Donato Gatses rushed for 190 yards and three touchdowns to help power Glenbard North to a 38-3 win over Bartlett.

The 2025 football season is just around the corner. Here's a preview of where the teams in the DuKane Conference stand, as well as five players to watch, five can't miss matchups, and Steve Soucie's conference predictions.

If there even was pressure, Lake Park rose to the occasion and won 29-21 to retain the Stratford Cup, much to the delight of the students who stormed the field afterward.

The Vikings got their offense on track in the second half behind quarterback Anthony Chahino and receiver Talyn Taylor. Taylor took two short passes from Chahino and turned them into long touchdowns, and Michael Rumoro ran for a score as the Vikings improved to 5-0.

Wheaton Warrenville South roared back to form behind standout receiver Amari Williams, taking a convincing 31-0 victory over Glenbard North on Friday night.

Xander Salazar rushed for 118 yards and three touchdowns, Leo Bolsoni had two interceptions, the second returned 42 yards for a TD, and St. Charles East snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 40-7 win over Glenbard North.

Glenbard North improved to 2-0 on the season, outlasting Willowbrook 19-7 Friday night in Carol Stream in a game defined by gritty defense and clutch performances on both sides of the football.

After going winless a year ago, Glenbard North Panthers rode a strong defense, opportunistic special teams and solid running game to a 17-0 win over Bartlett.

Last season's top two teams in Batavia and Wheaton North lost a lot of its offensive talent, while Geneva and St. Charles North bring back experienced rosters. Could it mean a standings shakeup? Plus, players to watch and Steve Soucie's picks in the DuKane Conference preview.