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Lincoln-Way West cruises past Kenwood into 7A quarterfinals

Grant Tustin ended the first quarter with a 53-yard pass and the Lincoln-Way West Warriors scored 21 straight points in the second quarter, including 14 in the final 11 seconds. They didn’t let up in the second half as they beat Kenwood 43-20.

By Hart Pisani●

November 08, 2025 at 6:58 pm CST

Saul Ruiz’s field goal at the buzzer lifts St. Rita past Lincoln-Way Central

Lincoln-Way Central held three one-touchdown leads on host St. Rita, but the Mustangs proved tougher in the final quarter and pulled out a 31-28 victory on Saul Ruiz’s 23-yard field goal as time expired in a Class 7A second-round

By Tim Cronin – Shaw Local News Network correspondent●

November 08, 2025 at 6:39 pm CST

Photos: Lincoln-Way West vs. Kenwood, 7A varsity football playoffs

Lincoln-Way West and Kenwood competed in a 7A varsity football playoff at Lincoln-Way West on Saturday, Nov. 8.

November 08, 2025 at 4:00 pm CST

Coal City starts fast, closes strong to defeat Dixon in second round of Class 4A playoffs

After Dixon erased a 14-point deficit to take the lead, Coal City answered with three long pass plays to pull out a 49-42 victory in the teams' Class 4A second-round playoff game Friday night at A.C. Bowers Field.

By Ty Reynolds - Shaw Local News Network correspondent●

November 07, 2025 at 11:53 pm CST

Jonas Williams throws 4 TDs, leads Lincoln-Way East past Palatine in Class 8A second-round game

Jonas Williams threw for four touchdowns and 189 yards as Lincoln-Way East advanced to the Class 8A quarterfinals with a 55-13 road victory over Palatine on Friday night.

By Cole Sheeks●

November 07, 2025 at 10:58 pm CST