Brother Rice 35, Mount Carmel 24
Senior receiver Anthony Cartolano delivered an outstanding performance for Brother Rice, with three catches totaling 80 yards. His crucial 20-yard touchdown sparked Brother Rice’s 35-24 victory over Mount Carmel in Chicago’s Catholic League Blue. This win was a significant upset for Brother Rice.
Geneva 56, Batavia 49
Geneva quarterback Ben Peterson made the decisive play with a 49-yard screen pass to Nelson Wendell, clinching the win just over a minute before the game ended. Peterson faced Wyoming recruit Michael Vander Luitgaren in a thrilling quarterback duel. This game marked the highest-scoring match in the Geneva-Batavia rivalry’s 108-year history.
Oak Lawn 21, Evergreen Park 14
Oak Lawn’s senior running back Jayden Schlosser displayed his resilience by rushing 111 yards and scoring a touchdown. His efforts rallied the team to a 21-14 victory over Evergreen Park in overtime in the South Suburban Red Conference.
Sandburg 21, Lincoln-Way Central 17
Senior receiver Kendall McDowell made a game-winning, one-handed catch on fourth-and-goal for Sandburg, assisted by quarterback Sean Ruisz. McDowell’s impressive catch secured Sandburg’s 21-17 win over Lincoln-Way Central in a SouthWest Suburban Conference matchup.
Warren 49, Zion-Benton 6
Jonathan Randolph, Warren’s junior running back, achieved significant success with a 67-yard touchdown run and additional scores from shorter distances. His performance contributed to Warren’s dominant 49-6 win over Zion-Benton in the North Suburban Conference.
Naperville Central 36, Metea Valley 29
Junior Mark Williams displayed his talent by turning a short pass from quarterback Simon Hayes into a 55-yard touchdown. Williams’ play helped Naperville Central maintain a lead for their 36-29 victory over Metea Valley in the DuPage Valley Conference.
Wheaton Warrenville South 21, Wheaton North 16
Junior quarterback AJ Rogers adapted his game plan in the second half, completing several passes to lead Wheaton Warrenville South to a win. His adjustments from forcing passes to taking checkdown options were key in their 21-16 victory against Wheaton North.
Crown Point 28, Valparaiso 14
AJ Summers of Crown Point showed versatility by excelling as a quarterback and linebacker. His contributions in both roles were pivotal to Crown Point’s 28-14 win over Valparaiso in the Duneland Athletic Conference.