This will be the biggest game in Atlgeld Park/Hope Acadmey history! Not sure how many fans Lena will bring, but combined w/ Hope fans I'm not sure the stadium can hold an overflow crowd. There could a scenario where people are standing behind the goalposts, sidelines ( inside the 25s), or even on the street outside the gates with the sounds of 290 behind them. A state semi hosted by Hope will be a first. Parking is VERY scarce in the lot so prepare to walk at least 1blk if you're late from your street parking. Lena Winslow came to play Hales one playoff year if im not mistaken
What's the deal with Chicago Hope Academy?
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Saw a game there this year. Quite shocked they are allowed to play games there. It’s a liability nightmare.
One end zone has light poles a foot behind the corner end lines and a fence one yard behind the EZ. The other EZ has a brick wall a yard behind the EZ.
Teams can only kick FG’s into the west EZ. So…what do you do if you're driving with no TO’s the opposite direction to win the game?
Looking forward to this game but don’t think it’s going to be very close.
Saw a game there this year. Quite shocked they are allowed to play games there. It’s a liability nightmare.
One end zone has light poles a foot behind the corner end lines and a fence one yard behind the EZ. The other EZ has a brick wall a yard behind the EZ.
Teams can only kick FG’s into the west EZ. So…what do you do if you're driving with no TO’s the opposite direction to win the game?
Looking forward to this game but don’t think it’s going to be very close.
They played at DePaul Prep either last year or the year before. The Rams scored a few touchdowns on them, and the game wasn’t the blowout I expected it to be - it was a precursor of DePaul’s rise up to becoming competitive again (as in average and no longer just an easy win).
I think DePaul is going to be sneaky good next year... lots of momentum and big numbers in that program
They will have to play in 4A though. Much different than 1A.
Of course. I wouldn't be surprised if they are 5A - their intake seems to keep growing and I would not be surprised if their Freshman class is considerably bigger than their senior class. And I'm not even suggesting they make a playoff run - just getting to the playoffs would be a first in a decade for them.
But depending on how their schedule shapes up next year, I think they could very conceivably run the table in the Red next season and finish with 7 or 8 reg season wins.
And they did pretty well against 5A and 6A schools this year. Beat Fenwick and NND and only lost by a TD to Providence. The future is definitely bright there.
Story about Hales:
Before MJ donated funds to make a major renovation to their stadium, Hales played on a diagonal field without much for stands or press box. While at a game, I was disappointed to watch the head coach talking on his cell phone throughout the game as it was being played. In the second half, I expressed my building anger to a crewmate and he pointed to the top floor of the nearby apartment building. There, on the balcony, were two assistant coaches with similar cell phones...
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Tiny Chicago Hope Academy is in the state football semifinals, but its mission is bigger than sports
On Saturday, Hope Academy will play in the Class 1A semifinals, one step from the state title game. More importantly, coaches say, the players are learning to become responsible men and brothers.
Great article that tells a great story. I'm for sure rooting for them.Tiny Chicago Hope Academy is in the state football semifinals, but its mission is bigger than sports
On Saturday, Hope Academy will play in the Class 1A semifinals, one step from the state title game. More importantly, coaches say, the players are learning to become responsible men and brothers.www.chicagotribune.com
The camera view is virtually unwatchable, but Hope just stopped Le-Win in on downs in the red zone. It then turned around and hit a long pass on first down to move the ball out near mid-field.
Would a Hope win be one of the biggest upsets in IHSA history?
Would a Hope win be one of the biggest upsets in IHSA history?
6-yd. TD run by Eddie Jenkins Jr. -- ill. motion penalty had moved the ball back -- extra point make it 28-16 with 5:04 to go. 21 unanswered points for Hope.
LW's Lynch intercepts pass in what have been in or near end zone. 52 seconds left. Panthers will take over at the 1.
Hope gave LeWin everything they could. Hope coach gave the LeWin radio station an interview after the game. An amazing interview. Hope coach is a class act.
I like Hope but another disappointing finish. They underachieved. It seems each year they lose by the skin of their teeth. The beat quality upperclass teams but not 1A teams.
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I disagree with this take.
They have had trouble in the past with ground and pound smash mouth teams, but did a hell of a job yesterday. They had juggernaut three time defending champs LeWin on the ropes.
They played great but just came up short.
Making the semis for the first time isn’t underachieving in my book.
Moral Victories don't mean squat. Whether you lose by 1 or by 50 it's all the same. They should have won last night but didn't.
