Riverside-Brookfield Preps

IC Catholic Prep sophomore Kareem Parker had a touchdown catch, returned an interception for a score and nearly had a kickoff return for a third TD, his big plays in all phases sparking the Knights to a 55-14 blowout of Riverside-Brookfield.

'To see their hard work rewarded is just special' York savors its 'statement' win at Glenbard West Saturday, Nazareth facing a critical stretch as it seeks return to playoffs and more in Bob Narang's Suburban Life football notes.

Sophomore Emmy Hollarbush captured medalist honors at Naperbrook with an 80 on the par-72 course, leading St. Francis' girls golf team to its fourth straight Metro Suburban Conference championship on Monday.

Senior libero Liz Bruschuk and sophomore outside Calli Kenny both had long service runs, and Willowbrook remained unbeaten by rolling past Riverside-Brookfield 25-18, 25-7 on Thursday.

Riverside-Brookfield senior Matt Novak, who had never even attempted a field goal in his varsity career, made his first one a memorable one – a 49-yarder in the final seconds to beat Morton Friday. That, and Matt Sommerdyke helps make Sean Norris a winner in his Wheaton Warrenville South coaching debut in Bob Narang's DuPage/Cook County football notebook.

Led by Player of the Year Owen Murphy of Riverside-Brookfield, here is the Suburban Life All-Area baseball team.

Riverside-Brookfield junior and Notre Dame recruit Owen Murphy, who shined on the diamond this spring as both a pitcher and hitter, is the Suburban Life baseball Player of the Year.

'A generational talent,' Riverside-Brookfield junior and Notre Dame recruit Owen Murphy is leading the Bulldogs with both his arm and his bat so far this season.

Here is the Suburban Life All-Area football team.

Previewing the Week 6 football games for teams in the Suburban Life coverage area.