St. Charles North got an up-close look Saturday at what it takes to be a state championship contender. Simply put, the North Stars hadn't seen a team of Glenbard West's caliber this season prior to their Class 7A state quarterfinal contest against the Hilltoppers.
Geneva running back Michael Ratay, one of the most prolific rushers in Illinois history, is the 2008 Beacon News Football Athlete of the Year and heads the paper's All-Area team this season. 
Where is the buzz?
Here we are in the second round of the IHSA playoffs, and it feels like something's missing. A little buzz, perhaps. A little excitement.
Exorcise program
It's been a long time since Marmion has had a Friday night like this one. The Cadets host Montini Friday with a chance to cement their place in Marmion football history.
Down the stretch they come
It's been awhile, but the Western Sun Conference is a horse race this year -- and Friday's game at Kaneland is the start of an exciting home stretch. Not since 2006 has the conference been this close this late in the year, and not coincidentally, that was also the last time Geneva had lost in WSC play.
The new Gold standard?
Aurora Christian has been in this position before during the last two years: on the verge of a conference championship.
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