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You didn’t need to be a prophet to see this coming. Lake Zurich has named David Proffitt as its new head football coach. Proffitt, who has been the Bears’ defensive coordinator for the past six years, will replace Bryan Stortz, who has taken the head coaching job at Rock Island. Lake Zurich went with experience. Proffitt has been coaching high school football … ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:16:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lakezurich/football/10515721-393/football-david-proffitt-named-new-head-coach-at-lake-zurich.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lakezurich/football/10515721-393/football-david-proffitt-named-new-head-coach-at-lake-zurich.html
When the monster hole opened up, Tyreis Thomas had no intention of going down. The Rockford Boylan tailback exploded for a 66-yard touchdown on the second play of the third quarter to spark the Titans to a 16-10 victory over Lake Zurich in an IHSA Class 7A semifinal in Rockford. “My line did a good job,” Thomas said. “I knew I had … ]]> Sun, 20 Nov 2011 07:59:46 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lakezurich/football/8946645-393/football-boylans-third-quarter-spark-downs-lake-zurich.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lakezurich/football/8946645-393/football-boylans-third-quarter-spark-downs-lake-zurich.html Click the link to view the Herald-News football preview capsules. CLASS 8A Bolingbrook at Naperville Central When: 1 p.m. Saturday Outlook: Few classes have come farther than Naperville Central’s seniors, who were 2-7 as freshmen and were part of a 4-5 club last fall. The Redhawks (9-3) have won five straight, with quarterback Ian Lewandowski (1,737 total yards, 20 touchdowns) and a … ]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:07:06 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lakezurich/football/8887517-393/football-semifinal-football-preview-capsules.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lakezurich/football/8887517-393/football-semifinal-football-preview-capsules.html
Running room was sparse all afternoon. When the monster hole presented itself, Mike Shield knew he better scoot through it. The Lake Zurich running back exploded for 53 yards late in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s IHSA Class 7A quarterfinal against visiting Elk Grove. Two plays later, the Bears scored a touchdown to essentially seal a 17-10 victory. Shield provided the knockout … ]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:19:18 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lakezurich/football/8791775-393/football-lake-zurich-edges-out-elk-grove.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lakezurich/football/8791775-393/football-lake-zurich-edges-out-elk-grove.html
Lake Zurich managed just four first downs, none in the second half until 2:11 remained in the game. The Bears ran only one play longer than 15 yards, and only two longer than nine yards. But Lake Zurich had a secret weapon, punter Mark Weber, who averaged 39 yards on eight punts. Glenbard West’s average starting field position following Weber punts was … ]]> Sat, 05 Nov 2011 17:40:25 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lakezurich/football/8640614-393/football-lake-zurich-pulls-upset-over-glenbard-west.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lakezurich/football/8640614-393/football-lake-zurich-pulls-upset-over-glenbard-west.html
It could have been a disastrous start for Lake Zurich, but each game has its ups and downs, and Saturday’s IHSA Class 7A playoff opener against Geneva was no different. After Bears’ running back Mike Rantis fumbled a pitch on the game’s first play, the ball bounced around the cold Lake Zurich turf and into the end zone where the Vikings recovered … ]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:41:12 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lakezurich/football/8492050-393/football-lake-zurich-rallies-back-after-early-deficit-to-beat-geneva.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lakezurich/football/8492050-393/football-lake-zurich-rallies-back-after-early-deficit-to-beat-geneva.html
Senior quarterback Zach Till scored five touchdowns as host Lake Zurich tuned up for the playoffs by routing Zion-Benton 41-3 on Friday night. Till rushed 10 times for just 49 yards, but scored on runs of two, 16, one, three and three yards. Lake Zurich’s other touchdown came when Chris Rantis blocked a punt and William Hussey covered the ball in the … ]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 22:07:05 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lakezurich/football/8350430-393/zach-till-leads-lake-zurich-past-zion-benton.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lakezurich/football/8350430-393/zach-till-leads-lake-zurich-past-zion-benton.html Defense ruled the day for most of Friday’s showdown between Lake Forest and Lake Zurich. But Bears tight end Jack Lynn changed the course of the contest with 3:18 left in the fourth quarter by hauling in a 49-yard touchdown pass from Zach Till. The big play allowed No. 22 Lake Zurich to secure a 16-6 victory. “I could not have done … ]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 23:00:54 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lakezurich/football/8222910-393/lynns-touchdown-lifts-lake-zurich.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lakezurich/football/8222910-393/lynns-touchdown-lifts-lake-zurich.html
