...over Marist last night, 41-17, in the Illinois 8A final. Matt Perez rushed for a title game record of 316 yards, surpassing the previous one of 222 yards set by his teammate last year, quarterback Charlie Goro. He also scored an 8A title game record five touchdowns on 27 carries, including one for 76 yards, and added five receptions for 50 yards. Perez finished the season with 2,247 yards and 38 touchdowns.
"Matt Perez is by far the best back I’ve seen," Marist coach Pat Dunne said.
Maine South has won four state titles, three since 2000. Only one other team has won back-to-back state 8A titles (Lockport in 2002 and 2003). Coach Dave Inserra is now 104-8 in nine seasons with the Hawks.
In 7A, Wheaton Warrenville South defeated Glenbard West, 31-24, in double overtime.
In 6A, it was Cary-Grove over Providence, 34-17.
And in the Prep Bowl, St. Rita beat Simeon, 34-20.
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