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By Bobby Narang- Photos by Renee Kaspar ** Additional Photos are Available for Purchase for 2 Weeks at https://justallsports.zenfolio.com/p181160236 ** ADDISON— Everything about Rockford Titans’ running back Christopher Mannery-King is easier said than done. The Illinois Jr Celtics were the latest to find out that every time a defender thought they had Mannery-King in their

By Bobby Narang-Photos by Lauren Gray ** Additional Photos are Available for Purchase for 2 weeks at https://justallsports.zenfolio.com/p451772824 ** PLAINFIELD – Football coaches love to talk about starting strong and finishing strong. Unlike many sports, such as softball, baseball, basketball and others, football is often played on most levels just once a week. Thus, the

By Ed Muniz- Photos by Laura Stubbs ** Additional Photos are Available for Purchase for 2 Weeks at https://justallsports.zenfolio.com/p456856766 ** YORKVILLE- In football, when one is referred to as “A Scoring Machine” he is a player that is particularly effective at scoring points as in touchdowns. His ability to score from any part of the field

By Patrick Z. McGavin-Photos by Gary Larson ** Additional Photos are Available for Purchase for 2 Weeks at https://justallsports.zenfolio.com/p225543590 ** NEW LENOX—Dominant on defense and electric on offense, the pieces all fit beautifully together for a Jr Celtics 10U team that appeared untouchable. They smothered every offense they played, and moved the ball crisply and

By Bobby Narang- Photos by Gary Larson ** Additional Photos are Available for Purchase for 2 weeks at https://justallsports.zenfolio.com/p464450247 ** NEW LENOX– Exciting…..Thrilling…..Exhausting. The 11U Mokena Jr. Celtics experienced those emotions and several others in a thrilling two-hour plus game on Saturday afternoon at Providence Catholic High School. Battling the Plainfield Saints, the Celtics fell

By Bobby Narang- Photos by Jenn-Anne Gledhill ** Additional Photos are Available for Purchase for 2 weeks at https://justallsports.zenfolio.com/p867559024 ** NEW LENOX– After a late kickoff due to a longer-than-expected previous game, the 12U Mokena Jr. Celtics were fired up and ready for a big game. The Jr. Celtics came out onto the field before the

By Bobby Narang- Photos by Jenn-Anne Gledhill ** Additional Photos are Available for Purchase for 2 weeks at https://justallsports.zenfolio.com/p811596680 ** NEW LENOX– The 13U Mokena Jr. Celtics wanted to make season-turning move on Saturday night. The Division 3 team was coming off an impressive shutout victory against the Plainfield Saints on September 22. The Jr.

By Patrick Z McGavin- Photos by Jenn-Anne Gledhill ** Additional Photos are Available for Purchase for 2 Weeks at https://justallsports.zenfolio.com/p836393092 ** PLAINFIELD— A single yard separated the 13U Division 3 team of the Plainfield Saints from a watershed moment. Quarterback Ryan O’Halloran connected with receiver Chaise Jones for a 27-yard pass reception at the end