Naperville North Won DuPage Valley Conference Title
Naperville North defeated Neuqua Valley 14-7 to secure the championship on Friday night.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Football
Naperville North clinched the DuPage Valley Conference title following a narrow 14-7 victory over Neuqua Valley. The win was secured by a late 8-yard touchdown run.
Why it matters
The victory highlights the competitive dominance of Naperville North within the conference this season. Winning this rivalry game solidified their place at the top of the league standings.
Naperville North secured the conference title with a 14-7 victory, featuring a 16-yard touchdown catch by Aiden Trasatt and an 8-yard game-winning run by Charlie Neumann.
The players
Naperville North
This local high school football team clinched the DuPage Valley Conference title following their victory.
Neuqua Valley
This high school football team hosted the championship-clinching game against their conference rival.
Charlie Neumann
He is a high school football player who scored the game-winning 8-yard touchdown run.
Aiden Trasatt
He is a high school football player who recorded a 16-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter.
Craig Prentice
He is a lineman who contributed a critical 29-yard reception on a deflected pass.
The details
Charlie Neumann scored the deciding 8-yard touchdown with only 43 seconds remaining to break the deadlock. Earlier, the offense relied on a 29-yard reception by Craig Prentice, who hauled in a deflected pass from Dante Colasante before being tackled at the 14-yard line.
Timeline
Friday, October 9, 2026
43 seconds left
Season Trajectory
This win alters the final standings of the DuPage Valley Conference by crowning Naperville North as the outright champion. The result effectively eliminates Neuqua Valley from contention for the top spot in the league.
The 14-7 outcome confirms Naperville North as the conference champion and shifts the league seeding for the remainder of the season. This result concludes the conference schedule for the two programs.
The takeaway
Late-game execution proved to be the difference-maker in a highly contested rivalry matchup. Securing a win with under a minute remaining demonstrates the importance of situational focus in high school football.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Chicago Tribune.
