Join the Glenbard West football community for the 16th Annual FORE the Hitters Golf Outing on June 19, 2026, at Village Links in Glen Ellyn. This signature event aims to raise $65,000 to benefit the football program and the Andrew Garwood Scholarship Foundation, featuring a day of golf, a silent auction, and a dinner party. We are actively seeking local business or family sponsors for holes and event packages. Sponsorships are vital to our success and provide a great way for the community to show their Hitter pride. Featuring: Coach Chad Hetlet

Ohio State has officially extended an offer to Glenbard West 2027 tight end Brady Johnson, who has been committed to Northwestern since early February. The Buckeyes' interest marks a significant escalation in the recruitment of the 6-foot-3, 220-pound standout, who is the son of former Northwestern co-captain Rob Johnson. While Johnson remains committed to the Wildcats, he has indicated an openness to taking an official visit to Columbus. Featuring: Brady Johnson

Highly touted Glenbard West offensive lineman Josiah Wallace discusses his decision to commit to Northwestern. Wallace cites the coaching staff and the program's academic prestige as primary factors in his choice to stay local for his collegiate career. Featuring: Josiah Wallace

Edgy Tim profiles 2027 offensive lineman Leo Apostolou, highlighting his massive frame and high-ceiling potential. Apostolou is expected to be a cornerstone of the Hitters' front line for the next two seasons as he prepares for the Big Ten level. Featuring: Leo Apostolou

Explosive athlete Jaylen McMiller is narrowing down his college choices with a series of spring visits. The Glenbard West star is drawing significant interest from Big Ten and MAC programs looking to utilize his versatility on both sides of the ball. Featuring: Jaylen McMiller

Alec Pierce re-signed with the Indianapolis Colts on March 11, 2026, following a career-best 2025 season where he led the NFL in average receiving yards. The profile highlights his roots at Glenbard West, where he was an IHSFCA Class 8A selection and West Suburban Silver MVP. Featuring: Alec Pierce

Northwestern continues its recruitment of "Hitter Heritage" by securing commitments from two major 2027 offensive prospects. This double-commitment further solidifies the pipeline between Glen Ellyn and Evanston for elite line talent. Featuring: Josiah Wallace, Leo Apostolou

The latest rankings update for the Class of 2027 sees several Hitters climbing the boards following a strong camp season. The "market correction" reflects the physical growth and improved technical skills of Glenbard West's underclassmen offensive core. Featuring: Leo Apostolou

Glenbard West junior tight end Brady Johnson announced his verbal commitment to Northwestern. He follows in the footsteps of his father, Rob Johnson, who was a standout lineman and co-captain for the Wildcats' 1995 Big Ten championship team. Featuring: Brady Johnson

Former Glenbard West standout Chris Terek continues to make waves at Notre Dame. Now a junior, the 6-foot-5 lineman has become a fixture on the Irish front, appearing in every game during the 2025 season and helping lead one of the nation's most productive rushing attacks. Featuring: Chris Terek

The Hitters' postseason run came to a heartbreaking end in a hard-fought 19-7 defensive battle against Downers Grove North during the Class 7A second-round playoff game. Glenbard West struggled to find structural rhythm against a stellar Trojans defensive adjustments from their regular-season meeting.<br><br>A late fourth-quarter interception returned for a touchdown officially sealed the outcome, closing the book on a highly successful bounce-back season for head coach Chad Hetlet's squad.<br>Featuring: Staff

Glenbard West made an emphatic statement in their return to postseason football, dismantling Willowbrook 63-21 in the opening round of the IHSA Class 7A playoffs. The Hitters' offense operated at an unstoppable pace from the opening kickoff, orchestrating a historic first-half onslaught.<br><br>Head coach Chad Hetlet's squad exploded for eight touchdowns in the first half alone, completely overwhelming the Warriors and efficiently punching their ticket to the second round.<br>Featuring: Staff

In a classic West Suburban Silver slugfest, Glenbard West suffered its first blemish of the season in a tight 21-20 loss to York. The Hitters fought back valiantly, scoring a late touchdown to bring themselves within one point in the fourth quarter.<br><br>However, a blocked extra point in the final minutes proved to be the difference maker, snapping the Hitters' undefeated streak in an incredibly physical environment on the road.<br>Featuring: Staff

Behind a dominant ground performance from star running back Jamarcus Kelly, visiting Glenbard West ran past Hinsdale Central 44-20 to maintain their unblemished record. Kelly absolutely tore through the Red Devils' front line, racking up 196 rushing yards and finding the end zone four times.<br><br>The decisive road victory secures the Hitters' sixth win of the regular season, officially clinching a return to the IHSA state playoff bracket.<br>Featuring: Jamarcus Kelly

The Hitters extended their unblemished record to 5-0 for the first time since 2022 with a hard-fought victory against conference rival Lyons. The program continues its focused campaign to 'restore the honor' following a challenging 2024 season, firmly establishing themselves as frontrunners in the West Suburban Silver Division.<br><br>Running back Jamarcus Kelly provided a critical spark for the offense, celebrating an impactful touchdown contribution alongside offensive lineman Josiah Wallace to break open the Lions' defensive front.<br>Featuring: Jamarcus Kelly, Josiah Wallace

Quarterback AJ Rayford returned to action in spectacular fashion, engineering a dynamic offensive performance to lead the Hitters past conference rival Downers Grove North. Rayford's dual-threat capability extended plays and kept the Trojans' highly-rated defense off-balance all evening.<br><br>The victory proved critical in the tight West Suburban Silver race, establishing Glenbard West's passing game as a true vertical threat.<br>Featuring: AJ Rayford

Facing major early-season tests, the Glenbard West Hitters proved resilient. Trailing or tied late, backup senior quarterback Jack Walti stepped in for an injured AJ Rayford to deliver a game-winning 58-yard touchdown pass to Brady Johnson with 4:25 remaining, sealing a gritty 27-21 win over the Hilltoppers.<br><br>The defense stood tall in the final minutes, clamping down deep in their own territory by forcing a crucial fumble and mapping out a game-ending sack to secure the win and push the team to 2-0.<br>Featuring: Jack Walti, Brady Johnson, AJ Rayford, Scott Segebarth

The Hitters opened their 2025 campaign with a thrilling, dramatic finish against Batavia. Relying on big offensive chunk plays and a highly disciplined defensive front, Glenbard West managed to hold off the Bulldogs' physical rushing attack to secure a walk-off victory in the season opener.<br><br>The win set an energetic tone for a program focused on reclaiming its dominant standard after missing the postseason the previous year.<br>Featuring: Jamarcus Kelly