IHSA Varsity Football: Maine West at Waukegan

Waukegan Senior Jeremy Johnson (10) having to be brought down by numerous Maine West players during the Varsity Football game in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Maine West Quarterback, Senior, Matt Acevedo (9) looking around to make sure his players are in their correct positions during the Varsity Football game in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Maine West Senior Chris Asuncion (33) trying to find a clear path through the Waukegan Bulldogs during the Varsity Football game in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan Senior Jeremy Johnson (Center) getting tackled by Maine West Sophomore Sam Kindle (7) and Senior Joey Vogeney (34) during the Varsity Football game in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan Seniors, Neal Morill (83) congratulating Noel Gonzales (3) after he ran in another touchdown during the Varsity Football game against Maine West in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan Seniors, Tony Hoover (90) hugging Noel Gonzales (3) after he ran in another touchdown during the Varsity Football game against Maine West in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan Senior Noel Gonzales (3) charging into a group of Maine West players during the Varsity Football game in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan Senior Noel Gonzales (3) breaking though Maine West and running in another touchdown during the Varsity Football game in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan fans erupt into cheers after another touchdown is scored against Maine West during the Varsity Football game in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan Seniors, Alexander Fernandez (Left) and Adalberto Maldonaldo (75) taking down Maine West Running Back, Senior, Chris Asuncion (33) during the Varsity Football game in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan's Defensive Coordinator Ardray Jarrett (Left) talking with his defenders during the Varsity Football game against Maine West in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan Quarterback, Senior, Melvin Bobo (1) gaining some yardage on his own during the Varsity Football game against Maine West in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan Quarterback, Senior, Melvin Bobo (1) launching a connecting pass during the Varsity Football game against Maine West in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan Senior Noel Gonzales (3) making excellent runs all day during the Varsity Football game against Maine West in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan Junior Charles Pettis (6) reacting after his quarterback runs in a touchdown during the Varsity Football game against Maine West in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Maine West Junior Jake Riportella (16) plans out his route as he charges into Waukegan during the Varsity Football game in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Maine West Junior Jake Riportella (16) charging into Waukegan during the Varsity Football game in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Maine West Senior Chris Asuncion (33) gaining some yardage for his team during the Varsity Football game in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan Senior Noel Gonzales (3) making another great run during the Varsity Football game against Maine West in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan Quarterback, Senior, Melvin Bobo (1) telling his offense the next play during the Varsity Football game against Maine West in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Maine West Senior Joey Vogeney (34) trying to stop Waukegan Senior Noel Gonzales (3) but he scores anyways after diving one in during the Varsity Football game in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Maine West Quarterback, Senior, Matt Acevedo (9) throwing a connecting pass during the Varsity Football game in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan Quarterback, Senior, Melvin Bobo (1) gaining some yardage on his own during the Varsity Football game against Maine West in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan Junior Charles Pettis (6) doing a little dance after making a hard tackle on Maine West during the Varsity Football game in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan Junior Nini Maldonabo (Center) performing at halftime with the Waukegan Dance team during the Varsity Football game against Maine West in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan's Marching Band performs as the halftime show during the Varsity Football game against Maine West in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan Senior Gian Frias performing during the halftime show with the Waukegan Marching Band during the Varsity Football game against Maine West in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan Sophomore Abigail Cronbie performing during the halftime show with the Waukegan Marching Band during the Varsity Football game against Maine West in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan's Marching Band performs as the halftime show during the Varsity Football game against Maine West in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Maine West Juniors, Michael Alfaro (17) and Juan Bahena (Right) bringing down Waukegan Senior Noel Gonzales (3) during the Varsity Football game in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan Senior Noel Gonzales (3) finding a route through Maine West's Defense during the Varsity Football game in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan Junior Ellis Townsend (13) making a run during the Varsity Football game against Maine West in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan Junior Malik Brown (8) getting to play as Quarterback late in the third quarter during the Varsity Football game against Maine West in Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media