IHSA Varsity Football: Stevenson at Zion-Benton

Zion-Benton's Varsity Football team storms their home field ready to battle Stevenson at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

The Zion-Benton Marching Band circles the field just before the start of the Varsity Football game against Stevenson at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Zion junior Bryson Crump (6) showing his respect during the National Anthem just before the start of the Varsity Football game against Stevenson at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton showing their respect during the National Anthem just before the start of the Varsity Football game against Stevenson at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton showing their respect during the National Anthem with Head Coach Robert Moynihan (Black) just before the start of the Varsity Football game against Stevenson at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

The Zion-Benton Marching Band performs the National Anthem just before the start of the Varsity Football game against Stevenson at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

The Zion-Benton Marching Band performs the National Anthem just before the start of the Varsity Football game against Stevenson at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

The Zion-Benton Marching Band performs the National Anthem just before the start of the Varsity Football game against Stevenson at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton huddles up just before the start of the Varsity Football game against Stevenson at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Zion senior Tristin Wright (18) looking for a path while he makes his run against Stevenson during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Zion senior Marcese Gonzales (21) charging through Stevenson's defense during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Stevenson Quarterback, senior, Willie Bourbon (4) tossing a ball for a creative play during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Stevenson senior Mike Gambino (19) having a successful kick during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Zion senior Brandon Braswell (86) having a decent run against Stevenson during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Stevenson Quarterback, senior, Willie Bourbon (4) launching a pass down field during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Stevenson sophomore Henry Marchese (14) catching a ball in the end zone for a touchdown during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Zion Quarterback, senior, Doug Gates, making a run on his own during the Varsity Football game against Stevenson at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Zion fans trying to stay positive after being shutout in the first half of the Varsity Football game against Stevenson at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Zion Seniors, Quarterback Doug Gates giving Marcese Gonzales (21) the handoff, and Devin Kooi making the fake during the Varsity Football game against Stevenson at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Stevenson student fans are all smiles after their Patriots are shutting out Zion during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Stevenson seniors, Nick Dillon (78) hugging Patrick Oconnel (53) after Patrick made a great tackle on Zion during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Zion Quarterback, senior, Doug Gates, launching a pass down field during the Varsity Football game against Stevenson at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Stevenson Quarterback, senior, Willie Bourbon launching a touchdown pass during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Stevenson's sidelines not as much pressure after shutting out Zion during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Stevenson senior Jack Joseph (28) looking for a route through Zion's defense during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Zion Quarterback, senior, Doug Gates (19) dodging Stevenson junior Aidan Dreher (33) during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Zion Quarterback, senior, Doug Gates (16) getting sacked by Stevenson juniors, Nick Maskalunas (40) and Connor Santini (46) during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Stevenson junior Connor Santini (46) celebrating after sacking Zion's Quarterback during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Zion's student fans are still pumped up despite being shut out by Stevenson during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Stevenson junior Spencer Cadiz (White) sacking Zion Quarterback, senior, Doug Gates, during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Zion Head Coach Robert Moynihan talking with his players during the Varsity Football game against Stevenson at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Zion Head Coach Robert Moynihan (Black) talking with junior Michael Royster (37) during the Varsity Football game against Stevenson at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Stevenson's offense talk amongst each o there before starting another play during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Stevenson junior Connor Crawley (31) having an excellent run against Zion during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Zion senior Brandon Braswell (86) loosing his footing and getting tapped down by senior Jake Ruksakiati (38) during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Zion huddles around their Head Coach, Robert Moynihan (Center) after loosing the Varsity Football game against Stevenson at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Zion Head Coach, Robert Moynihan talks with his Zee-Bees after being shut out by the Stevenson Patriots during the Varsity Football game at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Zion has a small prayer after the Varsity Football game against Stevenson at Zion-Benton High School.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media