Plus: Wauconda’s Colton Zak disrupts Grayslake North’s offense, as usual. But his first touchdown? ‘Exhilarating.’ • Wauconda’s Jarren Cooley may be new to football. But they go together ‘like peanut butter and jelly.’
Lake County News-Sun Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | | |
| | | | | No. 1 Antioch’s Ethan Patel and No. 2 Wauconda’s Cashton Silton are the players of the week, while Warren and Grant return to the top 10. | | | | | Wauconda sophomore Colton Zak, who frequently collapses the pocket around Grayslake North quarterback Jaylen Newkirk, also scores his first varsity touchdown. | | | | | Jarren Cooley’s quick transformation from complete novice to seasoned cornerback for undefeated Wauconda is impressive. | | | | | Two-time Illinois Mr. Basketball winner Jaxson Davis announced on Instagram that he has committed to Ohio State. | | | | | Libertyville sophomore Romy Fleegle, who felt pressure as she followed Charlie into the program last year, is showing what she can do. | | | | | High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County. | | | | | Here’s how Chicagoland high school football teams fared in Week 5 of play. | | | |
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