Loyola quarterback Jake Stearney didn't want to wait any longer to make his college decision, committing to Colgate last Friday. Plus notes on Marist's Jamel Howard Jr., Nazareth's Justin Taylor and Gabe Kaminski and Mount Carmel's Darrion Dupree.

Quarterback Justin Lynch, the younger brother of Jordan Lynch, announced via Twitter Monday afternoon that he is headed to DeKalb, leaving Temple for Northern Illinois via the transfer portal.

Loyola's offense will try to regroup after scoring three points in its Class 8A quarterfinal win over Lincoln-Way East. Plus notes on Fenwick's "emotional" win, CCL/ESCC Blue dominance and All-State players.

QB Jack Lausch and RB Aaron Vaughn combined for 429 rushing yards to lead Brother Rice past rival Mt. Carmel, 41-28, Saturday in their Class 7A quarterfinal game.

Sports reporter Andy Tavegia has live coverage from Saturday’s Mt. Carmel vs. Brother Rice football game here

Mount Carmel and Brother Rice know each other very well, but they'll be different teams in the Class 7A quarterfinals than the ones that met earlier in the season.

Denny Furlong scored a game-winning touchdown on an untimed run on the last play of the game, and Mt. Carmel stunned Batavia 16-14 in a Class 7A second-round game in a controversial finish that included two Bulldogs' pass interference calls on the final drive.

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Batavia traveled to Mt. Carmel for a Class 7A varsity football playoff game on Friday, November 5, 2021 in Chicago.

Friday Night Drive’s Jake Bartelson has live coverage from Friday night’s Batavia vs. Mt. Carmel football game here