Glenbard West senior quarterback AJ Rayford is healthy and happy to be back on the field.

After missing the last two games with a hip flexor injury, Rayford was under center for Saturday’s pivotal West Suburban Silver game against Downers Grove North .

With Downers Grove North star quarterback and Minnesota recruit Owen Lansu sidelined for several weeks with an injury, Rayford was the marquee attraction on Saturday in Week 4.

Considering the Trojans entered the game with an undefeated record, plus recorded a 42-7 victory over the Hilltoppers last season and a 31-0 triumph in 2023, the Hilltoppers were happy to have their QB1 back in the fold.

Led by Rayford’s steady presence, a solid running game and an opportunistic defense in the first half, the Hilltoppers rolled to a 35-23 victo

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