Football: Lake Zurich edges out Elk Grove
Running room was sparse all afternoon. When the monster hole presented itself, Mike Shield knew he better scoot through it. The Lake Zurich running back …
- Nov 24, 2011
Football: Post-Meyer Elk Grove is thriving
When Nick Meyer headed out to play quarterback at South Dakota after passing for more than 3,200 yards and 40 touchdowns last season, people were …
- Nov 15, 2011
Football: Fernando Lozano comes up big for Elk Grove vs Harlem
Elk Grove’s Fernando Lozano stunned even himself with his three-touchdown performance in the Grenediers’ 39-22 victory over Harlem in the class 7A playoffs in Elk …
- Nov 12, 2011
Elk Grove QB duo powers past Conant
The two-headed monster of Elk Grove quarterbacks Dejan Basara and Adam O’Malley proved to be unstoppable against Conant. The Grenadiers’ signal-callers paved the way to …
- Nov 5, 2011
Elk Grove edges past Hersey
Big plays on special teams gave the host Grenadiers the edge over the visiting Huskies on senior night 16-7. Hersey (4-4, 2-2) opened the scoring …
- Oct 15, 2011
Basara’s field goal lifts Elk Grove
After missing a 23-yard field goal late in the third quarter, Dejan Basara converted a 38-yard field goal with 1:23 left in the game to …
- Oct 13, 2011
High-octane Elk Grove rolls
Rolling Meadows entered Friday’s Mid-Suburban East showdown at Elk Grove as the team with the reputation as an offensive juggernaut, but it was the Grenadiers …
- Oct 1, 2011
Elk Grove rallies past Buffalo Grove
On a night when Buffalo Grove celebrated the silver anniversary of its state championship, Elk Grove spoiled the party, scoring 17 unanswered points and pulling …
- Sep 24, 2011
Grenadiers comeback to win in Overtime
Quarterback Dejan Basara knew that he could rely on his teammates to help the team rally from an 18-7 fourth quarter defecit. But it was …
- Sep 10, 2011
Broncos deliver victory in Dragosz’s debut
In his first varsity game, Barrington junior tailback Justin Dragosz carried the Broncos to victory, racking up 161 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner …
- Sep 3, 2011
Mid-Suburban East football preview
MID-SUBURBAN EAST Outlook: Prospect and Rolling Meadows have dominated the division for the past several years, but both suffered heavy graduation losses and experienced changes …
- Aug 20, 2011
Meyer's performance leads Elk Grove
Nick Meyer made sure his team didn't get caught looking ahead. Meyer threw two touchdowns and ran for two others as Elk Grove rolled past …
- Oct 9, 2010
Prospect takes down Elk Grove in OT
Steve Dazzo and Grant DaPalma helped Prospect beat host Elk Grove 42-41 in overtime Friday. Dazzo connected with Sam Frasco in overtime and Jimmy Ott …
- Oct 16, 2010
Meyer leads Elk Grove past Rolling Meadows
Nick Meyer threw touchdown passes of 47, 68, 47 and six yards and scored on a three-yard run to lead Elk Grove (7-2, 4-1 in …
- Oct 23, 2010
Saxons get revenge on Elk Grove
Schaumburg coach Mark Stilling knows he didn't do it by the book, but what he did worked. The Saxons avenged a Week 4 loss and …
- Oct 31, 2010
Mid-Suburban East football preview capsule
Mid-Suburban East Outlook: Elk Grove returns 16 starters from last year's 7-4 team, including quarterback Nick Meyer (1,978 yards passing, 986 yards rushing, 33 TDs) …
- Aug 26, 2010
Barrington upsets Elk Grove in OT
Barrington's big plays led to a stunning overtime upset at No. 9 Elk Grove Friday night. The Broncos pulled out a 30-23 overtime victory against …
- Sep 4, 2010
Elk Grove's Meyer cool under pressure
Less than three minutes into Friday's contest at Fremd, Elk Grove quarterback Nick Meyer cooly dropped back, sidestepped an oncoming rusher and lofted a deep …
- Sep 11, 2010
Grenadiers' Meyer looks for right fit
With a 4.75 grade-point average, Nick Meyer is smart enough to know what he's up against. The Elk Grove senior quarterback has put up some …
- Nov 8, 2010










