With blood spattering his uniform, Quincy Notre Dame’s Jay Finley readies himself as he prepares to accept an IHSA state playoff quarterfinalist trophy with teammates after the Raiders fell to Rochester 45-26 Saturday at Rocket Booster Stadium. (H-W Photo/Philip Carlson)

Clark County’s Mason Owen escapes the grasp of South Shelby’s Jason Weaver, as he scampers into the end zone on a pass reception during Monday night’s football action at South Shelby.  (H-W Photo/Steve Bohnstedt)

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QND’s Mark Grawe goes up for a Kramer Barnes pass in the middle of three Effingham defenders in QND’s 35 to 0 win over Effingham in the second round of the IHSA class 4 playoffs at QND Saturday. (H-W Photo/Michael Kipley)

Clark County High School’s Justin Alderton charges around Mark Twain’s defense for a big gain during Wednesday night football action at Clark County High School in Kahoka.  (H-W Photo/Steve Bohnstedt)

Pleasant Hill/Western running back Jake Yanczer can’t quite reach a pass from quarterback Dylan McKinnon in the second quarter in Class 1A, first round game against Greenfield-Northwestern. (H-W Photos/Michael Kipley)

Hannibal High School’s Lenny Clark rushes for a big gain before being tackled during Friday night football action against Helias at Hannibal High School.
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Hannibal High School’s Mark Nemes fights to stay on his feet while rushing for a gain of yardage during Friday night’s football game against Marshall High School at Hannibal.  (H-W Photo/Steve Bohnstedt)