Landon Jacoby's interception sealed a 27-26 win for Richmond-Burton over Phillips on Saturday. The win sends the Rockets back to the Class 4A semifinals and sets up a showdown with Joliet Catholic.
Phillips hosted Dixon for a Class 4A first-round playoff game on Saturday at Gately Stadium in Chicago.
Dixon couldn't match Phillips' physicality in the trenches in a 50-26 loss on Saturday in a Class 4A opening-round game.
Friday Night Drive’s Michal Dwojak has live coverage from Saturday’s Dixon vs. Chicago Phillips game here
Phillips senior wideout Avante Savage stole the show with two touchdowns, including the decisive score on a 10-yard pass from quarterback Tyler Turner with 11 seconds remaining Saturday, to give the Wildcats a 14-12 win over rival Simeon.
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Josh Dornink ran for three touchdowns, and Batavia rolled to a 33-6 win over Phillips on Friday.
Batavia hosted Phillips in the season-opener on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021.