With the IHSA playoffs within sight, here are this evening’s Week 9 matchups in the Chicago Catholic League/East Suburban Catholic Conference.

Mount Carmel (8-0, 2-0 Blue) at Loyola (4-3, 1-1 Blue)

The AP’s No. 1 ranked 8A school, Mount Carmel can finish the regular season undefeated and clinch an outright Blue Division title with a win over Loyola. The Ramblers, three-time defending 8A state champions, are fighting for an at-large postseason spot. A loss could be troublesome for Loyola’s hopes.

St. Ignatius (2-6, 0-2 Blue) at Brother Rice (7-1, 1-1 Blue)

Brother Rice, which has scored 100 points over its last two games, can move up the playoff seeding ladder with a win against the Wolfpack this evening. The Crusaders also have a chance to split the Blue Division with

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