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York quarterback Bruno Massel ran backwards 43 yards and took an intentional safety as time expired to help the Dukes hold off Naperville Central 20-15 to advance to the Class 8A state championship game for the first time in program history.

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Naperville Central hosted York football in a Class 8A state semifinal game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 in Naperville.

There's usual suspects in the Class 8A semifinals, including both of the teams that appeared in last year's title game. Steve Soucie breaks down the semifinal round of the 2024 IHSA Class 8A playoffs.

Sebastian Williams connected with DeShaun Williams on two touchdown passes on Naperville Central's first two drives and Hayes later took in a touchdown run, leading Naperville Central to a 24-7 win at previously unbeaten Lyons in a Class 8A quarterfinal.

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Lyons Township hosted Naperville Central football in a Class 8A quarterfinal on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 in Western Springs.

Naperville Central faces Lyons Township in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Class 8A IHSA football playoffs. Friday Night Drive editor Josh Welge will have live updates, scores and news from the game