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Michael O’Brien

High School Sports Editor
Kankakee’s Tony Phillips (8) carries the ball against Nazareth.
High School Football
Seven teams that surprised with Week 1 victories
Several teams found a way to defy expectations and pull out unexpected victories in Week 1.
By Michael O’Brien
 
Mount Carmel’s Alonzo Manning (30) dives into the end zone for a second quarter touchdown against East St. Louis.
High School Football
Week 1 in pictures: 10 standout high school football photos
A look back at 10 outstanding images from Week 1 of the season.
By Michael O’Brien
 
Brother Rice’s Christian Pierce (1) takes down Maine South’s Constantine Coines (14).
High School Football
Four Downs: News and notes from Week 1 in high school football
Three quarterbacks to watch, and can Morgan Park challenge Mount Carmel?
By Michael O’Brien
 
Mount Carmel’s Maurice Densmore (10) screams at the moon after he picked up a first down that secured the Caravan’s 36-33 victory over East St. Louis.
High School Football
Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school football rankings for Week 2
Kankakee, Prospect and Barrington join after big opening week wins.
By Michael O’Brien
 
Wheaton-Warrenville South’s Maison Haas (6) is celebrated by teammates during the game against Simeon.
High School Football
High school football schedule: Week 2
The complete area football schedule for the second week of the season.
By Michael O’Brien
 
Maine South’s Brendan Owens (2) reacts after catching an interception against Brother Rice.
High School Football
How the Super 25 fared in Week 1
Results from all the ranked teams.
By Michael O’Brien
 
Mount Carmel’s Jack Elliott (9) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against East St. Louis.
High School Football
Physical, fast Jack Elliott leads Mount Carmel past East St. Louis in his first start
Mount Carmel took control early and then held off a ferocious comeback from the Flyers to win 36-33 at Illinois State’s Hancock Stadium.
By Michael O’Brien
 
Lincoln-Way East’s Caden O’Rourke, white jersey, sacks Kenwood’s quarterback NaCari McFarland.
High School Football
New-look Kenwood overwhelmed by Lincoln-Way East’s elite defense
Lincoln-Way East rolled to a 52-12 victory on Saturday at Gately Stadium.
By Michael O’Brien
 
Brother Rice’s Randall Nauden (21) carries the ball through Maine South’s defense.
High School Football
Brother Rice dominates defensively to take down Maine South
Navy recruit Randall Nauden was the workhorse for the Crusaders’ offense with 32 carries for 110 yards.
By Michael O’Brien