Illinois High School Football News

St. Francis junior Zachary Washington got a special opportunity when Michigan State offered him. He got a chance to play with his former high school quarterback. Plus more recruiting notes on Mount Carmel's Claude Mpouma, Carmel's Trae Taylor and Brother Rice's King Liggins.

Prairie Ridge senior Gavin Tinch, a 6-foot-4, 295-pound defensive lineman, signed a letter of intent Wednesday to play college football for Southern Illinois University.

Marist junior Rico Schrieber committed to Purdue on Monday and announced his decision Wednesday after an impressive visit over the weekend.