Class 8A: No. 5 Glenbard West at No. 9 Maine South, 6 p.m. Saturday
Junior Julius Ellens has been a revelation for Glenbard West (10-1). Running behind a big, experienced line anchored by Wisconsin-bound tackle Chris Terek, he made a splash with 242 total yards and five touchdowns in a Week 1 victory at Marist. In a victory last week against Glenbrook South, Ellens ran for 312 yards and five more TDs. Maine South (9-2) has won seven in a row and has pitched playoff shutouts against Bolingbrook and South Elgin. The Hawks’ offense got a boost when quarterback Ryan Leyden returned from an injury layoff for the postseason.
