Gene Chamberlain

Chris Katrenick kickstarts Jacobs past McHenry for fifth win

The Golden Eagles steadied themselves, however, recovering from a 15-6 deficit and scoring on six straight possessions to pile up a 50-25 victory.

By Gene Chamberlain

Elgin area football stats through Week 8

Football stats from Elgin Courier-News football schools through Week 8.

By Gene Chamberlain

Five games to watch in the Elgin area for Week 9

Games to watch: South Elgin-Waubonsie Valley, Burlington Central-Rockford Christian, St. Edward-Elmwood Park, Jacobs-McHenry, St. Charles North-Elgin.

By Gene Chamberlain

High School Football

Gene Chamberlain’s football notes: Jacobs faces must-win

The final Friday night means win or go home for Jacobs (4-4). The Golden Eagles try to make the playoffs for the fifth time in Mitz’s five years as coach.

By Gene Chamberlain

High School Football

Burlington Central’s Jason Berango comes back, fuels friendly rivalry

Burlington Central senior running back Trevor Davison admits he felt a little lost when junior running back Jason Berango went out with a knee injury.

By Gene Chamberlain

High School Football

Gene Chamberlain’s football notes: South Elgin, Jacobs fans of St. Charles East

South Elgin and Jacobs are sure to be big fans of St. Charles East because a Saints win gives each an extra playoff tiebreaker point if they finish 5-4.

By Gene Chamberlain

High School Football

For Elgin and Larkin, landing in win column could be habit-forming

Elgin coach Kyle Rohde hopes stopping a 19-game losing streak provides a launching point to reverse a cycle of four straight losing seasons.

By Gene Chamberlain

High School Football

Streaks snapped as Elgin rolls past Larkin for Town Jug

Elgin piled up 25 second-quarter points behind surprise starter Terrance Miller-Allen and slotback Tyrese Riley, then coasted home a 31-13 winner.

By Gene Chamberlain

High School Football

Gene Chamberlain’s football notes: Elgin, Larkin to battle for Town Jug

Elgin and Larkin have had very similar seasons in more ways than the fact they both enter Friday night’s game winless for the first time in their series.

By Gene Chamberlain