November 2008 Archives

Some photos need no explanation. What a cool shot. Thanks Doug DiFusco!

Doug's the executive director and president of the Naperville Patriots. These are even more pics from the Midwest AYF Championship games Nov. 23 at Benedictine University in Lisle.

Be sure to click on the link below to see a peewee team pic and individual action shots!

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Here's some great mom-and-pop pictures of the Junior Midget's 14-6 win over the Park Ridge Falcons on Sunday at Benedictine University in Lisle.

The big win means Naperville's Junior Midgets will compete for the AYF National Championship Dec. 6-13 in Kissimmee, Fla. The Naperville Sun wishes you good luck!

Be sure to send us all of your pics from Florida while they're fresh! Simply email the Fountain of Youth at naperyouthsports@gmail.com.

And please click on the link below called "Continue Reading American Youth Football Championship" to see more pictures from the game.

The St. Raphael 7B girls basketball started its season with four straight wins, including taking first place in the St. Petronelle tournament.

The Red Wings defeated St. Petronelle, St. Michael and then beat Ss. Peter & Paul in the championship game. St. Raphael also won its regular-season opener versus St. Joseph's 26-11 Saturday at home.

Stephanie Lehocky led all scorers with 12 points followed by Cassie Quick's five.

Naperville Patriot Austin Lacke is tackled by Welles Park Cowboy Ryan Heaton during the Chicagoland/Midwest AYF Championship game Sunday at Benedictine University in Lisle.

Two of the three Naperville American Youth Football teams from the citywide program advanced to the AYF National Championships. They will take place Dec. 6-13 in Kissimmee, Fla.

Here's The Sun's full story. And more pics, exclusive to the brand-new Fountain of Youth sports blog, dedicated solely to Naperville youth sports and activities. Send your pics to naperyouthsports@gmail.com.

Naperville Patriot Troy Fumagalli unsuccessfully tries to block Welles Park Cowboy Gavin Schilling in the Patriots' end zone to score during the fourth quarter. Want pictures of your son here?! E-mail naperyouthsports@gmail.com

Darien Miskel avoids a tackle and carries the ball into the Welles Park Cowboys' end zone to score during the fourth quarter. Come on, what's keeping you? E-mail pics of your football star to naperyouthsports@gmail.com

It all starts with the coin toss, the last moment before both teams take the field and put their very best on the line.

St. Raphael football product Ryan Goff probably doesn't remember if Ss. Peter & Paul won the toss, but I bet he remembers who won this game at North Central College.

Learn more about St. Rapheal football. Then return here, to the Fountain of Youth, to post news, information and general comments about the program and its kids.