"To see the looks and the joy and feeling of excitement that they've accomplished something that's never been done before," said Troy McAllister, coach. Chronology; Champions and Runners-Up; Playoff Scores, by Year . They outscored their opponents 614-160, including 208-49 in playoffs, and finished No. Origins of the Chicago Public League can be traced back to its predecessor, the Cook County High School League, which started during 1889-90. He also played free safety during the playoffs and had two interceptions in the semifinals and another in the final against Addison Trail while throwing four and three TDs in those games. We have been through our ups and downs but we are still a family and we know how to pull back together.. Playoff victory margin: 10.0 points (Bogan 24-7, Marist 7-0, Homewood-Flossmoor 13-12, St. Rita 18-7, East St. Louis 21-7). QB Mark Venegoni passed for 1,629 yards and 15 TDs and rushed for 782 and 17 but missed the championship game with an injury. 2 St. Laurence 14-6 in front of 23,000 at Soldier Field. Why 32? All Rights Reserved. Championship Saturday, Feb. 12 . It was first played in 1927, though after a forfeit in 1928, was not played again until 1933, and was the premier high school football event in Illinois until the IHSA formed the state . Their 27-8 opening win over West Chicago was their closest game. RB Russ Calabrese and Mike Mannott each rushed for more than 1,000 yards. We knew what they were going to do, theyre consistent and theyre good at it, Culbreath said. They won the championship game Friday night, and they're still celebrating. Most recently, CPS wrestling has gained notoriety with Bowen racking up regional titles. Tilden, coached by Hall-of-Famer Bob Hicks, won the 1946 and 1952 state titles. After the game, Lenti still going strong in 2017 with 374 wins and 11 state titles and counting in his 34th season said: "I told the kids it was (a matchup of) two of the greatest traditions in state football history, and it was an opportunity for them to be remembered as one of the greatest teams at Mount Carmel. They have proven to be the true definition of perseverance and determination. Tonight, the Phillips Academy Wildcats ended that drought. The advent of charter schools in the late 1990s and early 2000s yet saw another expansion of the league as schools such as CICS, Noble Network of Charter Schools, and ACE Technical Charter High School were included. Basketball, on the other hand, continues to flourish, with four state champions in the `80s, but that is just about all the Public League has. 16 nationally. In a Catholic League playoff game against Loyola, Marek couldn't play, but Sherwin Hunt filled in with 200 yards in a 26-8 win. Three players RB Ira Matthews, DE Jerry Holloway and LB Stuart Walker were selected in the NFL draft, and QB Dean Schlueter, RB Russell Pope and RB Joe Black were stars as well. Calvin Davis currently holds this position. The list is dominated by teams that currently play in Class 7A and 8A and those that competed in 5A and 6A before 2001's class expansion. Watts, a senior, has 25 scholarship offers. McHugh, Carey and FB Dan Shannon were named All-Americans, and OL Ted Cachey would be a captain at Michigan. The teams played an unneeded bottom of the ninth so players could get in more work. So, with those criteria in mind, here they are: the 32 best high school football teams in Illinois history, listed chronologically. A year after losing to Kenwood in the CPL championship game, Simeon is going back to the Prep Bowl after taking down the upstart Eagles 38-34 on a day where it felt like it was eight degrees outside with flurries flying throughout the game. Playoff victory margin: 35.0 (Danville 44-0, Lockport 58-12, Sandburg 13-0, Buffalo Grove 33-7, Brother Rice 46-0). As early as 1927, the CPL football champion met the CCL champion at Soldier Field for the city title. Prairie Ridge knocked the Wolverines out of the state playoffs two weeks. Beginning in 2010 Simeon won the state championship four times in a row. They won their five playoff games by a combined score of 194-19 and punted a total of 10 times in 14 games. High school teammate Walter Romanowski was second at 112 in 1947 and went on to Cornell College, where he won the 1951 NCAA title at 130 and was voted the meet`s outstanding wrestler. The Chicago Public High School League was formed in the