Morgan Park scored on a 29-yard touchdown run by Napoleon Willliams and a 21-yard touchdown run by Deshun Britten. I really wanted [a state title] but this is an accomplishment too, Smith said. Watts, a senior, has 25 scholarship offers. In girls' basketball, there are three divisions: Red, Blue, and Green. The Wolverines fought back. They finished No. LB Nick Duffy led the defense with 131 tackles for a team that outscored its opponents 615-136 (216-60 in playoffs). Chicago Catholic League - State Championships - Football - Prep Bowl Prep Bowl The Prep Bowl is an annual contest played between the Chicago Catholic League and the Chicago Public League and is played at Chicago's Soldier Field. Chicago Academy : 15: Intrinsic-Belmont: Juarez : 18: Juarez : Julian : 7: Julian : Julian : 10: Solorio George Halas, Dick Butkus, Johnny Kerr, Ralph Metcalfe, Phil Cavarretta, Sweetwater Clifton, Bill DeCorrevont and Chick Evans first tasted victory in Chicago. EVENT PROGRAM: cpsathletics.com/event-programs/ 3 4 Beutjer passed for a national-record 60 TDs with 3,946 yards and a 210.7 rating. The Prep Bowl is an annual contest played between the Chicago Catholic League and the Chicago Public League and is played at Chicago's Soldier Field. Pruitt currently governs competition in football, wrestling and lacrosse. We are devastated to have lost a member of our Rebel family, UNLV football head coach Barry Odom said in a statement. They topped 40 points 11 times and allowed seven or fewer points nine times. On the second and third Simeon touchdowns, he accounted for all but six of the 120 yards. [1] CPL schools have enjoyed the top of the podium 22 times, 14 of those on the boys side. How about a great team that ran into another great team in a great game during the playoffs? Playoff victory margin: 26.4 points (Stevenson 63-29, Loyola 26-7, Barrington 42-0, Bartlett 23-6, Hinsdale Central 41-21). Named national champion by the National Sports News Service. To date, every championship game that was held at the United Center earned more fans than the present state championship sites of Carver Arena in Peoria and Redbird Arena in Bloomington combined. Simeon will face Fenwick in the Prep Bowl on Friday at. The Chicago mayor and the 50 City Council members will have to deal with 66 members of . They finished No. Prairie Ridge knocked the Wolverines out of the state playoffs two weeks. Playoff victory margin: 30.6 points (Rich East 60-6, Champaign Centennial 43-6, Kankakee 46-6, Richards 17-0, Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin 22-17). The last Chicago player to win a boys state title was Dave Nelson of Taft in 1955; Young`s Katrina Adams, now a professional, won the state girls title in 1983 and `84. Their other stars included RB Larry Snoddy, QB Butch Mech, FB Mark Callanan,DE Ray Jakubiak, LB JenkinsDavis and linemen Clarence Kennedy, William Murphy, Rick Jones and Joe Banasiak. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. However, an unofficial online source is the CPS fan store. Scott, coached Simeon, from 1972 through 2004. When they say they are brothers they really mean it. Charlie Martin and Bobby Sullivan each rushed for more than 1,000 yards, and other stars included QB Steve Massman, TE Rick Jacobsen, LBs Jim Fletcher, Steve DeFalco and John Friedery and OLs Keith Burlingame and Bob Graham. We have been through our ups and downs but we are still a family and we know how to pull back together.. Undefeated champions only. Wendell Phillips Academy is the city's first public league team to win a state football title. Its the eleventh city title for the Wolverines (9-2). 8 in USA Today's national rankings. Marek left as the Badgers' all-time rushing leader, and Lick was a starter for six seasons with the Bears. Sometimes it depends on who ends up with the ball last. Wrestling has accounted for two state team titles and 37 individual titles. There wasn`t anywhere to go in sports.''. They outscored their playoff opponents 199-70 and blitzed a talented Thornton team for 558 yards in the final to return to glory after falling in the 6A final the previous two years. Those four programs probably deserve to have more than their nine combined entries here, but a list of 32 teams that includes 20 or so from the same four schools isn't quite in the spirit of this type of projects. Adolph Kiefer of Roosevelt set a world record in the 100-yard backstroke in 1935. They won their five playoff games by a combined score of 194-19 and punted a total of 10 times in 14 games. 