Nazareth's Justin Taylor had a goal to catch more college coaches' attention after his junior season. He caught Wisconsin's and committed to the Badgers last week.

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.

Each of Pierce Walsh's 12 scholarship offers have felt tremendous as the Benet tight end holds two Power Five offers. Plus notes on Nazareth's Justin Taylor, St. Rita's Pat Farrell and Marist's Jamel Howard Jr.

Nazareth senior receiver Trell Harris signs with Kent State, Glenbard South's Trevor Burnett accepts preferred walk-on offer from Illinois and more in Bob Narang's Suburban Life football notebook.

Check out all the Suburban Life area football players who signed their letters of intent Wednesday.

Check out all the CCL/ESCC football players who signed their letters of intent on Wednesday.

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.

Kaden Cobb threw for two touchdowns and ran for a third, and Suleiman Abuaqel’s pick-six on the first play of the fourth quarter was the decisive play late as Fenwick rallied from an early 10-point deficit to beat Nazareth 28-17 in the Class 5A quarterfinal in La Grange Park.

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Here are Tony Gadomski's photos from Saturday's Class 5A quarterfinal game between Fenwick and Nazareth.