Matt Micucci figured he might have to win Thursday night’s game, but Kevin Foley beat him to the punch. Foley powered his way into the end zone from three yards out with 23 seconds left, giving Stevenson a 24-17 North Suburban Lake win over No. 12 Lake Zurich in Lincolnshire. Micucci, who doubles as Stevenson’s quarterback and kicker, booted a 42-yard field … ]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 22:15:07 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lakezurich/football/8078018-393/stevenson-scores-late-pulls-upset-over-lake-zurich.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lakezurich/football/8078018-393/stevenson-scores-late-pulls-upset-over-lake-zurich.html
Click the link to see the Herald-News football preview capsules, the Naperville Sun football preview capsules or the SouthtownStar football preview capsules. Hubbard vs. Robeson When: 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Stagg Outlook: Hubbard (5-1, 3-0 Prairie State), which has won five straight after a 21-18 opening loss at Proviso West, seeks to remain in control in the conference. Quarterback Quincy Skanes is … ]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:21:09 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lakezurich/football/8056625-393/week-7-football-preview-capsules.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lakezurich/football/8056625-393/week-7-football-preview-capsules.html
Lake Zurich quarterback Zach Till intended on making a statement Friday night against the Libertyville Wildcats, and did more than that in the Bears’ 31-6 victory. He connected on 10 of his 18 throws for 167 yards, and rushed for two touchdowns and 28 yards. “We had a lot of fun out there tonight,” said Till. “We knew Libertyville was going to … ]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:48:44 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lakezurich/football/7974123-393/lake-zurich-powers-past-libertyville.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lakezurich/football/7974123-393/lake-zurich-powers-past-libertyville.html Zach Till and Lake Zurich had its offense in high gear as the No. 15 Bears rolled past host Mundelein 41-7 Friday. Till had a productive night, completing 9-of-16 passes for 161 yards and three touchdowns. “We knew what we had to do on offense,” said Till, who also rushed for 51 yards on 10 carries. “For the most part we got … ]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:46:39 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lakezurich/football/7839558-393/till-leads-lake-zurich-past-mundelein.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lakezurich/football/7839558-393/till-leads-lake-zurich-past-mundelein.html Lake Zurich scored four touchdowns in the first half and made those points hold up in a 28-0 prep football non-division win over previously unbeaten and host Lakes on Friday. Running back Mike Shield tallied a pair of short first-half touchdown runs of seven and one yards. He finished the contest with 131 yards on 17 carries, but could not find the … ]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2011 23:58:21 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lakezurich/football/7707794-393/big-first-half-propels-lake-zurich-past-lakes.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lakezurich/football/7707794-393/big-first-half-propels-lake-zurich-past-lakes.html Warren stunned host Lake Zurich with a pair of touchdowns on its first six plays from scrimmage, but the Bears recovered and knocked off the Blue Devils 33-14 on Friday in the North Suburban Conference Lake Division opener for both teams. Lake Zurich trailed 14-3 after one quarter, but scored the game’s final 30 points to win going away. Bears kicker Mike … ]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:32:48 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lakezurich/football/7573675-393/lake-zurich-takes-punch-kos-warren.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lakezurich/football/7573675-393/lake-zurich-takes-punch-kos-warren.html Brother Rice at Marist When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Outlook: Separated by barely 1 1/2 miles on the city’s Far Southwest Side, these two neighborhood rivals will meet for the first time since the 2007 season opener. Both are 1-0, with Marist facing the stiffer test last week in a 35-21 win over Notre Dame. Ian Woodworth, who stepped in for injured starter … ]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:01:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lakezurich/football/7392935-401/week-2-football-preview-capsules.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lakezurich/football/7392935-401/week-2-football-preview-capsules.html