Maine South senior John Cerniglia (right) intersepts a pass in the Niles North end zone intended for Niles North senior Colin Hancock during a varsity game at Niles North High School in Skokie on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012. | Ryan Pagelow~Sun-Times Media

Maine South senior Frank Perron (left) scores a touchdown and celebrates with Maine South senior John Solari during a varsity game against Niles North at Niles North High School in Skokie on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012. | Ryan Pagelow~Sun-Times Media

Maine South senior quarterback Matt Alviti looks to throw a pass ahead of Niles North sophomore Kevin Ockrim during a varsity game at Niles North High School in Skokie on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012. | Ryan Pagelow~Sun-Times Media

Maine South senior John Solari runs the ball down field for a touchdown during a varsity game against Niles North at Niles North High School in Skokie on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012. | Ryan Pagelow~Sun-Times Media

Niles North senior Billy Voitik throws a pass during a varsity game against Maine South at Niles North High School in Skokie on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012. | Ryan Pagelow~Sun-Times Media

Niles North senior Colin Hancock is tackled by Maine South senior John Cerniglia during a varsity game at Niles North High School in Skokie on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012. | Ryan Pagelow~Sun-Times Media

Niles North senior Kris Achim (center) runs the ball through the Maine South defense during Friday's game at Niles North High School in Skokie on Friday. | Ryan Pagelow~Sun-Times Media

Maine South senior quarterback Matt Alviti looks to throw a pass ahead of Niles North sophomore Kevin Ockrim during a varsity game at Niles North High School in Skokie on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012. | Ryan Pagelow~Sun-Times Media

Maine South senior quarterback Matt Alviti runs with the ball against Niles North senior David Friedman during a varsity game at Niles North High School in Skokie on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012. | Ryan Pagelow~Sun-Times Media

Niles North senior Dan Fricano is tackled by Maine South senior Alberto Rossi during a game at Niles North in Skokie on Friday. | Ryan Pagelow~Sun-Times Media

Maine South senior Frank Perron (left) scores a touchdown during Friday's game at Niles North High School in Skokie. Teammate John Solari (12) runs to Perron to celebrate. | Ryan Pagelow~Sun-Times Media

Maine South senior John Solari tries to run around Niles North senior Kris Achim during a varsity game at Niles North High School in Skokie on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012. | Ryan Pagelow~Sun-Times Media

Niles North senior Kris Achim (left) runs the ball ahead of Maine South senior Tom Hader during a varsity game at Niles North High School in Skokie on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012. | Ryan Pagelow~Sun-Times Media

Niles North senior Johnny Clanton is tackled during a varsity game against Maine South at Niles North High School in Skokie on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012. | Ryan Pagelow~Sun-Times Media

Niles North junior J. J. Myles (center) runs with the ball against Maine South senior Tom Hader (left) and senior Michael Bosco during a varsity game at Niles North High School in Skokie on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012. | Ryan Pagelow~Sun-Times Media

Niles North senior Kris Achim (left) runs with the ball during a varsity game against Maine South at Niles North High School in Skokie on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012. | Ryan Pagelow~Sun-Times Media

Maine South senior John Cerniglia (right) intercepts a pass in the Niles North end zone intended for Niles North senior Colin Hancock during a game at Niles North High School in Skokie on Friday. | Ryan Pagelow~Sun-Times Media