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Joined October 2025
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The WCCN Player of the Game was junior wide receiver Bryce Kidd, who accounted for two touchdowns, one through the air and another on the ground, in the first round of the IHSA Class 6A Playoffs on October 30. Article link: willcookcountynews.com/2026/… #wccn #wccnews #simeon
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Bryce Kidd Leads Simeon Past Oak Lawn With Two Touchdown Performance by Claude Martinez. Article link: willcookcountynews.com/2026/… #wccn #wccnews #willcookcountynews #oaklawn #simeon
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Trick or Treat Hours for Will County & the South Suburbs of Cook 2026 - Article Link: willcookcountynews.com/2026/… #wccn #wccnews #willcookcountynews #trickortreat2026 #Halloween2026
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The 2026 IHSA Football Tournament continues. Mark your calendars for an exciting lineup of games happening during the First Round on October 30 & 31, 2026. Here are some key matchups you won’t want to miss (more gfxs on FB & IG) #wccn #wccnews #willcookcountynews #ihsa #football
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The WCCN Player of the Game was junior running back Devan Watson for his three-score performance, highlighted by a 29-yard rushing touchdown on Hillcrest’s first offensive possession, in the opening round of the IHSA Class 4A Playoffs, on October 24. #wccn #wccnews #hillcrest
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Hillcrest Ends Postseason Drought With 63-0 Shutout by Claude Martinez. Article link: willcookcountynews.com/2026/… #wccn #wccnews #willcookcountynews #ihsa #football @Hawks4Football
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St. Francis Volleyball Claims 3-0 Victory Over Calumet College by Claude Martinez. Article link: willcookcountynews.com/2026/… #wccn #wccnews #willcookcountynews #ccac #uofstfrancis
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The 2026 IHSA Football Tournament now begins. Mark your calendars for an exciting lineup of games happening during the Opening Round on October 23 & 24, 2026. Here are some key matchups you won’t want to miss. (more on FB & IG) #wccn #wccnews #willcookcountynews #ihsa #football
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No. 9 Davenport Defeats Roosevelt, 59–21 on 10/17/26 #wccn #wccnews #willcookcountynews #roosevelt #davenport
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The Will Cook County News Player of the Game award goes to Sandburg senior running back Nasir Dixon, who recorded three rushing touchdowns, highlighted by a 52-yard scoring run in the first quarter on October 9. Read the article on WCCN #wccn #willcookcountynews #ihsa #sandburg
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Nasir Dixon Leads Sandburg to a 59-0 Rout of Stagg by Claude Martinez. Article link: willcookcountynews.com/2026/… #wccn #wccnews #willcookcountynews #ihsa #sandburg @SandburgEagles
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Sandburg Plays All Three Sides of the Ball | 10/9/26. Article to follow on #wccn. @SandburgEagles #wccnews #willcookcoutnynews #sandburg #ihsa
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No. 20 Michigan Tech Drops Roosevelt, 57–28 on 10/3/26. WCCN Player of the Game: DJ Simmons Jr. 7 REC • 145 YDS • 3 TDs #wccn #wccnews #willcookcountynews #rooseveltlakers
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The Will Cook County News Player of the Game award went to Thornton Fractional North's Jermaine Henley on September 18. To read and watch his news package, visit WCCN’s website. willcookcountynews.com/2026/… #wccn #wccnews #willcookcountynews #tfnorth #calumetcity
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TF North Keeps Rivalry Trophy After Dominant Win Over TF South by Claude Martinez. Article link: willcookcountynews.com/2026/… #wccn #wccnews #willcookcountynews #ihsa #thorntonfractionalnorth
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Roosevelt University defeats University of Wisconsin-Stout 31–10 on 9/19/26 | RU improves to 4-0 #wccn #wccnews #willcookcountynews #ncaa
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The Will Cook County News Player of the Game awards went to Evergreen Park's Jaylen Chothen on September 11 and Perspectives Malachi Boston on September 12. To read and watch their news packages, visit WCCN’s website #wccn #wccnews #willcookcountynews #evergreenpark #perspectives
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Boston Finds the End Zone Three Times as Perspectives Tops Lindblom by Claude Martinez. Article link: willcookcountynews.com/2026/… #wccn #wccnews #willcookcountynews #perspectives #ihsa
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Bruen, Chothen and Isaac Lead Mustangs Past Shepard Late by Claude Martinez. Article link: willcookcountynews.com/2026/… #wccn #wccnews #willcookcountynews #evergreenpark #ihsa
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