IHSA Varsity Football: Deerfield at Zion-Benton

The Zion-Benton Zee-Bees take the field ready to battle the Deerfield Warriors at home in Zion. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

The Zion-Benton Zee-Bees take the field ready to battle the Deerfield Warriors at home in Zion. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Deerfield Seniors walk out for the coin toss, from left is Graham Tonner (56), Michael Kuras (12), Scott Garcia (62), and John Phipps (5) during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton Senior Doug Gates (16) talks with his teammates about plays just before the start of the Varsity Football game against Deerfield at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton Head Coach Bob Moynihan (Center) talks with his players just before the start of the Varsity Football game against Deerfield at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

The Varsity Cheerleaders line up for the National Anthem just before the start of the Varsity Football game against Deerfield at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

The Zion-Benton Marching Band walks onto the football field to play the National Anthem just before the start of the Varsity Football game against Deerfield at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

The Zion-Benton Marching Band walks onto the football field to play the National Anthem just before the start of the Varsity Football game against Deerfield at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton Zee-Bees lineup for the National Anthem just before they start the Varsity Football game against Deerfield at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton Zee-Bees lineup for the National Anthem just before they start the Varsity Football game against Deerfield at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

The Zion-Benton Varsity Football team gets into a huddle to spark up some strength just before the start of the season opening game against Deerfield at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

The Zion-Benton Varsity Football team gets into a huddle to spark up some strength just before the start of the season opening game against Deerfield at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Junior Nick Reed (5) charging straight into Deerfield Senior Michael Kuras (White) during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Senior Brandon Braswell (86) getting tackled by Deerfield Senior Alexander Williams (2) and Junior Lukas Kerstein (20) during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Senior Marcese Gonzales (21) looking for a route to charge through Deerfield during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Junior Nick Reed (5) and Deerfield Senior Michael Puccio (22) both going for the ball but neither catching it during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Senior, Quarterback, Doug Gates trying to gain some yards by running it during the Varsity Football game against Deerfield at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Deerfield Senior Michael Puccio (White) sacking Zion-Benton Quarterback, Senior, Doug Gates (16) during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Deerfield Senior Michael Puccio (22) having a great run through Zion-Benton's defense during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Deerfield's Quarterback, Junior, Anthony Ranallo (Center) getting ready to make a handoff during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton's Varsity Cheerleaders help keep the large crowd cheering during the Varsity Football game against Deerfield at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Quarterback, Senior, Doug Gates (16) having a successful pass to Senior, Marcese Gonzales (21) during the Varsity Football game against Deerfield at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Senior Marcese Gonzales (21) charging downfield gaining some yardage during the Varsity Football game against Deerfield at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Deerfield Quarterback, Junior Anthony Ranallo (Right) running the ball all the way to the end zone for the first touchdown of the game during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Deerfield Quarterback, Junior Anthony Ranallo running the ball all the way to the end zone for the first touchdown of the game during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Deerfield Quarterback, Junior Anthony Ranallo (Left) celebrating with his offense after running the ball all the way to the end zone for the first touchdown of the game during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton's student fans charged up for the Varsity Football game against Deerfield at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Quarterback, Senior, Doug Gates (16) watching in disbelief after his defense allowed a touchdown during the Varsity Football game against Deerfield at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Senior Tristin Wright (18) taking a breather in a quick timeout during the Varsity Football game against Deerfield at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Senior Doug Gates (16) having another successful pass during the Varsity Football game against Deerfield at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Huge crowd cheering to keep their Zee-Bees charged up during the Varsity Football game against Deerfield at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Deerfield Quarterback, Junior Anthony Ranallo (11) making another run to gain some important yardage during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Deerfield Quarterback, Junior Anthony Ranallo (Left) telling his offense the next play during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Deerfield Junior Dylan Reisman (10) watching the scoreboard intensely during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media