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Final football Top 20

Posted December 05, 2024 1:10 pm

John Lemon

Team Comment

1. York (11-3) Impressive run to 8A title game

2. Geneva (12-2) Unforgettable year: 2nd in 6A, ended Batavia’s 13-year streak

3. Batavia (12-2) Bulldogs once again show off postseason magic

4. Naperville C. (11-2) Only losses to Lincoln-Way East, York

5. Montini (12-2) Class 3A state champs moving up in ‘25

6. Cary-Grove (12-1) Despite key injuries, Trojans 2 points from state again

7. Downers North (10-2) Knocked out by Batavia in 7A quarters

8. St. Charles N. (9-2) Tough draw getting Mt. Carmel in 2nd round

9. Warren (7-5) Playoff wins over Palatine, Barrington

10. Palatine (8-2) MSL West champions

11. Fremd (9-2) Comeback fell short vs. Naperville Central

12. St. Francis (10-3) Watch out for Spartans in 2025

13. Barrington (8-3) Offense was as explosive as anyone

14. Maine South (8-4) Came on strong after 1-3 start

15. Libertyville (9-2) If only Lake Forest wasn’t on the schedule

16. Stevenson (10-2) Reached Class 8A quarterfinals

17. Prospect (8-3) Lost wild 52-49 playoff game to Normal Community

18. Naperville North (7-3) Several record setters for Huskies

19. West Aurora (10-1) Dominated Upstate Eight, got 8A playoff win

20. Burlington Central (8-3) Went toe-to-toe with Geneva in playoffs

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