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Week 5 in pictures: 10 standout high school football photos

A look back at 10 outstanding images from Week 5 of the high school football season.

By Michael O’Brien

Bolingbrook’s L’Marion Stewart (1) catches a long pass despite the tight defensive coverage.

York’s Charlie Spechi (8) stays in bounds to complete a pass just short of the goal line against Lyons.

Lincoln-Way East’s Petey Olaleye (23 catches a pass for a first down.

Kenwood’s Davonte Johnson (1) scores a touchdown against Morgan Park.

Lyons’ Travis Stamm (2) catches a pass for a first down down over the arm of York’s Jack Korzeniowski (22).

Amundsen’s Adam Muench (11) catches a pass in the game against Sullivan.

Morgan Park’s McKinley Dunigan (44) and Jovan Clark (5) react during the game against Kenwood.

Morgan Park’s Jovan Clark (5) stops Kenwood’s Kevari Thunderbird (4).

Bolingbrook’s Kyan Berry-Johnson (2) catches a pass and lands inbounds.

Amundsen’s fans fill the stands at Jorndt Field for the game against Sullivan.

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