Montini (Lombard, Ill.) vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin (Springfield, Ill.)
Alex Wills, Montini
File photo by Mark Guthrel
Montini attempting to become just the second team in Illinois history to win five consecutive state championships. The Broncos (13-0) punched their ticket to the 5A championship game with a 42-20 win against previously unbeaten Sycamore last week. Senior quarterback
Alex Wills accounted for five touchdowns, pushing his season total to 37. Sacred Heart-Griffin also takes a 13-0 record into Saturday's game, however one of its wins was by forfeit over 4A finalist Rochester. Cyclones junior quarterback
Gabe Green has thrown for 3,169 yards with 40 touchdowns and only two interceptions this year.
Just the facts: Sacred Heart-Griffin's 127 wins are the most in the state of Illinois since 2003. Montini's total of 108 wins is tied for 16th-best. … This will be SHG's first appearance on Thanksgiving weekend since state titles in three out of four seasons from 2005-08.
Mitch Stephens: Montini 17, Sacred Heart-Griffin 14
Kevin Askeland: Montini 35, Sacred Heart-Griffin 14
Jamie DeMoney: Montini 28, Sacred Heart-Griffin 17
Stephen Spiewak: Montini 35, Sacred Heart-Griffin 20
Leland Gordon: Montini 28, Sacred Heart-Griffin 17
Colin Ward-Henninger: Montini 21, Sacred Heart-Griffin 17
