Marian Central battled back from a 21-point halftime deficit and came a two-point conversion from forcing overtime against Providence on Friday night.
The Hurricanes missed the two-point conversion with no time remaining and Providence came away with a 35-33 victory in their CCS/ESCC crossover game Friday in New Lenox.
The Celtics, ranked No. 3 in The Associated Press Class 5A poll, took a 28-7 lead in at halftime, but Marian (2-3) came back strong behind quarterback Brendan Hernon, who finished 18 of 39 passing for 297 yards and three touchdowns.
Wide receiver Christian Bentancur had eight receptions for 135 yards and a touchdown. Wide receivers Jack Whalon (three catches, 86 yards) and Colin Piedmonte (three, 46) also had a touchdown catch apiece.
Running back Dante Ricciardi carried for 32 yards and one touchdown.
Kaneland 42, Woodstock 7: At Woodstock, the Blue Streaks had another rough week defensively and took a loss at home to the Knights.
The Loss dropped Woodstock to 2-3 overall — a record the Blue Streaks will look to improve upon next week on the road against Ottawa.
Richmond-Burton 56, Sandwich 6: At Richmond, the Rockets (5-0) stretched their state-best winning streak to 25 consecutive games with a blowout over the Indians.
R-B has not lost a game since the 2018 Class 4A playoff semifinals against IC Catholic.
The Rockets, No. 3 in Class 4A, were led in rushing by Steven Siegel (six carries, 54 yards) and Toby Quentrall-Quezada (seven carries, 51 yards) and Brock Wood (four carries, 45 yards). Wood had two touchdowns, Siegel and Quentrall-Quezada each had one.
Quarterback Joe Miller completed 5 of 7 passes for 110 yards and two touchdowns. Caleb Uhwat and Jacob Nelson each had TD grabs.