An EF1 twister tore through Burr Ridge with winds up to 110 mph. Sean King/for Shaw Media, Geneva's Tony Velez catches a pass against St. Rita during a Class 7A playoff game at Geneva on Friday. Last season, St. Rita (11-3) finished second in the state in Class 7A. We had so many doubters coming in and we had to prove ourselves.. Im starting to get the hang of it, Middleton said. Save Zaria Griffith 2nd Annual Bowling Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser to your collection. An EF1 twister tore through Burr Ridge with winds up to 110 mph. St. Rita High School - Chicago, IL - NFHS Network Two tornadoes were reported near OHare. On July 10, St. Rita kicker Conor Talty was sitting on the couch in the family room of his Oak Lawn home. Thats what happens.. 10:00 AM Class 1A: Lena-Winslow vs. Carrollton, 1:00 PM Class 2A: Wilmington vs. Nashville, 4:00 PM Class 3A: Byron vs. Tolono Unity, 7:00 PM Class 4A: Joliet Catholic Academy vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin, 10:00 AM Class 5A: Fenwick vs. Kankakee, 1:00 PM Class 6A: Cary-Grove vs. East St. Louis, 4:00 PM Class 7A: Wheaton North vs. St. Rita, 7:00 PM Class 8A: Lockport vs. Maine South. Two tornadoes were reported near OHare. Standring, a St. Rita graduate who went on to kick at Northwestern, is a longtime special teams coach for the Mustangs. Save 2023 Will County Republican Fundraiser to your collection. Happold and fellow senior Blake Stempowski, who led the charge for the Geneva defense for most of the season, got a big boost from Tommy Diamond. Good thing it is Week 1. They made this experience so much better. One of the things about young teams is they dont know any better, Lynch said. St. Rita rallies in 2nd half to end Hononegah football's undefeated season. Varsity Football - Saint Rita Catholic School - St. Rita School St. Rita football tickets for this - St. Rita High School | Facebook The ensuing two-point conversion was converted by quarterback Jett Hilding for the 21-7 St. Rita lead with seven minutes left. St. Rita (9-2) was only able to muster up 55 yards of total offense before the break -- to Geneva's 65 -- and found its only points of the first two quarters on a 40-yard field goal from Conor Talty. St Rita High School - Chicago Catholic School Talty said Saban called him into his office and told him he was impressed. ", Mustangs coach Todd Kuska credited the Falcons for taking advantage of their opportunities, but was "just so proud" of his team for "fighting through everything for the last few years they've been here. St. Rita's Tommy Ulatowski (16) sits back in the pocket and looks downfield against Geneva during a 7A state football playoff game at Geneva High School on Friday, Nov 5, 2021. View the St. Rita Varsity Football team schedule on sblivesports.com and scorebooklive.com Jun 7 Help support a great event in honor of a great man and Coach. St. Rita quarterback Tommy Ulatowski ran for three touchdowns, all in the first quarter. Carmel. 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They cant talk down to us now.. Sean King/for Shaw Media. We feel good about him in this role for now.. He connected with senior Ethan Groark for an 88-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter. So far in the playoffs, the Mustangs have already knocked off two top-five teams as they attempt to do it one more time against the best team in the state on their way to an improbable run to the championship. ", "We actually talked about [punt situations] on film [and] in our vision training. I mean, I wouldn't be where I'm at if it wasn't for them. They are only allowing 14.0 points per game in those games coming together against a complete team at the most important time of the season. The St. Rita Mustangs football squad scored 42 points and restricted the visiting Prospect Knights to 20 in the Mustangs non-league victory on Saturday.. We dont need to push it, St. Rita coach Todd Kuska said. Wheaton North's Seth Kortenhoeven celebrates his second quarter touchdown against St. Rita during the Class 7A football state championship at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb Saturday. The recruiters wait until toward the end to start looking at kickers. After a St. Rita summer practice, Talty said nationally respected kicking coach Chris Sailer was on the other end of the line saying, Nick Saban wants to see you kick in person.. Sean King/for Shaw Media, Geneva's Tony Velez (44) runs after the catch against St. Rita during a 7A state football playoff game at Geneva High School on Friday, Nov 5, 2021. Prospect vs St. Rita | Football | 11/20/2021 St. Rita used a couple of big plays in the second half for a 28-7 victory in a game that finished lopsided, but doesn't tell the entire story. The Mustangs blocked two punts that were returned for touchdowns, one field goal attempt and forced three turnovers on defense in their 28-7 victory over St. Charles North in Saturday's Class 7A quarterfinal. An iPad was on the table in front of them. We saw [St. Rita] in the newspaper all week and knew we had to come out and show them who we are, Arrington said. All rights reserved. "I just think as the season went on, there was continued belief within this group. 