Drew Kleinhans couldn’t imagine a better situation than being the starting quarterback at Oswego, especially since his father, Ben , is the offensive coordinator for the varsity.

Like father, like son?

Most of the time, that’s for sure. And dad would have to agree.

“It’s been the best thing in the world and the toughest thing in the world,” Ben said of coaching Drew, who has been a junior leader for the Panthers. “A great joy with some tough times.

“But overall great.”

Even when there are first-half struggles? Maybe then most of all.

Drew Kleinhans had a difficult first half Saturday before bouncing back and sparking Oswego to a 45-10 win over Lane Tech in a Class 8A second-round playoff game at Lane Stadium in Chicago.

The 6-foot-1, 190-pound Kleinhans completed 3 of 10 passes

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