Class 8A: No. 4 York at No. 10 Marist, 1 p.m. Sat.
York (10-0), which snapped a 10-year postseason drought last year. is looking for its first quarterfinal berth since 2006. The Dukes haven’t allowed more than 17 points in a game this season and have held seven opponents to single digits. Two-year starter Matt Vezza is one of the best quarterbacks in the state when it comes to making a big play when it’s needed. He had 219 total yards in last week’s win over Oswego East. Marist (7-3) has playmakers on both sides of the ball. Senior quarterback Dermot Smyth accounted for 284 yards and three TDs last week against Naperville North. Defensive lineman Jamel Howard and defensive back John Nestor are both Big Ten recruits, to Wisconsin and Iowa respectively.
