Other greats to win state championships include Austin`s Abe Woodson, who would go on to football stardom at Illinois and with the San Francisco 49ers; Olympian Sunder Nix of Phillips and world record-holder Jim Golliday of Phillips. Next fall, Amundsen will move up to the highest level of Public League football when it debuts in the newly reconfigured Red North. Simeon will play Fenwick in the Prep Bowl next week! Its an amazing feeling, senior lineman Khalyl Warren said. Class matters. So since the state's playoffs are divided into eight classes, with 32 teams competing in each division, we expanded the list. The first state title for CPL basketball came in 1958 with Marshall, four years after Du Sable earned the league's first ever state championship berth. Those four programs probably deserve to have more than their nine combined entries here, but a list of 32 teams that includes 20 or so from the same four schools isn't quite in the spirit of this type of projects. Whitney Young hurdler Mark Clancy and Chicago Vocational 800-meter runner Aaron Rogers were the last Public League state champions, with titles in 1987. The Intra-City Conference championship is the only title that that division can attain, having no opportunity to vie for the Varsity or State championships. They finished No. Their six Division I players included QB Shawn Lazier, the coach's son. 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. Making the best of challenges that opponents from suburban and parochial schools may not face. 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. South 28-0, Barrington 31-7, Normal 34-15). We have two teams from the 2010s, five from the 2000s, five from the 1990s, five from the 1980s, seven from the 1970s, three from the 1960s, two from the '50s, and one each from the '40s, '30s and 1910s. Playoff victory margin: 25.8 points (West Aurora 31-0, Stevenson 49-0, Homewood-Flossmoor 34-28, Palatine 24-22, Marist 41-0). RB Rich Shutt had 1,566 yards and 17 TDs on 161 carries, and DE Nick Bisgrove 18 sacks. 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. They trailed only once all season, 7-0 against Stagg in an eventual 42-13 win. Since 2004, it is now made of black marble with gold trimming and plated with a silver sculpture of the sport the trophy was earned in. Tonight, the Phillips Academy Wildcats ended that drought. They displayed offensive balance with 2,802 rushing yards and 2,799 passing yards, led by QB Emmett Clifford, RB Dara Laja and All-State brothers Sam and Jack Badovinac on the line. Lenti's first champs started a run of four straight state titles and, led by quick RB Nairobi Allen, outscored the opposition 341-79, including 83-33 against their stacked playoff opponents. The team averaged 10.7 per rushing attempt, with four backs averaging 100 or more yards per game behind a huge offensive line led by Keith Bruns, Joe Pieper and Gary Stajduhar. They finished No. Their other stars included RB Larry Snoddy, QB Butch Mech, FB Mark Callanan,DE Ray Jakubiak, LB JenkinsDavis and linemen Clarence Kennedy, William Murphy, Rick Jones and Joe Banasiak. In soccer, there are 4 divisions: Premier, 1st Division, 2nd Division, and 3rd Division respectively. 2014Curie 69, Young 66 4 OT, (later forfeited) 2013Young 60, Morgan Park 56, OT. Chronology; Champions and Runners-Up; Playoff Scores, by Year . The game has changed so dramatically that it makes it extremely difficult to compare teams from different eras. It always feels good to get something with my boys.. In football, there are three divisions: the Illini (Red) Conference, the Chicago (Blue) Conference and the Intra-City (Green) Conference. Things have changed. Charlie Martin and Bobby Sullivan each rushed for more than 1,000 yards, and other stars included QB Steve Massman, TE Rick Jacobsen, LBs Jim Fletcher, Steve DeFalco and John Friedery and OLs Keith Burlingame and Bob Graham. They outscored opponents 630-170, including 195-63 in the playoffs, and finished No. The school with about 500 students won a state-record 64 consecutive games, with seven undefeated seasons in a row from 1966-72. Originally we were aiming for Top 25. Some coordinators handle multiple sports: one example is Mickey Pruitt, a graduate of Robeson and former member of the Chicago Bears. The Chicago Public High School Athletic Association, commonly known as the Chicago Public League (CPL), is the interscholastic competition arm of the Chicago Public Schools. He also caught an eight-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jacquez Woodland. Playoff victory margin: 32.4 (Hirsch 61-8, Bremen 51-10, Providence 20-6, Rockford West 28-8, Peoria Central 40-6). In the first 15 years of the Public league's history a full plethora of sports were offered. Playoff victory margin: 35.0 (Danville 44-0, Lockport 58-12, Sandburg 13-0, Buffalo Grove 33-7, Brother Rice 