Burlington Central offense back to basics down the stretch: Kane County Chronicle football notebook

Burlington Central doesn’t need to get fancy in the red zone. As the season progressed, coach Brian Iossi learned to stick with the fundamentals to get across the goal line. Running the ball – what got the Rockets within scoring range – is also what can bring them a touchdown. “Sometimes [as] coaches we try to overthink ourselves,” he said. With senior Parker Auxier in the backfield, Burlington Central (8-3) poses a threat to score on any handoff. The running back accumulated 123 yards on the ground and scored three touchdowns in the Rockets’ first-round road playoff win over Lake Zurich. Yet when the situation demands a throw, Iossi can turn to quarterback Reece Beemer, a senior who knows his role but shines in limited opportunities. Beemer rarely makes mistakes, throwing only four interceptions on the season, while producing “huge plays” in the clutch, the coach said. Look no further than the second half against Lake Zurich. With the score knotted at 13-13, Burlington Central faced f