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BretEpic

Heisman
Jan 27, 2005
16,866
22,189
113
I'm a proud Nazareth Academy alum. I also root for my tax dollars, both past and present (Glenbard North and Hampshire), and the CPS.

That said, I'm a huge fan of Illinois prep football. I don't hate any two teams 😁. I love all the storied programs.
 
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Wassup13_rivals219252

All-Conference
Nov 9, 2002
5,897
2,749
113
Lately it's been Montini, Naz and Rochester.

Keep a close eye on SHG, South Elgin and Sycamore and previously a fan of Driscoll.

Reasons...

Montini and Naz, lived there
Rochester and SHG, like the Leonard's
Sycamore, one of states most underrated, not talked about teams.
South Elgin, QB Karpowicz
Driscoll, another Christian Brothers school like Montini.
 
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greatgig13

All-Conference
Oct 6, 2014
2,369
2,754
0
CG. Played there in the 80’s and my kids go there now. Moved away after college and came back 20 years ago and I love the community.
 
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kpjasion

Senior
Oct 12, 2014
1,190
919
113
Palatine.

Two of my sons played football there, and have lived in the PHS district since 1989... Bleed Scarlett and Grey😃

Maine East.

It's my high school alma mater. Hoping one day they win again.
 
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USD24

All-American
May 29, 2001
5,502
5,338
113
Joliet Catholic.

Played there years ago. Have had 5 kids go through there, the youngest currently on the team. Have followed them pretty close for the last 35 years.

I also root for the JT teams. Local school where I know a lot of people.

Last few years I have rooted for Hinsdale Central. Have a buddy who's kids play there, so I follow them.

Also pull for MC, like/respect the tradition and know some good people from there.
 
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ClownBaby

Heisman
Oct 26, 2006
22,618
77,629
113
WWS

This will be my 37th year going to Tiger games, I went to school there and played on two state championship teams, my father was on the staff for 10 years and my kids will all go there so I'm kind of stuck at this point. By my rough estimate I have seen 325 games in person.

I follow most of the DuPage County teams, GBW and NC can still bite me.
 
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CCHS-Fan

Senior
Oct 4, 2001
2,037
599
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Carmel Catholic.

I grew up closer to LZ/Barrington/Cary-Grove HS's, and we could have easily moved into one of those districts, but my blue-collar folks (who went to public schools their entire lives) worked hard to put myself and three siblings through Carmel Catholic.
I am forever grateful.
I follow CC football and Girls VB. Two great sports!
Patiently waiting for CC to turn around FB. Not an easy task with the new Admin, however.
 
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Still Missing34

All-Conference
Jul 12, 2005
2,480
2,063
113
Both my kids will be Oswego graduates, my son played there and graduated last year. My daughter is still there. I've gotten to know the coaches very well over the years, and my wife teaches in the district as well. I've coached the Youth program and probably will again.

I still follow East Aurora, because I went to school there.

Outside of that, I wouldn't say I really "root" for any other programs, but I do follow kids I know and hope they do well.
 
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Swansa01

Junior
Aug 10, 2017
362
353
63
Sterling. Grew up, played for, graduation from. Still follow them even though the road has end up taking me out to western Montana.

I keep an eye on Rock Falls also as I keep hoping someone will get that team to the playoffs one year.
 
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Googertys Dog

Junior
Aug 29, 2019
368
349
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Batavia - My kids hometown

Moved there 2001, this will be my last year with a kid playing football, it's been one heck of a ride the last 6-7 years.. A lot of fun 5th quarters..

After this, it will be all about girls softball, my freshman daughter's not too shabby.. Will be attending some DIII baseball and football games too..

Shout out to all the old mid 80"s NCIC football and hoop players out there.. Noticed someone mention the conference..
 
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cornerrat

All-Conference
Aug 1, 2009
2,368
1,727
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All.... SHG. (alumnus of Griffin) Why? Besides the obvious because everyone hates us. Looking "forward" to getting rudely treated in week three by fan(s) for the opposing team. Don't park there! Take down that flag! Blah, blah, blah. Ratsy
 
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lucersg

Redshirt
Dec 11, 2020
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14
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CCHS-Fan said:
Carmel Catholic.

