C.J. Brucki (9) and Lemonte Booker (1), shown leading Sandburg onto the field for a recent game, hope to lead the Eagles to a few wins in the state playoffs. | File photo
A large homecoming crowd cheered on the Sandburg Eagles as they hosted Lincoln-Way East. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Sandburg running back Lemont Booker (1) picks up yardage against Lincoln-Way East. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Lincoln-Way East defensive back Sean Doherty returns an interception for a touchdown against Sandburg. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Lincoln-Way East's Sean Doherty celebrates with his teammates. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Lincoln-Way East Head Coach Rob Zvonar makes some adjustments with his defense in the first half against Sandburg. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Kevin Duffin (23) of Lincoln-Way East makes a short gain before the Sandburg defense brings him down. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Lincoln-Way East's Justin Corbett (2) returned a punt for a touchdown against Sandburg. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Lincoln-Way East's Justin Corbett runs by a Sandburg defender as he returns a punt for a touchdown. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Coach Zvonar congratulates Justin Corbett after he returns a punt for a touchdown against Sandburg. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Sandburg's Bobby Krop (4) lowers his shoulder as Lincoln-Way East's Moe Almasri (11) looks to make the tackle. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Sandburg quarterback Sean Leland cuts back to avoid Lincoln- Way East's Mitch Murphy. | Allen Cunningham~For Sun-Times Media
Lincoln-Way East had just 14 total yards of offense in the first half of Friday night’s game against Sandburg. The Griffins’ other two units were so good that it didn’t matter. East led 14-0 at halftime behind an interception return for a touchdown by Sean …