Football Season

South Elgin's John Menken (#12) winds up for a throw during the first quarter at Streamwood High School in Streamwood, Ill., on Friday, August 26, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

Bartlett's AJ Bilyeu dodges Hoffman Estates' Krunal Patel during the second quarter at Streamwood High School in Streamwood, Ill., on Saturday, August 27, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

Elgin's Jordan Dean (#5) advances through West Aurora's DJ Nelson (#52) and Alex Pope (#31) during the second quarter at Memorial Field in Elgin, Ill., on Friday, September 3, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)