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Barrington Football Turns 0-4 to Playoffs
Barrington football went from 0-4 to Illinois Class 8A playoffs with five straight wins.
In brief
Barrington football went from 0-4 to Illinois Class 8A playoffs with five straight wins. Barrington football won five straight games after starting 0-4 to earn a Class 8A playoff berth. Originally reported by High School On SI.
Barrington's Playoffs Path
Illinois high school football playoffs are here, Barrington earned another postseason run after reaching Class 8A quarterfinals last season.
Barrington's Challenging Start
Barrington opened the season 0-4 with losses to Lyons, Lincoln-Way Central, Naperville North and Hersey.
Five Straight Wins
Barrington won five consecutive games to finish regular season 5-4 and capture second straight Mid-Suburban League West title.
Playoff Seed
Barrington earned twenty-four seed hosting forty-one seed Waubonsie Valley (3-6) in opening round.
Coach Joe Sanchez
Head coach Joe Sanchez believed Barrington's best football was still ahead despite difficult start.
Winning Streak
Barrington beat Hoffman Estates 49-21 then posted back-to-back shutouts vs Palatine 31-0 and Conant 42-0.
Final Game
Barrington defeated Schaumburg 70-0 in regular-season finale to finish with five straight wins.
Offensive and Defensive Stats
Barrington averaged 43.8 points per game with defense allowing 9.2 points per game and three shutouts.
Lamar Osterhues
Junior running back Lamar Osterhues rushed for 1,024 yards with offers from Iowa State, Miami (Ohio), New Mexico and North Dakota State.
Coach Joe Sanchez's Record
Head coach Joe Sanchez has 186 wins and 79 losses with 154 career wins making him Mid-Suburban League's winningest coach.
Playoff Challenge
Barrington faces Waubonsie Valley (3-6) in opening round with potential second round against Sandburg (7-2).
Next Steps
Barrington could face defending Class 8A champion Mount Carmel or top-seeded Lincoln-Way East in playoffs.
The main idea
Barrington football won five straight games after starting 0-4 to earn a Class 8A playoff berth.
