![]() The Titans will bring a pretty balanced offensive attack to Nazareth Academy on Saturday led by QB Connor Dennis along with a deep group of backs and receivers including RB Mekhi Glover, RB/LB Ja’Mar Johnson and WR/DB Mark Harris. Rockford Boylan and head coach John Cacciatore are no strangers to playing deep in the IHSA postseason along with eventually running into several top Chicagoland powers year in and year out. ![]() #3 Rockford (Boylan Catholic) (9-1) at #11 LaGrange Park (Nazareth Academy) (6-4) plus junior DE Mikeshun Beeler while senior leaders DB/RB Andre Crews and S/WR Malik Elzy also play on the defensive side of the football.Ĭan the Simeon defense contain Crete’s big playmakers Josh Franklin and Lynel Billips Williams for four quarters? Will Crete be able to limit long, extended drives from Simeon and get the football back early and often? The Simeon defense has several up and coming names to watch in sophomore DE Christopher Burgess Jr. Look for Simeon to get RB/DB Andre Crews plenty of touches on Saturday, and Crews will run behind an experienced offensive line led by senior Jose Manning. Veteran head coach Dante Culbreath is in his final lap as Wolverines head coach this season. Look for the Warriors and QB Cory Stennis to get the football into the hands of standout WR Joshua Franklin (Western Michigan) along with WR/DB Lynel Billips Williams (Miami of Ohio) and both Franklin and Billips-Williams can break open a big play with every touch this season. ![]() Crete-Monee and head coach John Konecki can and will throw tons of different looks, formations and even a few things from the trick bag when needed this season. This outstanding Class 6A Round 2 game will have more of a semifinal feeling to it on Saturday at Gately Stadium. #7 Crete (Monee) (8-2) vs #2 Chicago (Simeon) (10-0) Gately Stadium Rita defense cover the speedy receivers and back from Prospect for four quarters? Rita power running game and force them into unwanted down and distance? Can the St. The Knights have been getting an All State caliber season from QB Brad Vierneisel and his main targets have been Northwestern commit WR Frank Covey and WR Jake Parisi and the Prospect offense has been downright explosive this season.Ĭan the Prospect defense slow down the St. Prospect and head coach Dan DeBoeuf has also brought the Knights program to new heights and a win over CCL Blue power St Rita would be a huge leap forward for his programs. Rita backfield is also a key and keep an eye on senior RB DJ Stewart along with sophomore RB Ethan Middleton, while the Mustangs defense has been strong all season long and is led by ILB Matt Kingsbury, his brother LB Joe Kingsbury along with DL Pat Farrell and S Johnny Schmitt. The Mustangs offense is a run-first attack and is supported by a big and experienced offensive line led by Charlie Armbruster, Collin Gerger and Nick Strelczyk. Rita head coach this season as he has already announced that he’s stepping down from the head coaching position after this season. Veteran head coach Todd Kuska is trying to get the most out of his final season as the St. The Redhawks defense also has star power in S John Nestor (Iowa) along with DT Jamel Howard III (Wisconsin).Ĭan the York defense limit the Marist offensive touches and also limit its big play capabilities? Can the Marist defense get pressure upfront on York QB Matt Vezza and limit his touches on Saturday? 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. The IHSA State Football Round 2 Playoff games across Chicagoland will be huge and here are my Top 5 Games to watch this weekend.
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