From Chicago Sun-Times · · 1m
Week 5 High School Football Preview
Five key matchups in Chicago's high school football season.
In brief
Five key matchups in Chicago's high school football season. Providence fires coach after five seasons, Lincoln-Way East remains strong. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Providence fires coach
Providence (4-0) fired popular coach Tyler Plantz after five seasons.
“Providence (4-0) has fired popular alum Tyler Plantz as head coach halfway through his fifth season with the Celtics unbeaten.”
Lincoln-Way East strong
Lincoln-Way East (4-0) wins without graduating passing leader.
“After graduating IHSA career passing leader Jonas Williams and a number of other talented seniors, Lincoln-Way East (4-0, 2-0 SouthWest Suburban) hasn’t skipped a beat.”
Glenbard West speed
Glenbard West runs fast with key players.
“Quarterback AJ Rayford and Keyonte Johnson both showed breakaway speed for Glenbard West (2-2, 1-1 West Suburban Silver) in last week’s 24-14 loss at Downers Grove North.”
Lyons rushing threat
Lyons' EJ Kuhlman leads rushing with multiple 100-yard games.
“Running back EJ Kuhlman, who set the program single-game rushing record last season, has been solid again this year for Lyons (4-0, 1-0).”
Kankakee challenges
Kankakee misses key player but remains competitive.
“Kankakee (3-1) hasn’t been seriously tested apart from a Week 2 loss against Lincoln-Way East.”
St. Charles East surge
St. Charles East aims for first playoff berth in five years.
“St. Charles East (3-1, 1-1) was 8-42 the previous five seasons and is chasing its first IHSA playoff berth and winning season since going 7-3 in 2019.”
Wheaton North rebound
Wheaton North improves after losing seasons.
“Wheaton North (4-0, 2-0) is having a nice bounceback after a couple of losing seasons.”
Nazareth struggles
Nazareth battles injuries and tough schedule.
“Nazareth (1-3) has battled injuries and a brutal schedule, beating York and losing to three ranked opponents: IC Catholic, Mount Carmel and Montini.”
Sandburg defense
Sandburg snaps Montini's streak but faces tough competition.
“Sandburg (3-1, 0-1), which snapped Montini’s 25-game winning streak earlier this season, is coming off a 35-13 loss to H-F.”
Lincoln-Way West return
Lincoln-Way West returns key player after injury.
“One positive was the return of quarterback Jacob Howard, who left a season-opening win against Belleville East with an injury.”
The headline
Providence fires coach after five seasons, Lincoln-Way East remains strong.
