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Naperville Central opened the October 23 matchup against Warren Township with a field goal to take a 3–0 lead.
The Redhawks added another field goal in the second quarter, but Warren Township scored 14 points to take a 14–6 advantage into halftime.
Naperville Central responded in the third quarter, scoring 12 unanswered points to reclaim the lead at 18–14. Quarterback Simon Hayes completed 13 passes for 248 yards and two touchdowns, connecting with Mark Williams five times for 170 yards and two touchdowns. Williams' longest reception went for 75 yards.
The Redhawks' defense held Warren Township scoreless in the fourth quarter, preserving the 18–14 lead through the final whistle.
Naperville Central will next face the Oswego High School Panthers on Friday, October 30, in the IHSA Class 8A playoffs. The Redhawks enter the matchup as the No. 29 seed with a 6–4 record.
