Mount Carmel rolls to Class 7A title, ties Joliet Catholic’s record of 15 championships

Mount Carmel’s Jack Elliott (9) runs up the middle against Downers Grove North. (Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times)

NORMAL, Ill.— Mount Carmel’s defense was solid throughout the season, but it became a brick wall during the Class 7A state playoffs. 

The Caravan beat Downers Grove North 35-10 in the Class 7A state championship game on Saturday at ISU’s Hancock Stadium. It’s the school’s 15th title, which ties Joliet Catholic for the most in state history.