IBCA announces Class 4A girls' All-State Teams

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BEDFORD PARK - The Illlinois Basketball Coaches Association released this year's Class 4A all-state team selections on Friday. Here is the complete list of honorees from around the state below.

FIRST TEAM
(FIRST NAME LAST NAME, SCHOOL, YEAR)

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Brooke Carlson, Batavia, 12;
Amalia Dray, (LaGrange) Nazareth Academy, 12;
Paige Engels, (Wilmette) Loyola Academy, 12;
Meegan Fahy, (Park Ridge) Maine South, 12;
Aubrey Galvan, (Wilmette) Loyola Academy, 11;
Destiny Jackson, (Chicago) Whitney Young, 11;
Trinity Jones, Bolingbrook, 10;
Jarius Powers, (Alton) Senior, 11;
Kiyoko Proctor, (Alton) Senior, 11;
Ella Todd, (Palatine) Fremd, 11

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SECOND TEAM
(FIRST NAME LAST NAME, SCHOOL, YEAR)

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Olivia Austin, (LaGrange) Nazareth Academy, 12;
Lorena Awou, (East Moline) United, 12;
Olivia Corson, (Normal) Community, 12;
Ariella Henigan, (Chicago) Kenwood Academy, 11;
Emory Klatt, (Lincolnshire) Stevenson, 12;
Danyella Mporokoso, (Aurora) Waubonsie Valley, 10;
Molly O'Riordan, Barrington, 12;
Leah Palmer, Geneva, 12;
Hayven Smith, (Frankfort) Lincoln-Way East, 12;
Angelina Smith, Bolingbrook, 12

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THIRD TEAM
(FIRST NAME LAST NAME, SCHOOL, YEAR)

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D'Myjah Bolds, O'Fallon Township, 12;
Danielle Brooks, (Chicago) Kenwood Academy, 10;
Josie Christopher, O'Fallon Township, 10;
Gina Davorija, (Glenview) Glenbrook South, 11;
Nora Ezike, (LaGrange) Lyons, 11;
Morgan Feil, (Chicago) Mother McAuley, 12;
Kiaya Johnson, (Chicago) Whitney Young, 11;
Sela Klein, (Winnetka) New Trier, 12;
Jaeda Murphy, (Flossmoor) Homewood-Flossmoor, 12;
Kate Rule, Libertyville, 12;
Danielle Scully, (LaGrange) Nazareth Academy, 12;
Emilia Sularski, (Lisle) Benet Academy, 12;
Coco Urlacher, (Palatine) Fremd, 11;
Kylee Norkus, (Naperville) Neuqua Valley, 12;
Kailey Starks, Evanston Township, 12

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HONORABLE MENTION
(FIRST NAME LAST NAME, SCHOOL, YEAR)

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Quinn Arundel, (Chicago) Mother McAuley, 10; Anna Campanelli, Huntley, 11; Avery Cooper, Lake Zurich, 11; Brynn Eshoo, (Palatine) Fremd, 12; Grace Gambotz, (Chicago) Mother McAuley, 12; Gracen Gehrke, (New Lenox) Lincoln-Way Central, 12; Talesha Gilmore, Collinsville, 11; Erin Hackett, Naperville Central, 10; Lindsay Harzich, (Lisle) Benet Academy, 11; Ali Ince, (Normal) Community, 12; Jadea Johnson, Romeoville, 12; Lana Kerley, (Frankfort) Lincoln-Way East, 12; Kelsey Langston, (Wilmette) Loyola Academy, 12; Hannah Laub, (Aurora) Waubonsie Valley, 12; Alyssa Lewis, (Alton) Senior, 12; Caitlin Leyden, (Park Ridge) Maine South, 11; Alli Linke, (Mt. Prospect) Prospect, 10; Nisha Musunuri, (Lincolnshire) Stevenson, 11; Ally Pape, (Park Ridge) Maine South, 11; Kaitlyn Parker, Downers Grove North, 12; Layla Pierce, (Flossmoor) Homewood-Flossmoor, 12; Rachel Rule, Libertyville, 12; Stella Sakalas, (LaGrange) Nazareth Academy, 10; Ashley Schlabowske, (Mundelein) Carmel Catholic, 12; Lexi Sepulveda, Plainfield East, 12; Reagan Sipla, St. Charles North, 12; Brooke Spychalski, Yorkville, 11; Haeli Tart, O'Fallon Township, 10; Caitlin Washington, (Naperville) Neuqua Valley, 12; and Persais Williams, Bolingbrook, 12.

