Class 7A

No. 13 Batavia (10-2) at No. 25 St. Rita (8-4)

When: 2 p.m. Saturday

About the Bulldogs: Batavia is making a return to the state semifinals for the fourth straight season, going 2-1 during that stretch with runner-up finishes in Class 7A in both 2022 and 2024. It also marks the ninth time in program history that the Bulldogs made it to the semifinals, eight of which have been with coach Dennis Piron at the helm. The Bulldogs defeated DuKane Conference rival Glenbard North 42-27 in the quarterfinal round. Junior Michael Vander Luitgaren paced the way with three first-half passing touchdowns, two of them to Brett Berggren and the other to Thomas Prescott. The junior QB now has 32 total touchdowns on the season while throwing for 2,413 yards. Running backs Preston Brummel and

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