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Loyola thwarts Glenbard North’s upset bid

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Glenbard North's Mario Rodriguez is tackled during Saturday's loss to Loyola Academy. Kendall Holbert of Glenbard North is the player at left.

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Richie Wehman III of Loyola Academy is tackled by Tremel Smith of Glenbard North.

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Glenbard North's Marquis Hollins pauses on the sideline during the closing minutes of the fourth quarter during Saturday's loss to Loyola Academy.

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Scotty Suhey of Loyola Academy makes in interception on a pass intended for Ryan Storto of Glenbard North.

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Dominic Fornino of Glenbard North, left, celebrates his touchdown with teammate Andrew Mulshine.

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Loyola Academy's Charlie Dowdle makes a catch that went for a touchdown against Glenbard North Saturday.

Loyola Academy's Charlie Dowdle makes a catch that went for a touchdown against Glenbard North Saturday.

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Peter Pujals of Loyola Academy catches a pass during Saturday's game against Glenbard North.

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Loyola Academy's Scotty Suhey, left, steps in front of Marquis Hollins of Glenbard North for an interception Saturday. Michael Poloian of the Rambles is at right.

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Charlie Dowdle of Loyola Academy, top, celebrates his touchdown with teammate Richie Wehman III during Saturday's victory over Glenbard North.

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Glenbard North's Phillip Jackson reacts after a pass to him went for an incompletion during the fourth quarter of Saturday's loss to Loyola Academy.

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Justin Jackson of Glenbard North gets tackled by Luke Ford of Loyola Academy.

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Robert Collier of Glenbard North, left, manages to grab a pass in despite the efforts of Scotty Suhey of Loyola Academy during Saturday's game.

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Loyola Academy's William Pavilos, left, celebrates his touchdown with teammate Robert Delaney, middle, and Charlie Dowdle during Saturday's win against Glenbard North.

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Loyola Academy's William Pavilos, left, celebrates his touchdown with teammate Robert Delaney during Saturday's win against Glenbard North.

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Dominic Fornino of Glenbard North carries a ball he caught on a blocked punt for a touchdown against Loyola Academy Saturday.

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Glenbard North quarterback Brian Murphy sits on the bench with an injured shoulder during Saturday's loss to Loyola Academy.

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William Pavilos of Loyola Academy gets upended on a tackle by Hunter Week of Glenbard North.

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Glenbard North's Justin Jackson carries the ball as Loyola Academy's Jake Miller Closes in.

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Loyola Academy's Scotty Suhey, left, steps in front of Marquis Hollins of Glenbard North for an interception Saturday. Michael Poloian of the Rambles is at right.

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Scotty Suhey of Loyola Academy makes in interception on a pass intended for Ryan Storto of Glenbard North.

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William Pavilos of Loyola Academy carries the ball for a touchdown against Glenbard North Saturday.

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Loyola Academy's Charlie Dowdle makes a catch that went for a touchdown against Glenbard North Saturday.

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About this Article

No. 11 seed Glenbard North was poised for another Class 8A upset but undefeated and top-seeed Loyola rallied in the second half to pull out a 28-13 semifinal victory in Wilmette.