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High school football: Week 9 results; recaps for every game in the Suburban Life area

Nazareth Academy's William Beargie (50) celebrates after a state qualifying victory over Benet Academy at Benedictine University in Lisle on Friday, Oct 21, 2022.

IC Catholic Prep 25, St. Francis 14: Denzell Gibson ran for three touchdowns and Marcheon Griffin had three of IC Catholic Prep’s seven sacks, as the Knights rallied past previously undefeated St. Francis 25-14 in a Metro Suburban Conference showdown.

Nazareth 37, Benet 7: Logan Malachuk threw for three touchdown passes and Wisconsin recruit Justin Taylor ran for one, and Nazareth soared past Benet 37-7 in a matchup of 4-4 teams to lock up a playoff bid.

Glenbard North 14, Wheaton Warrenville South 10: Quarterback Justin Bland battled through an injured thumb on his throwing hand to run for 71 yards and a late 16-run TD and throw for 136, as Glenbard North kept its faint playoff hopes alive with a 14-10 win over Wheaton Warrenville South in a matchup of 3-5 teams.

Glenbard East 41, Bartlett 0: Glenbard East forced three fumbles and had a pick six as the Rams blanked Bartlett 41-0 on Friday.

Wheaton Academy 24, Aurora Christian 3: Wheaton Academy led by four points at halftime but outscored Aurora Christian by 17 in the second half en route to a 24-3 victory Friday.

Glenbard West 45, Hinsdale Central 15: Joey Pope scored on a 76-yard touchdown run and had an 80-yard interception return for a second TD, and Glenbard West rushed for over 300 yards and forced five turnovers in a 45-15 win over Hinsdale Central.

Lyons Township 24, Downers Grove North 13: Patrick Cramer’s blocked punt that he turned into a touchdown was one of two key special teams plays, Danny Pasko ran in the go-ahead touchdown and Lyons scored two TDs in the fourth quarter to rally past Downers Grove North 24-13 in Saturday’s regular season finale.

Wheaton North 36, St. Charles East 20

St. Ignatius 26, Fenwick 21

Glenbard South 43, Elgin 22

Joshua  Welge

Joshua Welge

I am the Sports Editor for Kendall County Newspapers, the Kane County Chronicle and Suburban Life Media, covering primarily sports in Kendall, Kane, DuPage and western Cook counties. I've been covering high school sports for 24 years. I also assist with our news coverage.