October 20, 2007
By Carter Crane

Hinsdale Central was on the way to victory and Glenbard West's hopes of a playoff berth were nearly dashed when a pair of fast-acting defensive backs combined to change both teams' fortunes in a wild finish.

As a result of plays from Chris Brewer and Bryant Venson, host Glenbard West (5-4, 3-3) beat Hinsdale Central 15-13 Saturday in Glen Ellyn and will prepare for Week 10 for the first time since 2003.

Hinsdale Central (6-3, 4-2) failed to share in the West Suburban Silver championship.

Trailing by two, Hinsdale Central faced third-and-22 from its 34 with 1:51 remaining in the game when sophomore quarterback John Whitelaw connected with receiver Davis Kalsbeck down the middle. Brewer tackled Kalsbeck and stripped the ball at the 10. An alert Vensen recovered at the four to end the Devils' threat.

"I outfought two players for the ball," Venson said. "We wanted it more."

Whitelaw scored the game's first and last touchdowns on five- and 25-yard runs.

The Hilltoppers took a 15-7 lead on a 40-yard run by Kane Kiernan (24 carries, 154 yards) after he scored on a one-yard run.

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