June 06, 2025
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The best high school football games we've ever covered

By John Sahly

Princeton

Princeton

Mike Alstott, Joliet Catholic RB. (File photo)

Hall

Dixon

Flanagan

Cary-Grove head coach Bruce Kay from the 2004 playoffs. (Shaw Media)

Morris running back John Dergo takes off on an 81-yard touchdown run during Morris' 28-21 win against Joliet Catholic in the 2005 Class 6A quarterfinals. (Shaw Media)

DeKalb vs. Rock Island, 2010 Class 6A first round (Shaw Media)

DeKalb freshman Connor Tierney (center) is praised by teammates after kicking the winning field goal to beat Sycamore 31-28 during the annual matchup on Saturday, September 19, 2015. (Monica Synett)

(Shaw Media)

Johnsburg's Conner Bell celebrates after the Skyhawks won Friday's Class 4A semifinal playoff against Chicago Phillips Nov. 18, 2016, in Johnsburg. Johnsburg won in overtime, 23-20. (Sarah Nader)

Forreston vs. Milledgeville, 2018 Class 1A first round playoffs. (Breanne Hunter)

St. Charles North vs. Mt. Carmel, 2018 Class 7A semifinals (Sean King)

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John Sahly

John Sahly

John Sahly is the digital editor for the Shaw Local News Network. He has been with Shaw Media since 2008, previously serving as the Northwest Herald's digital editor, and the Daily Chronicle sports editor and sports reporter.