Posts by Mike Walsh
Football | Lyons top Wheaton Warrenville South in Jon Beutjer’s return to alma mater
Back when he was breaking state and national passing records at Wheaton Warrenville South, Jon Beutjer proudly wore orange and black. Beutjer, the prolific passer who led the Tigers to the 1998 Class 6A title, was back in Wheaton last week; however, this time he was wearing royal blue and gold as the head coach…
Read MoreFootball | Sandburg’s Shelton throws 4 TDs in rout of Oak Forest
Whenever his team needs a lift or a teammate needs a pat on the back, Anthony Shelton is there to provide it. Shelton, Sandburg’s senior quarterback, can also throw touchdown passes. On Sept. 6 in Orland Park, Shelton threw four of them as the Eagles defeated Oak Forest, 43-12. Shelton was 15-of-16 passing for 283…
Read MoreStagg runs over Oak Lawn behind Olaf Kozub’s 351 yards and 4 TDs
After running wild in Stagg’s season-opening victory, Olaf Kozub bested that effort in Week 2 to help the Chargers to a second straight win. Kozub, a junior running back, totaled 351 yards from scrimmage, including 19 carries for 285 yards rushing (15 yards per carry) and scoring runs of 1, 29 and 65 yards in…
Read MoreFootball | Argo blanks Bloom for second straight shutout
Two games. Two wins. Zero points allowed. Life is good for Argo and head coach Phillip Rossberg. “A 2-0 start is nice,” Rossberg said. “We’ll take that.” On Sept. 6 in Summit, the Argonauts welcomed Bloom in a non-conference matchup. Anchored by the efforts of running back Steven Holmes and a strong defensive showing, Argo…
Read MoreFootball | Chicago Christian beats Herscher, wins opener for eight straight season
The Chicago Christian defense forced eight turnovers and the offense exploded as the Knights began their season with a victory for the eighth consecutive campaign. Niko Griggs posted 8 ½ tackles, Brock Sperling had three tackles-for-loss, Christian Flutman snagged two interceptions and Caden Boersma also had a pick for Chicago Christian. Flutman also threw for…
Read MoreFootball | Olaf Kozub romps for 224 yards and 2 TDs as Stagg tops Joliet Central
So far, so good for Stagg, which began new coach Jacob O’Connor’s tenure with a win over Joliet Central on opening night of the 2024 season. Displaying a versatile offense that saw six players score rushing touchdowns, the Chargers beat the Steelmen 49-20 in a non-conference matchup Aug. 30 in Palos Hills. Stagg junior running…
Read MoreFootball | Joliet West tops Shepard on opening night for second straight season
While Shepard suffered 36-15 loss to Joliet West commence the 2024 season, Astros coach John Rone found at least one encouraging aspect of his team’s performance. “I don’t think the final score shows how well our defense played,” Rone said. “They caused turnovers and got sacks. We also had a goal-line stand. “The defense just…
Read MoreFootball | Steven Holmes runs for 4 TDs as Argo defeats De La Salle
Last season, Argo made the state playoffs in consecutive campaigns for the first time in program history On opening night in Chicago’s Bronzeville community, they Argonauts took their first step toward securing a third straight postseason berth, defeating De La Salle 45-0 in a non-conference matchup at Parente Field. Argo senior running back Steven Holmes…
Read MoreFootball | Marist rides Jake Ritter’s 4 TD passes to win over Morgan Park
Marist quarterback Jake Ritter threw four touchdown passes as the host RedHawks prevailed, 29-26, over the Mustangs on opening night. Ritter threw scoring passes to Stephen Brown (24 yards), John McAuliffe (15 yards), Brendan Doran (13 yards) and Brendan Curran (4 yards).
Read MoreFootball | Brother Rice gets 3 TDs from Tyler Lofton, shuts out Phillips on opening night
The host Crusaders got two touchdown passes by C.J. Gray (9-of-11 passing, 62 yards) and three rushing scores from running back Tyler Lofton (1, 6 and 23 yards) as they rolled over Phillips, 50-0, on opening night in Mount Greenwood. Lofton finished with 57 yards on seven carries. Gray threw touchdown passes to Jaylin Green…
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