Wauconda had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They took down the Hinsdale South Hornets 44-26. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Bulldogs' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 117th, while the Hornets are ranked 235th).

Cole Korycanek
08/29/25 @ Hinsdale South | 160 |
09/27/24 vs Grant Community | 96 |
09/13/24 @ Grayslake North | 87 |
09/20/24 vs Round Lake | 77 |
11/01/24 vs Fenton | 57 |
Cole Korycanek was a one-man wrecking crew as he rushed for 160 yards and one TD on only eight carries. Those 160 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Wauconda was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 455 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hinsdale South only rushed for 157 rushing yards.
Despite the loss, Hinsdale South had strong showings from Donte Jett, who picked up 178 receiving yards and three touchdowns, and Jackson Schuyler, who threw for 222 yards and four TDs on only 13 passes. Isaiah Burton handled things on the ground, rushing for 97 yards.
Wauconda didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 35-14 win against Maine West on the 5th. Hinsdale South has also already played their next contest (against Riverside-Brookfield), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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