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There’s no doubt that a lot is on the line for Wheaton Warrenville South this fall. The offensive line, that is. The Tigers graduated their best player, current Northwestern slotback Dan Vitale, and all 11 defensive starters from last year’s Class 7A state championship game. The one place WW South — No. 4 in the Sun-Times’ preseason Super 25 — has some … ]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:53:05 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/wwsouth/football/14646655-393/super25-football-countdown-no-4-ww-south.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/wwsouth/football/14646655-393/super25-football-countdown-no-4-ww-south.html
It wasn’t that long ago that Dan Vitale was a little kid going to Wheaton Warrenville South football games and looking up to the Tigers’ stars. ‘‘I remember watching the Danny Dierking era and everything like that, wishing I could be like him,’’ Vitale said. Now Vitale is the latest WW South standout, a hard-nosed ­runner who rallied a young team to … ]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:34:59 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/wwsouth/football/11938668-393/ww-souths-matt-alley-lends-expertise-to-great-cause.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/wwsouth/football/11938668-393/ww-souths-matt-alley-lends-expertise-to-great-cause.html Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald likes to joke that he has known Joliet Catholic running back Malin Jones nearly as long as he has his youngest son, Brendan, who is almost 3. And considering that Jones committed to the Wildcats 15 months ago, Fitzgerald’s quip isn’t all that much of an exaggeration. Jones was one of 21 signees in NU’s national signing day … ]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:31:30 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/wwsouth/football/10376517-393/football-pat-fitzgerald-keeps-northwestern-on-track.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/wwsouth/football/10376517-393/football-pat-fitzgerald-keeps-northwestern-on-track.html
CHAMPAIGN-- Despite a heroic comeback and a near fantastic and dramatic reversal, WW South could not overcome the Titans’ big-play offense and a critical holding call. Boylan quarterback Lamont Toney (240 yards) had a 72-yard rushing touchdown and added a 79-yard touchdown pass as the Titans built a 13-0 lead and snuffed the Tigers’ late rally for the 21-14 Class 7A state … ]]> Sat, 26 Nov 2011 21:43:55 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/wwsouth/football/9088079-393/football-boylan-hangs-on-to-top-ww-south.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/wwsouth/football/9088079-393/football-boylan-hangs-on-to-top-ww-south.html All games at Memorial Stadium, Champaign, and broadcast by Comcast SportsNet and Ch. 5.2. CLASS 1A Tuscola (11-2) vs. Dakota (11-2) When: 10 a.m. Friday Outlook: Dakota started 1-2, but avenged both those losses in the playoffs, beating Forreston in the quarterfinals and Aquin in the semis. Jake Apple averages 10 yards a carry and has rushed for 2,201 yards and 31 … ]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:46:54 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/wwsouth/football/9035011-393/football-state-title-game-preview-capsules.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/wwsouth/football/9035011-393/football-state-title-game-preview-capsules.html Wheaton Warrenville South football coach Ron Muhitch was heading out to a summer passing league event a few months ago when he got a call from Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald. Impressed by WW South senior Dan Vitale at the Wildcats’ summer camp, Fitzgerald wanted to know if the 6-2, 210-pounder was tough enough to play in the Big Ten. Now that he’s … ]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:07:45 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/wwsouth/football/9034369-393/football-ww-souths-success-rests-on-dan-vitale.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/wwsouth/football/9034369-393/football-ww-souths-success-rests-on-dan-vitale.html
Wheaton Warrenville South is down to its third-string quarterback, but the Tigers are far from out. The Tigers kept alive their drive for a third consecutive state title thanks to another big game by Dan Vitale and the defense, beating St. Rita 21-14 Saturday night in a Class 7A semifinal in Chicago. WW South (10-3), which has won nine in a row … ]]> Sat, 19 Nov 2011 21:58:27 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/wwsouth/football/8955325-393/football-ww-south-continues-run-takes-down-st-rita.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/wwsouth/football/8955325-393/football-ww-south-continues-run-takes-down-st-rita.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/wwsouth/football/8887517-393/football-semifinal-football-preview-capsules.