It was a statement playoff run for St. Laurence and a respectable title-game loss for a program striving to join the elite. The combined total of 97 points is a Class 4A state title game record.

Here’s what to know about the Class 4A high school football state championship game between Rochester and Burbank St. Laurence. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. on Friday at Hancock Stadium in Normal.

St. Laurence (10-3) The Vikings pulled out a 24-20 win over IC Catholic in the quarterfinals and then defeated Wheaton Academy 31-30 in the semifinals to advance.

St. Laurence's Ben Geary (21) looks up after putting the ball in play against Reavis during a nonconference game in Burbank on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. (Vincent D. Johnson / Daily Southtown) ...

Sallins and Milltown enjoyed hugely significant wins but there was disappointment for Leixlip and Kilcock in the final round ...