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Images: Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin for the Class 5A state football championship

Montini played Sacred Heart-Griffin for the Class 5A state football championship on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign.

  Montini's Leon Thornton III (1) hauls in a 47-yard catch and run against Sacred Heart-Griffin during Saturday's Class 5A state championship game in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  After being stopped trying to quarterback sneak the ball in from short yardage, Montini's Chuck Norgle (16) pulls back and tries for a pass that was intercepted by Sacred Heart-Griffin during Saturday's Class 5A state championship game in Champaign. Pressure was applied by Michael Zeigler. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Montini's Michael Hollingsbed (3) dives on a loose ball to recover a Sacred Heart-Griffin fumble during Saturday's Class 5A state championship game in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Montini head coach Chris Andriano tries to cheer up Leon Thornton III (1) as he carries the state runner-up trophy off the field following Saturday's Class 5A state championship loss to Sacred Heart-Griffin in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Montini's Chuck Norgle (16) and Terrell Johnson (8) look away as the runner-up trophy is presented following Saturday's Class 5A state championship game in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Montini's Terrell Johnson (8) and the captains come down off the podium after getting the runner-up trophy after Saturday's Class 5A state championship game in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Montini's Mitch West (14) looks for an offensive pass interference call that never came on a touchdown reception by Sacred Heart-Griffin's Albert Okwuegbunam (81) during Saturday's Class 5A state championship game in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Montini's Tyler Millikan (5) fights for extra yards after a catch deep in Sacred Heart-Griffin territory as he is brought down by Cole Hillestad (18) during Saturday's Class 5A state championship game in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Montini's Leon Thornton III (1) sits alone on the field for a moment following Saturday's Class 5A state championship loss to Sacred Heart-Griffin in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Montini's Leon Thornton III (1) reaches for the end zone but comes up short during Saturday's Class 5A state championship game in Champaign. The Broncos threw an interception on the next play. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Montini's Chuck Norgle (16) throws the ball downfield during Saturday's Class 5A state championship game in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Playoffs -State Finals- Photos from the Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin Class 5A football playoff championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Playoffs -State Finals- Photos from the Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin Class 5A football playoff championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Playoffs -State Finals- Photos from the Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin Class 5A football playoff championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Playoffs -State Finals- Photos from the Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin Class 5A football playoff championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Playoffs -State Finals- Photos from the Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin Class 5A football playoff championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Playoffs -State Finals- Photos from the Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin Class 5A football playoff championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Playoffs -State Finals- Photos from the Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin Class 5A football playoff championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Playoffs -State Finals- Photos from the Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin Class 5A football playoff championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Playoffs -State Finals- Photos from the Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin Class 5A football playoff championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Playoffs -State Finals- Photos from the Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin Class 5A football playoff championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Playoffs -State Finals- Photos from the Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin Class 5A football playoff championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Playoffs -State Finals- Photos from the Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin Class 5A football playoff championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Playoffs -State Finals- Photos from the Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin Class 5A football playoff championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Playoffs -State Finals- Photos from the Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin Class 5A football playoff championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Playoffs -State Finals- Photos from the Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin Class 5A football playoff championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Playoffs -State Finals- Photos from the Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin Class 5A football playoff championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Playoffs -State Finals- Photos from the Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin Class 5A football playoff championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Playoffs -State Finals- Photos from the Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin Class 5A football playoff championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Playoffs -State Finals- Photos from the Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin Class 5A football playoff championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Playoffs -State Finals- Photos from the Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin Class 5A football playoff championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Playoffs -State Finals- Photos from the Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin Class 5A football playoff championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Playoffs -State Finals- Photos from the Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin Class 5A football playoff championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Playoffs -State Finals- Photos from the Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin Class 5A football playoff championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Playoffs -State Finals- Photos from the Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin Class 5A football playoff championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Playoffs -State Finals- Photos from the Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin Class 5A football playoff championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Playoffs -State Finals- Photos from the Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin Class 5A football playoff championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Playoffs -State Finals- Photos from the Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin Class 5A football playoff championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Playoffs -State Finals- Photos from the Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin Class 5A football playoff championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Playoffs -State Finals- Photos from the Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin Class 5A football playoff championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
  Playoffs -State Finals- Photos from the Montini vs. Sacred Heart-Griffin Class 5A football playoff championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 in Champaign. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
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