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For Ben Kleinhans, this summer was something he has never experienced before. Officially instilled as Ted Monken’s replacement at Metea Valley back in April, Kleinhans took as much time as he could learning exactly what he has — time considered all the more vital because he didn’t finish up his duties at Neuqua Valley until the end of the school year. “(The … ]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:00:30 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/meteavalley/football/14646341-393/football-ben-kleinhans-now-leading-metea-valley.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/meteavalley/football/14646341-393/football-ben-kleinhans-now-leading-metea-valley.html After winning just one game during its inaugural varsity football campaign in 2010, Metea Valley finished this past season at 4-5, seemingly adding some sustained momentum heading into the program’s third season in 2012. But Year No. 3 will begin without the man who has been leading the program since its inception---Ted Monken. In an e-mail, Metea Valley principal Jim Schmid confirmed … ]]> Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:32:12 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/meteavalley/football/9208823-393/football-ted-monken-out-as-metea-valley-coach.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/meteavalley/football/9208823-393/football-ted-monken-out-as-metea-valley-coach.html Turnovers were the big story at Metea Valley on Friday. The Mustangs were able to capitalize on them more often than Elgin’s Maroons, however, and they pulled away after falling behind early in the second half to win 31-16. Zach Wood helped Metea early by booting a 31-yard field goal, and the Mustangs (4-5, 1-5) led 3-0 after one quarter. Tre’Sean Mackey … ]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:20:31 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/meteavalley/football/8352103-393/metea-tops-elgin-in-turnover-plagued-game.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/meteavalley/football/8352103-393/metea-tops-elgin-in-turnover-plagued-game.html Elgin (1-7, 0-6 Upstate Eight River) at Metea Valley (3-5, 1-5 Upstate Eight Valley), 7:30 p.m. Last week: Elgin lost to St. Charles East 10-0; Metea Valley lost to Lake Park 35-21 Storyline: Eliminated from postseason contention with last week’s loss to Lake Park, which saw senior quarterback Jarrett House return to the lineup, Metea Valley concludes its 2011 campaign tonight against … ]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:45:28 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/meteavalley/football/8310738-401/naperville-sun-week-9-football-preview-capsules.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/meteavalley/football/8310738-401/naperville-sun-week-9-football-preview-capsules.html Coupled with Metea Valley seeing a 14-0 advantage slip away on its way to losing to Lake Park, 35-21, last Friday and Naperville Central earning a 36-26 victory over crosstown rival Naperville North, four area teams will see their respective seasons extend into next week. After a year away from the postseason, Naperville Central became playoff eligible last Friday behind senior running … ]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:41:57 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/meteavalley/football/8290182-393/metea-valley-naperville-north-eyeing-playoffs.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/meteavalley/football/8290182-393/metea-valley-naperville-north-eyeing-playoffs.html Talk about spectacular. Saturday’s Upstate Eight Conference Valley Division championship meet saw the Neuqua Valley boys finish first, Wildcat Mark Derrick win the individual title and Waubonsie Valley’s Ashley Bruner take second in the girls race. Neuqua Valley won the meet title with 27 points, as Waubonsie Valley (73) and Metea Valley (100) finished Nos. 3 and 4 on the boys side. … ]]> Sat, 15 Oct 2011 21:59:26 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/meteavalley/football/8239783-393/mark-derrick-leads-neuqua-boys-to-upstate-eight-valley-crown.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/meteavalley/football/8239783-393/mark-derrick-leads-neuqua-boys-to-upstate-eight-valley-crown.html Benet (1-6, 0-6 East Suburban Catholic) at St. Viator (1-6, 0-6 East Suburban Catholic), 7:30 p.m. Last week: Benet won at Washington High School (South Bend, Ind.) 6-0; St. Viator lost at Carmel 51-32 Storyline: Fresh off getting its first win of the season last week by shutting out Washington High School of South Bend, Ind. 6-0, Benet returns to East Suburban … ]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:58:04 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/meteavalley/football/8200199-393/naperville-sun-week-8-football-preview-capsules.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/meteavalley/football/8200199-393/naperville-sun-week-8-football-preview-capsules.html It’s nothing new for running back James Butler to do the dirty work and pile up rushing yardage while teammates score touchdowns. The sophomore isn’t about to complain, though, and neither is Bartlett after he ran for 194 yards on 21 carries and the Hawks registered their third straight romp Friday at Millennium Field, 42-0 over Metea Valley to set up a … ]]> Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:16:19 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/meteavalley/football/8098576-393/butler-carries-bartlett-to-easy-win-over-metea.