I grew up closer to LZ/Barrington/Cary-Grove HS's, and we could have easily moved into one of those districts, but my blue-collar folks (who went to public schools their entire lives) worked hard to put myself and three siblings through Carmel Catholic.
I am forever grateful.
I follow CC football and Girls VB. Two great sports!
Patiently waiting for CC to turn around FB. Not an easy task with the new Admin, however.
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i'm a carmel alum and my daughter plays on varstiy vball currently. Football will be back with Mckie running the show. Frosh/soph classes are his first so give it another year or so... Go corsairs!
 
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Gene K.

All-Conference
Jul 14, 2016
1,399
2,024
113
My grandson played for Montini. I went to St. Rita but did not graduate from there. I root for both schools and also all CC league teams not playing my favorites. I attended all of the Montini games for 5 years and didn't go to any last spring. Looking forward to attending some attending Montini games. Also root for Coal City and Plainfield South teams.
 
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SilverHelmet

All-Conference
Apr 30, 2006
2,030
2,092
77
Grew up in Glen Ellyn going to games at the best setting in Illinois. Played a different sport in high school so did not go to many while I was attending Glenbard West. Favorite game was a road win at Grange Field in 97. To this day I still hate everything about Wheaton.
 
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rocketnation

All-Conference
Aug 12, 2017
1,486
2,249
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I started following Rochester in 2009. We’d moved into the district before that but my kids weren’t yet in school. The football program was still new and not particularly successful. My wife worked with someone who had a son that was a big part of the 2009 team that lost in the semi finals to Metamora. Went to my first game in 2010. Second game I saw was Leonard Bowl 1. My son got a ring in the 2017 season, when they beat Morris on a last second field goal.

I am a Chatham grad and was really happy when they won state in 1998. At the youth level in various sports, I learned as my son played baseball and JFL there is no love lost between Chatham and Rochester. That carries over to high school as well. I did root for them when they lost to Montini in the 2010 state title game.

I respect Ken Leonard and always root for SHG in the playoffs, except in 2019 when they played Rochester for the first time in the post season.
 
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Still Missing34

All-Conference
Jul 12, 2005
2,480
2,063
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Gene K. said:
My grandson played for Montini. I went to St. Rita but did not graduate from there. I root for both schools and also all CC league teams not playing my favorites. I attended all of the Montini games for 5 years and didn't go to any last spring. Looking forward to attending some attending Montini games. Also root for Coal City and Plainfield South teams.
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That's quite a mix.
 
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forlouann

Senior
Jun 27, 2006
491
694
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Chicago Christian. Legacy school for my entire family. Mom, Dad, brother, sister, and me ( class of 1980 ). Wife's entire family went there too. Sadly as my kids have moved to other parts of the country this tradition will come to a close at some point. Go Knights
 
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Nape

Heisman
May 29, 2001
164,960
64,343
113
Neuqua Valley and St. Francis. One kid was a Spartan and the other two Neuqua. I have what I consider a healthy love for all things HS FB. Growing up in Ohio Art Schlicter was in our conference. It was amazing to see someone that talented live and in person. Seeing talent like that is why I go to as many games around here as I can. There’s nothing like Friday night HS football (at least until the Buckeyes take the field on Saturdays).
 
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gohawk2

Redshirt
Oct 15, 2004
424
40
0
At the home of the hawks 35 years : from student teaching to teaching in the classroom to Athletic Director. Assistant football (most at varsity level until I
I became AD. Coached alongside Phil Hopkins, hired David Inserra and Charlie Bliss among many others in the fb program. Retired in 2005 and enjoy following Illinois HS football from here in Colorado. GO HAWKS-
 
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OPRF Illini 96

Sophomore
Jul 30, 2018
202
176
28
I cover OPRF, Fenwick, Riverside-Brookfield, Lyons Township, and Nazareth as a freelance sports reporter. But I'm also a proud Catholic Leaguer (R.I.P. Mendel) and enjoy the old-school rivalries like Rita/Carmel and Rice/Laurence.
 
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RD_Watcher

Senior
Oct 5, 2019
801
745
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Hinsdale Central.
My kids (and tax dollars) go to the school, as do many neighbor and friends. Being that I’m not originally from the Chicagoland area, HC football has helped me make some great friends, which can be hard as an adult.
 
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