Photo Credit: Kyle Quigley

The Quarterfinals of the IHSA Football Playoffs have come to a close for all area teams.  Here’s a look at the final scores and the semifinal matchups for area teams that advanced:

 

1A:

#3 Greenfield defeats #2 Sesser-Valier-Waltonville 44-16

The Red Devils give up 28 points in the second quarter and their season comes to an end with a 11-1 record.

 

2A:

#4 Athens defeats #8 Nashville 28-27

Athens scores the game winner with 1:07 left to take the Hornets down.  Nashville finishes 8-4.

 

3A:

#4 Mt. Carmel defeats #9 Tolono (Unity) 56-46

Blayne Sisson commits to Illinois Football on Friday then puts on a show Saturday in Tolono, leading the Golden Aces to a massive win and advancing to the 3A Semifinals.

Next: #4 Mt. Carmel (11-1) travels to #3 Roxana (12-0), Saturday November 18, 3PM

 

4A:

#2 Murphysboro defeats #11 Harrisburg 25-20

Red Devils quarterback Gibson Fager connects with tight end Josh Cano on a 31-yard touchdown pass as time expires to punch their ticket to the semifinals.  Harrisburg’s season comes to an end with a 8-4 record.

Next: #2 Murphysboro (11-1) hosts #1 Rochester (12-0), Saturday November 18,3PM