Photo Gallery: Football, 2026 IHSA 8A, Neuqua Valley vs. Marist

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Illinois varsity high school football game between the Wildcats of Neuqua Valley from Naperville and the RedHawks of Marist from Chicago in an IHSA Class 8A opening round game in Chicago on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. (Photo copyright of Vincent D. Johnson)

BONUS GALLERIES:
Marist: vs. St. Laurence, 10/9; vs. Brother Rice, 10/16; vs. Neuqua Valley, 10/23;

Here’s the link to Patrick McGavin’s story on the game and Marist’s Conor Hunt along side my photos, part of the Chicago Tribune high school sports coverage.

Marist’s Conor Hunt (24) breaks through a pair of Neuqua Valley defenders during a Class 8A opening round game in Chicago on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. (Vincent D. Johnson / for the Daily Southtown)

Marist’s Jake Fleming (9) scrambles out of the pocket as Neuqua Valley’s Pierce Stevens (1) tries to bring him down during a Class 8A opening round game in Chicago on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. (Vincent D. Johnson / for the Daily Southtown)

Marist’s Conor Hunt (24) puts a stiff arm on Neuqua Valley’s Dujuan Hester (54) during a Class 8A opening round game in Chicago on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. (Vincent D. Johnson / for the Daily Southtown)

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Want to have a little fun?
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