Matchups of the Week – Week 5

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lyons vs. Glenbard West</strong><br>This Saturday showdown features two ranked programs looking to keep momentum rolling. Lyons has leaned on quarterback <strong>Jack Slightom</strong>, who has shown poise and accuracy leading the offense. Alongside him, versatile back <strong>EJ Kuhlman</strong> provides balance with his ability to move the chains on the ground or through the air. Glenbard West counters with quarterback <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1615582' first='AJ' last='Rayford']</strong>, who has flashed playmaking ability through the air, and a physical defense that always brings pressure. Expect this to be a test of Lyons' offensive execution against Glenbard West's defensive toughness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Batavia vs. St. Charles North</strong><br>Friday night brings a rivalry tilt with plenty of firepower. Batavia's ground attack has been dominant thanks to senior running backs <strong>Henry Hahn</strong> and <strong>Preston Brummel</strong>, who combined for over 240 rushing yards and five touchdowns last week. Their physical style sets the tone. St. Charles North will look to match with quarterback <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1001066' first='JT' last='Padron']</strong>, a proven passer who can stretch defenses vertically and get hot in a hurry. Whichever team controls the tempo offensively may decide this heavyweight battle in the DuKane Conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nazareth vs. Joliet Catholic</strong><br>One of the marquee games statewide pits two storied programs head-to-head. Nazareth boasts explosive wideout <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1585141' first='Trenton' last='Walker']</strong>, who is a constant big-play threat, and offensive lineman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1335278' first='Luke' last='Injaychock']</strong>, a Division I prospect anchoring the trenches. Joliet Catholic brings star power on the defensive side with <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='401608' first='Ian' last='Campbell']</strong>, a disruptive defensive end committed to the Naval Academy who sets the tone with his physicality and motor. His ability to collapse pockets will be key against Nazareth's offensive line. This matchup of Nazareth's speed and balance versus Joliet Catholic's toughness in the trenches makes it one of the can't-miss games of the week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->