The Reapers (6-3) ran away with a 34-0 victory over the Pirates (2-7) during a Kishwaukee River/Interstate Eight crossover contest that put Plano in the postseason for the first time since 2018.

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The Fieldcrest Knights suffered the Heart of Illinois Conference defeat, 50-14.

Coal City, which already figured to be in the playoffs, improved to 6-3 and 5-2 in the league, while Streator finishes the campaign 3-6 and 1-6.

The Fighting Irish closed the season winning four of their final six games, capped by a victory Friday night at old rival Dwight.

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Plano shut out Ottawa 34-0 on Friday Oct. 22, 2021

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The Pirates tallied back against Rochelle to win the first set and had three match points within their grasp in set two only to fall in heartbreaking fashion, 22-25, 26-24, 26-24, against the Hubs

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