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Competitive juices were flowing Thursday at the Battle of the Big Butts at West Aurora, and it wasn’t just during the entertaining watermelon eating contest. “It’s a really fun time to come together, fun before it gets to be a real grind (with the start of two-a-day practices in a few weeks),” Blackhawks senior center Tyler Thomas, the lone returning starter on … ]]> Thu, 19 Jul 2012 20:28:08 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/westaurora/football/13881232-393/football-annual-battle-of-the-big-butts-brings-linemen-together.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/westaurora/football/13881232-393/football-annual-battle-of-the-big-butts-brings-linemen-together.html Very seldom does a team see the yellow flag thrown its way so often, yet come out on top. West Aurora overcame itself as much as visiting Glenbard East in the season finale for both teams. The Blackhawks got a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter, then held on for a 17-14 DuPage Valley Conference triumph, winning their final two games. “We … ]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:10:36 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/westaurora/football/8351985-393/blackhawks-overcome-slew-of-penalties.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/westaurora/football/8351985-393/blackhawks-overcome-slew-of-penalties.html It took less than two minutes for the healing to begin for West Aurora. The Blackhawks, visiting DuPage Valley Conference foe West Chicago, wasted little time putting an end to their five-game losing streak against the conference’s elite teams. Booker Ross ran for 197 yards on 11 carries, including a touchdown, to lead West Aurora to a 41-0 rout of the Wildcats. … ]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 23:53:14 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/westaurora/football/8223578-393/west-aurora-halts-five-game-slide.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/westaurora/football/8223578-393/west-aurora-halts-five-game-slide.html
West Aurora put on an impressive fireworks display to celebrate homecoming at halftime of the Blackhawks’ game against Naperville North. But for 60 minutes, most of the fireworks were provided by Naperville North’s powerful ground game. The Huskies methodically wore down their DuPage Valley Conference foe in the trenches and came away with a 45-21 victory. With crosstown rival Naperville Central on … ]]> Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:38:03 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/westaurora/football/8098758-393/naperville-north-wears-down-west-aurora.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/westaurora/football/8098758-393/naperville-north-wears-down-west-aurora.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/westaurora/football/8074812-393/naperville-sun-week-7-football-preview-capsules.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/westaurora/football/8074812-393/naperville-sun-week-7-football-preview-capsules.html
Even though the meat of Wheaton North’s schedule comes in the final three games of the regular season, the Falcons showed no sign of looking ahead as they ventured to West Aurora Friday for a DuPage Valley Conference matchup. With the exception of a Blackhawk kickoff return for a touchdown, the Falcons dominated in all phases and routed West Aurora 38-7 to … ]]> Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:06:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/westaurora/football/7974303-393/wheaton-north-defense-stymies-west-aurora.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/westaurora/football/7974303-393/wheaton-north-defense-stymies-west-aurora.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/westaurora/football/7953873-401/beacon-news-week-6-football-preview-capsules.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/westaurora/football/7953873-401/beacon-news-week-6-football-preview-capsules.html
For West Aurora, winning football games in the DuPage Valley Conference has been nearly as difficult as catching Roadrunner has been for Wile E. Coyote. New episode, same outcome at Glenbard North Friday night. The host Panthers blew up a few plays and snared a 31-21 homecoming victory. Collin Hansen intercepted a Richie Renner pass at his own 12 yardline, broke a … ]]> Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:58:43 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/westaurora/football/7842413-393/glenbard-north-outlasts-west-aurora.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/westaurora/football/7842413-393/glenbard-north-outlasts-west-aurora.html
Without a doubt, the future of the West Aurora offense looks special. Sophomore quarterback Quintez Jones has shown that in limited action this year, and he proved it yet again in Friday night’s 35-20 loss to Naperville Central. He stood tall in the pocket and delivered a rope to Cole Childs, hitting the speedy junior wide receiver on the numbers and in … ]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:46:21 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/westaurora/football/7758244-393/west-aurora-seeks-more-consistency-on-offense.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/westaurora/football/7758244-393/west-aurora-seeks-more-consistency-on-offense.html
All Naperville Central had to do was look at the film from Week 3 to know that the West Aurora team it was facing Friday night was not the same Blackhawks’ squad that was a perennial pre-season “W” on the calendar. The Blackhawks held a 6-0 lead over Wheaton Warrenville South late in that game, proving its defense was more than capable … ]]> Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:07:28 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/westaurora/football/7707942-393/turnovers-help-redhawks-topple-blackhawks.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/westaurora/football/7707942-393/turnovers-help-redhawks-topple-blackhawks.html Lake Park (1-2, 0-1 Upstate Eight River) at Waubonsie Valley (2-1, 0-1 Upstate Eight Valley), 7:30 p.m. Last week: Lake Park lost to South Elgin 42-7; Waubonsie Valley lost at Bartlett 27-20 Storyline: Having gotten off to the first 2-0 start in program history since 1992 behind the sound and solid play from senior quarterback Mitch Stefani, Waubonsie Valley will have to … ]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:03:03 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/westaurora/football/7683792-401/naperville-sun-week-4-football-preview-capsules.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/westaurora/football/7683792-401/naperville-sun-week-4-football-preview-capsules.html Through three weeks this season, two-time defending Class 7A state champion Wheaton Warrenville South is still fighting to find an identity offensively. With dynamic quarterback Reilly O’Toole now taking snaps in Champaign, a new crop of quarterback and receivers have coach Ron Muhitch having to take another course of action. “I rode the big dog today,” Muhitch said. The big dog for … ]]> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:43:05 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/westaurora/football/7572835-393/vitale-rushes-ww-south-to-first-win.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/westaurora/football/7572835-393/vitale-rushes-ww-south-to-first-win.html After starting the season on the road at East Aurora last week, West Aurora ushered in a new era at Ken Zimmerman Field Friday. A 20-7 win over St. Charles East not only christened the new Field Turf playing surface, but gave new coach and West Aurora graduate Nate Eimer his first home win. Like a race car on a newly-paved track, … ]]> Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:22:01 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/westaurora/football/7441827-393/west-aurora-christens-new-field-with-a-win.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/westaurora/football/7441827-393/west-aurora-christens-new-field-with-a-win.html
The Nate Eimer era at West Aurora High School began with a bang Friday. His visiting Blackhawks scored all six times they touched the ball in the first half on the way to a 48-6 rout of crosstown rival East Aurora. “It feels great to get the first one, a dream come true,” said the first-year coach, who returned to his alma … ]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:40:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/westaurora/football/7308391-393/west-aurora-crushes-rival-east-aurora.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/westaurora/football/7308391-393/west-aurora-crushes-rival-east-aurora.html
For the first time in a long time, there is a palpable excitement surrounding the West Aurora football program at the start of a season. Much of it has to do with new coach Nate Eimer, the new FieldTurf and some new jerseys. “You could say we’re getting spoiled this year,” senior wide receiver/defensive back Nate Zinzer said with a laugh. Some … ]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:59:21 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/westaurora/football/7261587-393/strong-seniors-poised-to-lead-west-aurora.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/westaurora/football/7261587-393/strong-seniors-poised-to-lead-west-aurora.html