Pretty sure this is the first meeting between the two schools. North's Jacob Bell was 18-27 for 270 yards.

Luther with a receiving TD and Tori with an INT TD.

Pad those stats early!

Sorry a slight hiccup with my computer will have them up later this AM sorry fir the delay

Maybe it's just a me thing?

Redhawks RB Aiden Clark was awesome rushing for 290 yds and scored on runs of 5 and 63 .yds Gavin Ellison kicked a 36 yd FG in the 3rd quarter. QB Sebastian Hays scored on a 2 yd run.Hinsdale QB Riley Contreras was amazing at eluding the rush and made several nice playes and threw for 140 yds and threw 2 TD passes to Dominic Tresslar...A lot of penalities on both teams.
Redhawks and Huskies bext week at NCC
Red Devils host the Bolingbrook Raiders

I’m 1-0 in my Feeto Upset Picks!!

Glenbrook South came out and bulldozed York in the first quarter. York then had a 75yard td pass and took over from there. Penalty-laden. It’s early but Glenbrook South looks pretty good. Big OL—can run the ball. Hard to imagine York can maintain the Fitz era but who knows.

Aaron Stewart from Warren has 17 for 281 so far

Nm

Warren run game vs Hersey passing offense. Warren has over 200 yards rushing in the 1st half. Warren is wearing them down. Mac will keep running the ball.

Hersey has some nice play calls. Several of their players have gotten injuries.

MC - 19
RICH - 00
Halftime

All....Riverton announces due to low participation numbers they will not field a varsity team this season. I don't know the background on all of this but waiting till July to make this announcement sure doesn't help the remaining nine conference members much of a shot to schedule a replacement. Ratsy

hypothetically speaking you have 1100 students in your school yet only 39 varsity kids…
and the trend has become can’t keep kids in the program for all 4 years.
how do would you feel? what are ways to fix said problems?
OH and btw it’s not like you literally have college like facilities etc etc..

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Thanks to Eddie and everyone at Barstool

Getting a bit ahead of things here.. Posting week one games for Clown Cup, the year-long season prediction contest , which @jpwiggs has won two years straight. Will he succeed in his question for a 3-peat?

Rules are simple. I post some games (all the DuKane games) plus one or two more games and then rank them.

For week 1, there will be 9 games -- rank then 9 to 1. You win the nine point game, you get nine points. You lose a game, you get none, etc.

Batavia @ Glenbard West
Lake Park @ Conant
St. Charles (North) at Palatine (H.S.)
New Lenox (Lincoln-Way Central) at St. Charles (East)
New Lenox (Providence Catholic) at Wheaton (North)
Elgin (Larkin) at Geneva
Glen Ellyn (Glenbard South) at Wheaton (Warrenville South)
Carol Stream (Glenbard North) at Bartlett
Wilmette (Loyola Academy) vs. East St. Louis (Sr.)

EDGYTIM.com's 2024 Upstate 8 East Conference Predicted Finish

+Glenbard East

*West Chicago

*Glenbard South

Riverside-Brookfield

Ridgewood

Elmwood Park

Fenton

EDGYTIM.com's 2024 Upstate 8 West Conference Predicted Finish

+South Elgin

*West Aurora

East Aurora

Bartlett

Larkin

Streamwood

Elgin

+denotes predicted 2024 conference champion

*denotes 2024 IHSA state playoff projected qualifier

Preseason Conference MVP?

West Aurora senior WR Terrence Smith- Smith, a three star ranked receiver by Rivals.com is looking hard at both Iowa and Illinois this summer and is expected to make a decision soon. Smith has tremendous size and wingspan and is a big time threat every time he touches the football.

Glenbard South senior OL/DL Saif Kokoszka Saif has been an impact player for the Raiders over the past two seasons. Kokoszka has spent serious time in the weight room and is developing himself in to a potential FCS/D2 level player at the next level. Kokoszka also has a non stop motor and will be expected to again play full time on both sides of the ball.

Glenbard East senior WR Amonte Cook- Explosive with a bit of quick twitch and as dangerous an open field runner as anyone in the western suburbs this season. A ton of fun to watch...that is unless you are trying to defend him. ...than n ot so much fun.

West Chicago junior RB/LB David Weber Good sized kid and a very physical player and standout on both sides of the football for the Wildcats and head coach Adam Chavez.

South Elgin senior WR Ishmael George Has been highly productive for the Storm over the past few seasons and enters this year with big expectations under new head coach Pat Pistorio.

Sleeper Players to Watch?

West Aurora junior QB Mason Atkins Already holds an offer from Toledo and has the physical tools and attributes to play at a high college level.

Fenton senior OL/DL Thomas Klos- Hard noised kid and a grinder who plays with good strength and physicality.

Toughest Overall Schedule?

Glenbard East- The Rams open the season taking on a very good Willowbrook team then host West Aurora in a crossover game.

Larkin The Royals have nothing easy in Week 1 @ geneva then in Week 2 host St Patrick.

Top 2024 Upstate 8 Conference Games?

West Aurora at South Elgin September 20th The Blackhawks are looking to get going right away back in the Upstate 8 and taking on perennial champs South Elgin in South Elgin is a big ask.