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The field for the Class 1A Dance State Finals set, The state's top programs ready to showcase their talent

Joliet Catholic Academy dance team competes during the preliminary round at the 2024 IHSA Competitive State Dance Finals. The Angels return to state this weekend for another shot at an elusive state crown.

Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

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BLOOMINGTON — Thirty of Illinois’ top small-school dance programs will take center stage this Friday at Grossinger Motors Arena for the 2025 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Competitive Dance State Finals. These elite teams earned their spots through five sectionals held across the state, and they now set their sights on bringing back a state trophy to their school.

With high energy, intense competition, and a legacy of excellence on the line, the 2025 IHSA Competitive Dance State Finals promise to deliver another thrilling chapter in Illinois high school dance history.

The road to Bloomington was anything but easy, with each sectional producing standout performances. Jacksonville and Highland took home sectional titles at St. Anthony High School in Effingham, while Morris edged out Providence Catholic and Joliet Catholic Academy to claim top honors at the Mahomet-Seymour sectional. Evergreen Park narrowly defeated Nazareth Academy at Maine East, posting an 85.17 to Nazareth’s 84.33. Montini secured its ticket to state with a razor-thin .73-point victory over Sycamore at the Sycamore sectional.

Members of the Morris Varsity Poms perform their show routine at the 2024 state finals prelims on the way to a second place trophy a day later at Grossinger Motor Arena.

Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

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Familiar Faces Return to the Finals

Fans attending this weekend’s competition will recognize several programs from last year’s Class 1A state finals, as all ten 2024 finalists are back in the mix. The list includes defending champion Jacksonville, as well as Morris, Providence Catholic, Carmel, Nazareth Academy, Marion, Sycamore, Highland, Clinton, Glenbard South, and St. Viator.

Last year, Jacksonville dazzled the judges with an expressive lyrical routine in the finals, overcoming an initial third-place finish in the preliminary round to secure its second consecutive state title with a score of 90.70. Morris, which finished as runner-up (89.96), will be looking to close the gap this year, while Carmel (89.44), Joliet Catholic Academy (89.01), and Providence Catholic (88.52) round out last year’s top five.

Dancers from Jacksonville perform during the Friday's prelim on last January. The J'ettes went on to win the Class 1A state title.

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Jacksonville’s J’ettes return with hopes of making it three straight championships. Their winning performance last year, set to a lyrical routine in flowing light taupe dancewear, captivated judges with its artistry and emotional depth. Morris, known for its powerful, athletic modern dance style, will try to breakthrough after back-to-back runner-up finishes. Carmel, which wowed fans with an energetic modern dance routine from their 13-member troupe last year, also returns to contend for the title.

A High-Stakes Competition Awaits

With a field packed with talented, seasoned programs, this year’s finals promise to be as competitive as ever. While perennial powerhouses Jacksonville and Morris enter as favorites, teams such as Joliet Catholic Academy, Providence Catholic, and Nazareth Academy have worked hard to improve to improve their precision, musicality, and overall execution, to finish in one of the top three spots.

Event Schedule and Ticket Information

The Class 1A competition kicks off Friday morning, with doors opening at 9:15 a.m. The first performance is set for 10:15 a.m., with the final routine scheduled for 2:21 p.m. The top teams from the preliminary round will advance to Saturday’s finals, with finalists announced at 2:40 p.m.