5 in USA Today's national rankings. Going to the school directly or if some schools offer it the school webpage, is one source to get school or team apparel. Phillips had seven busloads of students, teachers, parents and alumni make the trip. This years game will pit Simeon and Fenwick and will be played at Fenwicks home field at Triton College, November 25, at 11 a.m. Fenwick made the game by defeating St. Laurence Thursday and will be playing its second Public League opponent in a matter of weeks. a former Chicago Public Schools CEO and budget director, who has . With the win, the Wolverines qualify for the Prep Bowl, the annual matchup between the Chicago Public League and the Chicago Catholic League. This group will rank as one of the greatest, if not the greatest, in Mount Carmel history." Carmel trailed Bloomington 26-25 late in the third quarter before Mike Serio responded with a 91-yard kickoff return that put the Corsairs up for good, and they outscored the Purple Raiders 22-0 in the fourth quarter to ice their only state title. He knew, however, that it wouldnt let him not sit out the rest of the game. A school holding one of these trophies is recognized as having beaten a very large field of competitors for the city title. Since then, the city championship has been decided prior to the start of the state tournament. Beginning with the Great Migration coming in the 1920s, a number of schools became predominantly African American, notably Phillips (started as South Division), DuSable (started as New Phillips), Dunbar, Forrestville (now King), Carver; and later into the second half of the 20th century with Julian, Simeon, Curie, Orr, and Kennedy. Westinghouse 65, Public League championship, 1977. They are fighting for each other.. Padilla finished with 102 yards and a touchdown. [2][failed verification]. Why the Hilltoppers were great: The middle team of a three-peat that was led by RB J.R. Zwierzynski, one of the best Hilltoppers of all. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. The boys' baseball team won an Illinois state title and placed first in 1945-46 and were public league champions four times; 1945-46, 1951-52, 1970, 1985-86. There are many websites and other sources to get school apparel. Incoming freshmen can 'play-up' to either sophomore or varsity levels; the same with sophomores for the varsity. Smith who retired that year. So since the state's playoffs are divided into eight classes, with 32 teams competing in each division, we expanded the list. They displayed offensive balance with 2,802 rushing yards and 2,799 passing yards, led by QB Emmett Clifford, RB Dara Laja and All-State brothers Sam and Jack Badovinac on the line. will practice Mondays and Tuesdays with intraschool game days to be played any day of the week. It was easy to see the confidence Taft had coming into the game, as it went possession for possession with the top-seeded Wolverines. Why the Wildkits were great: Even without superb RB Howard Jones, who missed the season with a broken arm, the Wildkits were unbeatable. 1 all year, they beat No. 11 teams advanced to sectionals and are dreaming of state, Orioles, Pirates dont need umpires to finish game, Arrest warrant issued for top draft prospect Jalen Carter, Kobe Bryant family agrees to $28.5 million settlement over crash site photos, Rain or snow coming later this week; NWS says stay tuned, Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre cant be taken seriously, or humorously, 2014Curie 69,Young 66 4 OT, (later forfeited). "I was always taught you're not supposed to be rewarded for the things you're supposed to do and I feel like my priorities are what I'm supposed to do," Watts said. As early as 1927, the CPL football champion met the CCL champion at Soldier Field for the city title. The earliest known state track championship for a Chicago school dates to 1895 with Englewood. For more than a century, Chicago Catholic League football has bordered on being legendary. Key players included LB Bryan Cox, QB Kerwin Price, OL Anthony Buckner, RB Marvin Lampkin and WRs Art Sargent and Cortez Robinson. So dynasties like the four-peats from Joliet Catholic (1975-78), Mount Carmel (1988-91) and Providence (1994-97) get one team on the list as do repeat powerhouses such as Maine South 2008-09 and Richards 1988-89. Eight of the ten girls' titles also belong to Marshall, thanks to the state's all-time winningest coach in the sport, Dorothy Gaters, who at last count was near 830 wins for her career after winning the state championship in class 3A in 2008 along with the Whitney Young girls team who won the class 4A state title in the first year of the class expansion from 2 classes to 4. CPL sanctioning of basketball dates back to 1913, when the CPL was formed. A year after losing to Kenwood in the CPL championship game, Simeon is going back to the Prep Bowl after taking down the upstart Eagles 38-34 on a day where it felt like it was eight degrees outside with flurries flying throughout the game. Englewood was the first public school to win