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Football Frenzy Play of the Week - Week 8
Updated: Oct. 15, 2023 at 11:13 PM CDT
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By
Gia Lanci
Here are some of the best plays from week 8.
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Football Frenzy - Week 6
Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 11:11 PM CDT
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By
Gia Lanci
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Michael Tilka
Football Frenzy - Week 6
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Football Frenzy Recap - Week 4
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 11:49 PM CDT
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By
Michael Tilka
Next week we reach the midpoint of the regular season
Sports
Kicking it with Byron Kicker Nick Drake
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 10:57 PM CDT
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By
Gia Lanci
The Tigers are dominating this year from every position, especially their kicker, Nick Drake.
Sports
Football Frenzy Recap - Week 3
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 11:51 PM CDT
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By
Michael Tilka
A third of the season is in the books
Football Frenzy
Football Frenzy Play of the Week - Week 2
Updated: Sep. 3, 2023 at 10:54 PM CDT
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By
Gia Lanci
Football Frenzy Play of the Week - Week 2
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Football Frenzy Recap - Week 2
Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 11:54 PM CDT
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By
Gia Lanci
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Michael Tilka
Teams all around the Stateline brought their best for week 2
Sports
Football Frenzy Play of the Week - week 1
Updated: Aug. 27, 2023 at 11:16 PM CDT
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By
Gia Lanci
Football Frenzy Play of the Week - week 1
Football Frenzy
Freeport hosted Belvidere North in a NIC-10 showdown
Updated: Aug. 26, 2023 at 10:56 PM CDT
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By
Gia Lanci
Freeport hosts Belvidere North in a NIC-10 showdown
Football Frenzy
Frenzy Feature: The Future of NUIC Football
Updated: Aug. 26, 2023 at 12:01 AM CDT
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By
Michael Tilka
The conference has seen the number of 11-player teams decline over the past decade
7 Day Forecast
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Football Frenzy Recap - Week 1
Updated: Aug. 26, 2023 at 12:01 AM CDT
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By
Michael Tilka
High school football all around the Stateline had an exciting start to the season.
Football Frenzy
Countdown to kickoff: Young J-Hawks look to build in 2023
Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 8:39 PM CDT
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By
Michael Tilka
Young J-Hawks look to build in 2023
Football Frenzy
Countdown to kickoff: Harlem looking a size plus speed as the recipe to success
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 10:59 PM CDT
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By
Michael Tilka
The Huskies are coming off their deepest playoff run in program history
Football Frenzy
Countdown to kickoff: Orangeville looks to rebound from 1-8 campaign
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 5:43 PM CDT
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By
Michael Tilka
The Broncos have high expectations as they play their final year before co-oping with Aquin in 2024
Football Frenzy
Countdown to kickoff: Hononegah not only returns top talent, but head coach as well
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 10:50 PM CDT
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By
Michael Tilka
Hononegah head coach Brian Zimmerman returns after suffering a stroke last year
Sports
Countdown to kickoff: South Beloit excited about depth, roster size heading into season
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 7:49 PM CDT
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By
Michael Tilka
The Sobos kick things off against Hiawatha in week one
Sports
Countdown to kickoff: Amboy shoots for state title after runner-up finish and only losing one senior
Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 11:17 PM CDT
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By
Gia Lanci
Amboy using last season as motivation for this season
Football Frenzy
Countdown to kickoff: Dixon’s coming back this season with a ‘new philosophy’
Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 11:16 PM CDT
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By
Gia Lanci
Dixon’s coming back this season with a ‘new philosophy’
Sports
Countdown to kickoff: Boylan not resting on their laurels after outright NIC-10 title
Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 11:02 PM CDT
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By
Michael Tilka
The Titans are putting their focus on 2023 after a successful 2022
Football Frenzy
Countdown to kickoff: Du-Pec anchored by both lines heading into 2023
Updated: Aug. 19, 2023 at 10:43 PM CDT
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By
Michael Tilka
Coaches and players shared their praise for Du-Pec’s offensive and defensive lines
Football Frenzy
Countdown to kickoff: Belvidere in the restoration phase: ‘Our goal is to keep building this program’
Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 10:32 PM CDT
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By
