Oswego junior linebacker Cam Loghmani walked into the postgame interview room carrying the Class 8A runner-up trophy, and briefly put it in the center of the table.

He could indeed hold it high.

Oswego football has a proud history. It has two state championships in its display case and many other achievements it can boast of.

But this group of Panthers that took the season for a ride all the way into December, the first time that’s ever been done in the IHSA playoffs, will not soon be forgotten. Not after Oswego went toe-to-toe with 17-time state champion Mount Carmel for four quarters in an eventual 20-3 loss.

“Panther football is known for a lot of things. I think we have a template that we are proud of,” Oswego coach Brian Cooney said. “I think these kids might have altered that te

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