a state title with its 1895 state track championship. Metcalfe, who would tie the world 100-meter record three times in his career, ran a 9.8 in the 100 and a 21.1 in the 220 in his senior year in 1930. They capped their undefeated season with a title in the inaugural state playoffs, and they also went undefeated the three seasons before. The senior had touchdown runs of seven and 26 yards. U. of C.'s mens tennis adjusts to new team as defending champs Isi Frank Ativie, sports writer Updated Feb 16, 2023 0 42 W. Madison StreetChicago, IL 60602773-553-1000, Chicago Public Schools Office of Sports Administration, 2651 W. Washington BoulevardChicago, IL 60612773-534-0700 | sportsad@cps.edu, Elementary Sports Registration Hard Copy (ENG / SPAN), Elementary CPS Concussion Information Form, High School Girls Flag Football Initiative, Prep Bowl: Catholic League vs. Public League, IHSA High School Transgender Student-Athlete Policy. Football Football Conference Schedules, Standings & Results Order Official IHSA State Final Photos from VIP! TV&Showbiz. Some big names in the sports world have gotten their start at Chicago public high schools. Loyolas first offensive play was an 80-yard touchdown pass from Jake Stearney to Declan Forde on a flea flicker. Williams also tackled Smith for a safety in the second quarter. 10 February 2023 [20] The Wolverines "blue machine" were Chicago Public League champs in 1983, 1986, 2000, 2003 and 2009. The Ramblers outscored their opponents 558-123, including 179-50 in the 8A playoffs and 164-42 in the tough-as-nails Catholic Blue. Its an amazing feeling, senior lineman Khalyl Warren said. 2012Simeon 53, Curie 49 The history of what is now the Chicago Public League is a long and storied one with greats and even legends on its rosters in nearly every sport. Playoff victory margin: 30.2 points (Sandburg 43-6, Wheaton South 29-18, Larkin 42-6, Glenbard East 49-7, Schaumburg 56-31). Swimming titles in Illinois used to be owned by Lane Tech. Their 1970 team that didn't allow a point all season earns the right to be called the best of the bunch. Future Illinois QB Reilly O'Toole passed for 3,187 yards and 42 TDs, and RB Matt Rogers rushed for 1,269 behind a line that included Kansas-bound Luke Luhrsen. A crowd of 12,000 filled the International Amphitheatre to see Phillips' Darius Clemons outplay Westinghouse's Mark Aguirre, Eddie Johnson and Skip Dillard in a duel of unbeaten teams that were ranked 1-2 in the state . Bill DeCorrevont was the team's star, scoring 35 touchdowns in 10 games. He also played free safety during the playoffs and had two interceptions in the semifinals and another in the final against Addison Trail while throwing four and three TDs in those games. Chicago Prep Bowl, an annual football game between the Chicago Catholic League and the Chicago Public League; Minnesota Prep Bowl, the high school football championship in Minnesota This page was last edited on 12 November 2020, at 12:13 (UTC). The league in 1922 began sponsoring tennis, golf, and swimming competition, and became lax in its ban on the other sports, so that the girls began interschool competition in basketball, volleyball, and softball. 6 in USA Today's national rankings. Why the Mustangs were great: The small but sturdy team was coached by Buckley, a former Marine and three-sport star at Harvard. Safety John Gorman had an astounding-for-the-time 11 interceptions. Why the Redhawks were great: Senior RB Ryan Clifford had perhaps the state's best individual season ever, rushing 301 times for 2,673 yards and 44 TDs. Woodland was 5-for-13 for 106 yards and two touchdowns. Thirteen games are in the books and it looks like we expected it to back in August. Division I players included Byrne (Indiana), OL Larry Smith (Michigan State), OL Joe Kosiak (Nebraska, Drake) and All-State QB Jim Klutcharch (Purdue), and assistant George Perles was the head coach at Michigan State from 1983-94. They outscored their opponents 614-160, including 208-49 in playoffs, and finished No. Playoff victory margin: 23.0 (Willowbrook 22-0, East St. Louis 48-12, Richards 28-0, Buffalo Grove 15-9). Under the direction of Coach Terry Brennan, who would soon jump to the head job at Notre Dame, the Caravan swept to an 11-0-0 record that included both the Catholic League and city championships. Next fall, Amundsen will move up to the highest level of Public League football when it debuts in the newly reconfigured Red North. In 2022, the league has expanded from 22 teams to 50, and has incorporated teams from Rockford and the Western Suburbs as the league vies to become a sanctioned IHSA sport. The next year's team extended the Bulldogs' win streak to 28 behind QB John Rutkowski. By Mike Clark Dec 8, 2022, 12:30pm PST High School Football IHSA moves football finals