Lincoln-Way East's Josh Maholovich breaks tackles and runs the ball in for a touchdown against Plainfield Central during their first round football playoff game in Frankfort Friday, October 26, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Lincoln-Way East's Josh Maholovich scores a touchdown against Plainfield Central during their first round football playoff game in Frankfort Friday, October 26, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Plainfield Central's Jordan Ellingwood breaks a tackle by Lincoln-Way East's Kyle Langenderfer and dives for the endzone to score the first touchdown for the Wildcats during their first round football playoff game in Frankfort Friday, October 26, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Lincoln-Way East quarterback Tom Fuessel has rushed for 1,400 yards and scored 19 touchdowns. | File Photo

Lincoln-Way East's Marcus Cosby (1) celebrates teammate Moe Almasri (11) runing back the opening kickoff to score a touchdown during their first round football playoff game against Plainfield Central in Frankfort Friday, October 26, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Lincoln-Way East quarterback Tom Fuessel runs the ball against Plainfield Central during their first round football playoff game in Frankfort Friday, October 26, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Lincoln-Way East quarterback Tom Fuessel is tackled by Plainfield Central's Bryce Douglas during their first round football playoff game in Frankfort Friday, October 26, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Lincoln-Way East quarterback Tom Fuessel is tackled by Plainfield Central's Mike Leffler during their first round football playoff game in Frankfort Friday, October 26, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Lincoln-Way East quarterback Tom Fuessel drops back to pass against Plainfield Central during their first round football playoff game in Frankfort Friday, October 26, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Lincoln-Way East's Justin Corbett (2) is tackled by Plainfield Central's Mike Leffler (4) during their first round football playoff game in Frankfort Friday, October 26, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Plainfield Central quarterback Mike Smiles runs the ball against Lincoln-Way East during their first round football playoff game in Frankfort Friday, October 26, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Lincoln-Way East's Brian Casey is taken off the field on a stretcher after being injured during their first round football playoff game against Plainfield Central in Frankfort Friday, October 26, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Lincoln-Way East head coach Rob Zvonar during their first round football playoff game against Plainfield Central in Frankfort Friday, October 26, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Lincoln-Way East students cheer on the Griffins during their first round football playoff game against Plainfield Central in Frankfort Friday, October 26, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

Justin Corbett, Lincoln-Way East

The Lincoln-Way East Griffin mascot high-fives a boy during their first round football playoff game against Plainfield Central in Frankfort Friday, October 26, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

The Lincoln-Way East marching band performs the National Anthem before their first round football playoff game against Plainfield Central in Frankfort Friday, October 26, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media

A Lincoln-Way East student runs with a school flag after the Griffins scored against Plainfield Central during their first round playoff game in Frankfort Friday, October 26, 2012. | Brett Roseman~Sun-Times Media