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Proviso West played like its backs were against the wall Friday night. Quarterback Quincy Cole scored three touchdowns on runs of two, 42 and 18 yards and threw for two more touchdowns as the Panthers thumped Lyons Township 41-14 Friday night for a West Suburban Conference Silver Division victory in Western Springs. Proviso West (4-4, 2-3) ended its three-game losing streak and … ]]> Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:32:38 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisowest/football/8223941-393/proviso-west-storms-past-lyons.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisowest/football/8223941-393/proviso-west-storms-past-lyons.html
Cam Kuksa may never be the biggest guy on the field, but he continues to play like he is. The junior intercepted two passes to spearhead a lockdown effort by Palatine’s defense and also caught two touchdown passes as the Pirates opened the Class 8A playoffs with a 28-7 win over Proviso West Saturday afternoon in Palatine. Palatine (9-1) plays the Barrington-Glenbard … ]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 09:57:26 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisowest/football/8494397-393/football-cam-kuska-does-it-all-in-palatines-win-over-proviso-west.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisowest/football/8494397-393/football-cam-kuska-does-it-all-in-palatines-win-over-proviso-west.html
Proviso West played like a team whose playoff hopes hung in the balance against visiting Oak Park as the Panthers produced big performances on both sides of the ball - forcing turnovers and racking up points - in its 42-6 victory on Senior Night Friday. From the opening kickoff, which senior Trashawn Harper returned 64 yards to the Huskies’ 26-yard line, Proviso … ]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:47:51 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisowest/football/8352384-393/proviso-west-blows-by-oak-park.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisowest/football/8352384-393/proviso-west-blows-by-oak-park.html Downers North used a trio of runners to control the clock, rack up yardage and spoil homecoming for host Proviso West in a 20-7 victory. Anthony Rada led the way for the Trojans (2-5, 1-3), rushing for 142 yards on 20 carries and scoring the first two Downers North touchdowns to propel the Trojans to a 14-0 halftime advantage. Brandon Salter sealed … ]]> Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:46:41 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisowest/football/8098805-393/rada-mustangs-run-past-panthers.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisowest/football/8098805-393/rada-mustangs-run-past-panthers.html Glenbard West got on the board early and often as it rushed out to a 30-6 halftime lead en route to a 51-13 win over Proviso West in Glen Ellyn Saturday afternoon. But it it wasn’t all good news for the Hilltoppers. On the third play from scrimmage of the second half, Glenbard West quarterback Justice Odom suffered what his coach described … ]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:33:04 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisowest/football/7986482-393/glenbard-west-wins-game-may-lose-qb.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisowest/football/7986482-393/glenbard-west-wins-game-may-lose-qb.html Mike Despinich caught two touchdown passes and the visiting Dukes (4-1, 2-0) were able to overcome six turnovers to defeat the host Panthers (3-2, 1-1) 31-8. York Running Back Ken Bosenberg (64 yards rushing) opened the scoring with a one-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Despinich then caught touchdown passes on consecutive possessions in the second quarter to widen the advantage … ]]> Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:19:46 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisowest/football/7842520-393/york-overcomes-turnovers-to-top-proviso-west.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisowest/football/7842520-393/york-overcomes-turnovers-to-top-proviso-west.html Proviso West quarterback Quincy Cole and wide receiver Demetrius Streeter were working in perfect unison Saturday afternoon as the pair powered the Panthers past arch-rival Proviso East 41-7 in Maywood. Cole and Streeter hooked up for three first-half touchdowns and Cole ran for two more as the Pirates were overwhelmed, trailing 34-0 at halftime. “I’m pretty comfortable with him,” said Cole, who … ]]> Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:21:47 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisowest/football/7718249-401/proviso-west-takes-down-rival-proviso-east.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisowest/football/7718249-401/proviso-west-takes-down-rival-proviso-east.html
