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Way more than 20 yrs ago, the Prep Bowl used to draw upwards of 100,000 fans. In the years immediately preceding the CCL joining the IHSA in the mid 70s, Prep Bowl attendance had dropped off but was still substantially larger than anything you see these days.
Within the past 20 years, and discounting the state title games for which it is almost impossible to get a good idea of attendance at a single game, I keep hearing about attendance of around 8,000 for a JCA vs. Riverside Brookfield quarterfinal game around 15 years ago. Don't recall too many bigger than that.
That was a great crowd!Biggest one I was at was 2006 LWE VS MS state championship game. Ihsa official said it was the biggest corundum in state history at the time, I think it was around 14,000 c
What a great atmosphere it was.Driscoll @ Wilmington 2004 was 5 deep all around the field
My guess is the first time mc/provi played would be up there at gatelyAbout 25 years ago, Gately was fully packed for the Caravan and JCA. I don't know Gately's capacity - have heard estimates of upwards of 8k.
Way more than 20 yrs ago, the Prep Bowl used to draw upwards of 100,000 fans. In the years immediately preceding the CCL joining the IHSA in the mid 70s, Prep Bowl attendance had dropped off but was still substantially larger than anything you see these days.
Within the past 20 years, and discounting the state title games for which it is almost impossible to get a good idea of attendance at a single game, I keep hearing about attendance of around 8,000 for a JCA vs. Riverside Brookfield quarterfinal game around 15 years ago. Don't recall too many bigger than that.
And I thought I was the only one who loved the Prep BowlWay more than 20 yrs ago, the Prep Bowl used to draw upwards of 100,000 fans. In the years immediately preceding the CCL joining the IHSA in the mid 70s, Prep Bowl attendance had dropped off but was still substantially larger than anything you see these days.
Within the past 20 years, and discounting the state title games for which it is almost impossible to get a good idea of attendance at a single game, I keep hearing about attendance of around 8,000 for a JCA vs. Riverside Brookfield quarterfinal game around 15 years ago. Don't recall too many bigger than that.
Neuqua vs. Waubonsie in '12 drew 8,000 confirmed.
Central and North played at North Central College in 2000, and drew north of 6k
I was at the 2012 Neuqua Waubonsie game at North Central in 2012. Yes there were a ton of people there (I would bet on the over line of the 8,000 confirmed ticket holders). Both teams were undefeated going into the game. What a great game it was!! And the rematch in the quarterfinals was also top notch.
Welcome aboard Stangs1991, glad to have you here. Hands down, best HS football message board in Illinois.I'm new to the board. But I would like to add to the post. Going back to the 1989 season finally for the CCL championship at Gatley, St. Rita beat Carmel 14-7 in front of 10,000+. What a sight to see people lined up around the perimeter of the fence about 10-12 deep. The mounted police had a good view. Plus the CFD ladder truck sitting out front. It was an electric atmosphere!!
LOL!!About 20 years ago, Old St. Charles/ Waubonsie got 15-16k
But my all time favorite was JCA vs Riverside. You couldn't find a parking spot for blocks. Literally 10 deep around the fence and seats were blocked off before that day even started. It's the way it should be for HS Football. Plus, I will add it was probably the best finish of all time as well. What a game!!!!WV vs NV games are always a great atmosphere and huge crowds. 2012 was the best.
Sorry, these great game with big crowds keep coming to my mind. I attend ALOT!!!! But the Driscol game against Aurora Christian in 2008 I believe. What an atmosphere that was as well. It was Driscol's last game in their history and they had just come off 7 state championships in a row and AC knocked them off. Huge crowd that storm the field afterwards as well. Pretty cool. I'm sure I'll have more soon. HahaBut my all time favorite was JCA vs Riverside. You couldn't find a parking spot for blocks. Literally 10 deep around the fence and seats were blocked off before that day even started. It's the way it should be for HS Football. Plus, I will add it was probably the best finish of all time as well. What a game!!!!
I would say for me it was 2001 vs JC at Gately on a Saturday afternoon week 2.
98 MC vs PC was more crowded than 2001 vs JCA.
Too young to remember 89 game but I was there.
Rita went back to Gately the following Saturday and lost to CVS.
One year an incredible shooting the next an incredibly battle of D!!!But my all time favorite was JCA vs Riverside. You couldn't find a parking spot for blocks. Literally 10 deep around the fence and seats were blocked off before that day even started. It's the way it should be for HS Football. Plus, I will add it was probably the best finish of all time as well. What a game!!!!