Central College.

Just call it a showdown for the Valleys

By Patrick Mooney pmooney@scn1.com — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

If Neuqua Valley is to rejoin the 256-team playoff field, it will dramatically increase its chances with a win Friday night at North Central College. The Wildcats' opponent, district rival Waubonsie Valley, will do its best to end those chances.

Another Valley joins Naperville/Aurora mix

BY PATRICK MOONEY pmooney@scn1.com — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

With the opening last month of Metea Valley, district rivals Waubonsie Valley and Neuqua Valley are seeing a new mix of talent in their football programs.

Waubonsie holds off St. Charles Noth rally

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:01 CST

Too close for comfort. That's what Waubonsie Valley coach Paul Murphy was thinking Friday after his Warriors built a 28-7 lead against St. Charles North but then had to hang on for a 35-28 Upstate Eight Conference victory that leaves them 3-1 overall and 2-0 in the league.

Clay runs Warriors past Hawks

By GENE CHAMBERLAIN For The Sun-Times News Group — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:01 CST

Waubonsie Valley quarterback Kenny Clay suffered three interceptions in the first two and a half quarters of Friday night's Upstate Eight Conference game against Bartlett at Millennium Field.

Late touchdown lifts Waubonsie

By SEAN FUCHS For The Sun-Times News Group — Fri, 4 Sep 2009 18:00 CST

Johnny Boecker got up with the ball, but the officials ruled that it was a touchdown for Waubonsie Valley�s Eric Theilacker and not a game saving interception for the Oswego defensive back. The resulting 3-yard scoring pass from Kenny Clay with seven seconds left on Friday night gave Waubonsie a 22-18 win over the Panthers at Dick Kerner Stadium.

Spread out, 'cause here we come

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 00:01 CST

The real or imagined differences between Districts 203 and 204 depend on who you talk to and who you believe, maybe even which message boards you read. The relative strengths of the DuPage Valley Conference and Upstate Eight will be better known after Week 2 and, ultimately, once the playoff brackets are complete.

'Spread' rules in the Naperville area

BY PATRICK MOONEY pmooney@scn1.com — Wed, 2 Sep 2009 17:00 CST

One thing Naperville area football programs have in common is their devotion to the spread offense. "All four teams run the same thing," Naperville Central coach Mike Stine said.

Ex-Waubonsie QB now on the other side

BY PATRICK MOONEY pmooney@scn1.com — Tue, 1 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

Former Waubonsie Valley quarterback Joe Sweeney comes back to town this weekend, but now he'll be trying to find a way to beat the Warriors as an assistant coach at Oswego.

Waubonsie hopes extra scouting pays off

BY PATRICK MOONEY pmooney@scn1.com — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:00 CST

Having a rare Friday night off gave Waubonsie Valley's coaching staff the chance to work ahead by scouting all of the Warriors' opponents through the first week of October.

Linne, Redhawks whip Waubonsie

BY TINA AKOURIS takouris@suntimes.com — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00 CST

Nick Linne passed for 148 yards and ran for two touchdowns to lead No. 18 Naperville Central past Waubonsie Valley 25-17 Saturday at Benedictine University in Lisle.

Central deprives Waubonsie of comeback

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:01 CST

It's impossible to draw any big conclusions off an opener this wild, except that Naperville Central-Waubonsie Valley would make a highly entertaining playoff rematch. Central hung on for a 25-17 win that wasn't decided until the last play on Saturday in Lisle.

District crossovers set stage

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:01 CST

On Halloween night last year, Naperville Central and Waubonsie Valley both sent representatives to scout a potential playoff matchup that never happened. Mount Carmel and Lincoln-Way East were left to gameplan for the second round of the Class 8A state tournament. Some 10 months later, the Redhawks and Warriors -- who would have met in that bracket -- will begin seasons they hope will end deep in November.

Breakdown: Waubonsie football 2009

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:00 CST

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Waubonsie plans to pick up the pace

BY PATRICK MOONEY pmooney@scn1.com — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:00 CST

Waubonsie Valley's football team won't be using a no-huddle offense. But the Warriors definitely want to keep their opponents off balance with their quick tempo this season.

Upstate Eight preview capsule

BY TINA AKOURIS takouris@suntimes.com — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00 CST

The conference should be competitive with Waubonsie Valley and Lake Park among the top two. Watch for South Elgin to challenge, a year after the Storm�s lower levels went undefeated.

Warrior mentality: Adapt to personnel

BY PATRICK MOONEY pmooney@scn1.com — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00 CST

Waubonsie Valley football coach Paul Murphy believes in adjusting his tactics to fit his players, rather than the other way around. Events like this week's Bolingbrook linemen challenge help him figure out what works and what doesn't.