Sterling and Phillips are both heading into their Saturday matchup this week after winning their previous games. Phillips came out on top against Lemont last week with a 15 - 3 win. Meanwhile, Sterling finished its game with a 22 - 10 win.
In its game, Phillips got an early lead and never looked back, outscoring Lemont in every quarter en route to its victory. The win bumped Phillips's record up to 12-0.
As for Sterling, after a slow start in its last game, it made a splash in the second half by scoring 19 to clinch the victory. The win got it up to 12-0.
It should be a fierce showdown as Sterling is 9th in the MaxPreps state rankings and Phillips is 5th. Check back on MaxPreps to find out who wants it more.
Playoff bracket for these teams
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