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On the first day of football practice of the season, Hersey practiced at Wheeling High School in Wheeling on Aug. 5, 2026. Work is taking place on the track at their own stadium in Arlington Heights. (Joe Lewnard/Daily Herald)
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Opening night of prep football is almost here
On the first day of football practice of the season, Hersey practiced at Wheeling High School in Wheeling on Aug. 5, 2026. Work is taking place on the track at their own stadium in Arlington Heights. (Joe Lewnard/Daily Herald)
Opening night of the high school football season is just around the corner, and we’ve got more previews for you to get ready for the season.
Kevin Schmit takes a look at the debate over IHSA playoff expansion in his countdown to the prep football season.
After not playing a varsity schedule last season, Lisle High School is back and ready to make some noise, Mike McGraw writes.
Hersey quarterback Jake Nawrot, a Kentucky commit, and Barrington running back Lamar Osterhues are hoping to lead their teams deep into the playoffs this season.
Here’s a look at the MSL East and the MLS West.
Prep football
High school football 2026: Scouting the MSL West
Aug 10, 2026 7:48 am - Barrington
Last year: 10-2, 5-0 (First in MSL West)
Coach: Joe Sanchez
Top returning players: Lamar Osterhues (5-7, 170, Jr., RB); Jack Kavanagh (6-3, 305, sr., OL); Malcom George (5-10, 240, sr., OL/DL); Vince Costa (5-9, 160, sr., WR);
Prep football
High school football 2026: Scouting the MSL East
Aug 09, 2026 3:13 pm - Buffalo Grove
Coach: Jeff Vlk
Last year: 3-6, 1-4 (fifth in MSL East)
Top returning players: Matthew Kaput (6-2, 225, sr., RB/LB); Landon Duram 6-2, 190, sr. WR); Matthew Hong (5-10, 175, sr., WR); Jaleel Marshall (6-1, 170, sr.; WR); Dr
Three new coaches take over while the usual suspects look primed for big years in the NSC and NLCC races.
Prep football
High school football 2026: Scouting Lake County
Aug 13, 2026 6:44 am - Antioch
Coach: Brian Glashagel
Last year’s record: 8-3, 6-1 (second Northern Lake County)
Top returning players: Gavin Stone (5-8, 170, sr., RB), Logan Lennon (6-1, 175, jr., RB), Kelen Wilson (5-10, 165, jr., RB), Ben Anderson (5-10, 20
After a two-year merger with the South West Suburban Conference, DuPage Valley Conference football, is back and there is a lot of excitement.
Here are some players to watch this fall.
In girls golf, Stevenson and Hinsdale Central are among several teams trying to knock off Glenbrook North this season.
In boys golf, there’s no shortage of suburban teams in the hunt for state trophies.
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