Knights Knock Off Number One

 

 

 

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR  Richwoods players pile on before the start of their quarterfinal Class 5A playoff game with Sacred Heart-Griffin on Saturday.

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR Richwoods players pile on before the start of their Class 5A quarterfinal game with Sacred Heart-Griffin on Saturday.

 

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR  Richwoods quarterback Mike Davis pushes cornerback Eddie Hubbard of Sacred Heart-Griffin out of his way on a run up the midd

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR Richwoods quarterback Mike Davis pushes cornerback Eddie Hubbard of Sacred Heart-Griffin out of his way on a run up the middle.

 

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR  Richwoods defensive back Noah Moore (11) breaks up a pass with teammate Nick Hines (28) intended for receiver Jake Smith (9) of Sacred Heart-Griffin.

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR Richwoods defensive back Noah Moore (11) breaks up a pass with teammate Nick Hines (28) intended for receiver Jake Smith of Sacred Heart-Griffin.

 

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR  Tight end Peter Cunningham (82) of Richwoods is brought down by John McDermott (14) and Jake Smith (9) of Sacred Heart-Griffin.

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR Tight end Peter Cunningham of Richwoods is brought down by John McDermott, left, and Jake Smith of Sacred Heart-Griffin.

 

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR  Richwoods quarterback Mike Davis jumps from the grasp of Marlendez Harris of Sacred Heart-Griffin during a run in the first half.

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR Richwoods quarterback Mike Davis runs from the grasp of Marlendez Harris of Sacred Heart-Griffin during the first half.

 

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR  Richwoods head coach Roland Brown confers with his players on the sidelines during Saturday's game.

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR Richwoods head coach Roland Brown confers with his players on the sidelines during Saturday's game.

 

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR  Richwoods fullback Tevin Hicks carries two Sacred Heart-Griffin defenders along with him.

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR Richwoods fullback Tevin Hicks carries two Sacred Heart-Griffin defenders along with him.

 

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR  Richwoods receiver Noah Moore (11) and corner back Brian Haley of Sacred Heart-Griffin try to get a piece of this pass intended for Moore.

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR Richwoods receiver Noah Moore and corner back Brian Haley of Sacred Heart-Griffin (25) try to get a piece of this pass intended for Moore.

 

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR  Richwoods students bare their true colors as they cheer on the Knights.

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR Richwoods students bare their true colors as they cheer on the Knights.

 

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR  Richwoods cheerleaders try to do 29 push-ups after a touchdown.

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR Richwoods cheerleaders try to do 29 push-ups after a touchdown.

 

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR  Richwoods tight end Peter Cunningham and teammates celebrate their win over top-ranked Sacred Heart-Griffin in the Class 5A quarterfinals on Saturday.

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR Richwoods tight end Peter Cunningham and teammates celebrate their win over top-ranked Sacred Heart-Griffin in the Class 5A quarterfinals on Saturday.

 

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR  Richwoods players celebrate their 29-20 win over top-ranked Sacred Heart-Griffin at Richwoods High School Saturday in the Class 5A playoff.

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR Richwoods players celebrate their 29-20 win over top-ranked Sacred Heart-Griffin at Richwoods High School Saturday in the Class 5A quarterfinals.

 

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR  Senior offensive lineman Jarred Adams of Sacred Heart-Griffin feels the pain of Saturday's loss to Richwoods.

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR Senior offensive lineman Jarred Adams of Sacred Heart-Griffin feels the pain of Saturday's loss to Richwoods.

 

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR  Richwoods players and coaches celebrate their team's 29-20 win over number one ranked Sacred Heart-Griffin in Saturday's Class 5A playoff game at Richwoods.

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR Running back Kendrick Foster of Richwoods celebrates the team's 29-20 win over top-ranked ranked Sacred Heart-Griffin in Saturday's Class 5A quarterfinal game at Richwoods.

 

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR Sacred Heart-Griffin players Ryan Crabtree, left, and Zach Rockford are consoled after their 29-20 loss to Richwoods.

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR Sacred Heart-Griffin players Ryan Crabtree, left, and Zach Rockford are consoled after their 29-20 loss to Richwoods.

 

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR  Sacred Heart-Griffin head coach Ken Leonard consoles players Matt Anderson, left, and Christian Jordan after the team's 29-20 loss.