West Chicago at Glenbard East October 11th The Wildcats are looking to stay on the winning side of the column after a strong 2023 season. Glenbard East plays fast and very physical, just like West Chicago.

Glenbard East at Glenbard South October 18th The Battle of the Glens will no question be a huge game and playoff implications on the line here?

Upstate 8 Conference Statement Game?

Non conference overall record- The Upstate 8 is finally playing true non conference games this season and I truly feel this will do nothing but give the conference a better overall test come state playoff time. The Upstate 8 has in general not performed too well (ironically with last season being one of the better years in the IHSA playoffs) and I'm very interested to see how they fare overall starting this season against non Upstate 8 opponents. Give the Upstate 8 kudos for expanding while also trying to improve the overall level of football.

Yah I get it most games start tomorrow. But for me and my crew we kick tonight.

This is year 52 for me in terms of my involvement with HS football. I’ll debate anyone anywhere but this is the best time of year by far because it’s the best sport by far.

We still get amazed by 15, 16, 17 year old kids that do amazing things. And we forget, they’re kids.

Enjoy every minute of it. And if your son or daughter is playing enjoy it because it goes by way too fast.

Best of luck to all 518 teams in Illinois that are competing in this great game. I love it so and can’t wait for the next year of memories.

Here are the week one matchups!!

Round Lake @ West Chicago
Addison Trail @ Streamwood
Maine East @ East Aurora
Glenbard North @ Bartlett
Fenton @ Elgin
Larkin @ Geneva
Barrington @ South Elgin
Proviso East @ West Aurora
Woodstock North @ Elmwood Park
Glenbard South @ Wheaton Warrenville S
Glenbard East @ Willowbrook
Ridgewood @ Schurz
Niles West @ Riverside Brookfield

Details are linked...guest list includes Maine South HC Dave Inserra, Soucie along with Plainfield North HC Anthony Imbordino

https://edgytim.rivals.com/news/watch-live-wjol-s-pigskin-preview-show

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Are there going to be any games o local broadcasts?

It's finally game week! Not a monster slate of games, but there are a few critical matchups for ICE teams. Hopefully the heat subsides a little bit and we can dip back into the beautiful fall weather that we had last week. As always feel free to share your thoughts.

Records listed are 2023 final total.

El Paso-Gridley (6-4 2023 @ Reed-Custer (3-6) - I think this is a very important game for the Comets to get to 5 wins. IF they lose it's not impossible to reach the playoffs, but this week could help to take some of the pressure of must win games off later in the season. I think this matchup is a slightly below average 3a against a similar strength 2A opponent. This game should help get a better understanding on Braidwood. If they win at least we know they may be somewhat competent, and if they lose then it could mean a long season. I'm not sure often EPG plays on turf so that could help the Comets out and if it is crazy hot out still not riding an hour on the bus helps them too. I like Braidwood in a tight one. Give me RC 27 - EPG 21

Coal City (8-3) @ Morris (11-1) - In the last rendition of this restored rivalry it's sad to think that the Coalers don't have much of a shot. I do think that this should be their only loss until they reach the last third of the season against Wilmington. This also seems to be the only real challenge for CC leading up to that game, so it should be beneficial to have that experience under their belt. Morris wins with ease. Morris 35 Coal City 14

Palos Heights (Chicago Christian) (5-5) @ Herscher (2-7) - I honestly do not know much about either team. If Chicago Christian is in a down year and Herscher is improved I think they could hang here, however I do not see that as the case.

It's opening week! That means one thing... HOT THURSDAY CPL ACTION!! And I am here for it. Sure, other teams play this Thursday, but we all know Thursday is for The Chicago Public League! On to the picks!

Catalyst Maria vs. Phoenix Academy
@Schwab54 has said for years that the Phoenix is always rising. I see no reason to disagree in this one. In all honesty, I'm looking forward to hitting the Steak n Egger across the street from Rockne Stadium before this one. Rockne dogs < Gately dogs, and you can take that to the bank.
Take Rising from the Ashes!

Chicago Vocational vs. Back of the Yards
Popped into a local adult beverage establishment the other day and got to talking to the guy behind the counter about the upcoming high school football season. Dude walks up behind us and starts talking Back of the Yards football. No kidding. Says he was working in the area and saw a bunch of summer practices. Said they look good. Of course I said, BOTY is always looking good. He, in turn, thought I was trying to change the subject and immediately started talking about another kind of adult establishment. Love the Big BOTY Energy!
Take Baby got BACK OF THE YARDS!

Kennedy vs Clemente
For the new people around here, Kennedy's mascot is the Crusaders. In short, that is silly. As a group we have decided that since the school is named after JFK the mascot should combine both the Cuban Missle Crisis and the Bay of Pigs... So Missle Pigs. I'm not into politics, but JFK's nephew has been in the news a lot recently. Seems reasonable to pick the Pigs.
Missle Pigs!

Whitney Young vs Corliss
No secret I like Corlissssssssssss. Also no secret that Whitney Young sounds like the girl in charge of a sorority rush at Alabama. Alabama could beat Corliss in football. Whitney Young can not.
SSSSSSSSSSSSnakes!

DRW vs Collins
Anyone else think that this sounds like a court case? The 42nd district court of appeals will be hearing DRW vs Collins in its next session. Just rolls off the tongue.
Judgement for Collins!