By Claude Martinez.
#1 ranked Morgan Park secured a dominant shutout victory in the Class 5A IHSA Playoffs, defeating #16 ranked Tinley Park 34-0 at Gately Stadium on Saturday, November 2.
FINAL: Morgan Park 34, Tinley Park 0.
The WCCN Player of the Game was Marcus Thaxton having four passing touchdowns.
Senior Pierre Jackson Jr. tacked on two receiving touchdowns, while fellow seniors Nasir Rankin and Jahmare Washington each contributed with a touchdown of their own.
On the ground game senior Stanley Thompson rushed for one touchdown.
Special thank you to the IHSA, Justin Corbett (CPS), Michael Berger (Morgan Park athletic director), Chris James (Morgan Park head coach) and Chris Vitt (Tinley Park head coach).
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