Broden Mackert's 241 rushing yards spark Providence to a comeback win against Kankakee in 5A playoff showdown

Summary

<p>When the Illinois High School Association released the state playoff brackets, one likely first-round matchup caught everyone’s eye: Providence at Kankakee.</p><p>Possibly the two best teams in <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-football/2026/10/17/ihsa-state-football-playoff-pairings-class5a-illinois-2026" >Class 5A</a> would meet incredibly early in the playoffs. The Kays picked up a forfeit loss for using an ineligible player against Lincoln-Way West, so their two-loss record was deceiving.</p><p>But Kankakee entered as hosts and one of the area's hottest…

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