Overview
- The Caravan topped the Panthers 20-3 at NIU's Huskie Stadium in DeKalb on Wednesday night.
- The win completed a four-peat for Mount Carmel and marked the program’s 17th state crown, its fifth since Jordan Lynch became head coach in 2019.
- Special teams flipped the game when Cullen Winters blocked a punt that Gavin Conjar returned 11 yards for a third-quarter touchdown.
- Linebacker Roman Igwebuike intercepted an Oswego pass to end a promising drive before Emmet Dowling added a late TD pass after an earlier 1-yard rushing score.
- Oswego finished 11-3 after limiting Mount Carmel’s explosive passing, with quarterback Drew Kleinhans held to 107 yards with one interception.