Glenbard North's Brian Murphy, right, tries to strip the ball from Loyola Academy's Kristopher Coker during Saturday's class 8A football playoff semifinal.

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Glenbard North's D'Angelo Hodges, left, tries to fall on a fumble by his team as Loyola's James Trimble closes in on the ball during Saturday's class 8A football playoff semifinal. Glenbard North managed to recover on the play.

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Glenbard North's Justin Jackson gets tackled by Loyola Academy's Luke Ford during Saturday's class 8A football playoff semifinal.

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Glenbard North's Justin Jackson catches a touchdown pass during Saturday's class 8A football playoff semifinal against Loyola Academy.

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Loyola Academy's Johnny Burns gets tackled by Glenbard North's Mario Rodriguez, top, and Thomas Hood during Saturday's class 8A football playoff semifinal.

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Glenbard North's Kendall Holbert can't hang onto a pass while being covered by Loyola Academy's Daniel Rafferty, front, and Luke Ford, right, during Saturday's class 8A football playoff semifinal.

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Glenbard North's Kendall Holbert carries the ball for a big gain during the second quarter Saturday's class 8A football playoff semifinal against Loyola Academy.

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Glenbard North's Justin Jackson heads for the end zone after catching a touchdown pass during Saturday's class 8A football playoff semifinal against Loyola Academy.

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Loyola Academy hosted Glenbard North Saturday afternoon for IHSA state semifinal football action at Loyola Academy in Wilmette.

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Loyola Academy hosted Glenbard North Saturday afternoon for IHSA state semifinal football action at Loyola Academy in Wilmette.

Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer

Loyola Academy hosted Glenbard North Saturday afternoon for IHSA state semifinal football action at Loyola Academy in Wilmette.

Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer

Loyola Academy hosted Glenbard North Saturday afternoon for IHSA state semifinal football action at Loyola Academy in Wilmette.

Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer

Loyola Academy hosted Glenbard North Saturday afternoon for IHSA state semifinal football action at Loyola Academy in Wilmette.

Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer

Loyola Academy hosted Glenbard North Saturday afternoon for IHSA state semifinal football action at Loyola Academy in Wilmette.

Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer

Loyola Academy hosted Glenbard North Saturday afternoon for IHSA state semifinal football action at Loyola Academy in Wilmette.

Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer

Loyola Academy hosted Glenbard North Saturday afternoon for IHSA state semifinal football action at Loyola Academy in Wilmette.

Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer

Loyola Academy hosted Glenbard North Saturday afternoon for IHSA state semifinal football action at Loyola Academy in Wilmette.

Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer

Loyola Academy hosted Glenbard North Saturday afternoon for IHSA state semifinal football action at Loyola Academy in Wilmette.

Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer

Loyola Academy hosted Glenbard North Saturday afternoon for IHSA state semifinal football action at Loyola Academy in Wilmette.

Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer

Loyola Academy hosted Glenbard North Saturday afternoon for IHSA state semifinal football action at Loyola Academy in Wilmette.

Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer

Loyola Academy hosted Glenbard North Saturday afternoon for IHSA state semifinal football action at Loyola Academy in Wilmette.

Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer

Loyola Academy hosted Glenbard North Saturday afternoon for IHSA state semifinal football action at Loyola Academy in Wilmette.

Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer

Loyola Academy hosted Glenbard North Saturday afternoon for IHSA state semifinal football action at Loyola Academy in Wilmette.

Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer

Loyola Academy hosted Glenbard North Saturday afternoon for IHSA state semifinal football action at Loyola Academy in Wilmette.

Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer

Loyola Academy hosted Glenbard North Saturday afternoon for IHSA state semifinal football action at Loyola Academy in Wilmette.

Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer

Loyola Academy hosted Glenbard North Saturday afternoon for IHSA state semifinal football action at Loyola Academy in Wilmette.

Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer