Photo Credit: Kyle Quigley
The Quarterfinals of the IHSA Football Playoffs have come to a close for all area teams. Here’s a look at the final scores and the semifinal matchups for area teams that advanced:
1A:
#3 Greenfield defeats #2 Sesser-Valier-Waltonville 44-16
The Red Devils give up 28 points in the second quarter and their season comes to an end with a 11-1 record.
2A:
#4 Athens defeats #8 Nashville 28-27
Athens scores the game winner with 1:07 left to take the Hornets down. Nashville finishes 8-4.
3A:
#4 Mt. Carmel defeats #9 Tolono (Unity) 56-46
Blayne Sisson commits to Illinois Football on Friday then puts on a show Saturday in Tolono, leading the Golden Aces to a massive win and advancing to the 3A Semifinals.
Next: #4 Mt. Carmel (11-1) travels to #3 Roxana (12-0), Saturday November 18, 3PM
4A:
#2 Murphysboro defeats #11 Harrisburg 25-20
Red Devils quarterback Gibson Fager connects with tight end Josh Cano on a 31-yard touchdown pass as time expires to punch their ticket to the semifinals. Harrisburg’s season comes to an end with a 8-4 record.
Next: #2 Murphysboro (11-1) hosts #1 Rochester (12-0), Saturday November 18,3PM
