![]() Marist senior QB Dermot Smyth is a name to watch along with RB Chris Loftgren, WR Ryan Sims (Miami of Ohio) and the Redhawks once again have a big and physical offensive line anchored by senior Ben Meehan. Marist and head coach Ron Dawczak always has a talented and potent offensive attack that is balanced while also having big play ability. York also has an impressive stable of backs and receivers including RB Jack Melion and WR Luke Mailander as the Dukes offense is balanced between run and pass this season. Vezza is a threat with his arm as well as using his legs to extend plays along with keeping opposing defenses honest. ![]() The Dukes will rely on senior QB Matt Vezza, who has been one of Chicagoland’s top overall quarterbacks this season. York head coach Mike Fitzgerald has continued to build up the Dukes football program and this week could be another big step towards becoming a Class 8A power program taking on Marist in Chicago on Saturday. Patrick.The IHSA State Football Round 2 Playoff games across Chicagoland will be huge and here are my Top 5 Games to watch this weekend. The Spartans (9-3) have five shutouts, including the past two weeks against Glenbard South and St. Sycamore also is playing for its first state final berth. Quarterback Kaden Cobb, a Ball State recruit, has some speedy targets in Eian Pugh (Illinois) and Max Reese (Eastern Michigan) and good protection from the likes of center Jimmy Liston (Purdue). With Division I talent on both sides of the ball, this could be the year the drought ends. Saturday at Tritonįenwick (10-2) is a longtime Catholic League football power, but the Friars have never played for a state title. But Owen Walter has stepped in for the Knights (10-2), who also have been getting big plays from a defense that has six takeaways the past two weeks. ![]() Prospect (10-2) also had an injury to a key player: quarterback Frank Covey. He was hurt in the opener against Mount Carmel and missed most of the season, But he’s back healthy and giving the Mustangs (10-2) another elite offensive option down the stretch. Rita’s Kaleb Brown, an Ohio State recruit, was the Chicago area’s top-ranked prospect coming into the year. Holy Cross-bound quarterback Mark Forcucci and junior linebacker Ross Dansdill have been the Falcons’ leaders all season.Ĭlass 7A: No. Wheaton North (11-1) is seeking its first trip to state since winning the Class 5A title in 1986 under legendary coach Jim Rexilius. Running back Aaron Vaughn added 174 rushing yards against the Caravan and Khary Shaw has delivered some big plays on defense. Rice has some other difference makers as well in coach Brian Badke’s final season before stepping down. Last week he ran for 253 yards and four touchdowns as the Crusaders (10-2) pulled away in the second half to beat Mount Carmel 41-28. Jack Lausch, Rice’s Notre Dame-bound football and baseball player, continues to bolster his case for Player of the Year. Rowan Keefe threw for 218 yards and two TDs, including an 80-yarder to Northwestern recruit Chris Petrucci, last week against Neuqua Valley. Maine South (11-1) has been as good as any team in the state away from home, with wins at Warren and Neuqua Valley. Linebacker Jimmy Rolder, who just committed to Michigan, has 102 tackles and nine tackles for loss. ![]() Jaylen Johnson (841 yards, 14 TDs) also has been productive in the ground game. has passed for 1,981 yards and 25 touchdowns with just six interceptions, and has rushed for 473 yards and three TDs. Coastal Carolina-bound quarterback Dontrell Jackson Jr. Marist’s three losses all came in the CCL/ESCC Blue, but they’re just a fading memory now that the RedHawks (9-3) are one win away from their first trip to state since 2015. How strong is the Porters’ defense? The 22 points Lockport (11-1) gave up to Glenbard North last week were a season high. Hayden Timosciek, Lockport’s 6-7 quarterback, and running back Ty Schultz have both been impact players in the playoffs. The Ramblers (12-0) were held to just a field goal in last week’s win over Lincoln-Way East, but a defense led by James Kreutz made sure that was enough. Loyola has been mixing and matching at running back after Marco Maldonado suffered a broken collarbone against Brother Rice in Week 4, but quarterback Jake Stearney and a deep receiving corps have kept the offense afloat.
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