CHAMPAIGN -- Jordan Westerkamp's 14-yard touchdown reception from Montini quarterback Brandon Pechloff with 1:20 left in the first half ties the state Class 5A final between Montini and Joliet Catholic at 14-14..
Each team has three turnovers. Every score has come after a turnover.
Ryan Gorrell scored on a 5-yard run with 4:39 left in the half to pull Montini within seven at 14-7.
All of Montini's turnovers came in the first quarter, including two interceptions that led to touchdowns.
Malin Jones scored from 8 yards with 1:13 to go in the first to give JC a 14-0 lead.
Jordan Lyles scored on an 18-yard run with 6:56 left in the first for a 7-0 lead.
Lyles has 94 yards rushing for JC, making him the third Hilltoppers back with over 1,000 yards rushing this season. Jones has 69 yards.
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