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Breaking News - November 17, 2007

Eagles Beat Greenville In Semifinal Game; Headed To Play For State Football Title

Columbia Eagles fans celebrate after their team’s victory today over Greenville.

It took four quarters and two overtimes for the Columbia High School Eagles football team to win the Class 3A semi-final playoff game today over the previously undefeated Greenville Comets. A blocked extra point by CHS’s Alex Quinn secured a 40-39 home field victory for the Eagles. After that final play, the cheerleaders and band led a rush of fans onto the field to celebrate with the team. Columbia is headed to the football state championship for the first time in its history. They will play the winner of this evening’s match-up between Aurora-Christian and Plano. The championship game will be next Friday, at 4 p.m., at the University of Illinois football field in Champaign.

CHS running back John Heineken breaks through the defense on his way to a long gain. He ran for 61 yards on 19 carries. – photo by Ashley Roediger

CHS wide receiver Brandon Prior goes in for a touchdown. He had 72 receiving yards on 7 catches.

Alex Quinn shows off the hand that sent Columbia to Champaign. He blocked a Greenville extra point in overtime to propel the Eagles into next Friday’s state championship game.

CHS Athletic Director Joe Iorio makes an ‘E’ during his GO EAGLES cheer in the final minutes of the semi-final game.

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