Metering is ON

Metea tops Elgin in turnover-plagued game

Turnovers were the big story at Metea Valley on Friday. The Mustangs were able to capitalize on them more often than Elgin’s Maroons, however, and …

  • Oct 22, 2011

Naperville Sun Week 9 football preview capsules

Elgin (1-7, 0-6 Upstate Eight River) at Metea Valley (3-5, 1-5 Upstate Eight Valley), 7:30 p.m. Last week: Elgin lost to St. Charles East 10-0; …

  • Oct 19, 2011

St. Charles East blanks Elgin

St. Charles East’s defensive players had put in the work all season without the end result they expected of themselves. Friday night at Elgin’s homecoming, …

  • Oct 15, 2011

Batavia overpowers Elgin despite penalties

Even when things appear to be perfect they often aren’t. On the surface, Batavia’s 49-0 rout of visiting Elgin Friday night was perfect. It just …

  • Oct 14, 2011

St Charles North downs Elgin for first win

It was a situation that called for a relief pitcher. With his offense sputtering, St. Charles North football coach Mark Gould decided on two things …

  • Sep 30, 2011

Larkin edges rival Elgin in thriller

When Elgin lined up to go for the two-point conversion and a win with 12 seconds left Saturday in the Town Jug game against rival …

  • Oct 3, 2011

Geneva offense in high gear in win over Elgin

After three mostly nerve-grabbing games, Geneva’s football team needed a laugher. The Vikings got it Friday night at Burgess Field in the form of a …

  • Sep 17, 2011

Early deficit no problem for Streamwood in win over Elgin

Times certainly are changing for Streamwood’s football team. Instead of unraveling after falling behind by two touchdowns in the first quarter Saturday, the Sabres dug …

  • Sep 17, 2011

Bartlett overpowers short-handed Elgin

high school football | bartlett 42, elgin 0

  • Sep 3, 2011

Elgin, Bartlett set to collide in game of the week

Two of the area’s top players will collide Friday at Millennium Field when senior standout Dennis Moore and his Elgin teammates travel to play Bartlett …

  • Sep 2, 2011

Week 1 football stars

• Alan Geneva, WR, Fenton: Had 12 catches for 258 yards and three TD (36, 80, 11 yards) in 30-29 win over Leyden. • Ty …

  • Nov 2, 2011

Elgin tops Dundee-Crown behind Moore’s offense

high school football | Elgin 34, Dundee-Crown 19

  • Aug 27, 2011

Elgin High hungry for more football success

Elgin High’s football team might not have much depth this season, but that certainly doesn’t mean the Maroons will be short on talent. A trio …

  • Aug 23, 2011

Upstate Eight River football preview

UPSTATE EIGHT RIVER Outlook: Geneva is once again the heavy favorite, but rival Batavia has a solid senior class returning. Top five players Ht. Wt. Yr. QB Matt Williams, …

  • Aug 20, 2011

Maroons face must-win situation

Elgin High's players are well aware they can't afford another misstep in their quest to secure the program's first playoff berth since 2001. The Maroons …

  • Oct 15, 2010

Elgin's secondary second to none

Elgin High's last line of defense is arguably the team's greatest strength. A defensive secondary loaded with talented playmakers is a key reason the Maroons …

  • Oct 29, 2010

Carmel wins turnover battle in victory

It's now four straight contests for Carmel. That is dropping the ball on its first possession. And in this IHSA Class 7A playoff game on …

  • Oct 30, 2010

Second half earns Elgin Town Jug

Elgin used a dominant second half to knock off crosstown rival Larkin 28-7 in the annual Town Jug game Saturday at Memorial Field. The triumph …

  • Sep 25, 2010

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