Rick Armstrong
Rick Armstrong has spent most of his 43-year career in journalism covering high school and college sports throughout Chicago's west and southwest suburbs with stops in DeKalb, Joliet, Elgin and Aurora. The Northern Illinois graduate enjoys discovering and telling the stories of athletes from all levels in the communities he covers.
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Receiver. Running back. Leader. Kaneland’s Dylan Sanagustin steps up and takes on several roles. ‘He does it all.’
Dylan Sanagustin, a senior wide receiver, also has contributed to the running game this season for the Knights.
Rick Armstrong’s 3 takeaways from Week 3 of high school football season in Aurora-Elgin area
Batavia and St. Charles North are on a collision course, while Jacobs and Kaneland build momentum.
Rick Armstrong’s Aurora-Elgin area football rankings and players of the week
Kaneland moves up, while Jacobs and South Elgin enter the rankings.
West Aurora transfer Kamron Tolliver takes complete control behind center for Marmion. ‘I feel good about it.’
Kamron Tolliver, a West Aurora transfer, is off to a strong start this season as a senior quarterback for the Cadets.
Rick Armstrong’s 5 high school football games to watch in Aurora-Elgin area and Week 3 predictions
St. Charles North, St. Viator, Hope, Sandwich and West Aurora are picks to click for third week of regular season.
Batavia’s Josh Kahley lands wrong, hears a pop. Three weeks later, he comes to realization. ‘I have to accept it.’
Batavia's Josh Kahley hurt the inside and back of his left knee in late summer, shortly before preseason camp started.
Rick Armstrong’s 3 takeaways from Week 2 of high school football season in Aurora-Elgin area
Oswego, West Aurora and Kaneland produce big wins and represent three of nine 2-0 teams in Aurora-Elgin area rankings.
Rick Armstrong’s Aurora-Elgin area football rankings and players of the week
Oswego and Aurora Christian move up, while Marmion and Burlington Central enter the rankings.
After detours at fullback and linebacker, Tony Chahino takes over as Geneva’s quarterback. ‘It’s been a long journey.’
Tony Chahino was a big deal Friday, completing 11 of 17 passes for 282 yards and five TDs as Geneva rolled to a 41-7 win.