IHSA Varsity Football: Libertyville at Zion-Benton

Before the Libertyville at Zion-Benton Varsity Football game, was Senior's night, where all the seniors of the Marching Band, Football Team, and Cheerleaders walked out with their parents for a balloon launch. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Before the Libertyville at Zion-Benton Varsity Football game, was Senior's night, where all the seniors of the Marching Band, Football Team, and Cheerleaders walked out with their parents for a balloon launch. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

There's a huge Pink Ribbon dyed onto Zion-Benton's Football field which is an international symbol of breast cancer awareness. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton High School's Marching Band enter's their arena just before the start of the Varsity Football game against Libertyville in Zion. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton High School Varsity Captains go to center field to meet the Captains of Libertyville's Varsity Team in Zion. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Libertyville Captains, from left, is Pat McKiernan #29, Conor Simpson #2, and Zach Herr #48, meeting Zion-Benton's Captains in Zion. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton Captain Trenton Curry #15 looks eye to eye at Libertyville's Captains just before the start of the Varsity Football game in Zion. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Nicholas Whitehead from Zion-Benton and Zach Herr from Libertyville receive good sportmanship awards before the start of the Varsity Football game in Zion . | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton's Varsity Football team lines up during the National Anthem just before the start of the Varsity Football game against Libertyville in Zion. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton Quarterback Doug Gates looks downfield for a pass against Libertyville at home. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Libertyville Senior Conor Simpson #2, making another great run during the Varsity Football game in Zion. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton Senior Marceous Gonzales #21, dodging Wild Cats during the Varsity Football game against Libertyville in Zion. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Libertyville Senior Conor Simpson #2, making another great run during the Varsity Football game in Zion. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Libertyville Junior Brett Becker #17 making a great tackle on Zion-Benton Junior Tristin Wright #18 in Zion. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton Head Coach Robert Strickland talks aggressively to his players after a fumble against Libertyville in Zion. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton Senior Quinton Braswell #89 making a great tackle on Libertyville Captain Conor Simpson #2, in Zion. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton Junior Marcese Gonzales #4, gaining some yardage against the Libertyville Wild Cats on his home field in Zion. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton Junior Maurice Young #11, having such a great run, he broke loose and scored Zion's first touchdown against Libertyville in Zion. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton's fans trying to stay warm during the Varsity Football game against Libertyville in Zion. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton Junior Maurice Young #11 getting a hug after running in a touchdown by teammate Eric Gilmore #1, in Zion. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Libertyville's Quarterback Anthony Monken looking downfield for a pass in Zion. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton Assistant Coach Steve Swanson (vest) giving some pointers to his Zee-Bees during a timeout against Libertyville in Zion. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton Defensive Coach Tim McNamara giving his defenders some advice during a timeout against Libertyville in Zion. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Libertyville's Quarterback Anthony Monken making a pass downfield in Zion. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media

Zion-Benton Quarterback Doug Gates making a pass against Libertyville at home. | Mark Ukena/For Sun-Times Media