summer of 1913, when the Cook County High School League broke apart as a result of the Chicago Board of Education's desire to be responsible for a league in which all the schools would be under its jurisdiction. Another reason schools play for The Shield is the venues that they play in. By 2022, the girls' flag program expanded to the Rockford . The previous three JCA champs included stars such as QB Mark Parker and RB Rick Thayer (Tom's brother). Smith who retired that year. Key players included LB Bryan Cox, QB Kerwin Price, OL Anthony Buckner, RB Marvin Lampkin and WRs Art Sargent and Cortez Robinson. The All-Public League football team was selected by a committee of Public League coaches and administrators. Under the direction of Coach Terry Brennan, who would soon jump to the head job at Notre Dame, the Caravan swept to an 11-0-0 record that included both the Catholic League and city championships. He won the 100 and 220 titles three straight years for Tilden. They finished No. So since the state's playoffs are divided into eight classes, with 32 teams competing in each division, we expanded the list. The game was at NIU's campus in DeKalb. Why the Tigers were great: Before TV, high school football drew huge crowds. Why the Saukees were great: Taking a team this talented and putting it in 1970s rural western Illinois turned out to be quite unfair. The Chicago mayor and the 50 City Council members will have to deal with 66 members of . The elementary school sports program which offers 17 sports for girls and boys in grades five through eight for 500 schools was developed in the late 1990s by the league as a way to close the athletic gap between the CPL and its parochial counterpart, the Chicago Catholic League/Girls Catholic Athletic Conference. Phillips ranked poorly across the board when it became a turnaround school in 2010 Now, grades, attendance and graduation rates are up and colleges are taking notice. My first recollection of high school football in the Chicago area: . There wasn`t anywhere to go in sports.''. The Public League still is turning out big names like Terry Cummings, Mark Aguirre, Eddie Johnson and Tim Hardaway but, with an occasional exception, the stars that the Public League turns out are basketball players. The Red division is considered the highest level of competition citywide, while the Blue features programs just starting or not quite as talented. Over the years they have included Soldier Field, the UIC Pavilion, United Center, International Amphitheater, Chicago Coliseum, Chicago Stadium, Wrigley Field, Comiskey Park-US Cellular Field, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago State University, Northeastern Illinois University, and DePaul University. College Football; Football; Golf; Hockey; Horse Racing; March Madness; Soccer; World Cup; Betting Guides. All the pairings and scores for Class 8A through Class 1A. Its an amazing feeling, senior lineman Khalyl Warren said. Playoff victory margin: 23.0 (Willowbrook 22-0, East St. Louis 48-12, Richards 28-0, Buffalo Grove 15-9). George Halas, Dick Butkus, Johnny Kerr, Ralph Metcalfe, Phil Cavarretta, Sweetwater Clifton, Bill DeCorrevont and Chick Evans first tasted victory in Chicago. Lack of money and the general deterioration of the Chicago school system have all contributed to the demise of the Public League in athletics. Denzell was amazing, Williamsville coach Aaron Kunz said. Playoff victory margin: 30.6 points (Rich East 60-6, Champaign Centennial 43-6, Kankakee 46-6, Richards 17-0, Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin 22-17). By Mike Clark Dec 8, 2022, 12:30pm PST High School Football IHSA moves football finals to Illinois State The next year they were undefeated 5A champions, finishing ranked No. Metcalfe was followed by Phillips sprinter Ira Murchison and Murchison`s teammate, hurdler Willie Stevens, who were double winners in the 1951 state meet, where the Wildcats won the team title. Why the Ramblers were great: They finally broke through for the program's first state title since 1993 after years of close calls. The Mustangs won Prep Bowl 18-12 over Morgan Park behind 178 yards from Marek, who rushed for 27 TDs as senior and 3,000-plus yards in three years. 