Photo taken by Troy Clark
The first round of the IHSA Football Playoffs has come to a close for all area teams. Here’s a look at the final scores and the second round matchups for area teams that advanced:
1A:
#2 Sesser-Valier-Waltonville defeats #15 Carrollton 34-8
After a slow start to the game, the Red Devils ripped off 28 points in the second half to take the lead and victory.
Next: #2 Sesser-Valier-Waltonville (10-0) hosts #7 Salt Fork (8-2) Saturday, November 4, 2PM
2A:
#5 Red Bud defeats #12 Chester 7-0
The game was scoreless until the final 28 seconds when the Musketeers finally found paydirt.
Next: #5 Red Bud (8-2) travels to #4 Athens (8-2) Saturday, November 4, 2PM
#8 Nashville defeats #9 Pana 49-7
There was never a doubt as the Hornets blast the Tigers for a huge first-round victory.
Next: #8 Nashville (7-3) travels to #16 Quincy (Notre Dame) (5-5) Saturday, November 4, 1PM
#3 Johnston City defeats #14 Auburn 16-8
The Indians were slowed down by the Trojans but not enough to upset Johnston City.
Next: #3 Johnston City (9-1) travels to Breese (Mater Dei) (7-3) Saturday, November 4, 1PM
#11 Breese (Mater Dei) defeats #6 Carmi-White County 40-22
The Bulldogs’ season comes to an end against the Knights with a record of 7-3.
3A:
#1 Du Quoin defeats #16 Monticello 28-21
The top-seeded Indians survived an all-out war with the Sages at Van Metre Field.
Next: #1 Du Quoin (10-0) travels to #9 Tolono (Unity) (8-2), Saturday, November 4, 2PM
#4 Mt. Carmel defeats #13 Benton 24-17
The Golden Aces fended up a surging Rangers in the second half to pick up the win.
Next: #4 Mt. Carmel (9-1) hosts #5 Sullivan-Okaw Valley Coop (9-1), Saturday, November 4, 2PM
#2 Greenville defeats #15 Fairfield 35-12
The Mules’ season comes to an end with a 5-5 record.
4A:
#11 Harrisburg defeats #6 Carterville 23-12
The Bulldogs stun the Lions for the second time this season with a huge 23-point second quarter.
Next: #11 Harrisburg (7-3) hosts Peoria (Notre Dame) (6-4), Saturday, November 4, 5PM
#2 Murphysboro defeats #15 Taylorville 49-13
The Red Devils scored early and often to leave the Tornadoes in the dust.
Next: #2 Murphysboro (9-1) hosts #7 Charleston (8-2), Saturday, November 4, 2PM
5A:
#3 Highland defeats #14 Mt. Vernon 35-14
The Rams suffer a crushing loss in the Metro East to finish the year 6-4.
#10 Country Club Hills (Hillcrest) defeats #7 Carbondale 22-8
A home game at Frank Bleyer Field wasn’t enough to keep the Terriers’ season alive, Carbondale finishes the year 7-3.
