Quarterfinal Scores Set Stage for Upcoming IHSA State Football Semifinals
As the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) state football tournament enters its quarterfinal round, several top-ranked teams have emerged victorious, securing their spots in the semifinals. In Class 8A, Mount Carmel dominated Lincoln-Way East, 48-7, while Fremd edged Bolingbrook, 4-0. Meanwhile, Barrington took down Lockport, 6-3.
In Class 7A, St. Rita thrashed Hersey, 56-42, and Batavia outlasted Glenbard North, 27-21. Downers Grove North held its own against Lincoln-Way West, 28-10. On Saturday, Batavia will face off against St. Rita, while the winner of Downers Grove North's matchup against either St. Charles North or Brother Rice will advance.
Class 6A saw Nazareth secure a 24-21 victory over Lake Zurich and Fenwick claim a 49-21 triumph over Burlington Central. East St. Louis proved unbeatable, dispatching Simeon, 0-0. Next weekend, Fenwick will face Nazareth and East St. Louis will meet St. Laurence.
In Class 5A, St. Francis edged King, 44-14, while Belvidere North defeated Cary-Grove, 17-10. Providence secured a convincing win against Washington (Ill.) High, 6-0. Oak Forest took down Peoria, 34-20.
Class 4A saw Montini secure a shutout over Coal City, 35-0. Morris edged Geneseo, 28-26, and Breese Central bested Cahokia, 36-12. Rochester outlasted Sacred Heart-Griffin, 41-35 in overtime.
Meanwhile, in Class 3A, Richmond-Burton knocked off Monmouth-Roseville, 31-6. Byron overcame IC Catholic, 28-6. Tolono Unity defeated Williamsville, 42-7 and St. Joseph-Ogden edged Vandalia, 38-24.
In the lower classes, Wilmington dominated Tri-Valley, 49-7. Farmington will face either El Paso-Gridley or Farmington/El Paso-Gridley in their matchup. Maroa-Forsyth took down Flora, 48-12 and Arthur-Lovington defeated Westville, 42-35.
Lastly, in Class 1A, Dwight will take on either Stockton or Lena-Winslow. Brown County edged Carrollton, 37-13.
As the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) state football tournament enters its quarterfinal round, several top-ranked teams have emerged victorious, securing their spots in the semifinals. In Class 8A, Mount Carmel dominated Lincoln-Way East, 48-7, while Fremd edged Bolingbrook, 4-0. Meanwhile, Barrington took down Lockport, 6-3.
In Class 7A, St. Rita thrashed Hersey, 56-42, and Batavia outlasted Glenbard North, 27-21. Downers Grove North held its own against Lincoln-Way West, 28-10. On Saturday, Batavia will face off against St. Rita, while the winner of Downers Grove North's matchup against either St. Charles North or Brother Rice will advance.
Class 6A saw Nazareth secure a 24-21 victory over Lake Zurich and Fenwick claim a 49-21 triumph over Burlington Central. East St. Louis proved unbeatable, dispatching Simeon, 0-0. Next weekend, Fenwick will face Nazareth and East St. Louis will meet St. Laurence.
In Class 5A, St. Francis edged King, 44-14, while Belvidere North defeated Cary-Grove, 17-10. Providence secured a convincing win against Washington (Ill.) High, 6-0. Oak Forest took down Peoria, 34-20.
Class 4A saw Montini secure a shutout over Coal City, 35-0. Morris edged Geneseo, 28-26, and Breese Central bested Cahokia, 36-12. Rochester outlasted Sacred Heart-Griffin, 41-35 in overtime.
Meanwhile, in Class 3A, Richmond-Burton knocked off Monmouth-Roseville, 31-6. Byron overcame IC Catholic, 28-6. Tolono Unity defeated Williamsville, 42-7 and St. Joseph-Ogden edged Vandalia, 38-24.
In the lower classes, Wilmington dominated Tri-Valley, 49-7. Farmington will face either El Paso-Gridley or Farmington/El Paso-Gridley in their matchup. Maroa-Forsyth took down Flora, 48-12 and Arthur-Lovington defeated Westville, 42-35.
Lastly, in Class 1A, Dwight will take on either Stockton or Lena-Winslow. Brown County edged Carrollton, 37-13.
. I mean, who doesn't love watching a bunch of high school kids run around and crash into each other? 
It's not like they're going to be playing for millions of dollars or anything (just saying). Anyway, it's gonna be interesting to see how these teams stack up against each other. Maybe someone will surprise us and actually have some skills on the field 
. But let's be real, most of them are probably just here for the free t-shirts and bragging rights 
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but what's with all the blowouts?! Mount Carmel dominated Lincoln-Way East 48-7?! that's like, 41 points difference... 
and don't even get me started on the Class 1A matchup between Dwight and either Stockton or Lena-Winslow... who even cares about these tiny schools playing each other when there are such huge teams in the semis?! 
still gonna be tough for whoever faces off against St Rita though 
. The way Fremd took down Bolingbrook 4-0 is like, whoa, what a shutout 
. And St. Rita thrashing Hersey 56-42? Unreal 
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. It just goes to show that Illinois high school football has something for everyone 
. Can't wait to see who'll make it to the finals and bring home that state championship trophy 
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So yeah I think its kinda cool how these Illinois high school football teams are killing it this season! Like Mount Carmel's 48-7 win over Lincoln-Way East was insane 
️. The IHSA state tournament is really bringing out the best in these teams, and I'm hyped for the semifinals! 
! People always talk about how competitive it is in high school football, but I think we forget about all the smaller classes like 1A where teams really have to dig deep and fight for every yard 
. On a more serious note, I think the IHSA does an amazing job providing opportunities for these young athletes to develop their skills and learn about teamwork and sportsmanship. The fact that they have to travel all over the state to get to the semifinals shows how dedicated everyone is to this sport 
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i was thinking that some of these teams have been really strong all season, like mount carmel and st. rita they're gonna have a tough time in the semis tho 
what do u think about east st louis? are they gonna make it to the finals? 
