Maine South Runs Its Way to Illinois 8A Title

By Jeff Fisher
The High School Football Huddle

Coming into Illinois 8A championship game, Maine South quarterback Charlie Gordo was known for winning games with his strong right arm. However, it was the Vanderbilt-bound QB's legs that carried the Hawks (14-0) to a 41-21 win over Hinsdale Central (11-3). Gordo, who entered the game with over 3,000 yards passing and 37 touchdowns, carried the ball 25 times for an 8A title game record 164 yards and a touchdown. HC held Gordo to just 132 yards and one touchdown on 9-of-14 completions. Click here for game story.

East St. Louis Captures First Illinois Title Since 1991

By Jeff Fisher
The High School Football Huddle

Illinois' winningest high school football team captured its 740th win and seventh state championship all in one game. East St. Louis beat Geneva 33-14 in the 7A championship game in Champaign. The victory capped a great season for the Flyers who lost their opening game in the Kirk Herbstreit Varsity Series and then reeled-off 13 straight victories. Click here for game story.

Illinois 6A High School Football Title Goes to Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin

By Jeff Fisher
The High School Football Huddle

For the second straight year Lemont came-up short in the Illinois 6A title game. Saturday Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin beat Lemont 37-15 to hand the Cyclones their second straight runner-up finish. In 2007, Lemont lost to Joliet Catholic. Click here for game story.

St. Francis Captures Illinois 5A Title

By Jeff Fisher
The High School Football Huddle

A team that won just three games over the previous two season captured the 5A Illinois high school football state championship on Saturday. St. Francis knocked-off defending state champ Metamora 49-35 to capture the crown. The win also snapped Metamora's 27-game win streak. Click here for game story.

Illinois High School Football Scoreboard - Championships

Illinois High School Football Scores
Saturday, November 29, 2008

Championships
at University of Illinois

7A
East St. Louis 33 Geneva 14

6A
Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin 37 Lemont 15

5A
St. Francis 49 Metamora 35

Illinois High School Football Scoreboard - Championships

Illinois High School Football Scores
Friday, November 28, 2008

Championships


4A
Bloomington Central Catholic 37 Aurora Christian 28

3A
Carthage Illini West 21 DuQuoin 14

2A
Immaculate Conception 36 Casey-Westfield 17

1A
Concord Triopia 42 Toulon Stark County 8

Prep Bowl
at Soldier Field

Loyola 17 Lane Tech 10

Bloomington Central Catholic Knocks-off Unbeaten Aurora Christian For Illinois 4A Crown

By Jeff Fisher
The High School Football Huddle

Aurora Christian's dream season came to a close on Friday at the hands of another unbeaten team. Bloomington Central Catholic (14-0) beat AC (13-1) 37-28 to capture the state 4A title. The loss ended the great career of Aurora Christian quarterback Jordan Roberts who finishes as Illinois' passing yardage (9,752), passing attempts (1,129) and touchdown (127) leader. Click here for game story.

Illinois 2A Title Goes To 15th Seed

By Jeff Fisher
The High School Football Huddle

When the post-season began last month, nobody gave 15th seeded Immaculate Conception a chance to claim the Illinois 2A state championship. When the clock moved to 0:00 on Friday, nobody was doubting the Cinderella Run anymore as the Knights beat Casey-Westfield 36-17. Immaculate Conception began the run after a 5-4 regular season. The Knights are the first team to ever win an Illinois title with four losses. Click here for game story.

Concord Triopia Claims Illinois Gold For First Time Since '75

By Jeff Fisher
The High School Football Huddle

Concord Triopia used a solid running attack to capture its first Illinois high school football championship in 33 years. The Trojans (14-0) captured the state's 1A title by beating Toulon Stark County 42-7. Triopia rushed for 410 yards in the game. Click here for game story.