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May 26, 2022
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Fall 2021 Herald-News All-Area Football team

Fall 2021 Herald-News All-Area Football team

Meet the Herald-News Fall 2021 All-Area Football Team.

By Steve Soucie●
December 23, 2021 at 4:05 pm CST

Wilmington’s defense provides special performance in Class 2A state title win over Nashville

Wilmington’s defense provides special performance in Class 2A state title win over Nashville

Wilmington’s special teams and defense had a special performance Friday, bottling up Nashville’s runners and holding the Hornets to 107 yards of offense. The Wildcats captured their second state title with a 24-7 win in the Class 2A state championship game.

By Alex Kantecki●
November 26, 2021 at 5:39 pm CST

Wilmington shows exactly why its offense is so difficult to stop in 2A title win

Wilmington shows exactly why its offense is so difficult to stop in 2A title win

Coach Jeff Reents has been running the double-wing offense for all of his 29 years at the helm of the Wilmington program. His players conducted a master class in the offense Friday in a Class 2A state championship win over Nashville.

By Steve Soucie●
November 26, 2021 at 5:34 pm CST

Class 2A state championship: Jacob Friddle, Wilmington defense lead Wildcats to 2A title

Class 2A state championship: Jacob Friddle, Wilmington defense lead Wildcats to 2A title

Jacob Friddle's 34-yard touchdown finally gave Wilmington some breathing room as the Wildcats topped Nashville, 24-7, to claim the Class 2A state championship Friday.

By Eddie Carifio●
November 26, 2021 at 4:48 pm CST

Photos: Wilmington vs Nashville 2A state football championship
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Photos: Wilmington vs Nashville 2A state football championship

The Wilmington Wildcats defeated the Nashville Hornets 24-7 Class 2A state championship Friday at Northern Illinois University's Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

By Alex T. Paschal - apaschal@shawmedia.com●
November 26, 2021 at 4:42 pm CST

Live coverage: Class 4A, 3A, 2A, 1A state football title games

Live coverage: Class 4A, 3A, 2A, 1A state football title games

Friday Night Drive has live coverage and analysis from Friday’s Class 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A state championship football games at Huskie Stadium here

By Shaw Local News Network●
November 26, 2021 at 4:27 pm CST

Class 2A state title game: Jacob Friddle 35-yard TD run for Wilmington
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Class 2A state title game: Jacob Friddle 35-yard TD run for Wilmington

Jacob Friddle runs 35 yards for a touchdown to give Wilmington a 21-7 lead over Nashville in the fourth quarter of the IHSA Class 2A state football title game

By Alex Kantecki●
November 26, 2021 at 3:13 pm CST

Class 2A state title game: Wilmington's Jake Friddle with a 23-yard TD run
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Class 2A state title game: Wilmington's Jake Friddle with a 23-yard TD run

Wilmington's Jake Friddle has a 23-yard TD run to put Wilmington ahead of Nashville 7-0 in the IHSA Class 2A state title game

By Alex Kantecki●
November 26, 2021 at 1:37 pm CST

State Preview: Wilmington vs. Nashville, Class 2A state title game

State Preview: Wilmington vs. Nashville, Class 2A state title game

Steve Soucie previews Friday's Class 2A title game between Wilmington and Nashville.

By Steve Soucie●
November 25, 2021 at 5:28 pm CST

Soucie: Championship game breakdowns and picks

Soucie: Championship game breakdowns and picks

We have eight football games left in the 2021 season. Friday Night Drive senior analyst Steve Soucie breaks down each title game and makes his picks.

By Steve Soucie●
November 24, 2021 at 6:28 pm CST
The Herald-News High School Football championship playoff preview capsules

The Herald-News High School Football championship playoff preview capsules

Get ready for this weekend's semifinal round with our game previews from around Will County and the Joliet area.

By Steve Soucie●
November 24, 2021 at 4:10 pm CST
Veteran coach Jeff Reents guides Wilmington back to state finals

Veteran coach Jeff Reents guides Wilmington back to state finals

There are nine assistant coaches listed on the Wilmington roster, many of which have been with for all or close to all of Jeff Reents' 28 seasons at the helm of the Wildcat program. The Wildcats will play for the Class 2A title Friday in DeKalb.

By Steve Soucie●
November 23, 2021 at 5:00 am CST

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