Montini races past Rochester in Class 4A final for eighth state title, completes undefeated season
Israel Abrams threw four touchdown passes, two on long ones to Luca Florio, and Montini beat Rochester 47-33 in the Class 4A state final for its second straight state title, eighth overall, and completed the program's second undefeated season with its 24th straight win.
Byron hangs on to claim thrilling win over Tolono Unity in Class 3A final
Byron's Caden Considine rushed for a Class 3A championship game record 367 yards, one of many finals records to fall, but the Tigers needed a defensive stop in the final seconds to turn away Tolono Unity 56-50 in a Class 3A championship game thriller at Illinois State.
Wilmington wins Class 2A state football title in dominant fashion over Maroa-Forsyth
Wilmington won its third state title in the last five years and fourth in program history after downing Maroa-Forsyth 42-6 in the IHSA Class 2A State championship game on Saturday
Aiden Wild scores 5 touchdowns, Lena-Winslow routs Brown County for first title since 2022
Lena-Winslow was making its sixth consecutive Class 1A title game appearance, but had fallen in its last two championship games. The Panthers must have decided they didn't much care for the runner-up vibe though as they dominated their way to a 58-13 victory over Brown County.