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/meteavalley/football/8098576-393/butler-carries-bartlett-to-easy-win-over-metea.html Naperville North (4-2, 3-1 DuPage Valley) at West Aurora (2-4, 0-4 DuPage Valley), 7:30 p.m. Last week: Naperville North won at Glenbard East 51-13; West Aurora lost at Wheaton North 38-7   Storyline: Facing an opponent coming off a lopsided loss at DuPage Valley Conference-leading Wheaton North for the second straight week, Naperville North finds itself in a four-way tie for second … ]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:16:49 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/meteavalley/football/8074812-393/naperville-sun-week-7-football-preview-capsules.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/meteavalley/football/8074812-393/naperville-sun-week-7-football-preview-capsules.html
Neuqua Valley’s football team went with a tried and true old-school philosophy against district rival Metea Valley Friday. The Wildcats used their running game and defense to deflate the Mustangs in a 52-6 win in Upstate Eight Valley play. Junior Joey Rhattigan ran for 193 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries to lead the offense. Defensively, the Wildcats forced six turnovers … ]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:29:10 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/meteavalley/football/7973946-393/neuqua-valley-too-much-for-metea-valley.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/meteavalley/football/7973946-393/neuqua-valley-too-much-for-metea-valley.html
Batavia (5-0, 2-0) at Geneva (5-0, 3-0), 7:30 p.m. Last week: Geneva beat St. Charles North 54-7; Batavia beat St. Charles East 43-7. Outlook: This game will determine the champion of the UEC River and most likely send the winner on to an undefeated regular season. Jim Owczarski’s pick: Geneva Rick Armstrong’s pick: Geneva Jason Bauman’s pick: Batavia Metea Valley (3-2, 0-2) … ]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:21:46 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/meteavalley/football/7953873-401/beacon-news-week-6-football-preview-capsules.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/meteavalley/football/7953873-401/beacon-news-week-6-football-preview-capsules.html Naperville North (3-2, 2-1 DuPage Valley) at Glenbard East (1-4, 0-3 DuPage Valley), 7:30 p.m. Last week: Naperville North beat West Chicago 45-7; Glenbard East lost at Wheaton North 56-12 Storyline: Armed with a two-game winning streak after losing 24-13 at Wheaton North in its DuPage Valley Conference opener in Week 3, Naperville North hits the road again after a pair of … ]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:24:01 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/meteavalley/football/7952430-393/naperville-sun-week-6-football-preview-capsules.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/meteavalley/football/7952430-393/naperville-sun-week-6-football-preview-capsules.html
Last year, in the first meeting between fledgling Metea Valley and Waubonsie Valley on the football field, Waubonsie was lucky to escape. The Warriors picked up a win by a mere point in that game. In Friday’s second installment, however, they left nothing to chance. Propelled by a three-touchdown stretch in 36 seconds in the final minute of the first half, Waubonsie … ]]> Sat, 24 Sep 2011 01:03:05 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/meteavalley/football/7842672-393/wabonsie-valley-overwhelms-metea.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/meteavalley/football/7842672-393/wabonsie-valley-overwhelms-metea.html No. 4 Joliet Catholic (4-0, 3-0 East Suburban Catholic) at Benet (0-4, 0-4 East Suburban Catholic), 8 p.m. on Saturday Last week: Joliet Catholic beat St. Viator 63-3; Benet lost to Marist 17-14 Storyline: Losing on a last-second field goal, seeing a 14-point first-half lead go by the wayside in the process, to Marist last week, Benet sits at 0-4 entering Saturday … ]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:56:52 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/meteavalley/football/7816651-393/naperville-sun-week-5-football-preview-capsules.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/meteavalley/football/7816651-393/naperville-sun-week-5-football-preview-capsules.html
Rising to the occasion for the most anticipated day in program history wasn’t a problem for South Elgin’s football team Saturday. Playing on its new on-campus home field for the first time, the Storm gave a jam-packed home crowd plenty to cheer about by posting a 33-0 shutout against Metea Valley. A key turning point in the Upstate Eight Valley contest came … ]]> Sat, 17 Sep 2011 20:01:31 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/meteavalley/football/7721630-393/south-elgin-debuts-new-field-with-rout.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/meteavalley/football/7721630-393/south-elgin-debuts-new-field-with-rout.html