Shortly after receiving an IHSA Class 8A state quarterfinal plaque at midfield at Hinsdale Central , the Maine South players and coaches proclaimed that they are in search of a bigger trophy.

But 90 minutes earlier, a second-round win for the Hawks (10-1) almost looked unattainable. The host Red Devils jumped ahead by 19 and were driving for a chance to increase their lead late in the second quarter, before things began to change Saturday afternoon.

An interception and a 44-yard return by Santino Bernabei with 23.4 seconds left in the half prevented Hinsdale Central (7-4) from scoring points. It also led to a field goal by the Hawks who carried that momentum into the second half and eventually came away with an exciting 33-29 victory.

Indiana-bound quarterback Jameson Purcell was ke

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