Wheaton Academy high school football

Cesar Chavez's blocked extra point in the second overtime was the difference, as all-state running back Aaron Ball and St. Laurence rallied from four deficits to beat Wheaton Academy 31-30 in the Class 4A semifinal and end the Warriors' longest-ever playoff advancement.

Steve Soucie breaks down the semifinal round of the 2023 IHSA Class 4A playoffs.

Wheaton Academy makes history with each football game it wins. Playing in their first state quarterfinal on Friday, the Warriors beat Sandwich 42-7 at Performance Trust Field in West Chicago.