Downers Grove North overpowers West Chicago, moves into second round

Downers Grove North defeated West Chicago 49-14 in the first round of the Class 7A playoffs Friday night, advancing to the second round to face St. Rita. With the victory, the Trojans now look to extend their streak of advancing to the quarterfinals for a fourth straight season. The Trojans (9-1) overpowered the Wildcats (5-6) on both sides of the ball. They scored on every offensive drive of the first half while holding the Wildcats scoreless until midway through the third quarter in a commanding effort. The Trojans’ rushing attack served as the primary motor behind the Trojans’ offensive success, with Zachary Surowiec and Kevin Jay combining for three first half rushing touchdowns that catapulted the team to a 28-0 lead. “It felt good to come here and take care of business,” Jay said. “We ran the ball pretty great and have been all year, so my coaches and everybody around me know what the team and I are capable of.” Jay rushed for two touchdowns and 50-plus yards in total, receiving