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Throwback Photo Gallery: Football 2004 IHSA 2A, Newman Central vs. North Boone
25 Feb 2026

Throwback Photo Gallery: Football 2004 IHSA 2A, Newman Central vs. North Boone

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Flashback, Game Photo Galleries | 0

Photos from the 2004 high school football game between Newman Central Catholic and North Boone, on Nov. 6, 2004. Links to the story and past photo galleries too.

football, Mount Carmel H.S., Newman Central Catholic H.S., North Boone H.S.
Illinois High School Sports Uniwatch
1 Jan 2026

Illinois High School Sports Uniwatch

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Commentary, High school sports | 0

If you’re a high school sports fan and are into the look & style of team uniforms, as I am, this is the page for you to lose a good chunk of time. Occasionally I’d post photos of interesting jerseys … Continued

basketball, football, high school, Softball, uni-watch, uniforms
Photo Gallery: Football, Kenwood Academy vs. Morgan Park H.S., Oct. 18, 2025
18 Oct 2025

Photo Gallery: Football, Kenwood Academy vs. Morgan Park H.S., Oct. 18, 2025

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Game Photo Galleries | 0

Photos from Football, Kenwood Academy vs. Morgan Park H.S., Oct. 18, 2025. Photos that didn’t get published in the paper are available for download. Links to the story and past photo galleries too.

football, Kenwood Academy, Morgan Park H.S.
IHSA Football State Finals Biggest Fan Section 2024
3 Dec 2024

IHSA Football State Finals Biggest Fan Section 2024

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: High school sports | 0

Who had the biggest crowds this past weekend at the Illinois High School Association football state finals? Photos from the 2nd quarter of each game reveal the crowds for each school.

fans, football, Hancock Stadium, high school, IHSA, state finals
Photo Gallery: Football 2024 IHSA 8A State Final, York vs. Loyola
30 Nov 2024

Photo Gallery: Football 2024 IHSA 8A State Final, York vs. Loyola

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Game Photo Galleries | 0

Photos from the 2024 high school football IHSA Class 8A State Final game between York H.S. and Loyola Academy, on Nov. 30, 2024. Photos that didn’t get published in the paper are available for download. Links to the story and past photo galleries too.

football, Loyola Academy, state finals, York H.S.
Photo Gallery: Football 2024 IHSA 7A State Final, Mount Carmel vs. Batavia
30 Nov 2024

Photo Gallery: Football 2024 IHSA 7A State Final, Mount Carmel vs. Batavia

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Game Photo Galleries | 0

Photos from the 2024 high school football IHSA Class 7A State Final game between Mount Carmel H.S. and Batavia H.S., on Nov. 30, 2024. Photos that didn’t get published in the paper are available for download. Links to the story and past photo galleries too.

Batavia H.S., football, Mount Carmel H.S., state finals
Photo Gallery: Football 2024 IHSA 6A State Final, East St. Louis vs. Geneva
30 Nov 2024

Photo Gallery: Football 2024 IHSA 6A State Final, East St. Louis vs. Geneva

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Game Photo Galleries | 0

Photos from the 2024 high school football IHSA Class 6A State Final game between East St. Louis H.S. and Geneva H.S., on Nov. 30, 2024. Photos that didn’t get published in the paper are available for download. Links to the story and past photo galleries too.

East St. Louis H.S., football, Geneva H.S., state finals
Photo Gallery: Football 2024 IHSA 5A State Final, Joliet Catholic vs. Nazareth
30 Nov 2024

Photo Gallery: Football 2024 IHSA 5A State Final, Joliet Catholic vs. Nazareth

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Game Photo Galleries | 0

Photos from the 2024 high school football IHSA Class 5A State Final game between DePaul Prep and Mt. Zion H.S., on Nov. 29, 2024. Photos that didn’t get published in the paper are available for download. Links to the story and past photo galleries too.

football, Joliet Catholic, Nazareth Academy, state finals
Photo Gallery: Football 2024 IHSA 4A State Final, Mt. Zion vs. DePaul Prep
29 Nov 2024

Photo Gallery: Football 2024 IHSA 4A State Final, Mt. Zion vs. DePaul Prep

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Game Photo Galleries | 0

Photos from the 2024 high school football IHSA Class 4A State Final game between DePaul Prep and Mt. Zion H.S., on Nov. 29, 2024. Photos that didn’t get published in the paper are available for download. Links to the story and past photo galleries too.

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Photo Gallery: Football, 2024 IHSA 3A State Final, Monticello vs. Montini
29 Nov 2024

Photo Gallery: Football, 2024 IHSA 3A State Final, Monticello vs. Montini

by Vincent D. Johnson | posted in: Game Photo Galleries | 0

Photos from the 2024 high school football state final game between Monticell H.S. and Montini H.S., on Nov. 29, 2024. Photos that didn’t get published in the paper are available for download. Links to the story and past photo galleries too.

football, Monticello H.S., Montini H.S.

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  • Photo Gallery: Football, 2026 IHSA 8A, Neuqua Valley vs. MaristOctober 23, 2026

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