Happy Warriors; Willowbrook wins title at its own Flag Fest event

Willowbrook High School’s flag football team won the championship at its 12-team Flag Fest tournament, which ended Saturday, Aug. 29. The Warriors won four straight games during the event. They defeated West Aurora 33-14 in the title contest. Ed Sullivan, Willowbrook’s assistant principal for athletics and operations, presented the championship plaque to the fired-up Warriors, who raised their overall season record to 5-0 with their win over the Blackhawks. Willowbrook won the third-place trophy in the 2025 IHSA state tournament.