Illinois High School Football News

Richmond-Burton's Justin Russell gains yards in an IHSA Class 4A semifinal Saturday at Geneseo.

The size and talent on East St. Louis' offense is undeniable. Its offensive linemen average well over 300 pounds, with Courtney Molton rushing for more than 2,000 yards and Detchauz Wray throwing for more than 1,900 behind them.

Undefeated Glenbard West drove 81 yards for a touchdown in the final minutes to defeat Lake Zurich 21-17 on Saturday in the semifinals of the IHSA Class 7A football playoffs.

Chad McCarron set the tone for Cary-Grove 1 minute, 33 seconds into the first quarter of its Class 6A semifinal against Prairie Ridge The senior defensive back intercepted Prairie Ridge's Jon Williams and ran it back 22 yards for a score.

Ben Falloon said it was just a normal kick. After a timeout, the Marist junior made a 24-yard field goal with one second to play that gave the RedHawks a 17-14 come-from-behind victory over Glenbard North in the Class 8A semifinals before more than 5,000 Saturday night in Carol Stream.

Glenbard West's football program has had plenty of memorable moments in its history, including a 1983 state championship.

Another sputtering start to a boys basketball campaign thanks to another stellar postseason by DuPage County football teams.

Illinois high school football's version of the Final Four is here. This weekend, thirty-two teams will contend for 16 spots in the state finals, which will be held Thanksgiving weekend in Champaign.

Marquette Catholic and Civic Memorial shared the main awards Wednesday at the 42nd annual Alton Knights of Columbus Quarterback Club's Players of the Year banquet.

Glenbrook South quarterback Mike Pullano avoids Maine South defenders. November 13, 2009 This is the ''Year of the Quarterback'' in the Chicago area and nobody has flown under the radar with less celebrity than 5-7, 150-pound Michael Pullano of Glenbrook South.

Special teams find a way to win. Loyola Academy is still alive in the Class 8A IHSA state playoffs because of a special performance on Saturday at Chicago's Gately Stadium.

A nearly flawless first half Monday offset a shaky second half for Simeon during its 34-22 Public League semifinal victory over Robeson at Gately Stadium.

While winning a regional title is certainly a worthwhile goal for a basketball team, the girls from Huntley are desperately yearning for more.

Providence didn't start bulldozing through Crete-Monee until the third quarter of a Class 6A quarterfinal Saturday.

Illinois' too-little, too-late attempt to salvage an oil spill of a season is officially over.

St. Charles North quarterback Jake Bergren and a teammate watch the late stages of Saturday's loss to Glenbard West in the 7A quarterfinals.

Matt Perez was sick. He was hurting. And again, he was too much for Glenbrook South.

Belvidere North defensive lineman Eric Tamayo is stripped away by Prairie Ridge running back Connor Greenwald as he attempts to run it in for the first touchdown during the first quarter on Saturday, November 14, at Prairie Ridge High School in Crystal Lake for the IHSA Class 5A playoff game.

Wheaton Warrenville South senior Mack Tracey already had boomed a 60-yard punt in the first half that trapped St.

All kickoffs are at 7:30 p.m. The winner gets: No. 12 Porter Ridge or No. 5 Alexander Central .