46-0). Four Downs: Is Mount Carmel or East St. Louis the best team in Illinois and where should the state finals go now? Arrest warrant issued for top NFL Draft prospect Jalen Carter, ABC7 Chicago says farewell Meteorologist Phil Schwarz, $1M winning Powerball ticket sold in Chicago. "I was always taught you're not supposed to be rewarded for the things you're supposed to do and I feel like my priorities are what I'm supposed to do," Watts said. The senior had touchdown runs of seven and 26 yards. The last individual state champions have been Travis Hammons of Hubbard (2005) and Max Schneider of Lane Tech (2009, 2012). Badminton Girls Baseball Basketball Boys Girls Bowling Boys Girls Cross Country Boys Girls Football Girls Flag Football Golf Boys Girls Lacrosse Boys Girls Soccer Boys Girls Playoff victory margin: 26.5 points (West Chicago 22-0, Rich Central 26-0, Lake Forest 33-0, LaSalle-Peru 25-0). Future NFL All-Pro lineman Eric Steinbach played for the 1995-97 champs and set a state record with 26 sacks his final year. Chicago Catholic League - State Championships - Football - Prep Bowl Prep Bowl The Prep Bowl is an annual contest played between the Chicago Catholic League and the Chicago Public League and is played at Chicago's Soldier Field. However, an unofficial online source is the CPS fan store. And that focus has also paid off with academics. ''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. Dunbar was second in 1978. The Illinois High School Association announced Wednesday that it selected ISUs Hancock Stadium to host the state football finals for the next five years. The school sport teams are stylized as the Titans. Smith who retired that year. The Chicago mayor and the 50 City Council members will have to deal with 66 members of . There are many websites and other sources to get school apparel. I feel like, me being a senior, I have to get back in the game with my brothers and make a mark, he said. 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 . The most notable high-school competition in Chicago was the Prep Bowl, which began in 1927 and pitted the Public League football champion against the Catholic League champion annually in Soldier Field . 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. David Rosengard currently serves as the Executive Director of Sports Administration for Chicago Public Schools. Most noteworthy was Schurz`s Terry McCann, who won the 1952 state title at 112 and went on to the University of Iowa to win two NCAA. They didn't win by fewer than 20 points until the final, when they won their second straight 7A title and seventh overall. Tonight, we celebrate them as the pride of Bronzeville and all of Chicago. Why the Celtics were great: They were the middle team of an undefeated three-peat with 1994 (5A) and 1996 (4A) that along with 1997's team won a large-school-record 50 straight games, the most in Illinois since the IHSA playoffs began in 1974. Brogan Amherdt entered Saturdays Class 6A state semifinal game against St. Ignatius having never attempted a field goal. Ralph Metcalfe, who later devoted his life to public service as a member of Congress, had perhaps the greatest high school career of any Chicago runner. Jackson won the state title in the 100-yard dash three years in a row and was selected 11th overall out of Western Illinois by the Redskins in the 1962 NFL draft. RB Russ Calabrese and Mike Mannott each rushed for more than 1,000 yards. Think of this as the Terrific 32 all-time playoff bracket. Jason Statham, Hugh Grant and Aubrey Plaza star in an inconsequential serving of empty cinematic calories. But what the CCL's basketball teams did last week was almost unheard of, when 10 of the league's 14 teams brought home regional championships. Why the Hawks were great: They won the first of their three straight 8A titles behind QB Charlie Goro, the Tribune's 2008 player of the year, and RB Matt Perez, who earned the honor in 2009. It was needed so they could get past that loss, because they were really hurt.. Why the Friars were great: They outscored opponents 317-32, including a 40-0 Prep Bowl win over Schurz that was highlighted by All-America RB Jim DiLullo's 224 yards and five TDs on 12 carries in front of 91,328 fans at Soldier Field. Parker won the 1938 and `39 state titles; Senn won in 1940, `42 and `43. Playoff victory margin: 30.2 points (Sandburg 43-6, Wheaton South 29-18, Larkin 42-6, Glenbard East 49-7, Schaumburg 56-31). Since 1974, crowds have dramatically dwindled with the emphasis switching to earning a state championship. Why the Tigers were great: Before TV, high school football drew huge crowds. So dynasties like the four-peats from Joliet Catholic (1975-78), Mount Carmel (1988-91) and Providence (1994-97) get one team on the list as do repeat powerhouses such as Maine South 2008-09 and Richards 1988-89. Watts, a senior, has 25 scholarship offers. Robeson`s second-place Class 5A finish in 1982 is the lone Public League finalist since the state playoffs started in 1974. Ten players went on to play Division I football. Wrestling has accounted for two state team titles and 37 individual titles. The offense scored 40 or more eight times, while the defense allowed 20 or more only twice. RB Mike Mentz and QB Mike Budde led the offense, with LBs Rory Steinbach and Matt Eggert and DBs Mark Reiter and Gannon leading the defense. 