Our State Championship games are set
1A: Lena-Winslow vs Camp Point Central
2A: Athens vs Wilmington
3A: Byron vs Mt. Carmel
4A: Rochester vs St. Laurence
5A: Nazareth vs Joliet Catholic
6A: Cary-Grove vs East St. Louis
7A: Downers Grove North vs Mount Carmel
8A: LWE vs Loyola
@michaelsobrien
It’s a somewhat shady topic. In my opinion, it can be an unfair advantage in certain circumstances. However, you also have programs like Lincoln-Way East, Batavia, Maine South & Glenbard West who handle the pressure fine.
Unbelievable. St. Laurence wins on a blocked extra point in 2OT and go down state for the first time since 1976. They will play Rochester on Friday Night at Hancock Stadium.
@HawksMaine
@wthsfb
FINAL:
@HawksMaine
28
@wthsfb
7
A much needed win for Maine South after falling in Week 1 with Michael Dellumo & Constantine Coines leading the charge with 2 TDs each. Warren drops to 0-2 for the first time since 2016
FINAL:
@BHS220Football
42
@HawksMaine
40
An unbelievable game by both teams goes the way of Barrington who advances to the 8A Semifinals for the first time since 1998
They will travel to the winner of Lincoln-Way East/Warren
@HawksMaine
@BHS220Football
Nick Peipart to Will Nazha. 75 Yards for the Touchdown. 2 pt conversion is good. This game has turned around. 29-26 Broncos.
An unbelievable performance by the Trojans against the No. 1 seed in 7A. As it stands, Downers Grove North will head downstate and await the winner of Batavia/Mount Carmel
And so with that…the 2023 season comes to a close and my first full season covering this sport is complete. It’s been a fun 14 weeks, and I’m already looking forward to next year.
In the meantime, I’ll pop in every now and then with some basketball coverage and in the Spring some Baseball & Volleyball coverage. But for now. I’m heading for some shut eye and I’ll have full thoughts in the morning.
@nwh_JoePrepZone
@CGTrojanFB
Had the pleasure of watching him twice this year. The combo of him and Logan Abrams on the ground is otherworldly. IMO, Cary-Grove has one of the best 1-2 punches on the ground in the state.
A beautiful night for football here in Park Ridge. Almost time for kickoff here between No. 9 Maine South & No. 10 Palatine. A game many have circled on the calendar. Both teams stand at .500 (1-1). Only one will go above, the other falls below. Kickoff up next
Beautiful afternoon for Football here in New Lenox. Getting set for a 7A Quarterfinal matchup between
@DGNFootball
&
@LWWestWarriorFB
.
Kickoff set for 2 PM
@DGNFootball
@LWWestWarriorFB
AT THE HALF:
@DGNFootball
20
@LWWestWarriorFB
6
Noah Battle, Oliver Thulin & Charlie Cruse cash in respectively for Downers Grove North, who are 24 minutes away from their first Semifinal appearance since 2004.
DGN will receive the second half kickoff
What a win for
@HerseyGirlHoops
61-52 over top seeded Fremd.
Will play Maine South on Monday night @ Fremd for a chance to go to State for the first time since 2010.
Happy Thanksgiving all. We’re two days away from our state championship matchups down in Bloomington/Normal.
I unfortunately won’t be able to get downstate this year, However, I’ll be popping in every now and then to keep updated.
In the meantime. These are my predictions
Big time matchup for me tomorrow.
Taking a visit to Park Ridge for a matchup between
@PHS_Football
&
@HawksMaine
No. 9 & No. 10 teams in the state. Kickoff at 7 PM.
Will be making my first appearance in Mount Prospect tomorrow. For a matchup between
@GBStitanFB
&
@PHSKnightsFBall
. Should be an entertaining game, especially with playoff implications on the line.
@HawksMaine
@PHS_Football
FINAL:
@HawksMaine
28
@PHS_Football
21
Palatine had Maine South on the ropes. But in the end the Hawks find their way out of a jam and escape with the win. Hawks improve to 2-1, while Palatine drops to 1-2
Back at St. Charles North for the second time this season for what should be an instant classic between
@BataviaFootball
&
@SCNFBOFFICIAL
and if last season’s matchup was any indication. This game will be personal to both teams. Kickoff moments away
The freshman does it again!! Andrew Talbert breaks one up the middle and takes it 77 yards. 42-0 Tigers, 3:19 2nd quarter. Talbert has 3 touchdowns on 4 carries!!
Big game for me tomorrow night as you will find me in Fox River Grove for a BIG rivalry matchup between
@PrairieRidgeFB
&
@CGTrojanFB
.
Lot of hype surrounding this matchup and I’m excited to see how it delivers.
It is finally. Opening Day of IHSA Football. Let’s make this an incredible season.
You’ll find me at: Palatine vs St. Charles North tonight & Marist vs Glenbard West tomorrow.
@morris_football
@SycoSpartans
FINAL:
@morris_football
22
@SycoSpartans
14
Morris clinches the KR/I8 conference championship and snaps Sycamore’s 17 regular season game win streak.
Morris finishes the regular season 9-0. While Sycamore finishes 8-1. Both will await playoff opponents tomorrow
@GenevaViking
@LFHS_Scouts
AT THE HALF:
@GenevaViking
28
@LFHS_Scouts
0
Despite a minor slipup early in the half. The Vikings are cruising here in Lake Forest. Nate Stempowski already with 2 passing Touchdowns in the first half.
Lake Forest will receive the second half kickoff.
Almost time for kickoff here in Geneva. Getting ready for the 105th all time meeting between
@BataviaFootball
&
@GenevaViking
. Potential conference title on the line here tonight
Final,
@EATomcats
32,
@WestChicagoFB
21
Tomcats haven’t made playoffs since 1982. They’re eligible now and can clinch a spot with a sixth win next week atFenton, which enteredthis week 0-6
It’s Quarterfinal week in the IHSA. So I figured I’d do something a bit different than usual for this weekend’s games.
Starting first with the games I’ll be attending this weekend. Followed by my predictions this weekend for Each of the 8 Classes
@HuntleyFB
@CGTrojanFB
Bit of an explanation about the final call. Conversion was initially called no good, Witt dove and appeared to break the plain, however was unclear. Officials conferred and reversed the call, making Huntley the winner. Probably the wildest thing i’ve seen all year
@CorsairsFB
@SequoitFootball
AT THE HALF:
@CorsairsFB
36
@SequoitFootball
7
Carmel has dominated on both sides of the field today and aside from a lone Touchdown from Antioch, the Corsairs have made the Sequoits seem 0-10 rather than 10-0
Carmel will receive the second half kickoff
END OF 1:
@BBCHSFootball
17
@LWWestWarriorFB
7
A Fast start for the Warriors, but ever since has been all Bradley Bourbonnais.
Warriors driving at their own 27
And if all goes to plan,
I will be making my second visit to Glenbard West for a matchup between
@DGNFootball
&
@HitterFootball
on Saturday afternoon. Big time game, between two West Suburban rivals