Class 8A

No. 11 Oswego (9-2) at No. 3 Maine South (10-1)

When: 1 p.m. Saturday

About the Panthers: Oswego is in the quarterfinals for the 10th time in program history, first since 2017. The Panthers shook off a challenge for a half at Lane last week, scoring 35 unanswered points in the second half for a 45-10 win. Ammar Banire rushed for 104 yards and two TDs and Drew Kleinhans threw TD passes to Teddy Manikas and Mariano Velasco. Devin Mata and Quinten Jackson Jr. each had interceptions, Jackson returning his for a TD. Oswego has shown the ability to hit the big play and likely will need to do so to keep up with a high-powered Maine South offense. Conor Tully is the leading tackler and Ethan Pilip the leading tackler among defensive lineman for a stout defense that’s allowed just a

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