to Illinois State Class matters. Also, Tilden earned a pair of state wrestling titles for the city in 1946 and 1952. Origins of the Chicago Public League can be traced back to its predecessor, the Cook County High School League, which started during 1889-90. Nearly 90 points were scored in the Class 5A state championship game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, but the deciding moment was defensive. They outscored their opponents 265-128. Simeon was demolished 49-0. Schweighardt had 94 receptions for 1,572 yards and 26 TDs, with McGoey adding 60, 1,274 and 21. Jason Statham, Hugh Grant and Aubrey Plaza star in an inconsequential serving of empty cinematic calories. The last individual state champions have been Travis Hammons of Hubbard (2005) and Max Schneider of Lane Tech (2009, 2012). With the win, the Wolverines qualify for the Prep Bowl, the annual matchup between the Chicago Public League and the Chicago CatholicLeague. All the pairings and scores for Class 8A through Class 1A. All Guides; Crews would finish with 212 yards rushing on 24 carries and four touchdowns. Leonard, the winningest coach in state history, has won more than 400 games and after the Cyclones 44-20 win against Providence, he will retire with six state championships. Likewise, Providence uses all its fingers to count its state championships and Joliet Catholic and Mount Carmel have to use some of their toes. Their six Division I players included QB Shawn Lazier, the coach's son. One of the more powerful teams from this time was the 1950 Chicago Mount Carmel outfit. Championship Game Team Information Box Scores & Play-by-Play; 2021-22: standings & scores: qualifiers: 1A 2A 3A 4A 5A 6A 7A 8A: 1A 2A 3A 4A 5A 6A 7A 8A : 1A: 1 2 2A: 1 2 3A: 1 2 4A: 1 2 Why the Tigers were great: Before TV, high school football drew huge crowds. Under the Director are the City Wide Sport Coordinators, who govern competition in the sports that they are assigned. For decades, its baseball teams have frequently represented the league at the state tournament. While basketball continues to carry on the tradition started by the great Du Sable and Marshall teams of the `50s, football started to decline when Butkus left town. Playoff victory margin: 31.8 points (Prosser 61-0, McHenry 42-23, Richards 49-20, Rock Island 39-0, Joliet Catholic 17-6). That came after a little after the senior was down in pain on the Simeon sideline, suffering from a bad cramp. Chicago (Carver Military Academy),Chicago (Lindblom),Chicago (Morgan Park),Chicago (Noble/DRW Trading),Chicago (Noble/ITW Speer),Chicago (Phillips),Chicago (Steinmetz),Chicago (Urban Prep/Bronzeville),Chicago (Washington) vs. OSA @ Track and Field Center at Gately Park Wednesday, Mar 1, 2023 5:30pm Indoor Track & Field: Boys Varsity Challenger Meet They finished No. 5 nationally. It is an amazing opportunity and were grateful, Crews said. In baseball, various divisions are notated by the names of famous major league baseball players, with the highest competition division being the Jackie Robinson conference. Why the Caravan were great: Mount Carmel capped its undefeated season with a 17-6 win over Joliet Catholic in the 5A title game, holding the Hilltoppers to 183 yards, all on the ground. They outscored their opponents 579-194, including 219-68 in the playoffs on the way to the first of the program's two state titles (2013). They capped a run of three straight state titles, finishing with national rankings of 2 in 1984 and 4 in 1983. The Friars fell to Morgan Park in the first round of the state playoffs this season. The figure includes a newly agreed upon payment from the county of $13.5 million along with the $15 million a federal jury awarded Bryants widow, Vanessa Bryant, at a trial in August. Why the Hawks were great: They won the first of their three straight 8A titles behind QB Charlie Goro, the Tribune's 2008 player of the year, and RB Matt Perez, who earned the honor in 2009. Then fate dealt him a winning hand. A tradition that has been a staple of the CPL baseball ranks has been the city title game played in either of the major league stadiums, Wrigley Field or Guaranteed Rate Field (formerly Comiskey Park). Austin won the title 26-0 over Leo Catholic before 120,000 spectators at Soldier Field in. Simeons Chau Smith (6) and Jelen Lee (4) hold off Morgan Parks Camron Fulton (1). "To see the looks and the joy and feeling of excitement that they've accomplished something that's never been done before," said Troy McAllister, coach. Championship Saturday, Feb. 12 . ''We were sons of immigrants, and fathers wanted their kids to go out and work after playing sports. Among the stadiums used to stage the city championship were the Chicago Coliseum, International Amphitheater, the UIC Pavilion, and recently the United Center. