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As the running back on the team that features the most prolific passer in Illinois High School Association history, Lincoln-Way East senior Brody Gish has learned a thing or two about patience. The Navy recruit certainly knows how to make the most of his chances. “I’ve got to take advantage of every opportunity I get,” Gish said. “I know I’m not always going to get too much. … [Read more...] about Navy recruit Brody Gish, who also wrestles, maintains balance for loaded Lincoln-Way East. ‘Take advantage.’

Naperville North senior quarterback Josiah Nothacker had some trust issues at the beginning of the season. As a first-year starter and the successor to former star Jacob Bell, the 6-foot, 175-pound Nothacker lacked confidence in his abilities as well as his blockers. But now he can stand and deliver. “I feel like I’ve definitely gotten a lot more comfortable in the pocket,” … [Read more...] about Josiah Nothacker is ‘learning from his mistakes.’ Soon enough to keep Naperville North’s playoff hopes alive.

Richards’ Kamani Sapara had a gut feeling that his moment of opportunity was there. The senior receiver then looked to maximize the impact with his athleticism and explosiveness. “I didn’t have too many touches in my last game because I was getting double teamed,” Sapara said. “I just knew that this was going to be my week. They were designing plays for me in practice. “I just … [Read more...] about Richards counts on Kamani Sapara in overpowering Oak Lawn. His skill set? ‘The hands, the speed, everything.’

Lincoln-Way Central’s Justin Cobbs has been getting some great opportunities to carry the ball since Luke Tingley was injured in the second week of the season. But make no mistake about it, the 5-foot-7, 185-pound senior running back isn’t happy about Tingley being on the shelf with a broken tibia and fibula. “I’m doing all of this for him,” Cobbs said of his teammate. … [Read more...] about Lincoln-Way Central’s Justin Cobbs gets caught in a pileup. Then catch him if you can. ‘Oh my God, he’s gone.’