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

By Joshua Welge
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.

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. (Sean King for Shaw Local)

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.

[ Photos: IC Catholic Prep vs. St. Francis ]

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.

[ Photos: Nazareth vs. Benet ]

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.

[ Photos: Downers Grove North vs. Lyons Township ]

Wheaton North 36, St. Charles East 20

St. Ignatius 26, Fenwick 21

Glenbard South 43, Elgin 22