

Coach Dan Cadena has done a great job with this group." Batavia's defense has allowed 369 rushing yards in 8 games (46 yards per game, 1.8 yards per carry), registered 32 sacks, 87 pressures and 55 passes defended.

"Our run defense has been phenomenal and these guys have been so solid, tough and physical. "They have done such a good job of winning and controlling the line of scrimmage," Piron said. Luke Zahner, Tyler Sapit, Quinn Ahrens and nose tackle Fikayo Afolarin comprise Batavia's defensive line. There is lots of talent there," Piron said. Charles North will be fighting for the playoffs and as a young team, they are capable of beating anyone.
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Fourteen players had an offensive stat on senior night, plus the team committed no turnovers and had no punts. Batavia allowed 2 first downs, minus-8 yards rushing and 25 total yards of offense. "He has given up virtually nothing this year," Batavia coach Dennis Piron noted. Senior Lorenzo Monteleone had 6 solo tackles in the game, while Anthony Roberts broke up 3 passes. He also caught a touchdown pass from Drew Gerke. Sophomore Ryan Boe was 11-for-14 passing for 138 yards and 2 touchdowns. Jalen Buckley ran for 94 yards and had 54 more receiving yards and 3 total touchdowns in Batavia's win against St. Charles North needs to get to five wins to become playoff eligible. Outlook: Batavia is on the hunt for the DuKane Conference title and a perfect 9-0 regular season. "That says a lot about the team's effort across the board offensively," McMaster said.īatavia (8-0, 6-0) at St.

Streamwood averages 301 yards a game on the ground. He also has rushed for 614 yards and 10 scores. Isaac Martinez still leads the team in total tackles with 47 and solos with 28, despite missing two games. Coach Keith McMaster lauded the work of Eric Gomez in the trenches. Joel Sandoval is the Sabres' fourth quarterback of the season. I am proud of them." Streamwood's Mike Estrada has 1,285 rushing yards and carried the ball almost 75 times over the last three weeks. "How great it is for these seniors to do something that jumps out at me. "The last time Larkin was in the playoffs was 2006. "They have raised their level of play in recent games." In addition to the possibility of a guaranteed playoff spot, Larkin also is on a three-game winning streak.
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"Dearruis was a jack-of-all-trades for us until he went down in the first series of the Elgin game." Larkin's defensive line features an interior three of nose guard Omarion Thomas, end Michael Hibbler and end Angel Gonzalez. "Dontrelle is one of the best players in the conference and I am glad he's on my side," Dietz said. Recent standouts for the Royals include Dontrelle Maxie and Dearruis Clardy. "Special teams need to be ready for onside kicks, drop kicks and any other kind of kicks," he said. Offensively we have to execute, minimize mental mistakes and play hard for four quarters." Dietz said special teams will have to be on high alert. They have a great run game and do what they do very well. Outlook: A Larkin win here sends the Royals to the state playoffs guaranteed - the program's first postseason appearance since 2006 - a 15-year drought! "Streamwood is a well-coached, solid team that is better than their record indicates," Larkin coach Grant Dietz said. Where: Millennium Field, Streamwood High School Charles North (4-4), Crystal Lake South (4-4), Kaneland (4-4), Bartlett (4-4) Have to win Friday and hope they make it in with 5 wins: Geneva (4-4), St.
