Justin Corbett (2) of Lincoln-Way East grabs a pass despite the defense of Ryan Parks (21) of Benet Academy. | Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media

Lincoln-Way East quarterback Tommy Fuessel (18) runs to the outside as Benet defenders Jack Toner (2) and Tim Veselik (44) close in on him. | Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media

Quarterback Jack Beneventi (13) returns in 2013 to lead the Benet offense after throwing for more than 2,300 yards and 20 touchdowns this season. | Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media

Benet wide receiver Jack Euritt concentrates on the ball as he hauls in a touchdown pass in the semifinal game against Lincoln-Way East. | Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media

Benet Academy head football coach Pat New speaks to his team after their IHSA playoff loss to Lincoln-Way East. | Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media

Eric Mitchell (23) is consoled by Benet Academy teammate Dominic Boba (36) after the Redwings' loss to Lincoln-Way East in the IHSA playoffs. | Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media

Lincoln-Way East quarterback Tommy Fuessel (left) looks for a receiver as he sidesteps Charles Melka of Benet Academy. | Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media

Lincoln-Way East defensive back Sean Doherty (9) intercepts a pass intended for Benet Academy wide receiver Jack Euritt (3). | Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media

Lincoln-Way East football players charge onto the field after defeating Benet Academy in the IHSA playoffs on Saturday night, November 17, 2012. | Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media

Linclon-Way East quarterback Tommy Fuessel (18) runs to the outside as Benet Academy defenders Jack Toner (2) and Tim Veselik (44) close in on him. | Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media

Benet Academy quarterback Jack Beneventi (13) fires a pass as Redwing teammate Nick McTarnagh (37) blocks Adam Hould (91) of Linclon-Way East. | Jon Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media