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. They finished No. 2014Curie 69, Young 66 4 OT, (later forfeited) 2013Young 60, Morgan Park 56, OT. Hes at a different level. "Our young men have an hour study hall after school. Morgan Parks Napoleon Williams (9) runs for a touchdown against Simeon. CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago high school is celebrating a historic win over the holiday weekend. Simeon running back Chau Smith had 22 carries for 209 yards. The mid-1920s saw the adoption of such exotic sports as gymnastics, rifle marksmanship, fencing, indoor golf, and speed skating, but none of these sports ever attracted more than a small percentage of the schools. It's the fourth time since 2016 that the Wolverines will have played in the Prep Bowl. All that is left, in most sports, is history. The Mid-Suburban League's first state champion was the only undefeated team in any class in 1986. Tennis was also a strong sport in the Chicago public schools, especially in the late `30s and early `40s. Brogan Amherdt entered Saturdays Class 6A state semifinal game against St. Ignatius having never attempted a field goal. They outscored their opponents 600-209. Chicago public schools have won 17 state track team championships and provided the state with some of its greatest athletes. As recent as 2009, due to the explosion of new high schools in the league, changes in state qualification have now allowed the division champions in the Chicago Conference to also participate in the state tournament, which means at least eight CPS programs will battle in the Downstate Dance. They beat Tilden 46-13 in front of 95,000 fans at Soldier Field to win the Prep Bowl on Nov. 29, 1941, eight days before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Phillips ranked poorly across the board when it became a turnaround school in 2010 Now, grades, attendance and graduation rates are up and colleges are taking notice. In baseball, various divisions are notated by the names of famous major league baseball players, with the highest competition division being the Jackie Robinson conference. It is the most titles for any sports team in league history. SCORE! 2 St. Laurence 14-6 in front of 23,000 at Soldier Field. They didn't allow a point in the first quarter all season while outscoring their opponents 387-37. He rushed for 539 yards and 12 TDs as a sophomore in 1999, 2,073 and 29 in 2000 and 2,340 and 37 in 2001. RBs Bob Hanlon and Robert Kelly went on to play for Notre Dame's 1943 national champions. When the boys championship was contested for the first time at the United Center in 2000, the league set a new state attendance record in basketball as 20,002 patrons watched Westinghouse earn the crown against Whitney Young. Why the Ramblers were great: They finally broke through for the program's first state title since 1993 after years of close calls. The Wildcats beat Altoff Catholic High School. Morgan Parks Noah Malone (5) gets ready for a play against Simeon. RB Mike Mentz and QB Mike Budde led the offense, with LBs Rory Steinbach and Matt Eggert and DBs Mark Reiter and Gannon leading the defense. They finished No. Phillips won the historic championship by beating over Althoff Catholic from Belleville, 51-7. In the first 15 years of the Public league's history a full plethora of sports were offered. 10 in USA Today's national rankings. WLS. Wendell Phillips Academy is the city's first public league team to win a state football title. Davis, who has 25 years of teaching, coaching, and administrative experience in the Chicago Public Schools took over in 2003 after being selected by CEO Arne Duncan to replace Dr. J.W. They beat Curie in the city playoffs last week and on Friday Simeon knocked off arch-rival Morgan Park 30-16 in the Public League . Both Coach McAllister and Principal Matthew Sullivan credit the commitment of the team's players. 11 in USA Today's national rankings after the 1999 team ranked No. Public League Boys Basketball Championship teams. Why the Caravan were great: They were led by future Notre Dame coach Brennan and QB Tom Carey, a future Caravan coach. I didnt want to leave the game knowing I could have done something better.. Tonight, the Phillips Academy Wildcats ended that drought. Good Luck! Carter was charged with reckless driving and racing, both misdemeanors, by the Athens-Clarke County (Ga.) Police Department in relation to the death of Georgia football player Devin Willock and staffer Chandler LeCroy in January. He won the 100 and 220 titles three straight years for Tilden. Why the Celtics were great: They were the middle team of an undefeated three-peat with 1994 (5A) and 1996 (4A) that along with 1997's team won a large-school-record 50 straight games, the most in Illinois since the