IHSA Varsity Football Playoffs: Prairie Ridge at Lakes

Prairie Ridge lines up for the National Anthem just before the start of the Varsity Football Playoffs game at Lakes Community High School on October 31, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

The Lakes Marching Band plays the National Anthem just before the start of the Varsity Football Playoffs game against Prairie Ridge at Lakes Community High School on October 31, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago tribune Media Group

The Lakes student fans are all dressed up in their Halloween costumes as they cheer on their Eagles while they battle Prairie Ridge in the Varsity Football Playoffs game at Lakes Community High School on October 31, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago tribune Media Group

The Lakes' Eagle mascot helps get the crowd pumped up just before the start of the Varsity Football Playoffs game against Prairie Ridge at Lakes Community High School on October 31, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

The Lakes' Eagle mascot helps get the crowd pumped up just before the start of the Varsity Football Playoffs game against Prairie Ridge at Lakes Community High School on October 31, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

The Lakes' sidelines watch as the kickoff takes place during the Varsity Football Playoffs game against Prairie Ridge at Lakes Community High School on October 31, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Prairie Ridge junior Nathan Griffin (3) looks for an opening as he starts his run during the Varsity Football Playoffs game at Lakes Community High School on October 31, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Prairie Ridge Quarterback, senior, Brett Covalt (18) makes a side pass to Brent Anderson (22) during the Varsity Football Playoffs game at Lakes Community High School on October 31, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Prairie Ridge senior Brent Anderson (22) finds an opening as he makes a decent run against Lakes' defense during the Varsity Football Playoffs game at Lakes Community High School on October 31, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Prairie Ridge senior Brent Anderson (22) getting tackled by Lakes senior Jacob Balliu (8) during the Varsity Football Playoffs game at Lakes Community High School on October 31, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Lakes seniors, Austin Goodson (52) hugging Jacob Balliu (8), after Jacob made several hard tackles on Prairie Ridge during the Varsity Football Playoffs game at Lakes Community High School on October 31, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Prairie Ridge senior Jacob Reid (24) catching a kick and ready to start his run towards the Lakes during the Varsity Football Playoffs game at Lakes Community High School on October 31, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Lakes Quarterback, junior, Jordan Mercure (12) launching a successful pass during the Varsity Football Playoffs game against Prairie Ridge at Lakes Community High School on October 31, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Prairie Ridge freshmen Jacob Ommen (52) making a diving tackle on Lakes junior Izayah James (40) during the Varsity Football Playoffs game at Lakes Community High School on October 31, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Lakes junior Izayah James (center) making several great runs during the Varsity Football Playoffs game against Prairie Ridge at Lakes Community High School on October 31, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Prairie Ridge junior Nicholas Greenberg (44) and senior John Di Cecco (25) taking down Lakes junior Izayah James (40) during the Varsity Football Playoffs game at Lakes Community High School on October 31, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

The Lakes student fans are all dressed up in their Halloween costumes as they cheer on their Eagles while they battle Prairie Ridge in the Varsity Football Playoffs game at Lakes Community High School on October 31, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Prairie Ridge senior Christopher Eschweiler (80) making a successful extra point, during the Varsity Football Playoffs game at Lakes Community High School on October 31, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Lakes Quarterback, junior, Jordan Mercure (12) making a fake handoff to junior, Izayah James (40) during the Varsity Football Playoffs game at Lakes Community High School on October 31, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Lakes Quarterback, junior, Jordan Mercure (12) starting a decent run during the Varsity Football Playoffs game against Prairie Ridge at Lakes Community High School on October 31, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Prairie Ridge junior Nicholas Greenberg (44) being called for pass interference but stopping Lakes senior Ethan Sage (7) from catching a pass in the end zone during the Varsity Football Playoffs game at Lakes Community High School on October 31, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Prairie Ridge senior Landis Mast (14) poking out the ball from Lakes junior Colton Jewell (3) causing him to fumble it which is recovered by Prairie Ridge during the Varsity Football Playoffs game at Lakes Community High School on October 31, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Prairie Ridge junior Dean Brown (10) having a decent run late in the game during the Varsity Football Playoffs game at Lakes Community High School on October 31, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Prairie Ridge senior Brent Andersen (22) having an excellent run all the way into the end zone but is later flagged during the Varsity Football Playoffs game at Lakes Community High School on October 31, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Prairie Ridge seniors, Chris Dolleton (74) hugging Brent Andersen (22) after he scored a touchdown that is later flagged and doesn't count during the Varsity Football Playoffs game at Lakes Community High School on October 31, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Prairie Ridge senior Chris Dolleton (74) and junior Kyle Heinzmann (54) congratulating senior Brent Andersen (22) on running in a touchdown later is later called off due to a flag during the Varsity Football Playoffs game at Lakes Community High School on October 31, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

The Lakes beat Prairie Ridge during the Varsity Football Playoffs game at Lakes Community High School on October 31, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Lakes Head Coach Luke Mertens (Right) talks with his Eagles after beating Prairie Ridge during the Varsity Football Playoffs game at Lakes Community High School on October 31, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group

Prairie Ridge Head Coach Chris Schremp (center top) talks with his Wolves after loosing to the Lakes during the Varsity Football Playoffs game at Lakes Community High School on October 31, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Chicago Tribune Media Group