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Brother Rice vs. St. Rita: Watch Illinois high school football state championship live
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The stage is set for an all-Chicago Catholic League showdown as the Brother Rice Crusaders (12-1) and St. Rita Mustangs (9-4) will battle for the IHSA Class 7A state championship Wednesday afternoon at Hancock Stadium in Normal.
Both powerhouse programs enter the final riding impressive seven-game winning streaks, with the Crusaders coming off a dominant 45-17 semifinal victory over Downers Grove North, while the Mustangs earned their title shot by outgunning Batavia 54-34.
This championship matchup adds another chapter to a storied rivalry, with Brother Rice holding the early-season advantage after defeating St. Rita 28-10 in mid-September. Now, with the state title at stake, the question remains whether the Crusaders can complete the season sweep or if the surging Mustangs can flip the script when it matters most.
Opening kickoff is set for 3 p.m. CT on Wednesday, December 3 with a live TV broadcast on NFHS Network.
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What: Brother Rice, St. Rita set for IHSA 7A title showdown
When: Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. CT on Wednesday, December 3
Where: Hancock Stadium | Normal, Illinois
Watch live: Watch Brother Rice vs. St. Rita live on the NFHS Network