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Football, tennis and much more in full swing
Riley Lepsi and Reese Lepsi of Wheaton Warrenville South react during the Class 2A girls tennis doubles championship match last year in Arlington Heights. (Brian Hill/Daily Herald)
Football, tennis and much more in full swing

This edition of the Daily Herald prep sports newsletter looks back at Week 2 of the football season and ahead to Week 3.

We also roll out the season preview for girls tennis.

“Edgy” Tim O’Halloran offers his thoughts on football recruiting while Kevin Schmit breaks down the top five prep football performances in his High Five column. And don’t miss our latest top 20 for football.

“Edgy” Tim

Prep football

‘Edgy’ Tim: What are high school football players missing with the recruiting process?
Aug 30, 2026 4:34 pm - I'm asked often about the football recruiting process, especially how prospects can improve their chances of being recruited. I'm not a coach or a paid recruiter, just someone who has covered the process for decades. I've worked with players and par
 
 

Top performances of the week

Prep football

Schmit: Who had the area’s top prep football performances of Week 2?
Aug 31, 2026 3:49 pm - It was bounceback week for many of the area’s prep football teams. For their respective players, too. Other teams, meanwhile, marched their way to 2-0 records. The High Five eyes them all, looking back at last weekend’s games to honor the top perform
 
 

Prep football top 20

Prep football

Daily Herald football Top 20
Aug 31, 2026 9:42 am - School Week 2 result/Week 3 opponent 1. Downers Grove North (2-0) Beat Downers Grove South 45-7 / at Hinsdale Central 2. Hersey (2-0) Beat Hoffman Estates 42-6 / at Neuqua Valley 3. Prospect (2-0) Beat St. Laurence 44-7 / Naperville Central 4. St. C
 
 

Girls tennis season preview

Girls tennis

Girls tennis season preview: Hinsdale Central, Stevenson, Conant among those trying to upend defending champ New Trier
Aug 31, 2026 1:43 pm - The girls tennis season in full swing and several area teams are looking to make a splash at the state tournament. Last season, New Trier captured the 2A state team title, with Hinsdale Central, Stevenson, Conant and Wheaton Warrenville South roundin
 
 
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