4. Also, Tilden earned a pair of state wrestling titles for the city in 1946 and 1952. We knew they were going to to run the ball, but we had to step up and stop it.. The future Northwestern star, who would share a backfield with Otto Graham for the Wildcats, scored nine TDs on 10 touches in a 93-0 rout of McKinley. Going to the school directly or if some schools offer it the school webpage, is one source to get school or team apparel. We knew what type of game this would be, Culbreath said. Whitney Young hurdler Mark Clancy and Chicago Vocational 800-meter runner Aaron Rogers were the last Public League state champions, with titles in 1987. State track and field titles have come in bunches for the CPL. Arrest warrant issued for top NFL Draft prospect Jalen Carter, ABC7 Chicago says farewell Meteorologist Phil Schwarz, $1M winning Powerball ticket sold in Chicago. Why the Wildcats were great: RB LaMarr Thomas was an All-Stater in football and basketball, helping Thornton win the 1965 mythical football state championship and the 1966 hoops state title in the same school year. Simeon celebrates the Chicago Public League football championship after beating Taft 38-34 on Nov. 19, 2022, at Gately Stadium. Nearly every sport has four playing levels: Varsity, Sophomore, Freshman and Elementary. Playoff victory margin: 22.0 (Belvidere 30-13, T.F. They finished No. Loyolas first offensive play was an 80-yard touchdown pass from Jake Stearney to Declan Forde on a flea flicker. At the height of its popularity in the late 1930s, the bowl drew more than 100,000 fans. As recent as 2009, due to the explosion of new high schools in the league, changes in state qualification have now allowed the division champions in the Chicago Conference to also participate in the state tournament, which means at least eight CPS programs will battle in the Downstate Dance. State Playoffs Information. Chicago Prep Bowl, an annual football game between the Chicago Catholic League and the Chicago Public League; Minnesota Prep Bowl, the high school football championship in Minnesota This page was last edited on 12 November 2020, at 12:13 (UTC). 17 February 2023 Take Five with Principal Rashad Talley at Phillips High School Principal Talley wanted to become a school leader because of his desire to make an impact on a larger scale, as well as encouragement he received from mentors who told him that he had leadership potential. 10. Why the Redhawks were great: Senior RB Ryan Clifford had perhaps the state's best individual season ever, rushing 301 times for 2,673 yards and 44 TDs. That came after a little after the senior was down in pain on the Simeon sideline, suffering from a bad cramp. Their closest wins were 27-7 over Thornridge and Joliet. Simeon running back Chau Smith had 22 carries for 209 yards. During that time the Wolverines had 262 wins against 130 losses. [8] Walter Payton Girls Volleyball finished fourth in state in 2008. Chicago (Carver Military Academy),Chicago (Lindblom),Chicago (Morgan Park),Chicago (Noble/DRW Trading),Chicago (Noble/ITW Speer),Chicago (Phillips),Chicago (Steinmetz),Chicago (Urban Prep/Bronzeville),Chicago (Washington) vs. OSA @ Track and Field Center at Gately Park Wednesday, Mar 1, 2023 5:30pm Indoor Track & Field: Boys Varsity Challenger Meet One exception: The Pittsfield team from 1970 defeated its opponents 341-0. Their 46-0 rout of Brother Rice in the Class 6A championship concluded a three-year run in which the Flyers went 40-0 with three 6A titles. Some big names in the sports world have gotten their start at Chicago public high schools. He also caught an eight-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jacquez Woodland. Carmel, won the 1949 state title at 155 and then won two NCAA titles for Northern Iowa. Friday, November 27, 2015. Fans of small- and medium-sized schools especially Bishop McNamara, Driscoll, Montini, Geneseo, Metamora, Rochester and Phillips' historic 2015 squad have a right to be upset at their teams' absence here, but their best squads just did not play the level of competition that make comparisons to the teams represented here possible. Parker won the 1938 and `39 state titles; Senn won in 1940, `42 and `43. A crowd of 12,000 filled the International Amphitheatre to see Phillips' Darius Clemons outplay Westinghouse's Mark Aguirre, Eddie Johnson and Skip Dillard in a duel of unbeaten teams that were ranked 1-2 in the state . They capped their undefeated season with a title in the inaugural state playoffs, and they also went undefeated the