Coming off of a second-place finish in Class 7A a season ago, Batavia's offensive line, led by guys like Princeton commit Ryan Myers and Steven Bannos are ready to help the team to its first state title since 2017.

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Here are Karen Naess' photos from Batavia's football practice on Wednesday, Aug. 13.

The Illinois high school football season gets underway Monday with the start of preseason practices. Here are some of the top storylines to watch in Kane County this season.

With the release of the IHSA 2025 statewide football schedule, here are the top games week by week to watch in the Kane County coverage area.

Friday Night Drive’s Josh Welge and Joel Boenitz discuss what the IHSA football schedule will look like in the western suburbs for the 2025 season, games they are looking forward to, and more

In the 25th annual “Battle of the Big Butts” Lineman Challenge, host West Aurora walked away with top team honors among 24 teams after winning three team events for the second consecutive season.

As the fall season inches ever closer, here's a quick look at five football players to keep an eye on in 2025.

Here is the 2024 Kane County Chronicle All-Area football team

Batavia's sophomore quarterback Michael Vander Luitgaren ended his playoff run in record fashion, throwing for a 7A title game record 390 yards against Mt. Carmel