7-0 Rita leads Rolling Meadows pic.twitter.com/SenWDwPlRD. Wheaton North players celebrate with their trophy after defeating St. Rita 35-6 in the Class 7A football state championship at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb Saturday. St. Rita, which lost in the 7A state title game to Wheaton North last year, will play Mt. Then the Caravan, pinned back at their own 2, snapped the ball out of bounds on a punt to take a safety. Share Zaria Griffith 2nd Annual Bowling Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser with your friends. Geneva held St. Rita to just three first half points led by a stellar defensive effort, but the Vikings just didn't have enough for a talented opposition. I just went all in.. That was the first of four separate scoring drives for the Mustangs after halftime, capped off by Ulatowski's second score -- from two yards out -- to seal the victory in the final minutes. Mustangs junior running back DJ Stewart had 97 rushing yards and Hilding finished with 47 passing yards and an interception. Freshman Boys Football Watch Later Kenwood Academy High School St. Rita High School Sep 02, 2023 | 7:30 AM PDT Chicago, IL Pub. St. Rita (11-3), runners-up in a title game for the second consecutive season with a state series, was limited to 261 yards of total offense. Surges in his final game had 76 rushing yards, 62 receiving yards and numerous defensive tackles, that included a potentially touchdown-saving score in the third quarter on a Middleton 42-yard run. Peoria | Springfield | Rockford, 1A: Lena-Winslow 38, Carrollton 25 | STATS, 4A: Joliet Catholic 56, Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin 27 | STATS, 5A: Oak Park Fenwick 34, Kankakee 15 | STATS, 6A: Cary-Grove 37, East St. Louis 36 | STATS, 7A: Wheaton North 35, Chicago St. Rita 6 | STATS, 8A: Lockport 24, Park Ridge Maine South 6 | STATS, How did we do? "[Those dads] had our backs the whole way," Falcons coach Joe Wardynski said. There aren't any events Check back another time Venue St. Rita's High School (Football Field) 7740 South Western Ave, Chicago, IL View seating charts Watch the blocked field goal and game-winning touchdown: Three people entered a business in the 1900 block of North Milwaukee Avenue about 10:50 p.m. and demanded peoples belongings at gunpoint, Chicago police said. St. Rita Chicago (@StRitaHS) / Twitter Alabama recruit Conor Talty shows off his kicking form after a St. Rita practice on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. The kids kept fighting and just came up against an extremely solid football team in St. St. Rita ends St. Charles North season in quarterfinals. "He's been a great leader; great friend, and having him by my side the whole game, he's always treating me [well]. Buy Tickets to Live Events; Buy Digital Copies of Events; Join The Network. Sean King/for Shaw Media, St. Rita's BJ Hall (1) runs the ball on a reverse against Geneva's Tommy Diamond (37) during a 7A state football playoff game at Geneva High School on Friday, Nov 5, 2021. St. Rita offers many transportation options for students including Metra Rail, CTA, and private bus service. Fans on the go can also watch the games via their mobile devices on the NFHS Network at www.IHSA.tv. After a Mustangs punt, Vaske was intercepted by linebacker Matt Kingsbury, but the North Stars' defense held firm to force another punt. Wheaton North quarterback Mark Forcucci heads toward the student section as he celebrates the Falcons' 35-6 victory over St. Rita during the Class 7A football state championship at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb Saturday. Please help continue to support the Pat Cronin Memorial Golf Outing as they continue to help our Ritamen! It was a major statement win for Mount Carmel, which had 18 new starters. Junior Blainey Dowling started the game at quarterback for Mount Carmel (1-0) and was 8 for 13 for 48 yards with one interception. Anytime you lose a guy like that it sends little shockwaves through the team. DJ Stewart, another sophomore running back, added 11 carries for 98 yards and a touchdown. "Every game was a battle," Thorgesen said. I just don't think we executed the way we should've and 14 points off of that particular special was not going to win you games at this level.". Sandy Bressner/sbressner@shawmedia.com, St. Charles North's Drew Surges (6) runs the ball in the first half during their 7A quarterfinal game against St. Rita in St. Charles on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. St. Rita High School (Chicago, IL) Varsity Football - MaxPreps This is everything, Bossie said. Beedle and Walker Owens picked up their workhorse regardless. The North Stars' final offensive snap of the game ended with its seniors for a final time. They didn't lose another game, marching through Larkin, Hoffman Estates, Willowbrook and Brother Rice in the postseason to vie for the title. (Review photo) St. Rita Coach Todd Kuska said his decades-long career began after "the best injury that ever happened to me.". The Falcons' journey to the finish line can be traced back to the shortened spring season where they defeated Batavia to close it out on that same Huskie Stadium turf. Save Sneaker Ball - SAN's 1st Annual Fundraiser to your collection. Sophomore running back Nate Stempowski found Jackson Reyes on a RB pass with 7:32 to go -- cutting the deficit to 21-7 -- but couldn't muster a heroic comeback. Conor went from zero offers to the one that everybody in the world wanted.. We built back in the second half. They put it on the line next when they travel to Wheaton North for a non-league battle on Saturday, November 27. "They're everything," a tearful Surges said about his overall team in his curtain call. Ulatowski finished 9-of-24 for 80 yards with one interception. All Rights Reserved. It wasnt all big moments and heroics. I kind of just tried to leave it all on the field as best as I could. Newsletter. Click here to sign up for the That field goal came after St. Rita blocked a Geneva punt to start a drive in prime scoring position at the Geneva 18-yard line. That complete effort is a testament to the consistency the program has demonstrated virtually season. I didnt know if I was gonna get injured or not. Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer. Save Naperville Patriots Youth Travel Football Bowling Fundraiser to your collection. St. Rita's EJ Nwagwu (12) catches a pass against Geneva's Mason Pawelko (4) during a 7A state football playoff game at Geneva High School on Friday, Nov 5, 2021. The girl was grazed in the elbow and refused medical attention at the scene, Chicago police said. Sandy Bressner/sbressner@shawmedia.com, St. Charles North's Anthony Taormina (5) blocks in the first half while carrying the ball during their 7A quarterfinal game against St. Rita in St. Charles on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. In July, St. Rita kicker Conor Talty gave a verbal commitment to national power Alabama. We will get him checked out and everything, Mustangs coach Todd Kuska said. Carmel won for the first time. St. Charles North's Anthony Taormina (5) makes a catch during their 7A quarterfinal game against St. Rita in St. Charles on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. The Ohio State commit, who had missed nearly all of his senior season due to a leg injury suffered in Week 1, returned to the field Friday night. All that [means] is busting butts to the ball, and just, no matter what happens, get there. That just carried over to the defense and the special teams.. Save SparkShop Summer Fundraiser! "We've been able to do that. St. Rita, which lost in the 7A state title game to Wheaton North last year, will play Mt. Whe. "From that point on, we kind of refocused ourselves, I felt like, and started playing better team football," Wardynski said. "That was our goal to get it to be a game in the second half," Thorgesen said. St. Rita ends season for Rolling Meadows Three people entered a business in the 1900 block of North Milwaukee Avenue about 10:50 p.m. and demanded peoples belongings at gunpoint, Chicago police said. Sean King/for Shaw Media, Geneva's Alex Porter (14) passes the ball to evade the rush by St. Rita's Matt Kingsbury (48) during a 7A state football playoff game at Geneva High School on Friday, Nov 5, 2021. Save Serving People at the Beach Fundraiser to your collection. The North Stars appeared in business for a score set up by Vaske's 59-yard completion to Jake Furtney, but a fumble on the goal line exchange was lost and recovered by St. Rita sophomore KeyAndre White with 2:22 remaining in the first quarter. IHSA football playoffs 2021: Playoff pairings, schedule, game times Sandy Bressner/sbressner@shawmedia.com, St. Charles North quarterback Will Vaske looks to throw the ball during their 7A quarterfinal game against St. Rita in St. Charles on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. We've had the same three state titles on our press box for all these years now we can add 2021 to it.". Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer, Wheaton North quarterback Mark Forcucci heads toward the student section as he celebrates the Falcons' 35-6 victory over St. Rita during the Class 7A football state championship at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb Saturday. The top-ranked Caravan have dominated the playoffs averaging 40.3 points and allowing just 7.0 points per game. St. Rita High School | Chicago IL The eight state title games will be contested at Huskie Stadium on the campus of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. St. Charles North's Drew Surges (6) fumbles the play during their 7A quarterfinal game against St. Rita in St. Charles on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. The Mustangs set up for a field goal and appeared set to win the game. Geneva's Alex Porter (14) throws a pass against St. Rita during a 7A state football playoff game at Geneva High School on Friday, Nov 5, 2021. 2023 ABG-SI LLC. Its not like with the other players. Wheaton North's Jake Kapel, left, tackles St. Rita's Kaleb Brown during the Class 7A football state championship at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb Saturday. Eleven tornadoes have been confirmed from Wednesdays storms. Now Im starting to see it a little bit more, starting to feel the speed., St. Rita scores on two plays. Harris was on the ground and only saw the end of Bossies 83-yard scamper with all of St. Rita chasing him. Big week for St. Rita football as they were recently ranked #1 team in the state of Illinois by the Chicago Sun-Times! And then we just failed to execute.. I didnt bring it up all week. It was like a dream come true.. Its running back by committee from here on out, Kuska said. Wheaton North players celebrate with their trophy after defeating St. Rita 35-6 in the Class 7A football state championship at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb Saturday. . Volunteer Schedule last updated on Jul 5, 2023 @ 7:04pm (GMT) Print Schedule Correction Share SparkShop Summer Fundraiser! Newsletter. 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