Vernon Hills high school football

With Sam Cho sitting out due to an injury in practice, the Buffalo Grove football team needed someone to step up. Anthony Palano did more than that, breaking a school record with six touchdowns in a 62-14 victory at Vernon Hills.

Shep Ratnow scored touchdowns on both of his catches, but his biggest play was a 65-yard interception return for a touchdown after Lakes had tied it as Vernon Hills went on to a 28-21 win.

Andre Szmyt played one season of high school football, and turned it into a college opportunity. Now, he has a chance to compete for a spot with the Chicago Bears.