IHSA playoffs began in 1974. The season is all wrapped up. In the year before the IHSA playoffs began, they outscored opponents 369-49, with the offense averaging 6.5 yards per play and the defense allowing 1.9. This was Kenwood's first trip to the City Championship and first City Title in school history. Holecek says hes done coaching at the high school level but isnt sure what his future holds. Loyola players listen as head coach John Holecek addresses the team after a 41-0 win over Marist in the 2015 Class 8A championship. Success in the state playoffs for the Public League has been fleeting at times, but since elementary football came on board in the late 1990s, the league has seen considerable progress in competing with outside competition. They finished No. Are there champions that lost a game or two that deserve to make the list? Other stars included WR/S Joey Orlando, lineman Zach Timm and LBs Corby Ryan and Nick Catino. Simeon was demolished 49-0. The teams played an unneeded bottom of the ninth so players could get in more work. Badminton Girls Baseball Basketball Boys Girls Bowling Boys Girls Cross Country Boys Girls Football Girls Flag Football Golf Boys Girls Lacrosse Boys Girls Soccer Boys Girls Jason Statham, Hugh Grant and Aubrey Plaza star in an inconsequential serving of empty cinematic calories. Renovation of Soldier Field in 2003 has seen a steady resurgence in crowds for the game, averaging around 20-25,000. Other than the 35-31 Week 2 win over Bolingbrook, the Wolverines hadnt really been tested until the loss to the Warriors, so it wasnt sure what was going to happen with the top-seeded Wolverines took the field against Taft in the Chicago Public League Football Championship Game at Gately Stadium. The records of the Illinois High School Association show Chicago public school champions in swimming, cross country, golf, tennis, baseball and wrestling in addition to boys and girls basketball. He went on to play football at Michigan State. Other greats to win state championships include Austin`s Abe Woodson, who would go on to football stardom at Illinois and with the San Francisco 49ers; Olympian Sunder Nix of Phillips and world record-holder Jim Golliday of Phillips. Thurman was an All-Stater in football, basketball and track. Three other schools from this League have since gone to other leagues around the area: University High, which plays in the Independent League, Lyons Township High of LaGrange and Oak Park High, both of which now play in the West Suburban Conference. The teams played an unneeded bottom of the ninth so players could get in more work. The Chicago Public League is PROUD to offer 19 sports to our high school student-athletes. QB Bart Macomber was a future All-American for Zuppke at Illinois. Some of those points came from defensive lineman Amir Watts, who scored a touchdown. The 1937 city championship is legendary for packing an estimated 120,000 about 45,000 over capacity into Soldier Field to see Austin defeat Leo 26-0 on Nov. 28. Carmel, won the 1949 state title at 155 and then won two NCAA titles for Northern Iowa. It`s been 10 years since Arthur Hill of CVS won the state diving title to become the last Public League state champion. Simeons Chau Smith (6) runs the ball for a touchdown against Morgan Park. Playoff victory margin: 30.2 points (Benet 49-7, Wheaton North 44-0, Glenbard West 40-20, Belleville East 41-7, Lake Zurich 28-17). They defeated Englewood 111-0 in 1911 and Evanston 101-0 in 1912. Carter was charged with reckless driving and racing, both misdemeanors, by the Athens-Clarke County (Ga.) Police Department in relation to the death of Georgia football player Devin Willock and staffer Chandler LeCroy in January. Tilden, coached by Hall-of-Famer Bob Hicks, won the 1946 and 1952 state titles. Tonight, we celebrate them as the pride of Bronzeville and all of Chicago. You dont want to deal with shootouts, Culbreath said. 4. They avenged their only 1970 loss with a 45-24 win against Hinsdale Central in the 1971 opener, and they outscored their remaining seven opponents 289-14. Morgan Parks Noah Malone (5) takes down Simeons Chau Smith (6) with the help of Napoleon Williams (9). The Eagles werent the only ones with a stout running attack, however. The defense was led by brother LBs Gus (eight sacks) and Jon (seven) Olofsson. Playoff victory margin: 29.6 (Notre Dame 42-18, Crystal Lake South 55-7, Rockford Boylan 42-14, Minooka 40-20, Bloomington 54-26). Simeons Chau Smith (6) is forced out of bounds by Morgan Parks Deshun Britten (3). They finished No. Why the Celtics were great: Routed undefeated Richards 41-0 for their seventh state title, holding the Bulldogs to 76 total yards with DB Matt Gannon nabbing three interceptions. 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