Article updated: 11/25/2012 12:59 AM

Mt. Carmel denies Glenbard North 8A championship

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Glenbard North's Bran Murphy bows his head following the Panthers' loss to Mt. Carmel during Saturday's Class 8A state title game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign.

Rick West | Staff Photographer

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Any football game in which Glenbard North tailback Justin Jackson plays is guaranteed to include big plays. Mt. Carmel had more of them Saturday. The Caravan beat Glenbard North 28-14 to win the Class 8A championship at Memorial Stadium. Glenbard North fell to 0-4 in title games, while Mt. Carmel won its 11th state title and coach Frank Lenti won his 10th, his first since 2002.

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