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

IHSA Class 2A Boys Soccer Sectional: Antioch vs St. Viator

Antioch's starters line up for the National anthem just before the start of the Varsity Soccer Sectional game against St. Viator at Grayslake Central High School on October 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Antioch and St. Viator's starters lineup for the National Anthem just before the start of the Varsity Soccer Sectional game at Grayslake Central High School on October 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Antioch senior Thomas Furlong (4) trying to control a bouncing ball during the Varsity Soccer Sectional game against St. Viator at Grayslake Central High School on October 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Antioch junior Danny Brito (3) watching closely as St. Viator senior Zach Gyricza (11) tries to cross the ball during the Varsity Soccer Sectional game at Grayslake Central High School on October 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

St. Viator junior Patrick Hickey (18) getting around Antioch senior Danny Helgesen (12) during the Varsity Soccer Sectional game at Grayslake Central High School on October 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

St. Viator senior Ryan Carroll (2) making an excellent pass through the middle during the Varsity Soccer Sectional game against Antioch at Grayslake Central High School on October 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

St. Viator junior Anthony Pineda (navy) and Antioch senior Eric Pedersen (white) battle for the ball during the Varsity Soccer Sectional game at Grayslake Central High School on October 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Antioch senior Thomas Furlong (4) clearing the ball out of the box with a header during the Varsity Soccer Sectional game against St. Viator at Grayslake Central High School on October 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

St. Viator senior Aiden Williams (navy) passing the ball as Antioch senior Logan Bouker (23) approaches him during the Varsity Soccer Sectional game at Grayslake Central High School on October 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Antioch junior Danny Brito (3) bringing the ball down field and makes a great pass just before St. Viator senior Zach Gyuricza (11) challenges him during the Varsity Soccer Sectional game at Grayslake Central High School on October 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

St. Viator junior Anthony Pineda (navy) and Antioch senior Eric Pedersen (white) battle for the ball during the Varsity Soccer Sectional game at Grayslake Central High School on October 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

St. Viator senior Chris Beiersdorf (12) making a fantastic header to stop Antioch from going down the sidelines during the Varsity Soccer Sectional game at Grayslake Central High School on October 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

St. Viator senior Javier Romero (navy) faking out Antioch senior JR Lonergan (10) during the Varsity Soccer Sectional game at Grayslake Central High School on October 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

St. Viator senior Aiden Williams celebrating after heading in the second goal of the game for his team, during the Varsity Soccer Sectional game against Antioch at Grayslake Central High School on October 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

St. Viator seniors, Javier Romero (left) hugging Aiden Williams after he scored the first two goals of the game putting his team on top by two against Antioch during the Varsity Soccer Sectional game at Grayslake Central High School on October 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Antioch senior Iven Hernandez (11) looking for an open pass while St. Viator junior Patrick Hickey (navy) plays defense well against him during the Varsity Soccer Sectional game at Grayslake Central High School on October 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Antioch senior Krystian Streit (9) challenging St. Viator junior Anthony Pineda (17) for the ball during the Varsity Soccer Sectional game at Grayslake Central High School on October 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Antioch senior JR Lonergan (white) attempting to block St. Viator junior Miles McDonnell's (6) shot during the Varsity Soccer Sectional game at Grayslake Central High School on October 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

St. Viator Head Coach Mike Taylor (center) giving his Lions an inspiring talk at halftime as they are shutting out Antioch 3-0 during the Varsity Soccer Sectional game at Grayslake Central High School on October 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Antioch senior Iven Hernandez (center) listening with his teammates to their coaches during halftime as they are down 0-3 to St. Viator during the Varsity Soccer Sectional game at Grayslake Central High School on October 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

St. Viator junior Patrick HIckey placing the ball perfectly to his teammates during the Varsity Soccer Sectional game against Antoch at Grayslake Central High School on October 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Antioch senior Thomas Furlong (4) making another great header to stop St. Viator from entering their defensive zone during the Varsity Soccer Sectional game at Grayslake Central High School on October 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Antioch junior Danny Brito (3) using his head to stop St. Viator senior Aiden Williams (navy) from heading the ball towards their goal during the Varsity Soccer Sectional game at Grayslake Central High School on October 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Antioch junior Lucas Semitka (white) watching St. Viator senior Zach Gyuricza (11) closely to stop him from dribbling the ball any farther during the Varsity Soccer Sectional game at Grayslake Central High School on October 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Antoch Goal Keeper, sophomore Alex Ruano rolling the ball out to a teammate during the Varsity Soccer Sectional game against St. Viator at Grayslake Central High School on October 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Antioch senior Thomas Furlong looking around to start a play during the Varsity Soccer Sectional game against St. Viator at Grayslake Central High School on October 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

St. Viator junior Anthony Pineda (17) battling for the ball with Antioch junior Lucas Semitka (white) during the Varsity Soccer Sectional game at Grayslake Central High School on October 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

Antioch's sidelines watch the game closely as the minutes diminish down 3-0 to St. Viator during the Varsity Soccer Sectional game at Grayslake Central High School on October 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media

St. Viator seniors, Javier Romero (left) and Aiden Williams smile as they talk and celebrate shutting out Antioch 3-0 during the Varsity Soccer Sectional game at Grayslake Central High School on October 29, 2014.  |  Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media