112418 Cary-Grove State Football Final (MA)

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Cary-Grove's Jason Petko, right, celebrates with fans after the Trojans beat Crete-Monee during their IHSA Class 6A state final at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Champaign. Cary-Grove finished off their undefeated season 14-0 with the 35-13 win over Crete-Monee to become 2018 state champions.

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Cary-Grove fans cheer on the Trojans in the fourth quarter with about a minute to go against Crete-Monee during their IHSA Class 6A state final at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Champaign. Cary-Grove finished off their undefeated season 14-0 with the 35-13 win over Crete-Monee to become 2018 state champions.

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Cary-Grove Trojans celebrate their 35-13 win over Crete-Monee during their IHSA Class 6A state final at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Champaign. Cary-Grove finished off their undefeated season 14-0 with the 35-13 win over Crete-Monee to become 2018 state champions.

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Cary-Grove's Jacob DiMatteo, right, celebrates with fans after the Trojans beat Crete-Monee during their IHSA Class 6A state final at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Champaign. Cary-Grove finished off their undefeated season 14-0 with the 35-13 win over Crete-Monee to become 2018 state champions.

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Cary-Grove's Zach Perrone, right, holds the state championship trophy as quarterback Ben McDonald, left, bends over to kiss it after beating Crete-Monee during their IHSA Class 6A state final at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Champaign. Cary-Grove finished off their undefeated season 14-0 with the 35-13 win over Crete-Monee to become 2018 state champions.

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Cary-Grove Trojans celebrate their 35-13 win over Crete-Monee during their IHSA Class 6A state final at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Champaign. Cary-Grove finished off their undefeated season 14-0 with the 35-13 win over Crete-Monee to become 2018 state champions.

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Cary-Grove Trojans celebrate their 35-13 win over Crete-Monee during their IHSA Class 6A state final at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Champaign. Cary-Grove finished off their undefeated season 14-0 with the 35-13 win over Crete-Monee to become 2018 state champions.

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Cary-Grove Trojans celebrate their 35-13 win over Crete-Monee during their IHSA Class 6A state final at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Champaign. Cary-Grove finished off their undefeated season 14-0 with the 35-13 win over Crete-Monee to become 2018 state champions.

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Cary-Grove's Zach Perrone, right, runs down the sidelines as Kavon Jones of Crete-Monee approaches from the left during their IHSA Class 6A state final at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Champaign. Cary-Grove finished off their undefeated season 14-0 with the 35-13 win over Crete-Monee to become 2018 state champions.

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Cary-Grove's Zach Perrone, right, loses the ball as he is hit by Kavon Jones of Crete-Monee during their IHSA Class 6A state final at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Champaign. Cary-Grove finished off their undefeated season 14-0 with the 35-13 win over Crete-Monee to become 2018 state champions.

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Cary-Grove's Addison West lifts Blake Skol into the air after a Skol touchdown against Crete-Monee during their IHSA Class 6A state final at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Champaign. Cary-Grove finished off their undefeated season 14-0 with the 35-13 win over Crete-Monee to become 2018 state champions.

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Cary-Grove's Addison West, left, and Nathan Splitt celebrate Splitt's extra point kick against Crete-Monee during their IHSA Class 6A state final at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Champaign. Cary-Grove finished off their undefeated season 14-0 with the 35-13 win over Crete-Monee to become 2018 state champions.

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Cary-Grove's Zach Perrone, left, catches the ball in the endzone against Crete-Monee during their IHSA Class 6A state final at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Champaign. Cary-Grove finished off their undefeated season 14-0 with the 35-13 win over Crete-Monee to become 2018 state champions.

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Cary-Grove's Quinn Priester, left, and Zach Perrone, right, celebrate Perrone's touchdown against Crete-Monee during their IHSA Class 6A state final at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Champaign. Cary-Grove finished off their undefeated season 14-0 with the 35-13 win over Crete-Monee to become 2018 state champions.

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Cary-Grove's Zach Perrone, from left, Quinn Priester, Evan Hissong, and Jack Riley celebrate Perrone's touchdown against Crete-Monee during their IHSA Class 6A state final at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Champaign. Cary-Grove finished off their undefeated season 14-0 with the 35-13 win over Crete-Monee to become 2018 state champions.