Providence Catholic dancers execute a stunt in their preliminary round performance. The Dancing Celtic return the state finals looking to improve on their 5th place finish in 2024.

Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

Fans eager to witness the state’s best high school dance teams in action can purchase tickets for $12 per person. Digital tickets are available for purchase online or by calling the City Box Office at 309-434-2777.

Attendees should be aware that Grossinger Motors Arena enforces a clear bag policy. All bags, purses, and personal items will be subject to search upon entry. If an item is prohibited or too large, guests must return it to their vehicle or surrender it at the entrance, as the venue does not provide storage for oversized items.

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Providence Catholic leads Class 2A prelims at IHSA Competitive Dance State Finals

Members of the Providence Catholic dance team strike their finale pose at the 2025 IHSA Competitive Dance State Finalson Friday. The Dancing Celtics finished the first day of competition as the Class 2A leaders.

Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

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BLOOMINGTON - Providence Catholic danced its way to the top of the Class 2A preliminary standings at the IHSA Competitive Dance State Finals on Friday, posting a 93.56 score to lead the field at Grossinger Motors Arena.

The Dancing Celtics, who placed fifth in last year’s finals, improved upon their 2024 preliminary standing by one spot and will look to claim the program’s first state title in Saturday’s championship round.

Morris secured the No. 2 position for the second straight year, earning a 92.34 score with their polished routine. Jacksonville, the reigning state champion, followed closely behind in third at 91.12, setting up a potential battle for the podium among the top three.

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Performing a hip hop routine, the Morris Varsity Dance team finished this year's state prelims in second place.

Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks

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A tight race for the remaining top-five spots saw Montini (89.36), Carmel (89.30) and Highland (89.26) separated by less than a tenth of a point, underscoring the level of competition heading into the final round.

Evergreen Park (88.14), Marion (87.32), Joliet Catholic Academy (87.00), Nazareth Academy (86.84), Sycamore (86.00) and Clinton (85.18) rounded out the 12-team field advancing to Saturday's final.

With four of last year’s top five teams once again among the top performers, the 2025 championship showdown will feature familiar contenders at this year's state championships.

2025 Class 2A Preliminary Standings:

1. Providence Catholic – 93.56
2. Morris – 92.34
3. Jacksonville – 91.12
4. Montini – 89.36
5. Carmel – 89.30
6. Highland – 89.26
7. Evergreen Park – 88.14
8. Marion – 87.32
9. Joliet Catholic Academy – 87.00
10. Nazareth Academy – 86.84
11. Sycamore – 86.00
12. Clinton – 85.18

The Class 2A championship round begins Saturday morning.

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State Basketball |Loyola Academy win state basketball title

NORMAL - Members of the Loyola Academy girls' basketball team celebrate their title win Saturday night at the IHSA Girls' Basketball State Finals. The Class 4A state champions defeated Nazareth Academy 40-44 thanks to a pair of free throws from senior Paige Engles in the last 14 seconds of the game. It was the Ramblers' first championship trophy in the four-class system and the first since defeating East St. Louis Lincoln back in 1998. It is the third time in program history the Loyola girls' progam have taken home a state title. More photos from the Class 4A title game this week.

Photo: PhotoNews Media/Clark Brooks

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Prairie Ridge falls in straight sets in semifinal, U-High advances to 3A championship match

Normal University controlled both sets against Prairie Ridge with balanced hitting and minimal errors.

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Prairie Ridge libero Tegan Vrbbancic digs a kill shot from Normal U-High in the second set of their state semifinal match.

