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Football: Naperville North’s Colin Goebel picks Iowa

Naperville North junior offensive lineman Colin Goebel committed to the University of Iowa on Saturday. Posting a simple message, “Committed to Iowa, good to be …

  • May 15, 2012

Football: DVC once again flexing its playoff muscle

Year in and year out, the DuPage Valley Conference has continually been considered among the best football leagues in Illinois. The numbers don’t lie. Since …

  • Nov 17, 2011

Downers South ends Naperville North’s season

In the midst of riding a four-game winning streak midway through the season to become playoff-eligible, one thing Naperville North did exceedingly well through the …

  • Nov 4, 2011

Naperville North defense to be tested

Opening the postseason riding the program’s first two-game losing streak since 2009 and at 5-4 for the second time in three years, questions abound surrounding …

  • Nov 2, 2011

Jackson brothers lead Glenbard North

The Jackson brothers were just too much for Naperville North to handle in a 34-10 Glenbard North win Saturday in Carol Stream. Older brother Phil …

  • Oct 29, 2011

Naperville North, Glenbard North both vie for key sixth win

Before the season, when looking at Naperville North’s visit to Carol Stream to conclude the regular season against Glenbard North, one could have easily envisioned …

  • Oct 26, 2011

Metea Valley, Naperville North eyeing playoffs

Coupled with Metea Valley seeing a 14-0 advantage slip away on its way to losing to Lake Park, 35-21, last Friday and Naperville Central earning …

  • Oct 18, 2011

Benet survives wind gusts to win sectional

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  • Nov 7, 2011

Stout defense leads Naperville Central

All season long, Naperville Central has been steadfast in its offensive capability and in its belief in its offensive philosophy, despite some well-documented struggles. The …

  • Oct 21, 2011

Naperville Central-North square off in rivalry matchup

Over the years, performances from guys like Tim Lavery, Ryan Clifford, Owen Daniels, Phil Horvath, Chris Brown, Justin McCareins and Jordan Tassio have defined it. …

  • Oct 20, 2011

Naperville North wears down West Aurora

West Aurora put on an impressive fireworks display to celebrate homecoming at halftime of the Blackhawks’ game against Naperville North. But for 60 minutes, most …

  • Oct 15, 2011

Naperville Sun Week 7 football preview capsules

Naperville North (4-2, 3-1 DuPage Valley) at West Aurora (2-4, 0-4 DuPage Valley), 7:30 p.m. Last week: Naperville North won at Glenbard East 51-13; West …

  • Oct 6, 2011

Naperville North has no trouble with Glenbard East

high school football | naperville north 51, glenbard east 13

  • Oct 1, 2011

Naperville Sun Week 6 football preview capsules

Naperville North (3-2, 2-1 DuPage Valley) at Glenbard East (1-4, 0-3 DuPage Valley), 7:30 p.m. Last week: Naperville North beat West Chicago 45-7; Glenbard East …

  • Sep 29, 2011

Naperville North has happy homecoming with rout

Naperville North wasn’t about to let West Chicago come in and spoil its homecoming night. Seniors Tyler Gehr and Matt Stacho made sure the game …

  • Sep 27, 2011

Naperville North has happy homecoming with rout

Naperville North wasn’t about to let West Chicago come in and spoil its homecoming night. Seniors Tyler Gehr and Matt Stacho made sure the game …

  • Sep 24, 2011

Naperville Sun Week 5 football preview capsules

No. 4 Joliet Catholic (4-0, 3-0 East Suburban Catholic) at Benet (0-4, 0-4 East Suburban Catholic), 8 p.m. on Saturday Last week: Joliet Catholic beat …

  • Nov 2, 2011

Waubonsie’s Warden impresses in first start

Thrown into the fire in Waubonsie Valley’s 27-20 loss at Bartlett in Week 3 after senior starter Mitch Stefani broke his collarbone, Warriors’ junior quarterback …

  • Sep 26, 2011

Naperville North upsets WW South

In its recent run of success, Naperville North has been typified mostly by its stout defense and its stout running attack. A potent, quick-strike offense …

  • Sep 17, 2011

Naperville North ready for WW South

Standing on the practice field late in the 2010 season, as his first year of being the head man as his alma mater was winding …

  • Sep 16, 2011

Sharp, Peltz power Wheaton North

Just three weeks into a nine-week gauntlet, Naperville North and Wheaton North convened in Wheaton Friday with each facing a crossroad. With both teams opening …

  • Sep 10, 2011

Naperville North looks for better offensive showing

Discussing the DuPage Valley Conference race and the power structure within it before the season, second-year Naperville North coach Sean Drendel was quite candid about …

  • Sep 9, 2011

Naperville Sun Week 2 football preview capsules

Marian Catholic (1-0, 1-0 East Suburban Catholic) at Benet (0-1, 0-1 East Suburban Catholic) Last week: Marian Catholic beat St. Viator 51-27; Benet lost at …

  • Sep 6, 2011

Rhattigan’s 4 TDs spark Neuqua over North, 37-23

prep football | Neuqua Valley 37, Naperville North 23

  • Aug 27, 2011

Two Naperville North starters suspended

Naperville North’s football program has been affected by the suspensions that were handed down this week in response to the underage drinking that went on …

  • Aug 26, 2011

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Downers South ends Naperville North’s season