Category: Chicago – Clearing

Nazareth’s offense has been delivering big plays all season. On Nov. 16, it was the Roadrunner defense’s turn to step up in a 42-8 road win over Rochelle in the Class 5A quarterfinals. Nazareth (10-2) continues its quest for a third straight Class 5A title when it hosts St. Francis (10-2) in the state semifinals […]

Not every halftime speech works as well as the one St. Rita’s coaches delivered on Nov. 16. Tied at 14 at the break, the Mustangs outscored the visiting Blue Devils 35-0 in the second half for a 49-14 Class 7A quarterfinal win. St. Rita (10-2) will host Mount Carmel (9-3) in Saturday’s state semifinals at […]

St. Laurence’s surprise run to the Class 4A state finals last season was one of the area’s most compelling stories. But there will be no encore this year. The Vikings fell to host DePaul Prep 26-14 on Nov. 16 in a Class 4A quarterfinal. The Rams (9-3) advance to the state semifinals against Coal City, […]

1. MOUNT CARMEL (9-3) Last week: 7A, Beat Normal 49-42 This week: at St. Rita Comment: This will be the ninth IHSA playoff meeting between the Caravan and Mustangs. Mount Carmel has won seven of the first eight.  2. ST. RITA (10-2) Last week: 7A, Beat Quincy 49-14 This week: vs. Mount Carmel Comment: Mustangs […]

While at times bumpy, Mount Carmel’s path to winning a third consecutive Class 7A title remains intact. The Caravan defeated visiting Normal 49-42 on Nov. 16 to advance to Saturday’s semifinal contest against Catholic League rival St. Rita on the Mustangs’ home field. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. In eight matchups in the IHSA […]

When Lyons players gathered for their final postgame huddle of the season on Nov. 15, it was fitting that Travis Stamm and Shane Harris were side by side, arms draped around each other’s shoulders. The two played pivotal roles for the Lions (11-1), who set a program record for wins and achieved their first unbeaten […]

With records in parentheses. Class 7A and Class 8A are seeded 1-32, while the other six classes are seeded in two 1-16 brackets. Quarterfinals Class 8A Naperville Central 24, Lyons 7 Class 7A St. Rita 49, Quincy 14 Mount Carmel 49, Normal 42 Class 6A South bracket Richards 21, Kankakee 20 Class 5A North bracket […]