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NORMAL - Prairie Ridge has been on this stage before. Five times now, the Wolves have stepped beneath the state finals lights, trying to summon the right mix of steadiness, grit and energy to reach a championship match. On Friday at CEFCU Arena on the Illinois State University campus, that experience helped them stay composed, but it wasn’t enough to withstand the precision and firepower Normal University brought to the Class 3A state semifinals at the IHSA Girls Volleyball State Finals. The Pioneers controlled both sets and handed Prairie Ridge a 25-20, 25-18 loss that sent the Wolves into today’s third-place match.

From the opening serve, Prairie Ridge showed the composure of a program comfortable at this level. The Wolves struck first and managed to build a brief 3-2 edge, leaning on clean touches and quick transitions. But U-High’s offensive rhythm tightened almost immediately. Junior outside hitter Laney Snow delivered back-to-back kills to push the Pioneers ahead 4-3. Prairie Ridge’s Adeline Grider answered with a sharp swing of her own to level the score once more, but Snow responded again with another kill that put U-High in front 5-4. It was a small moment in the box score, but it marked the beginning of a shift in control.

From there, the Pioneers didn’t let up. U-High played an exceptionally clean first set, committing just one error while building a lead that swelled as large as eight points. Their serve receive was crisp, their defense steady, and their offense ran with the kind of balance that forces opponents to pick their poison. Prairie Ridge stayed within striking distance through stretches of the frame, but each small opening they created was quickly answered at the net.

Grider gave the Wolves their strongest spark, finishing with 12 kills, seven digs and an assist. Abigail Smith added seven kills and two digs, giving Prairie Ridge solid production at the pins. Setter Addison Smith worked to keep the offense moving, distributing 23 assists while directing the Wolves’ efforts to mix tempo and find seams through U-High’s block. But it wasn’t enough to overcome the Pioneers’ consistency. Prairie Ridge committed 11 errors across the match — nine of them in the second set — while U-High limited its mistakes to just one error in the first set and three in the second.

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Normal University volleyball players on the bench stand to celebrate another point for their team. The Pioneers advanced to today's title match for a shot at the Class 3A crown.

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The Wolves needed a clean start to the second set to reset the momentum, and for a while, they found one. The teams traded points and tied the score seven times after the opening serve. Prairie Ridge dug in defensively, with Tegan Vrbrancic anchoring the floor and finishing with eight digs to lead the team. The Wolves' block tightened, forcing longer rallies and creating pockets of energy from their student section.

Still, U-High remained sharp. Snow, who finished with 11 kills and nine digs, stayed efficient throughout the frame. Ava Crabtree added eight kills and eight digs, giving the Pioneers reliable production on both sides of the court. Their two-setter system kept the Wolves off balance, with Morgan Petelin and Madison Funk finishing with 14 assists each. Funk also contributed seven digs, often extending plays that looked finished.

The turning point came with U-High leading 17-15. Emma Jean Bogusz stepped to the service line and seized control of the set. Her serve run stretched to six consecutive points, pushing the lead to 23-17 and silencing any hopes Prairie Ridge had of forcing a decisive third frame. Three serves later, Penn Taylor sealed the match with a solo block, sending U-High into tonight’s championship match at 5:30 p.m.

U-High, meanwhile, advances to face Nazareth, a program with a growing collection of state trophies — one championship, one runner-up and one third-place finish. With the Pioneers performing at their sharpest, tonight’s title match promises to be a strong finale to the Class 3A season.

Prairie Ridge now turns its attention to the third-place match against Providence Catholic, which fell to Nazareth Academy in its semifinal. The Wolves have one more opportunity to close their season with hardware and a performance that reflects their experience and resolve.

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IHSA state volleyball semifinal streaming schedule this Friday

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Stockton volleyball players celebrate their 2-1 win over Hartsburg-Emden during semifinal action at the 2024 IHSA state volleyball championships. The Lady Blackhawks dropped the first set 11-25, then stormed back to win the last two 25-20, 25-21 to advance to the Class 1A title game. The team is back at CEFCU again this year in the program's second state finals appearance.

