Quarterback Riley Lees (#6) runs around the edge in the semi-final game against Bradley-Bourbonnais in a blizzard.

The Road So Far

Libertyville football went 9-0 in the regular season and won the North Suburban Conference Championship. Through each round of playoffs, they advanced their record and are now 13-0 heading into the IHSA state finals. Take a look back at their road to state so far.

Meet the Players

(click the pictures for their stories)

Stephanie Thomas
Senior Riley Buncic, Middle Linebacker (7)

Stephanie Thomas
Senior Jon Evers, Left Guard (75)

Photo courtesy of Kim Reimers
Senior Ben Kimpler, Defensive Lineman (8)

Korina Valenzuela
Senior Riley Lees, Quarterback (6)

Stephanie Thomas
Senior Noah Moderwell, Runningback (40)

Season Recap

The Jungle

Season Preview

Season Opener vs. Elk Grove

Regular Season Recap

Playoff Game #1 vs. Downers Grove North

Playoff Game #2 vs. Lincoln-Way East

Semifinal vs. Bradley-Bourbonnais

Maria Thames
The Cats defeated Downers Grove North in their first playoff game to go 10-0 and advance into the second round of playoffs.

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