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West RB hits 1,000 in loss to WW South

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

No matter what route West Aurora's football season has taken this fall, there has been one constant. That constant has been senior running back Leon Spears. And he capped off his excellent career in Friday's 61-0 season-ending loss at Wheaton Warrenville South by eclipsing the 1,000-yard mark for the season.

West rally comes up two points shy

By BOB REYNOLDS For The Beacon-News — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

Trailing by two touchdowns, West Aurora completed an impressive drive, then took advantage of a Rams turnover to score again. But the attempt at a two-point conversion came up short, allowing Glenbard East to escape with a 35-33 triumph and keep its shot at a postseason berth alive.

Jackson keeps Glenbard North on course

BY PAUL JOHNSON — Fri, 9 Oct 2009 18:00 CST

Sophomore Phil Jackson ran for 190 yards and four touchdowns as No. 10 Glenbard North rolled by West Aurora 42-6 Friday night in the DuPage Valley.

Blackhawks can't escape early hole

By PAUL JOHNSON For The Beacon-News — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

The fate of West Aurora's football team playing at unbeaten Glenbard North Friday was sealed early, thanks to the newest varsity Panther.

Blackhawks hatch winning formula in wet weather

By PAUL JOHNSON For The Beacon-News — Sat, 3 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

West Aurora's football team found just the right mixture to halt its three-game losing streak in West Chicago on Friday.

Depleted Blackhawks fade in second half

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:01 CST

West Aurora's depleted defense put forth a gallant effort but ran out of gas Friday as Wheaton North rallied in the second half to disappoint a homecoming crowd with a 24-13 victory. The Blackhawks dominated the first half, taking a 13-7 lead that could have been larger if not for three turnovers.

North overpowers West Aurora

By BRIAN MILLER For The Sun-Times News Group — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:01 CST

One dimensional versus multi-dimensional. No contest there. Naperville North used their flex-option running attack to perfection, dialing up four rushing touchdowns in the first half en route to a 55-25 over West Aurora.

West's explosve plays not enough vs. Naperville Central

By BRIAN MILLER For The Sun-Times News Group — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

In the first DuPage Valley Conference game of the season for West Aurora and visiting Naperville Central, the Blackhawks owned the highlights of the game, while the Redhawks showed a well-balanced, methodical offense capable of competing for the conference crown.

W. Aurora pins DVC hopes on linemen

BY JIM OWCZARSKI jowczarski@scn1.com — Wed, 9 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

After years of trying to break into the upper echelon of DuPage Valley Conference football powers, West Aurora hopes an improved offensive line will provide the needed push this season.

Spears leads West Aurora past Elgin

By EDDIE BURNS For The Sun-Times News Group — Fri, 4 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

Buck Drach's been around high school football a long time and he had the ultimate compliment for West Aurora running back Leon Spears.

West's Blackhawks sprint past Tomcats

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:01 CST

Jim Owczarski: If there was any hope of an upset, any thought of the unthinkable by East Aurora during the team's 40-12 loss to West Aurora Friday night, Leon Spears made sure to wipe such notions away with such a burst of speed you would've sworn the game didn't even really start.

West ready for battle in the trenches

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:01 CST

Playing the game may be as easy as 1-2-3. Winning consistently is much more challenging. Buck Drach knows that all too well as he prepares his fourth West High team for the coming season. His .705 winning percentage in a 16-year stint at St. Charles included 12 playoff appearances, so Drach knows what it takes.

Breakdown: West Aurora football 2009

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:00 CST

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Kim, Gorges have big plans for Blackhawks

BY RICK ARMSTRONG rarmstrong@scn1.com — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:00 CST

Tackles Michael Kim and Matt Gorges anchor a capable offensive line that has West Aurora thinking big this football season.

DuPage Valley preview capsule

BY ADAM JAHNS ajahns@suntimes.com — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00 CST

WW South is the team to beat. Naperville North will be young in some spots but is very capable of making another run.

Linemen get day in the sun at W. Aurora

BY JON KERR -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00 CST

Linemen from 16 schools from the city, suburbs and downstate gathered at West Aurora this week for an event that was "more about teamwork, working on your strengths" than about impressing college coaches, according to one player.