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Cary-Grove quarterback Ben McDonald runs the ball through the middle of the Crete-Monee defense during their IHSA Class 6A state final at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Champaign. Cary-Grove finished off their undefeated season 14-0 with the 35-13 win over Crete-Monee to become 2018 state champions.

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Danny Daigle of Cary-Grove runs the ball with blocking help by Zach Perrone, center, on Raymond Arebalo of Crete-Monee during their IHSA Class 6A state final at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Champaign. Cary-Grove finished off their undefeated season 14-0 with the 35-13 win over Crete-Monee to become 2018 state champions.

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Danny Daigle of Cary-Grove catches some air as he avoids a tackle by Jamal Seymore of Crete-Monee during their IHSA Class 6A state final at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Champaign. Cary-Grove finished off their undefeated season 14-0 with the 35-13 win over Crete-Monee to become 2018 state champions.

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Quarterback Ben McDonald of Cary-Grove hands the ball off to Blake Skol, left, for a running play against Crete-Monee during their IHSA Class 6A state final at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Champaign. Cary-Grove finished off their undefeated season 14-0 with the 35-13 win over Crete-Monee to become 2018 state champions.

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Cary-Grove quarterback Ben McDonald finds a way to run the ball over Raymond Arebalo of Crete-Monee during their IHSA Class 6A state final at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Champaign. Cary-Grove finished off their undefeated season 14-0 with the 35-13 win over Crete-Monee to become 2018 state champions.

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Danny Daigle of Cary-Grove gets hit for a tackle by Dakota Fugate of Crete-Monee, right, during their IHSA Class 6A state final at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Champaign. Cary-Grove finished off their undefeated season 14-0 with the 35-13 win over Crete-Monee to become 2018 state champions.

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Cary-Grove coach Brad Seaburg watches the action against Crete-Monee during their IHSA Class 6A state final at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Champaign. Cary-Grove finished off their undefeated season 14-0 with the 35-13 win over Crete-Monee to become 2018 state champions.

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Blake Skol of Cary-Grove fights through the Crete-Monee tackle for extra yardage during their IHSA Class 6A state final at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Champaign. Cary-Grove finished off their undefeated season 14-0 with the 35-13 win over Crete-Monee to become 2018 state champions.

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Danny Daigle of Cary-Grove runs the ball with blocking help by Harry Heinisch, left, against Crete-Monee during their IHSA Class 6A state final at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Champaign. Cary-Grove finished off their undefeated season 14-0 with the 35-13 win over Crete-Monee to become 2018 state champions.

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Blake Skol of Cary-Grove fights through the Crete-Monee tackle for extra yardage during their IHSA Class 6A state final at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Champaign. Cary-Grove finished off their undefeated season 14-0 with the 35-13 win over Crete-Monee to become 2018 state champions.

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Cary-Grove quarterback Ben McDonald prepares to execute a play against Crete-Monee during their IHSA Class 6A state final at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Champaign. Cary-Grove finished off their undefeated season 14-0 with the 35-13 win over Crete-Monee to become 2018 state champions.

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Cary-Grove quarterback Ben McDonald dives in to the endzone for the final Trojan touchdown against Crete-Monee during their IHSA Class 6A state final at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Champaign. Cary-Grove finished off their undefeated season 14-0 with the 35-13 win over Crete-Monee to become 2018 state champions.

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Cary-Grove quarterback Ben McDonald runs the ball against Crete-Monee during their IHSA Class 6A state final at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Champaign. Cary-Grove finished off their undefeated season 14-0 with the 35-13 win over Crete-Monee to become 2018 state champions.

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Cary-Grove's Addison West celebrates a victory over Crete-Monee during their IHSA Class 6A state final at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Champaign. Cary-Grove finished off their undefeated season 14-0 with the 35-13 win over Crete-Monee to become 2018 state champions.

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Cary-Grove's Addison West, left, and Nathan Splitt, right, celebrate an extra point scored by Splitt against Crete-Monee during their IHSA Class 6A state final at Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Champaign. Cary-Grove finished off their undefeated season 14-0 with the 35-13 win over Crete-Monee to become 2018 state champions.