Downers Grove North High School standout Joe Chiarelli’s collegiate team lost game in the NCAA Division III Football Championship on Saturday, Nov. 29

Joe Chiarelli
Joe Chiarelli
By R. R. Hagan

On Saturday, Nov. 29, former Downers Grove North High School standout Joe Chiarelli’s current collegiate team the UW Whitewater Warhawks lost 23-26 against the DePauw Tigers in the NCAA Division III Football Championship.

The game took place at Perkins Stadium at 12 p.m. and was the first matchup against the DePauw Tigers in the tournament.

Joe Chiarelli — Defensive back — Junior — 5′11″ — 163 — Hometown: Downers Grove