RON JOHNSON/JOURNAL STAR Sacred Heart-Griffin head coach Ken Leonard consoles players Matt Anderson, left, and Christian Jordan after the team's 29-20 loss.

Panthers kicked out in quarterfinals

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR  Joliet Catholic's Zach Dolph intercepts a pass intended for Washington's Andrew Watson during the second quarter of Friday's Class 5A state football quarterfinal at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR Joliet Catholic's Zach Dolph intercepts a pass intended for Washington's Andrew Watson during the second quarter of Friday's Class 5A state football quarterfinal at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR  The Panthers section holds up a sign spelling "believe" during Friday's 47-7 Class 5A quarterfinal loss to Joliet Catholic at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR The Panthers section holds up a sign spelling "believe" during Friday's 47-7 Class 5A quarterfinal loss to Joliet Catholic at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR  Washington's Dylan Reel lets loose after a tackle in Friday's 47-7 Class 5A quarterfinal loss to Joliet Catholic at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR Washington's Dylan Reel lets loose after a tackle in Friday's 47-7 Class 5A quarterfinal loss to Joliet Catholic at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR  Washington quarterback Isaac Fisher is sacked by Joliet Catholic's Michael Madrigal during the third quarter of Friday's Class 5A state football quarterfinal at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR Washington quarterback Isaac Fisher is sacked by Joliet Catholic's Michael Madrigal during the third quarter of Friday's Class 5A state football quarterfinal at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR  From left to right, Washington seniors Jessica Weston, Heather Sweet, Lindsey Boyer and Brittanie Reynolds watch the final minutes of Friday's 47-7 Class 5A quarterfinal loss to Joliet Catholic at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR From left to right, Washington seniors Jessica Weston, Heather Sweet, Lindsey Boyer and Brittanie Reynolds watch the final minutes of Friday's 47-7 Class 5A quarterfinal loss to Joliet Catholic at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR  Washington quarterback Isaac Fisher, left, shares a moment with teammate Justin Riley during the final minutes of Friday's 47-7 Class 5A quarterfinal loss to Joliet Catholic at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR Washington quarterback Isaac Fisher, left, shares a moment with teammate Justin Riley during the final minutes of Friday's 47-7 Class 5A quarterfinal loss to Joliet Catholic at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR  Washington's Justin Riley pushes through during Friday's 47-7 Class 5A quarterfinal loss to Joliet Catholic at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR Washington's Justin Riley pushes through during Friday's 47-7 Class 5A quarterfinal loss to Joliet Catholic at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR  Panthers fans cheer on their team from the stands of Joliet Memorial Stadium during Friday's Class 5A state football quarterfinal against Joliet Catholic.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR Panthers fans cheer on their team from the stands of Joliet Memorial Stadium during Friday's Class 5A state football quarterfinal against Joliet Catholic.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR  Washington's Marquise Hartl lingers on the ground during Friday's 47-7 Class 5A quarterfinal loss to Joliet Catholic at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR Washington's Marquise Hartl lingers on the ground during Friday's 47-7 Class 5A quarterfinal loss to Joliet Catholic at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR  The Washington Panthers head to the locker room at halftime down 33-0 against Joliet Catholic during Friday's Class 5A state football quarterfinal at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR The Washington Panthers head to the locker room at halftime down 33-0 against Joliet Catholic during Friday's Class 5A state football quarterfinal at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR  Washington senior Robert Izaguirre shows his disappointment after Friday's Friday's 47-7 Class 5A quarterfinal loss to Joliet Catholic at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR Washington senior Robert Izaguirre shows his disappointment after Friday's Friday's 47-7 Class 5A quarterfinal loss to Joliet Catholic at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR  The Washington Panthers circle around head coach Darrell Crouch after Friday's 47-7 Class 5A quarterfinal loss to Joliet Catholic at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR The Washington Panthers circle around head coach Darrell Crouch after Friday's 47-7 Class 5A quarterfinal loss to Joliet Catholic at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR  Washington senior Randy Bertelsen listens as head coach Darrell Crouch speaks encouraging words to the team after Friday's 47-7 loss to Joliet Catholic at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR Washington senior Randy Bertelsen listens as head coach Darrell Crouch speaks encouraging words to the team after Friday's 47-7 loss to Joliet Catholic at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR  Washington quarterback Isaac Fisher, right, hugs teammate Mitchell Brown after Friday's 47-7 Class 5A quarterfinal loss to Joliet Catholic at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR Washington quarterback Isaac Fisher, right, hugs teammate Mitchell Brown after Friday's 47-7 Class 5A quarterfinal loss to Joliet Catholic at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR  Washington head coach Darrell Crouch hugs senior Grant Dingledine (52) after Friday's 47-7 Class 5A quarterfinal loss to Joliet Catholic at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR Washington head coach Darrell Crouch hugs senior Grant Dingledine (52) after Friday's 47-7 Class 5A quarterfinal loss to Joliet Catholic at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR  The Washington Panthers walk off the field after Friday's 47-7 Class 5A quarterfinal loss to Joliet Catholic at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR The Washington Panthers walk off the field after Friday's 47-7 Class 5A quarterfinal loss to Joliet Catholic at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR  Washington head coach Darrell Crouch hugs senior Jake Brackeen after Friday's 47-7 Class 5A quarterfinal loss to Joliet Catholic at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