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. They finished No. Champions League Home; Scores & Matchups; Odds; News & Analysis; Teams; Standings; Betting Sites; . It was really just my offensive line, he said. 10 February 2023 Also, Tilden earned a pair of state wrestling titles for the city in 1946 and 1952. Beginning with the Great Migration coming in the 1920s, a number of schools became predominantly African American, notably Phillips (started as South Division), DuSable (started as New Phillips), Dunbar, Forrestville (now King), Carver; and later into the second half of the 20th century with Julian, Simeon, Curie, Orr, and Kennedy. Simeons Chau Smith (6) runs the ball for a touchdown against Morgan Park. Championship Saturday, Feb. 12 . Playoff victory margin: 23.2 points (Lake Park 28-18, Barrington 30-7, Homewood-Flossmoor 48-21, Andrew 48-22, Addison Trail 52-22). Three other schools from this League have since gone to other leagues around the area: University High, which plays in the Independent League, Lyons Township High of LaGrange and Oak Park High, both of which now play in the West Suburban Conference. The Public League hasn`t delivered a state championship team in any of those sports since 1973, when Hubbard won the state baseball title and placed third baseman Phil Klimas, center-fielder Phil Weinberg, right-fielder Mike Politakis and catcher Mike Horn on the all-tournament team. When the boys championship was contested for the first time at the United Center in 2000, the league set a new state attendance record in basketball as 20,002 patrons watched Westinghouse earn the crown against Whitney Young. 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. They were packed with Division I talent during the streak, including LB Kevin Lowe (Illinois), LB Ron Ghrist (Missouri), QB Jay Carlton (Colorado State), DE Tom Bunting (Utah), lineman John Ruzich (Michigan State), QB Tom McCartney (Illinois) and DBs Bruce Callender and Charlie Hubbard (both Western Illinois). Other stars included QB Mark Benson (Northwestern), DT Gavin Pearlman (Illinois) and RB Pat Milz, who rushed for more than 1,000 yards. Why the Flyers were great: They were led by future Illini All-American LB Dana Howard, QB Rollie Nevilles, RBs Chris Moore and LaGrant Suggs and WR Homer Bush, who would win a World Series as a utility player with the 1998 Yankees. They routed eventual 5A champion Joliet Catholic 41-14 in a Week 9 showdown before outscoring their 6A competition 233-85 in the playoffs. However, when the CPL schools began joining the IHSAA in 1926 (so as to participate in the state golf, tennis, and track and field contests, in which the IHSAA that year assumed joint sponsorship with the University of Illinois) the league then ended its sponsorship of girls' golf, tennis, and swimming, and cracked down on girls' interscholastic contests in the other sports. [8] The Kenwood Broncos football team celebrates winning the city championship at Lane Stadium, 2601 W. Addison St., Saturday, Nov. 20 Aaron Gettinger Kenwood Academy punched their ticket to the Chicago Prep Bowl with a resounding 25-7 bashing of the Simeon Career Academy Wolverines Saturday afternoon at Lane Stadium in Roscoe Village. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. As early as 1927, the CPL football champion met the CCL champion at Soldier Field for the city title. [1] CPL schools have enjoyed the top of the podium 22 times, 14 of those on the boys side. CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Phillips Academy High School football team made history Friday night with a 51-7 victory that made them state football champions. Likewise, Providence uses all its fingers to count its state championships and Joliet Catholic and Mount Carmel have to use some of their toes. Origins of the Chicago Public League can be traced back to its predecessor, the Cook County High School League, which started during 1889-90. Going to the school directly or if some schools offer it the school webpage, is one source to get school or team apparel. The National Weather Service is tracking a storm that could bring a decent accumulation of snow. They topped 40 points 11 times and allowed seven or fewer points nine times. The Chicago Public League is PROUD to offer 19 sports to our high school student-athletes. 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