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In Week 7 of the Illinois high school football season, top teams like Mount Carmel and Griffins dominated their matchups, highlighting the competitive spirit as the playoffs approach. With impressive victories, Mount Carmel remains undefeated, and Griffins continue their 7-0 streak. Other teams, including Lincoln-Way East and Glenbard West, also delivered notable performances, while challenges arose for Loyola Academy. As the league narrows down on crucial games, excitement builds among fans with upcoming matchups promising thrilling displays of talent on the field!

Top Illinois High School Football Teams Shine in Week 7

As the high school football season rolls on in Illinois, last week’s matchups had fans on the edge of their seats, yielding some riveting results from the state’s top teams. The competition is heating up with schools gearing up for playoffs and showcasing their prowess on the field!

Mount Carmel Continues Undefeated Streak

In a thrilling matchup, Mount Carmel showcased their skill with a dominant 35-7 victory over Joliet Catholic. The team has been on fire this season, managing to limit two of their opponents to single-digit scores! As they prepare to take on Fenwick on October 17, all eyes will be on whether they can keep that impressive record intact!

Griffins Raining Touchdowns

Griffins are the ones to beat this season with an impressive record now standing at 7-0. Last week, they rolled through Homewood-Flossmoor with a fantastic 42-14 win, maintaining the trend of scoring at least 40 points in every game. Coming up, they face a tough Lincoln-Way East team that’s looking to make its mark on their game day, also scheduled for October 17.

Flyers Fly High with Another Wins

Speaking of victories, Lincoln-Way East extended its winning streak to four games after cruising past Belleville East with a thumping score of 55-7. Their energy is just electric, and football fans can’t wait to see them go head-to-head with Naperville North on October 17!

East St. Louis Rushing Attack

Over in East St. Louis, the team showed off a powerful rushing attack featuring Myson Johnson-Cook who racked up a whopping 163 rushing yards along with two touchdowns, and Amir Tillman who powered through for 44 yards and three touchdowns. Their fierce defense is noteworthy too; they logged 27 tackles for losses and six sacks! Fans are buzzing with excitement as they prepare to battle O’Fallon on October 17.

Brother Rice Bounces Back

Brother Rice made a statement last week following their earlier loss to Mount Carmel, bouncing back hard with a convincing 52-14 win against Notre Dame College Prep. Scoring over 50 points for the second time this season makes their next matchup against St. Laurence on October 17 much-anticipated!

Glenbard West and Maine South Impress Fans

Fans have also been cheering on Glenbard West, who celebrated their 7-0 record with a convincing 44-20 road victory over Hinsdale Central. They’ve been scoring like there’s no tomorrow, netting 107 points across their last two games. Meanwhile, Maine South shushed their opponents with a 56-0 shutout against Glenbrook North, marking their second shutout this season as they prepare to take on Glenbrook South.

Challenges for Loyola Academy

Despite their strong positioning in the top ten, Loyola Academy is looking to bounce back after a close 21-20 defeat against Providence Catholic. They will look to regain their momentum in their upcoming game against Carmel Catholic on October 17.

Noteworthy Shutout for Nazareth Academy

Another team to keep an eye on is Nazareth Academy, who just stretched their streak to four games with a solid 43-0 shutout over De La Salle Chicago. Their formula seems to be working as they look to keep the winning wheel spinning!

Richwoods Secures Win by Forfeit

In an unusual turn of events, Richwoods secured a 1-0 victory over Urbana due to a forfeit after their game got suspended following a fight that led to multiple ejections. The Illinois High School Association ruled that Urbana didn’t have enough players to continue, but both teams are slated to have enough eligible players for their next matchups.

Upcoming Matchups and Excitement

Speaking of upcoming games, Manual and Urbana, both still seeking their first win of the season with 0-7 records, are scheduled to square off on October 17. This matchup is especially thrilling since Manual holds a 4-2 series lead over Urbana since the teams joined the Big 12 conference in 2015. It’s certainly a week full of excitement for fans all over!

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