Loyola tight end James Kyle thought he'd never play football again because of blood clots in his lungs. Now the Rambler is fighting for a chance to fulfill his collegiate football dreams, thanks to help from his doctors, and in part from Bears legend Olin Kreutz.

Here are the All-KRC/I8 Blue and White Division teams for the 2021 fall season.

Brooks Blount threw a 33-yard touchdown pass to Matthew Brown in the final minute and the College of DuPage, which saw a 21-point disappear, won a thrilling 34-29 victory over Nassau (N.Y) to win the inaugural NJCAA Division III Football Championship on Saturday in Glen Ellyn.

A look at the top football players from around DeKalb County, including a prolific quarterback and a stacked group of linebackers

Lincoln Cooley had 42 tackles, including 12 in a season-ending loss to eventual state champ Fenwick in a Class 5A semifinal. He’s was also the guy most of Sycamore’s running plays went behind, paving the way for four regular backs to average at least 5.9 yards per carry.

Mike Freeman has stepped down as Fieldcrest football coach after two seasons.