Willowbrook football

Karsten Libby had two of Wheaton North's three interceptions, one he returned for a touchdown, and quarterback Max Howser caught a touchdown as the defending Class 7A state champion Falcons started their title defense with a 35-14 win over Willowbrook.

Led by talented senior quarterback Belay Brummel, Wheaton Academy is ready for its second venture into the playoffs as the Warriors host Providence Friday. That, plus notes on York, Glenbard West, Glenbard East and more in Bob Narang's football notebook.

Willowbrook's Adrian Guerrero threw a 47-yard TD pass to KJ Rhodes, caught a TD, intercepted a pass, recovered an onside kick late in the fourth quarter and made three point-after attempts, his big plays in all three phases helping the Warriors hold off Hinsdale South 21-14.