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High School Football Week 9 Showdowns
Chicago high school football's final regular season week features winner-take-all state playoff qualifiers and high-profile matchups.
In brief
Chicago high school football's final regular season week features winner-take-all state playoff qualifiers and high-profile matchups. Chicago high school teams compete for state playoff spots in Week 9's final regular season games. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Final Week of Regular Season
Chicago high school football's final regular season week features high-profile matchups and winner-take-all state playoff qualifiers.
Public League Qualification System
Six White Division teams compete for state playoff spots with winners advancing and losers ineligible regardless of record.
Key Thursday Games
Rauner (6-2) vs. Schurz (7-1) at Lane and Kennedy (7-1) vs. Lake View (6-2) at Rockne are scheduled for Thursday.
Lake View Star Player
Lake View senior Kaleb Lovett rushed for 1,698 yards and 16 touchdowns, including 296 yards and two touchdowns in overtime against Von Steuben.
Ryan Field Debut
Evanston and New Trier will play their first game at Northwestern's new Ryan Field with over 15,000 tickets sold.
Catholic League Showdowns
No. 4 Mount Carmel vs. No. 1 Loyola is the biggest Catholic League game with several other matchups scheduled.
Marist Battle of Pulaski
Marist will play No. 3 Brother Rice in the annual Battle of Pulaski game Friday at 1 p.m.
MSL Unbeaten Team
No. 5 Hersey, undefeated in the Mid-Suburban League East, faces No. 13 Prospect in a critical matchup.
Wilmington vs. Coal City
Wilmington, unbeaten and a Class 2A favorite, faces Coal City, which lost only to undefeated No. 22 Morris.
Public League Championship
Kenwood vs. Morgan Park will determine the Public League championship game at 1 p.m. Saturday at Lane.
Kenwood's Season Record
Kenwood lost its opener to Palatine 20-18 and then beat No. 18 Providence 39-24 before allowing nine points in five games.
The short version
Chicago high school teams compete for state playoff spots in Week 9's final regular season games.
