Chicagoland High School Football Week 4 Recap

Mount Carmel vs Marist

In a Catholic League Blue game in Chicago, Mount Carmel triumphed with a 56-26 victory over Marist. The game saw impressive performances from the Caravan’s Ty Kennedy, who secured four catches, accumulating 66 yards and scoring two touchdowns. Brady Cloherty added to the team’s success by completing 18 of 33 passes for 295 yards and five touchdowns. Despite the RedHawks narrowing the score to 28-20, Mount Carmel surged in the final moments, scoring 28 points in the last eight minutes.

Homewood-Flossmoor vs Sandburg

Homewood-Flossmoor delivered a solid 35-13 win over Sandburg in the SouthWest Suburban Conference. Defensive standout Vito Pickard Jr. contributed five tackles and scored a touchdown on a fumble return. Rahsaan Coleman connected with John Gadson for a 64-yard touchdown pass, helping the Vikings recover from a previous defeat against Lincoln-Way East.

Lockport vs Lincoln-Way West

Lockport emerged victorious with a 38-15 win against Lincoln-Way West in another SouthWest Suburban Conference matchup. Griffin Russell showcased his skills with 221 passing yards, three touchdowns, and an additional rushing touchdown. Key touchdown passes were delivered to Andrew Maloney, Donavan Gray, and Jaxson Little, aiding Lockport in securing the win and breaking Lincoln-Way West’s undefeated streak.

Jacobs vs Burlington Central

Jacobs pulled off a remarkable 31-27 win against Burlington Central in the Fox Valley Conference. Aiden Brunner’s performance was crucial, scoring the game-winning touchdown with just 1.8 seconds remaining. Austin Stennett’s passing plays fueled the comeback, including a 74-yard touchdown to Owen Crouch. Jacobs overcame a significant deficit with efforts from players including Chris Williams and Jordan Hudson.

Naperville North vs Naperville Central

Jayke Collins powered Naperville North to a 21-14 victory over Naperville Central in a DuPage Valley Conference game. Collins achieved career highs with 136 rushing yards and three touchdowns. The game was attended by a capacity crowd of 6,000 at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium, with Naperville North claiming its third consecutive win.

Zion-Benton vs Stevenson

Zion-Benton defeated Stevenson 42-23 in a North Suburban Conference game. Kevin James demonstrated versatility by scoring two touchdown passes, supporting Jamere French’s outstanding performance with 297 rushing yards and four touchdowns. The Zee-Bees remained unbeaten with strategic plays from both James and quarterback Marquan Gordon.

Prospect vs Fremd

Prospect secured a 35-21 win over Fremd thanks to Caden Moran’s defensive prowess, including three interceptions. Two of Moran’s interceptions stopped Fremd’s advances in the end zone, while the third set up a crucial touchdown for Prospect. The team’s defensive impact highlighted their capability in the Mid-Suburban League matchup.

Montini vs Nazareth

Montini overcame Nazareth in a thrilling game where quarterback Israel Abrams excelled with 412 passing yards and four touchdowns, and also added three rushing touchdowns. Abrams’ pivotal 33-yard touchdown pass to Damacio Ortegon with 34 seconds remaining secured their lead. Despite Nazareth’s JJ Chapman contributing 301 passing yards and three scores, Montini held their ground.