ADAM GERIK/JOURNAL STAR Washington head coach Darrell Crouch hugs senior Jake Brackeen after Friday's 47-7 Class 5A quarterfinal loss to Joliet Catholic at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

Washington beats Sterling in second round playoffs

ERICA MAGDA/JOURNAL STAR Sterling's Andrew Trobaugh hugs a coach after their loss.

ERICA MAGDA/JOURNAL STAR Sterling's Andrew Trobaugh hugs a coach after their loss.

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ERICA MAGDA/JOURNAL STAR Sterling's Drew Neubauer hugs a friend after the game.

ERICA MAGDA/JOURNAL STAR Sterling's Luke Hermes sits on the field after their loss.

ERICA MAGDA/JOURNAL STAR Sterling's Luke Hermes sits on the field after their loss.

ERICA MAGDA/JOURNAL STAR Sterling fans and players console one another after the game.

ERICA MAGDA/JOURNAL STAR Sterling fans and players console one another after the game.

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ERICA MAGDA/JOURNAL STAR Sammy Horton, 5, of Washington, and the assistant coach's son, sits by the Washington players after the game as they listen to their coach.

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ERICA MAGDA/JOURNAL STAR Sterling players hug one another after their loss.

Sterling players listen to their coach speak after their loss.

ERICA MAGDA/JOURNAL STAR Sterling players listen to their coach speak after their loss.

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ERICA MAGDA/JOURNAL STAR From right to left, Aaron Boley, 10, Ben Boley, 11, and Evan Dayhoff, 10, all from Washington, hang around during halftime.

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ERICA MAGDA/JOURNAL STAR Sterling fans celebrate a touchdown during the second round playoffs at Babcook field in Washington Saturday afternoon.

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ERICA MAGDA/JOURNAL STAR Washington fans fill the bleachers before the second round playoffs at Babcook field in Washington Saturday afternoon.

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ERICA MAGDA/JOURNAL STAR Sterling's Tyler Balsley gets a drink of water during the game.

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ERICA MAGDA/JOURNAL STAR Washington's Robert Izaguirre, top, celebrates a toucHdown with Ryan Grebner during the second round playoffs at Babcook field in Washington Saturday afternoon.

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ERICA MAGDA/JOURNAL STAR Washington's Isaac Fisher runs with the ball near the goal line during the second round playoffs at Babcook field in Washington Saturday afternoon.

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ERICA MAGDA/JOURNAL STAR Washington's Justin Riley runs with the ball during the second round playoffs at Babcook field in Washington Saturday afternoon.

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ERICA MAGDA/JOURNAL STAR Washington's Ryan Grebner gets tackled as Sterling's looks for a pass as Washington's Justin Riley blocks Sterling's Marcos Rivera during the second round playoffs at Babcook field in Washington Saturday afternoon.

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ERICA MAGDA/JOURNAL STAR Washington's Isaac Fisher runs in for a touchdown during the second round playoffs at Babcook field in Washington Saturday afternoon.

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ERICA MAGDA/JOURNAL STAR Washington's Isaac Fisher looks for a pass as Washington's Justin Riley blocks Sterling's Marcos Rivera during the second round playoffs at Babcook field in Washington Saturday afternoon.

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ERICA MAGDA/JOURNAL STAR Sterling players and coaches huddle together after their loss.