Downers Grove North 9, Hinsdale Central 7: Downers Grove North junior Kevin Jay, starting at quarterback for the first time since eighth grade and in place of injured starter Owen Lansu, threw a late 26-yard TD to Illinois recruit Will Vala as the Trojans edged Hinsdale Central. 1 of 24
Hinsdale Central's Patrick Connors (2) gains some yards before being brought down by Downers Grove North's Baker Glomb (32) during the game on Friday Sept. 12, 2025, held at Downers Grove North High School. (David Toney for Shaw Local News /David Toney)
Mount Carmel 42, Nazareth 23: Wide receiver Quentin Burrell scored on a flea-flicker and a catch-and-run , finishing with 101 yards on four grabs as Mount Carmel remained undefeated with a 42-23 road win over Nazareth. 1 of 16
Mt. Carmel's Quenti