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/wwsouth/football/8887517-393/football-semifinal-football-preview-capsules.html EAST ST. LOUIS – Survive and advance is the mantra of the playoffs. Wheaton Warrenville South did both Saturday at Clyde C. Jordan Memorial Field. The Tigers scored a 10-7 victory over East St. Louis Senior in their Class 7A quarterfinal game, keeping their hopes for a third straight state championship alive and advancing to play at St. Rita next weekend. They … ]]> Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:10:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/wwsouth/football/8791381-393/football-ww-south-survives-and-advances.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/wwsouth/football/8791381-393/football-ww-south-survives-and-advances.html Click the links to view the SouthtownStar football preview capsules or the Herald-News football preview capsules. Class 8A Downers South at Bolingbrook When: 6 p.m. Saturday Outlook: A couple of dynamic offensive talents will be featured here: Josh Williams has rushed for 2,238 yards and 35 touchdowns for No. 11 Downers South (10-1), while junior quarterback Aaron Bailey has 2,228 yards of … ]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:11:17 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/wwsouth/football/8724544-393/quarterfinal-football-preview-capsules.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/wwsouth/football/8724544-393/quarterfinal-football-preview-capsules.html
Year in and year out, the DuPage Valley Conference has continually been considered among the best football leagues in Illinois. The numbers don’t lie. Since West Chicago captured a Class 3A state championship in 1974, the DVC has won 14 football state titles. Wheaton Warrenville South has been responsible for half of that total with its seven championships, which have all been … ]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:59:30 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/wwsouth/football/8697841-393/football-dvc-once-again-flexing-its-playoff-muscle.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/wwsouth/football/8697841-393/football-dvc-once-again-flexing-its-playoff-muscle.html
You wouldn’t think any defender would look forward to playing against Lincoln-Way East’s high-octane passing game. But Wheaton Warrenville South’s Jack Lipinsky couldn’t wait for Friday night. By the time this Class 7A second-round game was over, you could understand why. Lipinsky had 2.5 sacks to highlight a lockdown defensive effort for WW South, which made Sam Prete’s second-quarter touchdown catch stand … ]]> Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:26:18 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/wwsouth/football/8627229-393/football-ww-south-defense-too-much-for-lincoln-way-east.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/wwsouth/football/8627229-393/football-ww-south-defense-too-much-for-lincoln-way-east.html (includes seedings) CLASS 8A No. 13 Lockport (7-3) at No. 12 Homewood-Flossmoor (7-3) Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday Quuarterfinals: Lockport would host Naperville Central or Belleville East. The rundown: Lockport and Homewood-Floosmoor met Sept. 30 in the SouthWest Suburban Blue, with H-F prevailing 35-0. The Porters pulled a mild surprise when they ousted Simeon 18-15 in Round 1 of the playoffs, while the … ]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:58:44 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/wwsouth/football/8579334-401/football-herald-news-football-preview-capsules.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/wwsouth/football/8579334-401/football-herald-news-football-preview-capsules.html Click the link to view the Herald-News football preview capsules or the SouthtownStar football preview capsules. Class 8A Brother Rice at Downers South When: 7 p.m. Friday Outlook: A couple of potent rushing attacks will be on display here. Brother Rice (7-3) has a pair of capable runners in Martez and Andrew Walker, while Downers South (9-1) counters with Josh Williams, who … ]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:06:27 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/wwsouth/football/8579164-401/football-week-11-football-preview-capsules.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/wwsouth/football/8579164-401/football-week-11-football-preview-capsules.html Aaron Bailey, QB, Bolingbrook: Rushed for 304 yards and four touchdowns (71, 80, 12, 66 yards) in the Raiders’ 33-14 win over visiting Neuqua Valley. Cole Gardner, TE, Batavia: 6-foot-6 senior hauled in six catches for 110 yards, including three touchdown receptions in the second half, to fuel the host Bulldogs’ 35-28 comeback win against Notre Dame. Darvell Harris, QB, Dunbar: Accounted … ]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2011 21:19:51 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/wwsouth/football/8496837-393/week-10-football-stars.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/wwsouth/football/8496837-393/week-10-football-stars.html