Gia Lanci
Countdown to kickoff: Belvidere in the restoration phase: ‘Our goal is to keep building this program’
Football Frenzy
Countdown to kickoff: Belvidere North’s preseason affected by injuries
Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 10:30 PM CDT
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By
Gia Lanci
Countdown to kickoff: Belvidere North’s preseason affected by injuries
Football Frenzy
Countdown to kickoff: North Boone focuses on leadership by naming eight captains this season
Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 10:40 PM CDT
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By
Gia Lanci
Countdown to kickoff: North Boone focuses on leadership by naming eight captains this season
Sports
Countdown to kickoff: The Hubs Juniors step into a leadership role
Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 10:39 PM CDT
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By
Gia Lanci
Countdown to kickoff: The Hubs Juniors step into a leadership role
Football Frenzy
Countdown to kickoff: Sycamore looks for another season of conference domination
Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 7:04 PM CDT
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By
Gia Lanci
Countdown to kickoff: Sycamore looks for another season of conference domination
Football Frenzy
Countdown to Kickoff: Lena-Winslow looks to rebuild aiming for fourth straight title
Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 11:11 PM CDT
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By
Michael Tilka
The Panthers are coming off another dominant season where the team averaged 50 points per game
Sports
Countdown to kickoff: Stillman Valley ‘we still have that chip on our shoulder’ after second-round playoff exit
Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 10:39 PM CDT
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By
Michael Tilka
The Cardinals are looking for back-to-back conference titles before entering the postseason
Football Frenzy
Countdown to Kickoff: Byron continues to aim high after state semifinal exit
Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 6:07 PM CDT
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By
Michael Tilka
The Tigers are continuing to learn following their 2021 state title run
Football Frenzy
Countdown to kickoff: New coach brings new mentality for Stockton
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 5:44 PM CDT
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By
Gia Lanci
Countdown to kickoff: New coach brings new mentality for Stockton
Football Frenzy
Countdown to kickoff: EPC’s chemistry is high, ‘We’re one big family’
Updated: Aug. 13, 2023 at 10:49 PM CDT
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By
Gia Lanci
Countdown to kickoff: EPC’s chemistry is high, ‘We’re one big family’
Football Frenzy
Countdown to kickoff: Forreston prepares for the upcoming season on and off the field
Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 7:46 PM CDT
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By
Gia Lanci
Countdown to kickoff: Forreston prepares for the upcoming season on and off the field
Football Frenzy
Countdown to kickoff: Genoa-Kingston’s large loss of seniors poses the question, ‘Where will the new faces fit into the puzzle?’
Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 10:31 PM CDT
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By
Gia Lanci
Countdown to kickoff: Genoa-Kingston’s large loss of seniors poses the question, ‘Where will the new faces fit into the puzzle?’
Football Frenzy
Countdown to kickoff: Hiawatha continues to grow in 8-player football
Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 7:14 PM CDT
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By
Gia Lanci
Countdown to kickoff: Small but mighty Hiawatha prepares for another 8-man season
Football Frenzy
Countdown to Kickoff: E-Rabs boast young yet experienced group for 2023
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 10:50 PM CDT
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By
Michael Tilka
East is set to have only four seniors year this year
Football Frenzy
Countdown to kickoff: Freeport football looking to build off veteran defense
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 3:45 PM CDT
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By
Michael Tilka
The Pretzels are looking to snap a 14-year playoff drought
Football Frenzy
Countdown to kickoff: Guilford football looking forward after breakout season
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 3:15 PM CDT
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By
Michael Tilka
The G-Vikes are coming off a 7-2 regular season
Football Frenzy
Countdown to kickoff: ‘The buzz is here, there’s a vibe’ Lutheran football looks to continue growth in Luedke’s second year
Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 11:01 PM CDT
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By
Michael Tilka
The ‘Saders posted a 6-4 record in 2022 which included a playoff win
Football Frenzy
Countdown to kickoff: Winnebago football looks to build off 5-5 2022 season
Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 5:42 PM CDT
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By
Michael Tilka
The Indians are looking for consecutive playoff appearances for the first time since 2016-17
Sports
Illinois high school football season set to begin; Belvidere vs. Guilford to kickoff Thursday night
Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 6:10 PM CDT
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By
Michael Tilka
Most teams will beging the season on Friday, August 25