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NORMAL - If you can't make it to the CEFCU Arena to watch semifinal championship on Friday, you can catch all the action online via the NFHS Network. Viewers can subscribe to watch games on various platforms, including computers, mobile devices, and third-party apps like Roku and Apple TV.

Below is Friday's broadcast schedule. Click the image to watch the game.

Nov 14, 2025 - 10:00 AM EST

2025 IHSA 1A Girls Volleyball Semifinals #1
Norris City-Omaha-Enfield High School
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Stockton High School

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Nov 14, 2025 - 11:30 AM EST

2025 IHSA 1A Girls Volleyball Semifinals #2
Tremont
vs
Cissna Park

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Nov 14, 2025 - 1:00 AM EST

2025 IHSA 2A Girls Volleyball Semifinals #1
Columbia
vs
Rockford Christian

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Nov 14, 2025 - 2:30 AM EST

2025 IHSA 2A Girls Volleyball Semifinals #2
Central Catholic
vs
Riverdale

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Nov 14, 2025 - 5:00 AM EST

2025 IHSA 3A Girls Volleyball Semifinals #1
Nazareth Academy
vs
Providence Catholic

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Nov 14, 2025 - 6:30 AM EST

2025 IHSA 3A Girls Volleyball Semifinals #2
University
vs
Prairie Ridge

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Nov 14, 2025 - 8:00 PM EST

2025 IHSA 4A Girls Volleyball Semifinals #1
Benet Academy
vs
Lockport Township

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Nov 14, 2025 - 9:30 PM EST

2025 IHSA 4A Girls Volleyball Semifinals #2
Marist
vs
Fremd

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IHSA football playoff quarterfinal scores from around the state

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St. JOSEPH - Spartans' Cameron Wagner is all smiles after St. Joseph-Ogden Wyatt Wertz scores the winning nail in the Vandalia coffin in their Class 3A quarterfinal game. SJO defeated the Vandals 38-24 at home on Saturday.

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Illini Prairie Conference scores

St. Joseph-Ogden 38, Vandalia 24
Unity 42, Williamsville 7

Big Twelve Conference scores

Oak Forest 34, Peoria 20

Scores from around the state

CLASS 1A:

Stockton 26, Dwight 30, Clifton Central 0
Hardin Calhoun 28, Casey (Westfield) 21
Lena-Winslow 42, Kewanee Wethersfield 20
Mt. Sterling (Brown County) 37, Carrollton 13

CLASS 2A:

Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond 42, Westville 35
Maroa-Forsyth 48, Flora 12
El Paso-Gridley 32, Farmington 15
Wilmington 49, Tri-Valley 7

CLASS 3A:

St. Joseph-Ogden 38, Vandalia 24
Unity 21, Williamsville 7
Richmond-Burton 31, Monmouth-Roseville 6
Byron 28, IC Catholic 6

CLASS 4A:

Montini 47, Coal City 0
Morris 28, Geneseo 26
Breese Central 36, Cahokia 12
Rochester 41, Sacred Heart-Griffin 35

CLASS 5A:

Belvidere North 17, Cary-Grove 10
Wheaton St. Francis 44, Chicago King 14
Providence Catholic 39, Washington 6
Oak Forest 34, Peoria 20

CLASS 6A:

Nazareth Academy 24, Lake Zurich 21
Fenwick 49, Burlington Central 21
East St. Louis 49, Simeon 0
St. Laurence 28, Dunlap 14

CLASS 7A:

Batavia 42, Glenbard North 27
Downers Grove North 28, Lincoln-Way West 10
St. Rita 56, Hersey 42
Brother Rice 42, St. Charles North 18

CLASS 8A:

Oswego 24, Maine South 21
Mt. Carmel 48, Lincoln-Way East 7
Lockport 35, Barrington 0
Fremd 34, Bolingbrook 33

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IHSA second-round playoff scores and results

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TOLONO - After shaking three Monticello tacklers, Unity Tre Hoggard looks for a path around Sages'Nolan Buehnerkemper during first half action. Later, as time ran out in the fourth quarter, Hoggard intercepted a pass on a Monticello two-point coversion attempt to punch the Rockets' ticket to a quarterfinal playoff game against Williamsville in a barn burning 21-20 win on Saturday.

