IHSA Varsity Football: Waukegan at Zion-Benton

Zion Benton's Sophomore team greets the Varsity as they march into their arena to battle Waukegan's Bulldogs. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Benton's Sophomore team greets the Varsity as they march into their arena to battle Waukegan's Bulldogs. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Benton's marching band playing some excellent tunes just before the start of their game against Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Team Captains Trenton Curry #15 of Zion with Jaleel Darr-Duffie #6 of Waukegan read a good sportsmanship speech just bfore the start of their game. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Benton Freshman Cheerleaders look to their coach for the next routine at the Varsity game against Waukegan at home. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Jason Friedrich #60 showing his patriotism during the National Anthem, just before the start of the Varsity game against Wauekgan at home. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

The Zion Benton Majorettes perform with the Marching band just before the start of the Varsity game against Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan's Melvin Bobo gains some yardage while looking for a pass, on his tail is Zion's Quintell Wilson. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan's Howard Triplett making some great runs downfield during the Varsity game away in Zion. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion's Jonathan Roberts #3 makes a handoff pass to Dillion Appenzeller during the Varsity game against Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Benton Quarterback Dillion Appenzeller launching some passes downfield during the Varsity game against Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan Quarterback Melvin Bobo making some great quick passes during the Varsity game at Zion. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan's Dwayne Balcolm charges through the Varsity Zee-Bees on Zion's grounds. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion's diehard fans always cheering during the Varsity game against Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan's Juan Montemayor making his best efforts to make a tackle, but nothings stopping Zion's quarterback Dillion Appenzeller. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion's Quarterback Dillion Appenzeller gaining that extra yard by making the runs himself, in certain plays, during the Varsity game against Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan's Quarterback Melvin Bobo launching some successful passes during the Varsity game against the Zee-Bees in Zion. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan's Jaleel Darr-Duffie creating some excellent runs during the Varsity game against the Zee-Bees in Zion. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Waukegan's Jeremy Johnson flying down the sidelines during the Varsity game against the Zee-Bees in Zion. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion's fans erupt in cheering after Waukegan fumbles and Zion comes up with possession of the ball. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion's Devaughn Miller #6, charging downfield while surrounded by Bulldogs during the Varsity game against Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion Benton's Marching Band plays a Michael Jackson cover during the halftime show Varsity game against Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

The Zion Benton Majorettes perform with the Marching band during the halftime show at the Varsity game against Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion's Zee-Bees huddle up just before the start of the second half at home against Waukegan. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media