three seasons before. The National Weather Service is tracking a storm that could bring a decent accumulation of snow. Please review the sports below to find additional IHSA / CPS program information. Ranking the all-time best in anything is a challenging task, but football is tougher than most. Simeons Chau Smith (6) runs the ball against Morgan Park. Playoff victory margin: 30.2 points (Benet 49-7, Wheaton North 44-0, Glenbard West 40-20, Belleville East 41-7, Lake Zurich 28-17). Carter was charged with reckless driving and racing, both misdemeanors, by the Athens-Clarke County (Ga.) Police Department in relation to the death of Georgia football player Devin Willock and staffer Chandler LeCroy in January. 7 in USA Today's national rankings. Playoff victory margin: 24.8 (Normal West 45-0, Taylorville 49-8, Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin 52-35, Pontiac 28-20, Metamora 27-14). He rushed for 539 yards and 12 TDs as a sophomore in 1999, 2,073 and 29 in 2000 and 2,340 and 37 in 2001. It was easy to see the confidence Taft had coming into the game, as it went possession for possession with the top-seeded Wolverines. Future Bear TE Emery Moorehead helped pick up the slack with RB Kevin Keith. Why the Lions were great: Five-foot-six QB Babe Baranowski (Illinois, Georgetown) was described as the "legend of his day." Chris Gruber added 1,130 rushing yards for the 2000 team, which outscored its opponents 541-202, including 201-77 in playoffs and 311-86 in the first half. Simeons Chau Smith (6) runs the ball for a touchdown against Morgan Park. East St. Louis' 1985 champs probably would win a poll as the state's greatest team. ''When I was in school, the big thing was learning a trade,'' said Kerr, who went on to star at Illinois and in the NBA before becoming the Bulls`, first coach. The 1988 team, led by QB Efrem Haymore, outscored its opponents 520-66 and 200-40 in the playoffs. Why the Wildkits were great: Even without superb RB Howard Jones, who missed the season with a broken arm, the Wildkits were unbeatable. They finished No. Four plays later, the Eagles were up 34-26 after Stephen Carrera scored on a three-yard scamper. The last state title earned by the CPL was 1973 (Hubbard); since then, the closest the league has come to a state championship was Simeon's 4th-place finish in 1998. They beat Curie in the city playoffs last week and on Friday Simeon knocked off arch-rival Morgan Park 30-16 in the Public League championship game at Gately Stadium. Crews (wearing #38 vs. his usual #4) was a wrecking ball again Saturday afternoon. In the final two of those seasons, East outscored its opponents 526-93. They beat Tilden 46-13 in front of 95,000 fans at Soldier Field to win the Prep Bowl on Nov. 29, 1941, eight days before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Gillespie said his first state champs were his best, but the '78 team's defensive dominance gives them the edge here. They didn't allow a point in the first quarter all season while outscoring their opponents 387-37. My freshman year, we we won the city championship with a bunch of great seniors against Morgan Park, so just to have another opportunity, this time our senior year, to win the city championship again and go play in the Prep Bowl is a great opportunity., 42 W. Madison StreetChicago, IL 60602773-553-1000, Chicago Public Schools Office of Sports Administration, 2651 W. Washington BoulevardChicago, IL 60612773-534-0700 | sportsad@cps.edu, Elementary Sports Registration Hard Copy (ENG / SPAN), Elementary CPS Concussion Information Form, High School Girls Flag Football Initiative, Prep Bowl: Catholic League vs. Public League, IHSA High School Transgender Student-Athlete Policy. They cruised all season until the final, when they needed two touchdowns in the final three minutes to overcome Sacred Heart-Griffin. They finished No. Playoff victory margin: 26.4 points (Stevenson 63-29, Loyola 26-7, Barrington 42-0, Bartlett 23-6, Hinsdale Central 41-21). The Kenwood Broncos cemented their place as one of the premier Chicago Public League football teams in CPS after defeating perennial powerhouse Simeon in the City Championship 25-7. The season is all wrapped up. U. of C.'s mens tennis adjusts to new team as defending champs Isi Frank Ativie, sports writer Updated Feb 16, 2023 0 Go in sports. 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