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Illini Prairie Conference scores

Monmouth-Roseville 29, Bloomington Central Catholic 28
Unity 21, Monticello 20
St. Joseph -Ogden 42, Roxana 32

Big Twelve Conference scores

Montini 47, Peoria Notre Dame 17
Oak Forest 34, Bloomington 14
Peoria 38, Morton 34
Simeon 36, Normal West 21

Scores from around the state

Games listed in bracket order.

CLASS 1A:

Stockton 26, Heyworth 3
Dwight 43, Clifton Central 14
Kewanee Wethersfield 33, Mackinaw (Deer Creek) 26
Lena-Winslow 43, Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley 14
Hardin Calhoun 22, Greenfield-Northwestern Coop 14 (OT)
Casey (Westfield) 48, Nokomis 14
Mt. Sterling (Brown County) 16, Camp Point Central 8
Carrollton 34, Dupo 19

CLASS 2A:

Tri-Valley 24, Taylor Ridge Rockridge 17
Wilmington 42, Seneca 0
El Paso-Gridley 31, Newman Central Catholic 0
Farmington 21, Aurora Christian 14
Maroa-Forsyth 41, Johnston City 6
Flora 17, Pana 14
Westville 49, DuQuoin 13
Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond 41, Cumberland 22

CLASS 3A:

Richmond-Burton 57, Aurora Central Catholic
Monmouth-Roseville 29, Bloomington Central Catholic 28
Byron 38, Pecatonica 12
IC Catholic 37, Kankakee McNamara 27
Williamsville 53, Petersburg PORTA 14
Unity 21, Monticello 20
Vandalia 42, Greenville 21
St. Joseph-Ogden 42, Roxana 32

CLASS 4A:

Montini 47, Peoria Notre Dame 17
Coal City 49, Dixon 42
Morris 64, Metamora 50
Geneseo 29, Macomb 0
Cahokia 36, Jacksonville 13
Breese Central 42, Freeburg 7
Sacred Heart-Griffin 45, Carterville 15
Rochester 55, Waterloo 21

CLASS 5A:

Wheaton St. Francis 41, Prairie Ridge 38
Chicago King 21, Chicago Corliss [Coop] 6
Belvidere North 30, Kaneland 25
Cary-Grove 55, St. Patrick 21
Washington 38, Mahomet-Seymour 14
Providence Catholic 35, Kankakee 25
Oak Forest 34, Bloomington 14
Peoria 38, Morton 34

CLASS 6A:

Nazareth Academy 28, Warrenville South 7
Lake Zurich 35, Antioch 0
Burlington Central 24, Harlem 14
Fenwick 45, Rolling Meadows 7
East St. Louis 53, Chatham Glenwood 14
Simeon 36, Normal West 21
St. Laurence 35, Bradley-Bourbonnais 21
Dunlap 28, Crete-Monee 21

CLASS 7A:

Hersey 42, Richards 21
St. Rita 31, Lincoln-Way Central 28
Batavia 42, Glenbard East 21
Glenbard North 22, Moline 14
Downers Grove North 19, Glenbard West 7
Lincoln-Way West 43, Kenwood 20
St. Charles North 26, Carmel 23
Brother Rice 46, Jacobs 0

CLASS 8A:

Mt. Carmel 48, Belleville East 29
Lincoln-Way East 55, Palatine 13
Fremd 45, Lyons 21
Bolingbrook 20, Warren 14
Barrington 38, Glenbrook South 20
Lockport 21, Homewood-Flossmoor 20
Maine South 33, Hinsdale Central 29
Oswego 45, Lane 10