– Class 1A: Hardin-Calhoun over Sterling Newman. After overcoming the adversity of the devastating flooding last summer, no challenge is too great for Hardin’s players.
– Class 2A: Coal City over Carlinville. The Coalers won at Carlinville 7-0 in the regular season and should bring back their first state title.
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– Class 3A: Pontiac over Waterloo. Pontiac’s season of destiny culminates with a title.
– Class 4A: Marian Catholic over Geneseo Darnall. Marian All-State tailback Terence Marable lives up to his reputation.
– Class 5A: Bolingbrook over Belvidere. Belvidere’s hurry-up, no-huddle, wishbone attack can’t quite keep up with Bolingbrook’s All-State game-breakers, Greg Williams and Corey Day.
– Class 6A: Downers Grove South over Loyola. The difference is the speed of Downers South tailback Jammie Kyle and the Mustangs’ team quickness while Loyola’s two best running backs, Adrian Autry and Jarett Romanski, are injured.