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Marian Catholic's Austin Alexander turns the corner and outruns the Homewood-Flossmoor defenders as he take the opening kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown, Flossmoor, Illinois, September 2, 2023. | Allen Cunningham for Sun-Times

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Marian Catholic's Austin Alexander (1) takes the opening kickoff the distance for a quick six, Flossmoor, Illinois, September 2, 2023. | Allen Cunningham for Sun-Times

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Homewood-Flossmoor's Randall McDonald (1) throws a pass on the first play from scrimmage to Myles Ellis, not pictured, who scores a touchdown, Flossmoor, Illinois, September 2, 2023. | Allen Cunningham for Sun-Times

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Marian Catholic's Camren McClellan (23) gets a hand in to knock the ball away from Homewood-Flossmoor's Myles Ellis (3), Flossmoor, Illinois, September 2, 2023. | Allen Cunningham for Sun-Times

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Marian Catholic's Tyler Lofton (3) uses his speed to leave the H-F defenders behind, Flossmoor, Illinois, September 2, 2023. | Allen Cunningham for Sun-Times

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Marian Catholic's Tyler Lofton (3) cuts back a run to get by an HF defender, Flossmoor, Illinois, September 2, 2023. | Allen Cunningham for Sun-Times

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Marian Catholic's Tyler Lofton (3) with a powerful carry between the tackles, Flossmoor, Illinois, September 2, 2023. | Allen Cunningham for Sun-Times

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Marian Catholic's Austin Alexander (1) focuses on the flag during the National Anthem, Flossmoor, Illinois, September 2, 2023. | Allen Cunningham for Sun-Times

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Marian Catholic's Austin Alexander looks over the offense as he gets ready for the next play, Flossmoor, Illinois, September 2, 2023. | Allen Cunningham for Sun-Times

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Homewood-Flossmoor's Myles Ellis (3) catches a pass in the endzone to to score against Marian Catholic, Flossmoor, Illinois, September 2, 2023. | Allen Cunningham for Sun-Times

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Homewood-Flossmoor's Myles Ellis, holding the ball, celebrates his touchdown with Caden Levy (7) and Jayden Banks (11), Flossmoor, Illinois, September 2, 2023. | Allen Cunningham for Sun-Times

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Homewood-Flossmoor's Jovan Plaxico (14) wears a very large hat after creating a turnover as the Vikings play Marian Catholic, Flossmoor, Illinois, September 2, 2023. | Allen Cunningham for Sun-Times

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Homewood-Flossmoor's Brandon Brigham (21) powers up the center of the field against Marian Catholic, Flossmoor, Illinois, September 2, 2023. | Allen Cunningham for Sun-Times

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Marian Catholic's Austin Alexander grabs an interception near the Spartans' ten yard line during the fourth quarter, Flossmoor, Illinois, September 2, 2023. | Allen Cunningham for Sun-Times

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Homewood-Flossmoor's Sochim Ozo (37) scores a touchdown after intercepting a fourth-quarter pass attempt by Marian Catholic, Flossmoor, Illinois, September 2, 2023. | Allen Cunningham for Sun-Times

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Homewood-Flossmoor's Myles Ellis (3) returns a kick against Marian Catholic, Flossmoor, Illinois, September 2, 2023. | Allen Cunningham for Sun-Times

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Homewood-Flossmoor's head coach Terrell Alexander waits for a call from the referees, Flossmoor, Illinois, September 2, 2023. | Allen Cunningham for Sun-Times

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Homewood-Flossmoor's Carlton Brownfield (27) grabs the on-side kick that enabled the Vikings to score the go-ahead points against Marian Catholic, Flossmoor, Illinois, September 2, 2023. | Allen Cunningham for Sun-Times

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Homewood-Flossmoor's Randall McDonald (1) heads for the endzone to score a two point conversion against Marian Catholic, Flossmoor, Illinois, September 2, 2023. | Allen Cunningham for Sun-Times

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Homewood-Flossmoor's Brandon Brigham (21) holds up two fingers after scoring his second touchdown against Marian Catholic, Flossmoor, Illinois, September 2, 2023. | Allen Cunningham for Sun-Times