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As expected; Althoff wins the state football title game


NORMAL - Senior Jason Dowell celebrates with the Class 1A state trophy at Hancock Stadium on Friday afternoon after Althoff Catholic defeated Lena-Winslow at the IHSA Football State Finals. The Crusaders won the championship game, 57-14. Game summary and more photos later this week.

Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

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Panthers fight back against the Crusaders, Althoff closes in on title


NORMAL - Lena-Winslow's Alec Schlichting avoids a tackle from behind from Althoff's Alec Schallert during second quarter action at the IHSA Class 1A Football State Finals in Normal. The Panthers trailed 28-6 at the half and scored again in the third quarter. More game coverage later this weekend.

Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks



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