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Updated Public League pairings out

By  Mike Clark
   
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The Public League has updated its football playoff schedule, and five teams remain in the running for the conference’s berth in the Prep Bowl.

Morgan Park and Robeson came back into the city playoffs after losing in the second round of the IHSA playoffs, joining Curie, Orr and Dunbar.

The only quarterfinal game will match Curie and Orr at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Lane Stadium. Dunbar, Morgan Park and Robeson drew byes into the semifinals, which will be on Monday, Nov. 15 at Gately Stadium.

The Public League final will be on Saturday, Nov. 20, with the winner advancing tro the Prep Bowl against the Catholic League representative on Friday, Nov. 26 at Soldier Field.

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