Max Troha is never surprised when Owen Lansu can make a connection with him on deep throws.

It’s synergy developed over time.

How far back do they go?

“He’s been throwing bombs to me since second grade, since we were really little,” said Troha, Downers Grove North’s senior receiver. “He trusts me, and I trust him. If he sees a mismatch on me, he’s going to throw it.”

Lansu, Downers Grove North’s senior quarterback and Minnesota recruit, twice dialed long distance to connect with Troha in the first half Saturday.

It was part of a near-flawless first half by Lansu in the Trojans’ eventual 28-10 win over visiting Lincoln-Way West in a Class 7A quarterfinal game.

Lansu’s first big throw to Troha came with Downers Grove North (10-2) trailing Lincoln-Way West (10-2) 3-0 late in the fir

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