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Week 3 in pictures: 10 standout high school football photos

A look back at 10 outstanding images from Week 3 of the high school football season.

By Michael O’Brien

A look at Lane Stadium’s new scoreboard.

Stevenson’s Ben Snider (10) makes a catch against Lake Zurich.

Chicago Bear David Montgomery poses for pictures with fans during the game between Loyola and St. Rita.

Plainfield North’s Braxton Bartz, right, and Jaxon Boryca celebrate after one of Bartz’s touchdowns against Joliet West.

Lake Zurich hosts Stevenson.

Kenwood’s Davonte Johnson (1) follows the block of Marquise Lightfoot (7) as the Broncos play Taft.

Loyola’s Spencer Leadbetter (5) catches a pass against St. Rita.

Plainfield North’s Demir Ashiru (2) gets to the edge just out of reach of Joliet West’s Derion McBroom (7).

A view of the full moon over the visiting stands during the game between Loyola and St. Rita.

Plainfield North’s Gerald Floyd, facing, tries to work around the block of Joliet West’s Tanner Brooks.

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