Hinsdale Central looked to get even Friday night against the team that knocked the Devils out of last year’s playoffs. Despite trailing by seven points at halftime, Proviso West showed plenty of patience in the second half. The Panthers scored on each of their first two drives and even scored on one of Hinsdale Central’s drives on a safety. Proviso West rolled … ]]> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:08:08 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisowest/football/7572227-393/patience-pays-off-for-proviso-west.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisowest/football/7572227-393/patience-pays-off-for-proviso-west.html Proviso West proved to visiting Hubbard that timing is everything as it pulled out a 21-18 victory in the season opener for both teams at Panther Stadium. Hubbard controlled the ball for all but three minutes in the first quarter but failed to capitalize. The most costly error occurred on a second-and-2 from the Panthers’ 2-yard line when Jamal Payton returned an … ]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2011 23:49:12 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisowest/football/7307339-393/panthers-hold-off-furious-hubbard-rally.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisowest/football/7307339-393/panthers-hold-off-furious-hubbard-rally.html WEST SUBURBAN SILVER Outlook: League favorite Glenbard West opens with a nonconference game at Wheaton Warrenville South at 11 a.m. Aug. 28 on ESPN2. York and Lyons are the top challengers. Top five players Ht. Wt. Yr. OL Ryan Callen, Hinsdale Central 6-4 270 Sr. OL Johnny Caspers, Glenbard West 6-3 270 Sr. RB Jaime Jones, Lyons 6-1 180 Sr. OL Calvin King, Proviso West 6-4 330 Sr. DL Tommy Schutt, Glenbard West 6-3 290 Sr. Quote: “Everyone had to reapply for their jobs. We’ve … ]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2011 20:22:18 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisowest/football/7188104-393/west-suburban-silver-football-preview.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisowest/football/7188104-393/west-suburban-silver-football-preview.html Lyons Township senior defensive back Mark Sewall intercepted a pass with just under two minutes to play in the fourth quarter to preserve a 17-14 victory over Proviso West in a West Suburban Conference Silver Division game on Friday in Hillside. Sewall made the pick at the Lyons 6-yard line on a fourth-and-seven play for the Panthers (4-2, 1-3). "Big time players … ]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:26:01 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisowest/football/4453635-393/sewalls-interception-seals-the-deal-for-lyons.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisowest/football/4453635-393/sewalls-interception-seals-the-deal-for-lyons.html
Back in early September, Proviso West football coach Famous Hulbert was involved in an auto accident that left him with a pinched nerve and deep tissue damage in his lower back. He probably should be taking time off as he recovers, but that's about the farthest thing from his mind. ‘‘I'm not missing this season for anything,'' said Hulbert, who has to … ]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:14:03 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisowest/football/4453006-393/dont-count-hulbert-out.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisowest/football/4453006-393/dont-count-hulbert-out.html Proviso West 23, Leyden 6: Julius Johnson had 20 carries for 134 yards and two touchdowns for Proviso West. … ]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:20:02 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisowest/football/4454639-393/proviso-west-tops-leyden.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisowest/football/4454639-393/proviso-west-tops-leyden.html Proviso West senior running back Julius Johnson went over the 100-yard rushing mark for the third straight game in a 40-0 win over Proviso East (0-3) in a West Suburban Conference crossover on Saturday in Hillside. Johnson finished the day with 171 yards rushing on 19 carries. He also had touchdown runs of 26 and nine yards for the Panthers (3-0). The … ]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:18:01 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisowest/football/4454464-393/proviso-west-rolls-by-rival-east.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisowest/football/4454464-393/proviso-west-rolls-by-rival-east.html York junior Sean McDaid kicked a 37-yard field goal with 65 seconds left in the fourth quarter to give the Dukes (4-0, 2-0) a 16-14 win over Proviso West (3-1, 0-1) in a West Suburban Conference Silver Division game on Friday in Elmhurst. "It's unbelievable," McDaid said. "I can't explain it. I had confidence in my line, snapper and holder. I do … ]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:14:01 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisowest/football/4454261-393/late-field-goal-lifts-dukes.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/provisowest/football/4454261-393/late-field-goal-lifts-dukes.html