Benet Academy 26, Downers Grove North 24: Up 20-7 at halftime, Benet withstood Downers Grove North's comeback effort and knocked off the Trojans with a final-play touchdown pass Saturday that propelled the Redwings into the Class 6A semifinals.
Benet Academy 28, Oswego 13. Porter Ontko rushed for over 200 yards and scored three touchdowns as the Redwings overcame a terrible first half.
Benet 24, Andrew 10. A strong defensive effort and clutch passes by Redwings QB Jack Beneventi were crucial in first-round victory in the Class 7A playoffs.
The event will include a carnival and baseball clinic with giveaways.
Naperville Central 51, Naperville North 42. Redhawks ride hot hand of senior David Niggins to upset Huskies.
The Downers Grove and Hinsdale Patch sites feature two Benet football players; one preparing to move onto college, and another settling into his professional team.
The Lions stage a fourth-quarter rally after going scoreless in the third quarter. However, Westmont holds on to advance to the sectional tournament and end Lisle's season.
After a victory-heavy regular season for Lisle's wrestlers, six will have State hopes at this weekend's Plano Sectional.
The Lions committed 15 turnovers and scored only three third-quarter points in 46-44 loss.
Varsity fell, 53-21, while junior varsity lost, 75-6.
Benedictine's Genslinger seals win in the very last seconds of the game.
Several Redwings came close to qualifying for Saturday's final round with some fast swims and best-time performances.
Huskies led by as many as 26 in a 53-32 victory in their season opener and Mustangs' first varsity game.
Top-seeded Redwings lose in three sets to Hinsdale South at Romeoville.
Lisle football on "up-and-up" after making strides versus Wilmington and winning their next two games; playoffs still within reach.
Columnist Stephanie Trussell proves you are never too old to become a new athlete.
Naperville North's football team welcomed multi-purpose weapon back to the fold in Friday's victory over Naperville Central.