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Nazareth Academy Wins State

The Roadrunners edge past Peoria at state championship.

The Roadrunners celebrate their state victory in Champaign.
The Roadrunners celebrate their state victory in Champaign. (David Giuliani/Patch)

CHAMPAIGN, IL - La Grange Park’s Nazareth Academy prevailed over Peoria High on Saturday afternoon in the football state championship at the University of Illinois in Champaign.

The score was 45-44. The Roadrunners’ season record was 10-4.

Check video of celebration: https://youtu.be/4F5QhSag4vs

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