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St. Rita football players on the sideline during the archived game against Mount Carmel; file photograph.

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Illinois Football Playoffs Open New Era: Lane, Mount Carmel and Chicago-Area Teams Learn Their Bracket Paths

Mount Carmel · St. Rita · Lane Tech · Loyola Academy · Whitney Young · Marist · DePaul College Prep

CHICAGO, October 19 — The 2026 Illinois high-school football postseason has moved from general discussion about an expanded bracket to specific opponents, routes and possibilities for schools across Chicago and the suburbs. The Illinois High School Association has posted its brackets, and the opening-round assignments show how the new structure creates both immediate games and waiting opponents for the teams that secured byes.

DOPE Sports Network Staff · Oct 19, 2026

Mount Carmel vs St. Rita — archive photo 3

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Brother Rice Defeats Mount Carmel, 35–24

Brother Rice · Mount Carmel

CHICAGO — Brother Rice delivered one of the biggest victories of the September 25 schedule, defeating Mount Carmel 35–24.

DOPE Sports Network Staff · Sep 27, 2026

Mount Carmel vs St. Rita — archive photo 2

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Mount Carmel Overpowers St. Patrick, 55–7

Mount Carmel · St. Patrick

Mount Carmel put together a dominant performance against St. Patrick, winning 55–7 on September 18.

DOPE Sports Network Staff · Sep 20, 2026

Mount Carmel vs St. Rita — archive photo 1

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Mount Carmel Asserts Its Legacy in Rivalry Showdown Against St. Rita

In one of Chicago’s most storied football rivalries, Mount Carmel didn’t just win… they imposed their will. The Caravan’s 2025 clash with St. Rita was a masterclass in dominance, with Mount Carmel firing on all cylinders and leaving no doubt about who owns this year’s bragging rights.

Michael Sanders · Sep 6, 2025

DSN editorial graphic identifying St. Patrick and Notre Dame College Prep.

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St. Patrick Holds Off Notre Dame College Prep, 35–34

St. Patrick · Notre Dame College Prep

NILES, Ill. — St. Patrick and Notre Dame College Prep delivered a one-point finish, with the Shamrocks winning 35–34.

DOPE Sports Network Staff · Sep 27, 2026

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